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The History of Sunday Schools and of Religious Education: From the Earliest Times is a book written by Lewis Glover Pray in 1847. The book provides a comprehensive history of Sunday schools and religious education from the earliest times up until the mid-19th century....

""A General History of the Tobacco Plant"" is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation, history, and uses of tobacco. Originally published in 1836 by Pattison and Ross Publishers, this book provides detailed information on the various species of tobacco plants, their growth habits, and...

The University of Texas Community Song Book is a collection of songs compiled by Alexander Caswell Ellis in 1918. The book contains over 100 songs, including traditional folk songs, hymns, patriotic songs, and popular tunes of the time. The songs are arranged in four...

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...

""Chedayne of Kotono"" is a historical novel written by Ausburn Towner and published in 1877. Set in the early days of the Republic, the book tells the story of Chedayne, a young man from the fictional town of Kotono. Chedayne is a member of...

The book ""Ancestral Chronological Record Of The Hillman Family: 1550-1905"" is a genealogical record of the Hillman family from 1550 to 1905. The author, H.W. Hillman, has compiled a comprehensive history of the family, including their origins, migrations, and notable achievements. The book is...

The Management of Infancy: Physiological and Moral is a book written by Andrew Combe in 1860. This book is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the physical and moral development of infants. It provides parents and caregivers with valuable information on how to manage...

The Man Called Jesus is a book written by John P. Kingsland and published in 1902. The book is a biography of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity. It explores the life and teachings of Jesus, including his birth, childhood, ministry, miracles, death,...

""Appomattox, The War Of The Blue And The Gray: A Thrilling And Entertaining Drama, In Five Acts"" is a book written by James L. Roche and published in 1892. The book is a dramatic retelling of the events leading up to the surrender of...

The Story of Bethlehem Steel is a historical non-fiction book written by Arundel Cotter and originally published in 1916. The book tells the story of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation, one of the largest and most successful steel companies in the United States during the...

""Voices of the True Hearted"" is a collection of poems written by American poet and abolitionist, John Greenleaf Whittier. Published in 1846, the book is a reflection of Whittier's beliefs on social justice and his staunch opposition to slavery. The poems in this collection...

""The Maid of the Combahee: A Romance of the South from the Manuscript of Sir Thomas Yeld"" is a historical novel written by Israel Plummer Taft and published in 1918. The novel is set in the American South during the Civil War and follows...

The Battle of Stamford Bridge is a historical book written by J. Brooks, first published in 1877. The book recounts the famous battle that took place in 1066 between the English army, led by King Harold Godwinson, and the Viking army, led by King...

The Life of Ashbel Green is a biographical work written by Joseph Huntington Jones in 1849. The book is a detailed account of the life of Ashbel Green, an American Presbyterian minister, educator, and politician who lived in the late 18th and early 19th...

""Six Years' Residence in the Australian Provinces, Ending in 1839"" is a book written by William Mann, detailing his experiences and observations during his time living in Australia. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Australian colonies, including their history, trade, population, extent,...

Bartram's Garden, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1904) is a book written by the John Bartram Association that provides a comprehensive description of the famous Bartram's Garden located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The book covers the history of the garden, its design, and the various plants and trees...

The Story Of Mary Aikenhead: Foundress Of The Irish Sisters Of Charity is a biographical account of the life and work of Mary Aikenhead, written by Maria Nethercott and published in 1897. Aikenhead was an Irish nun and social reformer who founded the Sisters...

History of the Eberharts in Germany and the United States: From 1265 to 1890, 625 Years is a book written by Uriah Eberhart and published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive account of the Eberhart family's history, tracing their lineage back to 1265...

The Untrained Nurse is a book written by Esther Robertson, a graduate of Bellevue Hospital in New York City in 1903. The book is a memoir of Robertson's experiences as a nurse during a time when nursing was not yet a recognized profession. The...

""John Balguy: An English Moralist of the Eighteenth Century"" is a book written by Hugh David Jones and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of John Balguy, an influential moralist and theologian of the 18th century....

""Early Lincoln Wills"" is a historical book written by Alfred W. Gibbons in 1888. The book provides an abstract of all the wills and administrations recorded in the Episcopal registers of the old diocese of Lincoln. It is a comprehensive guide to the wills...

Conquering The Arctic Ice is a book written by Ejnar Mikkelsen and published in 1909. The book is a memoir of Mikkelsen's journey to the Arctic region with the purpose of exploring and mapping the unknown territory. Mikkelsen was a Danish explorer who joined...

Elements of Glass and Glass Making is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of glass manufacturing, written by Benjamin Franklin Biser in 1899. This treatise is designed for the practical glassmaker, providing detailed instruction on the chemical and physical properties of glass,...

Lectures On The Baptismal Regeneration Controversy: Delivered At The New School Rooms, Queen Street, Woolwich (1843) is a book written by Charles Stovel. It is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author at the New School Rooms in Woolwich in 1843....

