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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

A series of original essays on the history of British postwar architecture through the concept of performance--and the ubiquitous (but elusive) image of the arrow. In the 1950s, the figure of the arrow had a strange kind of ubiquity in architectural drawings, publications, and...

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE --Significantly reduced list price while supplies last From Lawrence of Arabia to Operation Desert Storm, this authoritative new anthology presents 14 insightful, first-person accounts and valuable lessons from the soldiers who have advised foreign armies...

Death and Dying in Ireland, Britain, and Europe provides a unique new perspective on Irish history and is a truly multi-disciplinary and dynamic approach to an emerging style called the 'new social history.' It is a pioneering book that presents a history of death...

The first book to examine plantations in their global variations through the history of knowledge.Few institutions feature as prominently in contemporary notions of colonialism, racism, and environmental degradation as the modern plantation. The racialized plantations of the Atlantic World loom large in the public...

As of the publishing of the first edition in late October, 2021, over 700,000 people in the U.S. had died of Covid-19.18 months earlier, on February 28, 2020, that number stood at 0. A week later, 11 people had died in the U.S. Given...

Illuminating controversial essays on excremental culture and spiritual enlightenment include: The Goddess Trivia, ISIS - Our Lady of Words, Primitive Vestiges and Anal Therapy, The Black Virgin in Brooklyn, The Black Virgin in Egypt, Smashing the Barriers of Love, The Goddess of Speech, My...

Trace the lives and places behind the Arthurian legend. A scholar's compass for legends. Oskar Sommer's Index of Names and Places to Volumes I-VII of the Vulgate Version is the definitive medieval literature index and comprehensive name index for the Vulgate cycle. Designed to...

Excerpt from The Gospel History and Its Transmission The more we investigate the early history of the Christian Church with open and unprejudiced eyes, the more we find ourselves in a strange world, dominated by fixed ideas that are not our fixed ideas and...

This work describes the voyage of the first Greeks to the New World in the 18th. century thru American aid to Greece during the Greek Civil War. It provides specific aid to Greece by Americans during its 1821 Greek War for Independence, and identifies...

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1812 Edition.Author: Charles DellonISBN-10: 149818863XISBN-13: 9781498188630Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 196Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.42d

""A Cutler Memorial And Genealogical History"" is a historical book written by Nahum Sawin Cutler in 1889. The book is a comprehensive genealogical history of the Cutler family, tracing its origins back to its earliest known ancestors. The author provides detailed information on the...

Eight Hundred Miles In An Ambulance is a memoir written by Laura Winthrop Johnson in 1889. The book details her experiences as a nurse during the American Civil War, specifically her time spent traveling in an ambulance with wounded soldiers. Johnson recounts the challenges...

""History Of The Holl-Schrantz Family Or The Descendants Of Ephraim Holl"" is a book written by Henry C. Holl that provides a detailed account of the genealogy and history of the Holl-Schrantz family. The book traces the family's roots back to Ephraim Holl, who...

""A History of Substances Known as Aphrodisiacs"" by Henri Stearns Denninger is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating world of aphrodisiacs. The book delves into the history, science, and culture surrounding these substances that are believed to enhance sexual desire and performance.Denninger takes readers...

""A History Of The Great Massacre By The Sioux Indians, In Minnesota: Including The Personal Narratives Of Many Who Escaped"" is a non-fiction book written by Charles S. Bryant. The book is a historical account of the Sioux Indian massacre that took place in...

""A History Of The Dress Of The British Soldier From The Earliest Period To The Present Time"" is a comprehensive book written by John Luard that delves into the evolution of the attire worn by British soldiers from the earliest times to the present...

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.Author: Hyman J. AppelmanISBN-10: 1258979497ISBN-13: 9781258979492Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 26Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.11lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.05d

Author: Ruth Garber EhlersISBN-10: 1258553074ISBN-13: 9781258553074Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/02/2013Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.21d

Author: Julius Edgar DayISBN-10: 1258541300ISBN-13: 9781258541309Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/26/2013Pages: 162Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d

The Story Of An Era In American Inland Water Transportation.Author: William King CovellISBN-10: 1258474530ISBN-13: 9781258474539Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2012Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.13d

An Account Of The Author's Archaeological Expeditions.Author: Gregory MasonISBN-10: 1258385619ISBN-13: 9781258385613Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/09/2012Pages: 452Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.91d

""The Hebrew Language: Its History and Characteristics"" is a comprehensive book written by Henry Craik in 1867. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the Hebrew language, tracing its origins and development throughout history. Craik delves into the linguistic and grammatical features of Hebrew,...

Notes On Pharmacy And Dispensing For Nurses is a book written by Charles John Samuel Thompson in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide for nurses who are involved in the dispensing of medicines. It covers a wide range of topics related to pharmacy...

Rough Notes On Remedies (1901) is a book written by William Murray that provides a comprehensive overview of various remedies used in medicine. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the principles of homeopathy and the second part provides a...

The History and Antiquities of Pudsey is a book written by Simeon Rayner in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and cultural heritage of the town of Pudsey, located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. The book is divided...

A Private In Gray is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Benton Reed and published in 1905. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young soldier named John Gray who fights on the Confederate side....

Lord Mayors' Pageants, Part 1, History Of Lord Mayors' Pageants: Being Collections Towards A History Of These Annual Celebrations (1843) is a historical book written by Frederick W. Fairholt. The book is an in-depth exploration of the history of the Lord Mayors' Pageants, which...

A Child's History of Spain is a historical book written by John Bonner in 1894. The book is aimed at children and provides a detailed account of the history of Spain from its earliest times to the 19th century. The author covers various events...

The Rose-Bush Of A Thousand Years is a book written by Mabel Wagnalls in 1919. The book is a collection of short stories that explore the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The stories are set in different time periods and locations, from ancient...

Sketch of the Civil and Traditional History of Caithness: From the Tenth Century is a book written by James T. Calder. The book provides a detailed account of the history of Caithness, a historic county located in the northernmost part of Scotland. The author...

Reminiscences Of Winfield Scott Hancock is a book written by Almira Russell Hancock in 1887. The book is a memoir of her late husband, Winfield Scott Hancock, who was a prominent general in the Union Army during the Civil War. The memoir provides a...

The Chemical History Of The Six Days Of Creation is a book written by John Phin in 1872. The book is a detailed analysis of the creation story as told in the Bible, specifically focusing on the chemical processes that may have occurred during...

The Trilobites of the Chazy Limestone is a book written by Percy Edward Raymond and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive study of trilobites, a group of extinct marine arthropods that lived during the Paleozoic era. The Chazy Limestone is a geological...

The Bronte Country: Its Topography, Antiquities, And History (1888) is a book written by J.A. Erskine Stuart, which provides a comprehensive account of the Bronte Country. The book covers the topography, antiquities, and history of the region, which is located in the West Riding...

Guide Through Basle And Environs (1890) is a travel guidebook written by Samuel Pletscher. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the city of Basle and its surrounding areas. It covers everything from the history and culture of the city to its top attractions,...

Fayette County: Her History And Her People is a historical book written by Frank Lotto and published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and its people. It covers the county's early settlement, the Indian wars,...

The Feminine Monarchy: Or The History Of Bees is a book written by Charles Butler in 1623. It is a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and behavior of bees, their anatomy, and their social organization. The book explores the role of the...

""History Of The Campaign Of General T. J. Stonewall Jackson In The Shenandoah Valley Of Virginia: From November 4, 1861 To June 17, 1862"" is a book written by William Allan and published in 1880. It provides a detailed account of the military campaign...

Minnesota Explorers and Pioneers: From 1659 to 1858 is a historical book written by Edward Duffield Neill and published in 1881. The book provides a detailed account of the early explorers and pioneers who ventured into the Minnesota region during the period from 1659...

The Darwin Memorial Celebration Program: Presentation To The American Museum Of Natural History Of A Bronze Bust Of Darwin (1909) is a book written by Edmund Otis Hovey. The book details the presentation of a bronze bust of Charles Darwin to the American Museum...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The book ""Guide To The British Mycetozoa Exhibited In The Department Of Botany, British Museum Natural History"" was written by Gulielma Lister and published in 1919. It is a comprehensive guide to the study of mycetozoa, commonly known as slime molds, found in the...

Notable historians delve into the brass tacks of launching and sustaining federal agencies.Critics regularly complain that the United States government can't do big things. While their explanations differ, there is now a growing sense that American institutions are not delivering solutions to the problems...

A celebration of our olfactory sense.The sense of smell is often linked to the dark, the antisocial, the primitive--the very opposite of modernity and progress. Today, we live in an almost odorless world, where everything is reduced to images. Yet smell plays a vital...

We humans are an impatient species, and instead of just waiting around we constantly try to peek into the future. The result of these attempts has been, shall we say, less than perfect. As the title says, this book is a collection of 100...