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Reminiscences Of A Portrait Painter is a memoir written by George Peter Alexander Healy, a renowned American portrait painter of the 19th century. The book was originally published in 1894 and provides an intimate look into the life and career of one of the...

Since Cezanne is a book written by Clive Bell and published in 1922. The book is a collection of essays that discuss the impact of the French artist Paul Cezanne on modern art. Bell was a prominent art critic and a member of the...

Matelot is a novel written by the French author Pierre Loti and published in 1898. The story revolves around a young French sailor named Yves Kermadec who is assigned to a naval ship called the Duguay-Trouin. Yves is a passionate and romantic young man...

M. Tullius Cicero Of The Nature Of The Gods (1829) is a philosophical work by the ancient Roman statesman and philosopher, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a dialogue between three characters, each representing a different philosophical school of thought: Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Academic...

Maiwa's Revenge: Or The War Of The Little Hand is a novel written by the famous English author, Henry Rider Haggard, and was first published in 1888. The story is set in South Africa and follows the protagonist, Allan Quatermain, as he embarks on...

The Aeroplane Speaks is a book written by H. Barber and first published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history, design, and operation of early airplanes. It covers everything from the basic principles of flight to the latest advancements in...

Lectures on the Philosophy of Mathematics is a book written by James Byrnie Shaw in 1918. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author at the University of Edinburgh. The lectures delve into the philosophical aspects of mathematics and...

""Socialism and the Social Movement in the Nineteenth Century"" is a historical work written by Werner Sombart and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the socialist movement in Europe during the 19th century, with a special focus on Germany. It...

""Operations Of The Army Under Buell: From June 10 To October 30, 1862: And The Buell Commission"" is a historical account written by James Barnet Fry, detailing the military operations of the Union Army under General Don Carlos Buell during the American Civil War....

My Cave Life In Vicksburg: With Letters Of Trial And Travel (1864) is a memoir written by Mary Ann Loughborough about her experiences during the American Civil War. Loughborough lived in Vicksburg, Mississippi during the siege of the city by Union forces in 1863....

The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau, written by Maria Marcia Fanny Trench Farrar in 1890, is a detailed account of the famous Passion Play held in the Bavarian village of Ober-Ammergau every ten years. The book provides a comprehensive description of the play, which depicts...

Madame Butterfly is a three-act lyrical drama written by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini in 1906. The story revolves around a young Japanese geisha named Cio-Cio-San, also known as Butterfly, who falls in love with an American naval officer named Pinkerton. Despite the warnings of...

Linguistic Change: An Introduction to the Historical Study of Language is a book written by E. H. Sturtevant and first published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the study of historical linguistics, which is the study of how languages change over...

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...

Ray's New Intellectual Arithmetic is a mathematics textbook written by Joseph Ray and first published in 1877. The book is designed to teach students arithmetic through the use of practical problems and real-world scenarios. It covers a wide range of topics, including addition, subtraction,...

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 Illustrated Medical Indoor Gymnastics: Or A System Of Medico-Hygienic Exercises (1856) is a comprehensive guide to physical exercises and movements designed to promote health and wellbeing. Written by Daniel Gottlieb Moritz Schreber, a German physician and educator, the book is a detailed manual...

The Shipyard of the Griffon is a historical novel written by Cyrus Kingsbury Remington. The book tells the story of Rene Robert Cavelier, a French explorer who built a brigantine named Griffon in 1679. The novel is set in the 17th century and describes...

Progressive Music Lessons, Book 1 is an instructional guide for teaching music in public schools, written by George Brace Loomis and first published in 1875. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive course of study for beginner music students, covering the fundamentals of...

The Pit: Complete Works Of Frank Norris (1903) is a classic novel written by American author Frank Norris. The book is set in Chicago during the late 19th century and tells the story of the city's commodity markets, particularly the grain market, and the...

A Journey in Brazil (1871) is a travelogue written by Louis Jean R. Agassiz, a renowned Swiss-American naturalist and geologist. The book chronicles his journey through Brazil, where he spent two years studying the country's flora, fauna, and geology. Agassiz's detailed observations and scientific...

Dana's Manual of Mineralogy is a comprehensive guide to the study of minerals, written by James Dwight Dana and published in 1912. It is intended for a wide range of readers, including students of elementary mineralogy, mining engineers, geologists, prospectors, and collectors. The book...

""Fishing With The Fly: Sketches By Lovers Of The Art, With Illustrations Of Standard Flies"" is a book written by Charles F. Orvis and published in 1886. The book is a collection of essays and sketches written by various fly fishing enthusiasts, who share...

""Directions For Daily Communion With God"" is a collection of three discourses by Matthew Henry, a renowned English minister and theologian. The book offers guidance and practical advice for Christians seeking to deepen their relationship with God through daily communion. Henry emphasizes the importance...

""Connie Morgan In The Fur Country"" is a novel written by James Beardsley Hendryx and first published in 1921. The story follows a young woman named Connie Morgan who sets out on an adventure to the Canadian wilderness in search of her missing father,...

