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Graimear Na Gaedilge: Grammar Of The Irish Language (1906) is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Irish language, written by the Christian Brothers. The book covers all aspects of Irish grammar, including pronunciation, spelling, verbs, nouns, adjectives, and syntax. It provides clear...

""The Wave Theory Of Light: Memoirs Of Huygens, Young And Fresnel"" is a book written by Henry Crew in 1900. The book explores the wave theory of light and its development through the contributions of three prominent scientists: Christiaan Huygens, Thomas Young, and Augustin-Jean...

The Life of Edward the Black Prince is a historical biography written by Louise Creighton. The book chronicles the life of Edward, the eldest son of King Edward III, who was known for his military prowess and chivalry during the Hundred Years' War. The...

""Tall Tales From A Ranch"" is a collection of humorous and heartwarming stories written by Annie M. Boyce. The book is set on a ranch and features a cast of colorful characters, including cowboys, ranch hands, and animals. Each story is a tall tale,...

The book ""Cultivation Of Sugar Cane: Its History, Botany And Agriculture; And Its History In Georgia, Florida And South Carolina"" by William C. Stubbs is a comprehensive guide that explores the history, botany, and agriculture of sugar cane cultivation. The book delves into the...

""Notes on the Settlement and Indian Wars of the Western Parts of Virginia and Pennsylvania from the Year 1763 to 1783 Inclusive"" is a historical account written by Joseph Doddridge. The book covers the period of time when the western parts of Virginia and...

Illumination: Spiritual Healing 1914 is a book written by James Porter Mills that explores the concept of spiritual healing. The book was originally published in 1914 and has since been reprinted several times. In this book, Mills discusses the importance of spiritual healing and...

""Mental Deficiency And Paranoia: Hitler�������s Mind And Similar Minds"" is a book written by B. Liber. The book delves into the psychological profile of Adolf Hitler and other individuals who share similar characteristics of mental deficiency and paranoia. The author analyzes the behavior of...

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyoneAuthor: Lawrence J. ChesnutISBN-10: 1163162582ISBN-13: 9781163162583Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.10d

""Thomas Jefferson, Champion of Religious Freedom, Advocate of Christian Morals"" by Henry Wilder Foote is a biographical account of the life and beliefs of one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. The book explores Jefferson's views on religion, his advocacy for the separation of...

The Philosophy of Memory and Other Essays is a collection of articles written by D. T. Smith. The book covers a range of topics, including the philosophy of emphasis, the functions of the fluid wedge, the birth of a planet, and the laws of...

""Notes on Colonel Henry Vassall 1721-1769: His Wife Penelope Royall, His House at Cambridge and His Slaves Tony and Darby"" is a book written by Samuel Francis Batchelder. It is a historical account of the life of Colonel Henry Vassall, a wealthy landowner in...

""James Wesley Cooper 1842-1916: A Tribute Upon The One Hundredth Anniversary Of His Birth"" is a book written by Elisha Hilliard Cooper in honor of his great-grandfather, James Wesley Cooper. James Wesley Cooper was born in 1842 and lived until 1916, during which time...

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In the Old West is a non-fiction book written by George Frederick Ruxton, which provides a vivid account of his experiences in the American West during the mid-1800s. The book is a compilation of Ruxton's letters, journal entries, and other writings, which he sent...

The Problem of Training Thought by John Dewey is a philosophical work that explores the nature of thought and how it can be effectively trained. Dewey argues that thought is not an innate ability, but rather a skill that can be developed through intentional...

Buddhism and Nature by E. V. Gatenby is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between Buddhism and the natural world. The book delves into the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and how they relate to the environment, including the concept of interdependence and the interconnectedness...

""The Temple of Solomon and Its Qabalistic Elucidations"" is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary Temple of Solomon and the esoteric traditions that surround it. Written by J. Ralston Skinner, this book delves into the history and symbolism of the Temple, as well as...

""Mysticism and Contemplation"" is a book written by Evelyn Underhill, a British author and scholar who is widely regarded as one of the most important writers on mysticism in the 20th century. The book explores the nature of mysticism and contemplation, and how these...

""Chemical Knowledge of the Middle Ages"" by John Maxson Stillman is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the state of chemical knowledge during the Middle Ages. The book examines the development of chemistry during this period, including the alchemical traditions that were prevalent at...

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The Long Portage is a historical fiction novel written by Herbert Best. The story is set in the 18th century and follows the journey of a group of French Canadian fur traders as they make their way through the rugged wilderness of Canada. The...

""American Masons May Restore Solomon's Temple"" is a book written by Frank C. Higgins that explores the possibility of Freemasons restoring Solomon's Temple. The book delves into the history of the Temple and its importance to Freemasonry, as well as the symbolism and rituals...

""Sunrays and Health: Every Day Use of Natural and Artificial Ultraviolet Light 1929"" is a book written by Ronald Millar that explores the benefits and risks of ultraviolet light exposure for human health. The book delves into the science behind ultraviolet light and its...

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The Only Woman In The Town is a historical fiction novel written by Sarah J. Prichard. It is set in the late 1800s in the American West and tells the story of Mary Breydon, a young woman who moves to a remote mining town...

1901. Illuminated by F. Berkeley Smith. Black, Scottish-American theologian and author, writes on friendship and offers such snippets of wisdom as: If there has come to us the miracle of friendship, if there is a soul to which our soul has been drawn, it...

Hermetica V4 is a book that explores the ancient Greek and Latin writings that contain religious or philosophical teachings ascribed to Hermes Trismegistus. Written by Walter Scott, this book is the fourth volume in the Hermetica series and delves deep into the esoteric teachings...

The Maxims of Methuselah In Regard To Women is a book written by Gelett Burgess. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical maxims about women, supposedly spoken by the biblical figure Methuselah. The maxims cover a range of topics, including love, marriage,...

""Giordano Bruno: Theosophy's Apostle in the Sixteenth Century"" is a biographical account of the life and ideas of Giordano Bruno, an Italian philosopher and theologian who lived during the Renaissance. Written by Annie Besant, a prominent Theosophist and social reformer, the book explores Bruno's...

The Groton Averys: Christopher And James, The Founders Of The Family is a book written by Elroy M. Avery. The book provides a comprehensive account of the lives of Christopher and James Avery, the founders of the Avery family in Groton, Connecticut. The author...

""Io Unveiled And The Brydlovan Theory Of The Origin Of Numbers"" is a book written by Bozena Brydlova. The book explores the origin of numbers and the significance of Io, a moon of Jupiter, in the development of mathematical concepts. Brydlova proposes her own...

""Of The Whole Body Of The Stars And Of Their Birth, The Whole Of Astrology And The Whole Body Of This World"" is a book written by Jacob Boehme. It is a comprehensive guide to astrology and the stars, exploring their origins and the...

Cheiro's Language of the Hand is a comprehensive guide to palmistry, written by the famous palmist and occultist, Cheiro. The book delves into the art of reading palms, providing detailed information on the different types of hands, fingers, and lines that can be found...

The Teaching of Jesus Our Lord is a book written by John Peter Jones and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive study of the teachings of Jesus Christ, as found in the New Testament of the Bible. Jones examines the life and...

""Primer of Design"" is a book written by Charles Alfred Barry, originally published in 1878. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of design, covering topics such as form, color, composition, and style. It is intended as a practical guide...

Mathematical Prodigies is a book written by Frank D. Mitchell and published in 1907. The book explores the lives and achievements of some of the most famous mathematical prodigies throughout history. