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""History Of The Second War Between The United States Of America And Great Britain V2"" is a book written by Charles J. Ingersoll in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Second War between the United States of America and Great Britain,...

The Captive Witch by Dale Van Every is a historical fiction novel set in the late 17th century in colonial America. The story revolves around a young woman named Rachel, who is accused of being a witch and is subsequently captured by the Puritan...

Reflections On The World War, Part 1 is a book written by Theobald Von Bethmann Hollweg, a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 1909 to 1917. The book is a collection of essays and speeches that Hollweg delivered during and after...

""Grammar of the Bengali Language Literary and Colloquial"" is a comprehensive guide to the Bengali language, written by John Beames and originally published in 1891. The book covers both literary and colloquial forms of the language, providing a detailed analysis of Bengali grammar, syntax,...

""The Peasants War in Germany, 1525-1526"" is a historical account written by Ernest Belfort Bax in 1899. The book chronicles the peasant uprising that occurred in Germany during the years 1525-1526. Bax explores the causes of the rebellion, including economic and social factors, as...

""History of the Churches of New Bedford: To Which Are Added Notices of Various Other Moral and Religious Organizations"" is a book written by Jesse Fillmore Kelley in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of churches in New Bedford, Massachusetts....

The Antiquity Of The Book Of Genesis: Illustrated By Some New Arguments is a book written by H. Fox Talbot in 1839. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Book of Genesis and presents new arguments to support its antiquity. The author discusses...

""The Monarchy According to the Charter"" is a political treatise written by the French author and politician, Fran�����ois-Ren����� de Chateaubriand, in 1816. The book is a defense of the constitutional monarchy that was established in France after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Chateaubriand argues...

Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion is a philosophical work by the Scottish philosopher David Hume, first published in 1779. The book is written in the form of a dialogue between three characters: Cleanthes, Philo, and Demea. The three characters discuss the nature and existence of...

A History Of Modern Europe V2, 1525-1585: From The Fall Of Constantinople (1901) is a historical book written by Thomas Henry Dyer. This is the second volume of the series that covers the period between 1525 and 1585. The book provides a detailed account...

""A History Of The State Of Ohio: Natural And Civil"" is a book written by Caleb Atwater in 1838. The book provides a comprehensive history of the state of Ohio, covering both its natural and civil aspects. Atwater begins by describing the geological formation...

""A Summary Catalogue V3: Of Western Manuscripts In The Bodleian Library At Oxford, With References To The Oriental And Other Manuscripts"" is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Western manuscripts held at the Bodleian Library in Oxford. Written by Falconer Madan in 1895,...

""A Grammar of the Malagasy Language: In the Ankova Dialect"" is a book written by David Griffiths in 1854. The book is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Malagasy language, which is spoken in Madagascar. The Ankova dialect is the specific dialect...

""A Biographical Memoir of Hugh Williamson"" is a book written by David Hosack and published in 1820. The book tells the story of the life of Hugh Williamson, an American physician, scientist, and politician who was active during the American Revolution and the early...

Tales of the Dartmoor Pixies: Glimpses of Elfin Haunts and Antics is a book written by William Crossing and published in 1890. The book is a collection of stories about the mythical creatures known as the Dartmoor Pixies. The author describes the pixies as...

""Studies In The Latin Of The Middle Ages And The Renaissance"" is a book written by Victor Selden Clark and published in 1900. It is a collection of essays that examine the Latin language during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. The book is...

""The Story Of One Regiment: The Eleventh Maine Infantry Volunteers In The War Of The Rebellion"" is a historical account of the experiences of the Eleventh Maine Infantry during the American Civil War. Written by the Committee Regimental Association and published in 1896, the...

""The Mycenaean Age"" is a comprehensive study of the monuments and culture of pre-Homeric Greece written by Chrestos Tsountas in 1897. The book explores the Mycenaean civilization, which flourished in Greece from approximately 1600 BCE to 1100 BCE, and provides a detailed analysis of...

The Sources Of The Mississippi: Their Discoverers, Real And Pretended is a historical book written by James Heaton Baker in 1887. The book explores the discovery of the sources of the Mississippi River, tracing the efforts of explorers and adventurers who sought to uncover...

""Two Years in Peru V2: With Exploration of Its Antiquities"" is a historical travelogue written by Thomas Joseph Hutchinson in 1873. The book chronicles the author's two-year journey through Peru, during which he explored the country's ancient ruins and studied its culture and history....

The Theory and Desirableness of Revivals: Being Six Sermons is a religious book written by Albert Barnes in 1842. The book is a collection of six sermons that Barnes delivered on the topic of revivals, which are religious events aimed at renewing people's faith...

Scinde V1: Or The Unhappy Valley is a book written by Richard Francis Burton and published in 1851. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey through the province of Scinde (now known as Sindh) in Pakistan. Burton was a British explorer...

Sketch of the History of Medicine: From Its Origin to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century is a book written by John Bostock in 1835. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the history of medicine, starting from its earliest origins and...

The Indo-British Opium Trade And Its Effect: A Recess Study (1879) is a historical book written by Theodore Christlieb. The book explores the opium trade between India and Britain during the 19th century and its impact on the people and economy of India. The...

