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Mona Antiqua Restaurata is a book written by Henry Rowlands in 1766. The book is an archaeological discourse on the antiquities, natural and historical, of the Isle of Anglesey. Anglesey is an island located off the north-west coast of Wales and is known for...

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A Shepherd's Life by W.H. Hudson is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences growing up in the English countryside as the son of a shepherd. The book provides a detailed account of the daily life and work of shepherds, as well as the...

""Codes of Hammurabi and Moses"" by W. W. Davies is a comparative study of two ancient legal codes from the Near East. The book delves into the similarities and differences between the Code of Hammurabi, which was written in Babylon in the 18th century...

""We Two in West Africa"" is a travelogue written by Decima Moore in 1909. The book chronicles the author's journey with her husband, Henry Hamilton Moore, to West Africa, where he was stationed as a colonial administrator. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the...

The book ""The High Application Of The Science Of The Emotions"" by Bhagavan Das is a comprehensive guide to understanding and utilizing the power of emotions in our daily lives. The author explores the science behind emotions and how they influence our thoughts, actions,...

Psychopathy: Or The True Healing Art is a book written by Joseph Ashman in 1875. The book explores the concept of psychopathy and its potential as a healing art. Ashman argues that psychopathy is not a mental illness or a defect, but rather a...

The System of Christian Theology, written by Henry Boynton Smith and published in 1890, is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of Christian theology. The book is divided into three main sections: Prolegomena, Theology Proper, and Anthropology and Soteriology.In the Prolegomena section, Smith discusses the...

""Malta: And The Knights Hospitalers"" is a historical book written by William Kirkpatrick Riland Bedford in 1905. The book is a comprehensive account of the Knights Hospitalers and their rule over the island of Malta. It describes the history of the Knights Hospitalers, their...

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...

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 Irvines: And Their Kin"" is a historical book written by Lucinda Boyd and published in 1908. The book is a detailed account of the Irvine family and their relationships with other prominent families in Scotland, England, and America. It traces the genealogy of...

""Trees, And How To Know Them"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Alexander Lambeth in 1911. The book is intended to assist readers in identifying the various types of forest trees found in the southern United States. The manual includes analytical and dichotomous...

The book titled ""The Inauguration of William Preston Few, as President of Trinity College (1910)"" is a historical account of the inauguration ceremony of William Preston Few as the new president of Trinity College in 1910. The book provides a detailed description of the...

""Outlines of Jewish History"" is a historical book written by Katie Magnus in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Jewish history from ancient times to the late 19th century. It covers the major events and figures in Jewish history, including the biblical...

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""The American Printer, A Manual of Typography"" is a comprehensive guidebook for beginners interested in the art of typography. Written by Thomas Mackellar and first published in 1866, the book covers all aspects of printing, from the basics of typesetting and letterpress printing to...

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""A Sketch Of The War Record Of The Edisto Rifles, 1861-1865"" is a historical book written by William Valmore Izlar and published in 1914. The book provides a detailed account of the Edisto Rifles, a Confederate infantry regiment, during the American Civil War. 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...

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...

""Personal Adventure in South Africa"" is a travelogue written by George Brown in 1855. The book chronicles Brown's journey through South Africa, where he explored the country's diverse landscapes, interacted with the local people, and observed the wildlife. Brown's account provides a firsthand perspective...

When A Man's A Man is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright and published in 1916. The story follows the life of a young man named Hugh Prather, who is determined to become a man in every sense of the word. He sets...

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...

John Merrick: A Biographical Sketch is a book written by Robert McCants Andrews in 1920. The book is a biographical account of the life of John Merrick, an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The...

Old Babylonian Contracts is a book written by Edward Chiera in 1922. It is a comprehensive study of the legal and economic systems of ancient Babylon, focusing on the period between 2000 and 1600 BCE. The book presents a detailed analysis of the various...

The History of Scotland: From Agricola's Invasion to the Union of the Crowns is a comprehensive book that covers the history of Scotland from the Roman invasion led by Agricola in AD 79 to the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Written by Alexander...

The Great Men of God: Biographies of Patriarchs, Prophets, Kings and Apostles is a book written by William Francis Pringle Noble and published in 1876. This book is a collection of biographies of some of the most prominent figures in the Bible, including Abraham,...

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...