Theopneusty: Or The Plenary Inspiration Of The Holy Scriptures, published in 1844, is a book written by S. R. Louis Gaussen. The book explores the concept of divine inspiration and the extent to which the Bible is inspired by God. Gaussen argues that the...

Being A Sequel To Her Former Work On Domestic Cookery.Author: Eliza LeslieISBN-10: 1165125331ISBN-13: 9781165125333Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 412Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.21lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.84d

The Word and Sentence Book, Book 1: A Graded Course in Spelling (1904) by John Henry Haaren is a comprehensive guide to spelling for students. The book is designed to provide a graded course in spelling, starting with basic words and progressing to more...

Vengeance Of The Female is a novel written by Marrion Wilcox and originally published in 1899. The book tells the story of a young woman named Helen who is wronged by a man and seeks revenge. Helen is a strong and determined character who...

The Kewpie Primer is a children's book written by Rose O'Neill and published in 1916. The book features the beloved Kewpie characters, which were created by O'Neill and became popular in the early 1900s. The primer is designed to teach young children the basics...

""Poems and Lancashire Songs"" is a collection of poems and songs written by Edwin Waugh and published in 1861. The book features a variety of works, including sentimental ballads, humorous ditties, and social commentary. The majority of the pieces are written in the Lancashire...

The Bruce V1: Or The History Of Robert I, King Of Scotland (1790) is a historical book written by John Barbour. It tells the story of Robert I, also known as Robert the Bruce, who was the King of Scotland from 1306 until his...

""A New System of Sword Exercise: With a Manual of the Sword for Officers"" is a book written by Matthew J. O'Rourke in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive guide for swordsmanship, including a new system of exercises for officers to improve their sword...

The Life and Illustrious Martyrdom of Sir Thomas More is a historical account written by Thomas Stapleton. This book provides a detailed and comprehensive description of the life and death of Sir Thomas More, a prominent figure in English history. The book covers More's...

Sailor's Language: A Collection of Sea Terms and Their Definitions (1883) is a book compiled by William Clark Russell, a British novelist and journalist who spent much of his life at sea. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language used by sailors,...

On Natural Theology V2 (1857) is a book written by Thomas Chalmers, a Scottish theologian and pastor. The book is a continuation of Chalmers' exploration of natural theology, which seeks to understand the existence and nature of God through observation and reasoning about the...

Memoir on the Island of Navassa, West Indies is a historical account written by Eugene Gaussoin in 1866. The book details Gaussoin's experiences on Navassa Island, a small island located in the Caribbean Sea. The memoir provides an in-depth look at the island's history,...

""Undine: A Dream Play In Three Acts"" is a play written by William Leonard Courtney and first published in 1902. The play is based on the German fairy tale ""Undine"" by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqu�����. The story follows the character of Undine, a...

The Ancient City: A Study On The Religion, Laws, And Institutions Of Greece And Rome is a non-fiction book written by French historian and archaeologist, Numa Denis Fustel de Coulanges. Originally published in 1882, the book is a comprehensive study of the ancient cities...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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...

History of the Second Iowa Cavalry is a comprehensive historical account of the organization, marches, and battles of the Second Iowa Cavalry during the American Civil War. Written by Lyman B. Pierce, a veteran of the regiment, the book is a detailed and vivid...

The book ""Argument Of John Quincy Adams Before The Supreme Court Of The U.S. In The Case Of The U.S. Vs. Cinque And Others, Africans Captured In The Schooner Amistad (1841)"" is a historical document that recounts the legal proceedings of a landmark case...

My Life Of Song is an autobiography written by the renowned Italian opera singer, Tetrazzini, Madame. The book was first published in 1922 and provides a fascinating insight into the life and career of one of the most celebrated sopranos of the early 20th...

""Second To None: A Military Romance (1865)"" is a historical novel written by James Grant. The plot revolves around a young soldier named Frank Norreys who is stationed in India during the British Raj. Frank is a brave and skilled soldier who quickly rises...

""Select Statutes Cases And Documents To Illustrate English Constitutional History, 1660-1832"" is a book written by C. Grant Robertson and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that provide a detailed account of the English constitutional history from 1660...

""The Maiden and Married Life of Mary Powell, Afterwards Mistress Milton"" is a historical novel written by Anne Manning in 1898. The book tells the story of Mary Powell, the first wife of the famous poet John Milton. The novel is set in the...

Rural Land Ownership Among The Negroes Of Virginia: With Special Reference To Albemarle County (1915) is a historical book written by Samuel Tilden Bitting. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the ownership of land by African Americans in Virginia, with a particular focus...

Jehovah is a book written by Clement Wood and originally published in 1920. The book explores the concept of God as Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament, and delves into the history and significance of this deity. Wood presents a detailed analysis of...

""History Of The Campaign For The Conquest Of Canada In 1776"" is a book written by Charles Henry Jones in 1882. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the campaign for the conquest of Canada in 1776, starting...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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...

The Housewives' Guide To Antiques by Leslie Gross is a comprehensive book that provides valuable insights and tips on how to furnish your home with antiques without breaking the bank. The author, a seasoned antiques expert, shares her knowledge and expertise on how to...