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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...

""Diplomacy and Commerce, No. 4"" is a historical book written by David Urquhart in 1840. The book is a collection of articles that discuss the relationship between diplomacy and commerce in the 19th century. Urquhart, who was a British diplomat and politician, argues that...

The Companion to the Font and the Pulpit is a book written by William Meade in 1846. It is a comprehensive guide for ministers and preachers on how to deliver sermons effectively and with conviction. The book is divided into two parts, the first...

""Extracts From A History Of The Massachusetts General Hospital, 1810-1851: With A Continuation, 1851-1872"" is a book written by Nathaniel Ingersoll Bowditch and published in 1872. The book is a historical account of the Massachusetts General Hospital, one of the oldest and most prestigious...

""John Gay Or Work For Boys V1: Work For Winter"" is a book written by Jacob Abbott and first published in 1864. It tells the story of John Gay, a young boy who lives in a small village in England. John is a hardworking...

""The Descendants of William Towne"" is a genealogical book that traces the lineage of William Towne, who arrived in America around 1630 and settled in Salem, Massachusetts. Written by Edwin Eugene Towne and published in 1900, this book provides a comprehensive account of the...

Control of American Foulbrood is a book written by Everett Franklin Phillips in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to the control and prevention of American Foulbrood, a bacterial disease that affects honeybees. The book covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of American...

Verbum Crucis is a collection of ten sermons that delve into the mystery and significance of the cross. Written by William Alexander and published in 1892, this book explores the theological and spiritual implications of Jesus' crucifixion. Each sermon focuses on a different aspect...

The Life and Speeches of Thos. E. Watson is a book written by Thomas Edward Watson in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and political career of the American politician, lawyer, and writer, Thomas E. Watson. The author, who was...

Alessandro Palma Di Cesnola (1839-1914) travelled to Cyprus in 1873 to take up an honorary post secured by his brother Luigi, who was the American consul there and also an amateur archaeologist. Obtaining funding from the British financier Edwin Lawrence, Alessandro carried out his...

Basil Hall Chamberlain (1850-1935) first encountered Japan on a journey intended to promote the recovery of his health: he had suffered a nervous breakdown while working for Barings Bank. In May 1873, he arrived in Yokohama, and was immediately fascinated by traditional Japanese culture....

Originally published in 1903, this book traces the influence of the ancient pagan legends of Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri, on later Christian hagiography. Rendel Harris charts how the Church not only displaced ancient religious practices centred around the Dioscuri with their own traditions,...

of AlexandriaThe Writings of Clement of Alexandria (1867) is a collection of the works of Clement of Alexandria, a Christian theologian who lived in the late 2nd century AD. The book includes Clement's most famous works, such as the Stromata (Miscellanies) and the Protrepticus...

An Expositor's Notebook: Or Brief Essays On Obscure Or Misread Scriptures is a book written by Samuel Cox and published in 1873. The book is a collection of essays that aim to provide clarity and understanding on biblical scriptures that are often misunderstood or...

Menina e Mo�����a is a novel written by the Portuguese author Bernardim Ribeiro in 1891. The book is a pastoral romance that tells the story of a young girl named Menina and her love for a young man named Crisfal. The novel is set...

Sauny the Scot or The Taming of the Shrew: A Comedy is a play written by John Lacy and first performed in 1708. The play tells the story of Sauny, a Scottish soldier who is tasked with taming the shrewish daughter of a wealthy...

The Border and the Buffalo: An Untold Story of the Southwest Plains is a historical non-fiction book written by John R. Cook and published in 1907. The book is a vivid account of the author's experiences and observations during his time in the Southwest...

""Mnemotechny or Art of Memory, Theoretical and Practical: With a Mnemotechnic Dictionary"" is a book written by Pliny Miles and first published in 1850. The book is focused on the art of memory, which is the practice of improving one's memory through various techniques...

History Of The First Church In Cambridge: In Connection With The Shepard Congregational Society (1872) is a book that provides a detailed account of the history of the First Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The book focuses on the church's connection with the Shepard Congregational...

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...

Mirko Jelusich (1886-1969) was an Austrian writer known for his historical novels, often focusing on dramatic interpretations of significant historical figures and events. His works frequently explored themes of power, destiny, and individual struggle. Though controversial due to his involvement with Nazi ideology, his...

Selah is a Divine pause in life. A chance to breathe and be fully present in Gods' presence. Prayer is a privilege to connect with an Infinite being. This collection of conversations, with our Divine Creator, has the intentions for one to reflect; mediate;...