Paganism And Christianity In Egypt is a book written by Philip David Scott-Moncrieff in 1913. The book explores the religious history of Egypt, focusing on the transition from paganism to Christianity. It delves into the religious practices, beliefs, and traditions of the ancient Egyptians,...

The Story of the Ashantee Campaign is a historical account of the 1874 military campaign in West Africa, written by the British journalist and author, Winwood Reade. The book chronicles the events leading up to the campaign, including the Ashanti Empire's expansionist ambitions and...

The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling is a novel written by Henry Fielding and first published in 1749. It tells the story of Tom Jones, a young man who was abandoned as a baby and raised by a wealthy squire. The novel follows...

The White Slave Trade: Transactions Of The International Congress On The White Slave Trade (1899) is a book written by the National Vigilance Association. The book provides a comprehensive account of the international congress held in London in 1899 to address the issue of...

Smyrnaeus is a philosophical work written by the Platonist philosopher Theon Smyrnaeus in 1878. The book is an exposition of mathematical concepts that are useful for understanding Plato's philosophy. Theon Smyrnaeus explores a wide range of mathematical topics, including geometry, arithmetic, and astronomy, and...

""The History of South America: From the Discovery of the New World by Columbus, to the Conquest of Peru by Pizarro"" is a book written by William Grimshaw and published in 1830. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of South America...

The Question of Northern Epirus at the Peace Conference (1919) is a book written by Nicholas J. Cassavetes that provides a comprehensive analysis of the Northern Epirus issue during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919. Northern Epirus, also known as Southern Albania, was a...

The Three Stages In The Evolution Of The Law Of Nations is a book written by Cornelis Van Vollenhoven and published in 1919. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the evolution of the law of nations, which is a branch of international law...

The Sword of Deborah is a non-fiction book written by Fryniwyd Tennyson Jesse, which provides a first-hand account of the British Women's Army in France during World War I. The book was originally published in 1919 and is based on the author's personal experiences...

The Modern House Carpenter's Companion and Builder's Guide is a comprehensive handbook written by William Allen Sylvester in 1883. This book is designed to be a reference manual for contractors and builders, as well as a practical guide for workmen. It covers a wide...

Life And Adventures Of Lewis Wetzel, The Virginia Ranger is a book written by Cecil B. Hartley and published in 1859. The book is a biography of Lewis Wetzel, a famous frontiersman and Indian fighter who lived during the late 18th and early 19th...

""A Monograph of the British Phytophagous Hymenoptera V2"" is a book written by Peter Cameron and published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive study of the British Phytophagous Hymenoptera, which are insects that feed on plants. The author provides detailed descriptions and illustrations...

The Neapolitan Lovers is a novel written by the renowned French author, Alexandre Dumas, in 1917. The story is set in Naples, Italy, and follows the lives of two young lovers, Mario and Giulia. Mario is a poor fisherman, while Giulia is the daughter...

The Old Basque Tombstones of Placentia is a historical book by Michael Francis Howley, published in 1902. The book is a detailed account of the Basque tombstones found in Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada. It provides a comprehensive study of the inscriptions on these tombstones, which...

Incidents In The Sepoy War, 1857-1858 (1873) is a historical book written by James Hope Grant. The book provides an account of the Sepoy War, also known as the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which was a major uprising against British rule in India. The...

The Laos of North Siam is a book written by Lillian Johnson Curtis in 1903. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through Northern Siam, now known as Thailand, and her interactions with the Laos people who lived in the region....

Hunting The German Shark: The American Navy In The Underseas War (1918) is a historical account of the United States Navy's efforts to combat German submarines during World War I. The book was written by Herman Whitaker, a former naval officer who served during...

The Concept of the Human Soul According to Saint Augustine is a scholarly book written by William Patrick O'Connor and first published in 1921. The book explores the philosophical and theological ideas of Saint Augustine regarding the nature of the human soul. Augustine was...

Moslem Architecture: Its Origins and Development is a book written by Giovanni Teresio Rivoira and first published in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Islamic architecture, from its origins in the Arabian Peninsula to its spread throughout...

Lectures on the Day of Atonement: Leviticus Sixteen is a religious book written by William Kelly in 1902. The book is a series of lectures that delve into the biblical significance of the Day of Atonement as described in the Book of Leviticus. Kelly...

Joseph of Arimathie is a book written by Walter W. Skeat in 1871. The book is also known as The Romance of the Seint Graal or Holy Grail. It is a medieval romance that tells the story of Joseph of Arimathie, a wealthy Jewish...

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...

Gilbert, Of Colchester: An Elizabethan Magnetizer is a book written by Silvanus Phillips Thompson and published in 1891. The book tells the story of William Gilbert, a physician and natural philosopher who lived during the Elizabethan era in England. Gilbert is best known for...

Elementary Remarks on Church Architecture is a book written by John Medley and published in 1841. The book provides a comprehensive overview of church architecture, focusing on the key elements that make up a church building. Medley covers topics such as the layout of...

Imaginary Quantities: Their Geometrical Interpretation is a book written by Jean Robert Argand in 1881. The book explores the concept of imaginary numbers and their geometrical interpretation. Argand was a Swiss mathematician who is best known for his contributions to the development of complex...

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...