An Attempt To Elucidate The Prophecies Concerning Antichrist is a book written by Samuel Roffey Maitland in 1830. The book is a detailed analysis of the prophecies in the Bible concerning the Antichrist, a figure believed by many Christians to be a person or...

""Hungary In 1851: With An Experience Of The Austrian Police"" is a book written by Charles Loring Brace and published in 1852. The book is a first-hand account of Brace's travels through Hungary in 1851, during which he witnessed the country's struggle for independence...

Collections For A Parochial History Of Backwell is a book written by George Streynsham Master and published in 1898. The book is a collection of historical documents and records related to the village of Backwell, located in North Somerset, England. The author has compiled...

""Stories of Ohio"" is a collection of short stories by William Dean Howells, originally published in 1897. The stories are set in various locations throughout the state of Ohio and explore the lives of its inhabitants during the late 19th century. The characters are...

Urim and Thummim, and Extracts from the Talmud is a book written by M.L. Rosvally and published in 1887. The book explores the concept of Urim and Thummim, which are mentioned in the Bible as objects used by the high priest to receive divine...

Oracles of Nostradamus is a book written by Charles A. Ward and published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the prophecies of the famous 16th-century French astrologer, Nostradamus. Ward examines Nostradamus' quatrains and offers his own interpretations and insights into their...

Warbeck of Wolfstein V1 is a novel by Margaret Holford published in 1820. The story is set in the 15th century and follows the life of Perkin Warbeck, who claims to be the lost son of King Edward IV. Warbeck, who was raised in...

""Sligo And The Enniskilleners: From 1688-1691"" is a historical book written by William Gregory Wood-Martin and published in 1880. The book focuses on the period of the Williamite War in Ireland, specifically the years between 1688 and 1691. The author explores the conflict between...

Gottlieb Mittelberger's Journey to Pennsylvania in the Year 1750 and Return to Germany in the Year 1754 is a historical account of the experiences of Gottlieb Mittelberger, a German immigrant who traveled to Pennsylvania in 1750. The book provides a detailed description of the...

Looking Forward: A Treatise On The Status Of Woman And The Origin And Growth Of The Family And The State is a 1906 book written by Philip Rappaport. The book explores the historical and sociological development of the family and the state, with a...

""Peter and Polly in Spring"" is a children's book written by Rose Lucia and originally published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of two siblings, Peter and Polly, as they explore the wonders of springtime in the countryside. They encounter various animals and...

Agnes Grey is a novel written by Anne Bronte and published in 1847. The story follows the life of Agnes Grey, a young woman who becomes a governess to support her family. Agnes is a kind and intelligent woman who is passionate about her...

Horses, Horsemen and Stable Management is a comprehensive guide to the care and management of horses, written by Godfrey Bosvile and originally published in 1908. The book covers a wide range of topics related to horses, including their anatomy, physiology, and behavior, as well...

Exegetical Essays On Several Words Relating To Future Punishment is a book written by Moses Stuart in 1830. The book is a collection of essays that aim to provide a detailed and comprehensive analysis of several words related to the concept of future punishment...

Elizabeth: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary is a biography of the famous monarch, written by Clara Tschudi in 1901. The book chronicles Elizabeth's life, from her childhood as a Bavarian princess to her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I and her reign...

Dancing and Its Relations to Education and Social Life: With a New Method of Instruction is a book written by Allen Dodworth and originally published in 1885. The book explores the role of dancing in education and social life, and offers a new method...

""An Introductory Logic"" is a book written by James Edwin Creighton and published in 1902. The book is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the principles of logic. It covers topics such as the nature of reasoning, the structure of arguments,...

""A Treatise On Heraldry, British And Foreign V2: With English And French Glossaries"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of heraldry, written by John Woodward and first published in 1896. The book covers the history and development of heraldry, as well as the...

""A Discourse On Scottish Church History: From The Reformation To The Present Time"" is a book written by Charles Wordsworth in 1881. The book is a comprehensive study of the history of the Scottish Church from the time of the Reformation to the present...

The Hive and the Honeybee is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping, written by Roy A. Grout. This book is intended to be a successor to the classic beekeeping guide, Langstroth on the Hive and the Honeybee. The book covers all aspects of beekeeping, from...

The Roman Breviary V1 Part 2 is a religious text that has been reformed by the Holy Ecumenical Council of Trent and published by Pope St. Pius V. This book is a part of the Roman Breviary and contains prayers, hymns, and readings for...