Foster's Bridge Manual, written by Robert Frederick Foster and originally published in 1901, is a comprehensive guide to the game of bridge. The book provides a complete system of instruction for playing bridge, including the rules of the game, bidding strategies, and various techniques...

""A Truthful Woman in Southern California"" is a memoir written by Kate Sanborn in 1893. The book provides an insightful and vivid account of her experiences living in Southern California during the late 19th century. Sanborn is an engaging storyteller who shares her observations...

""Conversations On The Plurality Of Worlds"" is a book written by Bernard De Fontenelle in 1686, which explores the idea of the existence of multiple worlds beyond our own. The book is presented as a series of dialogues between a philosopher and a marquise,...

A Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcrafts is a book written by George Gifford in 1842. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the beliefs and practices surrounding witches and witchcrafts during the 16th and 17th centuries. The author engages in a dialogue with a...

Reformatory Schools: For The Children Of The Perishing And Dangerous Classes And For Juvenile Offenders (1851) is a book written by Mary Carpenter. The book presents an in-depth analysis of the reformatory school system in England during the mid-19th century, which aimed to provide...

""Dunedin and Its Neighborhood"" is a historical, biological, and geological account of the city of Dunedin and the surrounding Otago region in New Zealand. Written by Alexander Bathgate in 1904, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the area, including its early settlement by...

""An Introduction To The Use Of Generalized Coordinates In Mechanics And Physics"" is a book written by William Elwood Byerly and first published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the use of generalized coordinates in mechanics and physics. It covers topics...

""Impressions of China: And the Present Revolution, Its Progress and Prospects"" is a book written by Edmund Gardiner Fishbourne in 1855. The book is a first-hand account of Fishbourne's experiences in China during the time of the Taiping Rebellion, a massive civil war that...

In The Olden Time is a historical fiction novel written by Margaret Roberts and published in 1883. The story is set in England during the 17th century and follows the life of a young girl named Dorothy who is sent to live with her...

""Ice-Work: Present and Past"" is a book written by Thomas George Bonney and published in 1896. The book explores the history and science of ice, including the formation and movement of glaciers, the structure of snowflakes, and the properties of ice. Bonney draws on...

""How To Know Wild Fruits: A Guide To Plants When Not In Flower By Means Of Fruit And Leaf"" is a book written by Maude Gridley Peterson and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide on identifying wild fruits and plants by...

""History of the Virginia Company of London: With Letters to and From the First Colony Never Before Printed"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Edward D. Neill and published in 1869. The book provides a detailed account of the Virginia Company of London,...

With A Biographical Sketch, An Introductory Essay And Notes.Author: Oliver Wendell Jr. HolmesISBN-10: 1164661159ISBN-13: 9781164661153Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.43d

Han D'Islande V1 is a novel written by the renowned French author Victor Hugo and was first published in 1868. The story is set in Iceland during the 18th century and revolves around the life of the protagonist, Han D'Islande, who is a giant...

German Culture: Past and Present is a book written by Ernest Belfort Bax in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive overview of German culture, from its origins to the present day. It covers a wide range of topics, including literature, music, art, philosophy, and...

""Grammar Of The Art Of Dancing, Theoretical And Practical: Lessons In The Arts Of Dancing And Dance Writing, Choreography"" is a book written by Friedrich Albert Zorn and first published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to the theoretical and practical aspects...

Geographical Essays is a collection of essays written by William Morris Davis, a prominent American geographer and geologist, and first published in 1909. The book is a compilation of Davis's most significant essays on geography, covering a wide range of topics such as the...

Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar is a comprehensive guide to the Latin language, written by Basil Lanneau Gildersleeve and first published in 1898. The book is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and includes detailed explanations of all...

Gallops V1-2 (1920) is a two-volume book written by David Gray. The book is a collection of stories and poems that revolve around horses and horse racing. The stories and poems are written in a lively and engaging style, making them ideal for readers...

From Seven to Seventy: Memories of a Painter and a Yankee is a memoir written by American artist Edward Simmons and published in 1922. The book recounts Simmons' life from childhood to adulthood, detailing his experiences as a painter and his travels throughout Europe...

French Elements in Middle English is a scholarly work by Frederick Henry Sykes, originally published in 1899. The book explores the influence of the French language on Middle English during its formative period. It is divided into chapters that examine specific aspects of this...

The First Epistle To The Corinthians: Edited With Notes And Introduction (1896) is a book written by John James Lias. The book is a detailed analysis of the first epistle written by Saint Paul to the Corinthians. The author has provided an introduction to...

Fifty Years Of Association Work Among Young Women, 1866-1916 is a historical book written by Elizabeth Wilson. The book provides a detailed account of the association work carried out among young women between the years 1866 and 1916. The author, who was a prominent...

Essentials of Modern Physics, written by Charles Elwood Dull and first published in 1922, is a comprehensive introduction to the principles and theories of modern physics. The book is divided into three main sections: mechanics, electromagnetism, and relativity. In the mechanics section, Dull covers...

Essentials in Architecture: An Analysis of the Principles and Qualities to be Looked for in Buildings is a book written by John Belcher and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of architecture and the qualities that make...