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Military Protection, United States Guards: The Use Of Organized Bodies In The Protection And Defense Of Property During Riots, Strikes, And Civil Disturbances (1919) is a book written by the United States War Department. The book provides a comprehensive guide on how to use...

Mark Mason's Victory: The Trials and Triumphs of a Telegraph Boy is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Mark Mason, a young telegraph messenger boy who faces a number of challenges and obstacles...

Latter-Day Lyrics: Being Poems Of Sentiment And Reflection By Living Writers is a poetry book published in 1878 by William Davenport Adams. The book is a collection of poems written by contemporary writers of the time, reflecting on various themes such as love, nature,...

""Notes On The Construction And Equipment Of Trenches"" is a military manual originally published in 1917 by the Army War College. The book provides a detailed guide on the construction and equipment of trenches, which were a crucial component of warfare during World War...

Metempsychosis is a philosophical treatise written by George Foot Moore in 1914. The book explores the concept of metempsychosis, or the transmigration of souls, which was a prevalent belief in ancient Greek and Indian cultures. Moore examines the various philosophical and religious traditions that...

First Notions of Logic: Preparatory to the Study of Geometry is a book written by Augustus De Morgan in 1840. The book is a comprehensive introduction to logic, designed to prepare students for the study of geometry. De Morgan was a British mathematician, logician,...

The Dictionary of the Lepcha-Language is a comprehensive reference book written by George Byres Mainwaring in 1898. The Lepcha language is spoken by the Lepcha people who reside in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The book contains a detailed list...

""How To Make Money: A Practical Treatise On Business, With An Inquiry Into The Chances Of Success, And Causes Of Failure"" is a book written by Edwin Troxell Freedley in 1859. The book is a comprehensive guide to making money in business and explores...

King John of Jingalo: The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties is a novel written by Laurence Housman and published in 1912. The book is a fictional account of the reign of King John, the ruler of the small island nation of Jingalo. The...

Content In A Garden is a book written by Candace Wheeler in 1901. The book is a collection of essays that explore the joys of gardening and the beauty of nature. Wheeler shares her personal experiences and insights on gardening, providing practical advice on...

""Hieronymi Quaestiones Hebraicae In Libro Geneseos (1868)"" est liber auctore De Lagarde, Paulo, qui continet quaestiones et interpretationes Hieronymi, doctoris Ecclesiae et linguisticae, in Libro Geneseos Hebraico. In hoc libro, Hieronymus inquiruntur de sensu verborum et phrasium difficilium, et explicat quomodo haec verba et...

""The British Classical Authors: Select Specimens Of The National Literature Of England And America, With Biographical Sketches And A Historical Outline Of English Literature, Poetry And Prose"" is a book written by L. Herrig and published in 1885. The book is a collection of...

The book titled ""Catholic Church and Christian State V1: A Series of Essays on the Relation of the Church to the Civil Power (1876)"" is written by Joseph Hergenrother. The book is a collection of essays that explores the relationship between the Catholic Church...

Ballads And Lyrics Of Socialism, 1883-1908 is a collection of poetry written by Edith Nesbit, first published in 1908. The poems in this book are centered around socialist themes, such as the struggle for workers' rights, the fight against poverty and inequality, and the...

Canonical Elections is a book written by Daniel Michael Galliher in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the process of electing officials in the Catholic Church. It covers the history and development of canonical elections, the different types of elections, and the...

Andromeda V1 is a science fiction novel written by George Fleming and first published in 1885. The story is set in the future where humanity has advanced technologically and has colonized the solar system. The main character, Captain Anthony Sterling, is tasked with leading...

Chauncey Mitchell Depew (April 23, 1834 - April 5, 1928) was an attorney for Cornelius Vanderbilt's railroad interests, president of the New York Central Railroad System, and a United States Senator from New York from 1899 to 1911. After graduating from Yale, Depew entered...

Oscar Wilde's "Salomé A Tragedy in One Act" is a captivating and timeless play that explores themes of desire, power, and obsession within a biblical context. This meticulously prepared edition presents Wilde's singular vision of the infamous story. Set against a backdrop of religious...

Step back in time with "The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904," a captivating window into early 20th-century English literature and culture. This meticulously reproduced periodical offers a diverse collection of short stories, thought-provoking essays, and compelling fiction, capturing the spirit of...

Experience the enchanting world of Lord Dunsany's "Plays of Near & Far," a collection of captivating one-act plays showcasing the author's unique blend of fantasy and Irish literary tradition. This volume presents a selection of Dunsany's dramatic works, exploring themes of adventure, destiny, and...

This mathematics book is tailored for home study and covers arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain...

This book is a translation of 'Defence of Eutropius', a homily delivered by St. John Chrysostom, one of the most influential Christian theologians and orators of the late ancient period. In the homily, Chrysostom defends the actions of Eutropius, a eunuch who served as...

Originally published in 1811, this charming guide to Cumberland offers a unique glimpse into local life and culture during the early 19th century. Complete with maps, illustrations, and detailed descriptions of towns and villages throughout the region, it is a valuable resource for historians...

This biography explores the life of William Lyon Mackenzie, a Scottish-born Canadian journalist and politician who played a key role in the rebellion against British colonial rule in Upper Canada. Drawing on extensive archival research, the author provides a detailed and engaging portrait of...

The Child's True Christian Religion is an inspirational guide to teaching children about God's love. Written by Thomas Hitchcock, a prominent 19th-century clergyman, this book emphasizes the importance of teaching children the principles of Christianity from an early age. Using simple language and stories...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The Shelf2Life American Civil War Collection is a unique and exciting collection of pre-1923 titles focusing on the American Civil War and the people and events surrounding it. From memoirs and biographies of notable military figures to firsthand accounts of famous battles and in-depth...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

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Critics have often charged Edgar Allan Poe with sloppy writing. Using stylistics and classical rhetorical theory, Brett Zimmerman demonstrates that Poe was in fact a brilliant and deliberate lexical technician who varied his prose style according to genre and the world views and the...

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...