A collection of poetry, short stories, and personal essays from the heart of Appalachia.Old Bones, A Yearly Literary Journal curated by The Henlo Press.Volume 2, 2024.Author: The Henlo PressISBN-10: 1962019217ISBN-13: 9781962019217Publisher: Henlo PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/31/2025Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.28d

A new volume of thoughtful, finely-crafted, intense and diverse poems from the author of Songs from the Back Row (UnCollected Press), Cold War Piano (Ober-Limbo Verlag), Last Poems (Ober-Limbo Verlag) and October (Ober- Limbo Verlag)."The whole experience of a Doug May poem is remarkable....

A play set in a small town in the Midwest, centered around the themes of poverty, oppression, and the struggle for social justice. Garland's work was considered controversial for its time, but has since become recognized as an important early example of American Naturalism.This...

In this fascinating work of religious history, Samuel R. Gammon explores the rise of evangelical Christianity in Brazil during the mid-twentieth century. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including personal accounts and missionary records, Gammon offers a compelling analysis of the factors...

Master the Greek language with this essential reference book by E.A. Sophocles. Designed with college students in mind, this catalog of Greek verbs provides detailed conjugations and important grammatical information. This book is a valuable resource for students of Greek language and literature.This work...

Celebrate the timeless beauty and enduring relevance of one of America's most beloved poets with this exquisite collection of his greatest works. From poignant ballads to stirring anthems of freedom, Longfellow's verse speaks to the very soul of the human experience.This work has been...

This practical guide to occupational therapy offers a wealth of information on how to help sick and injured patients recover their physical and mental abilities. With detailed instructions on a wide range of therapeutic techniques and exercises, Barton provides a comprehensive and invaluable resource...

'Tis Pity She's a Whore (original spelling: 'Tis Pitty Shee's a Who[o]re) is a tragedy written by John Ford. It was first performed c. 1626 or between 1629 and 1633, by Queen Henrietta's Men at the Cockpit Theatre. The play was first published in...

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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,...

In an essay in this anthology, Khushwant Singh claims that he is not a nice man to know. Whatever the truth of that assertion, there is little question about his skill as a witty, eloquent and entertaining writer. This book collects the best of...

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A collection of the world's best one liner jokes that are guaranteed to make you laugh.Author: Paul E. BradburyISBN-10: 1694762505ISBN-13: 9781694762504Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/21/2019Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.15d

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This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks...

Burning Daylight takes place in the Yukon Territory in 1893. The main character, Elam Harnish, nicknamed "Burning Daylight" was the most successful entrepreneur of the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story of the main character was partially based upon the life of Oakland entrepreneur "Borax"...

Anne Bradstreet was born Anne Dudley in 1612 in Northamptonshire, England. She married Simon Bradstreet, a graduate of Cambridge University, at the age of 16. Two years later, Bradstreet, along with her husband and parents, emigrated to America with the Winthrop Puritan group, and...

The novel's popularity led to Shirley's becoming a woman's name. The title character was given the name that her father had intended to give a son. Before the publication of the novel, Shirley was an uncommon - but distinctly male - name and would...

Henry Brooks Adams (February 16, 1838 - March 27, 1918) was an American historian and member of the Adams political family, being descended from two U.S. Presidents. As a young Harvard graduate, he was secretary to his father, Charles Francis Adams, Abraham Lincoln's ambassador...

One of the most significant philosophical texts by W.W. Atkinson, Mastery of Being: A Study of the Ultimate Principle of Reality and the Practical Application Thereof breaks into three parts the principles of reality, including atoms, the spirit, and physical manifestation. He uses theories...

How should human beings behave toward one another? How must we behave? One of the most influential thinkers of the Western civilization, a man who profoundly shaped the mind-set of the modern world, Immanuel Kant developed his "Categorical Imperative" as a philosophical proof of...

Kant's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals is one of the most important works in modern moral philosophy. It belongs beside Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Hobbes. Here Kant sets out to articulate and defend the Categorical Imperative - the fundamental principle that underlies...

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884 by Seeley & Co. of London.Author: Edwin Abbott AbbottISBN-10: 1548896195ISBN-13: 9781548896195Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2017Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w...

The story is told from the perspective of a scientist called Bassett, who is on an expedition in the jungle of Guadalcanal to collect butterflies. The "Red One" of the title refers to a giant red sphere, of apparently extraterrestrial origin, that the headhunting...

The Borgias By Alexandre Dumas, Editorial Oneness (Edited by)Author: Editorial Oneness, Alexandre DumasISBN-10: 1539580881ISBN-13: 9781539580881Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/18/2016Pages: 218Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.46d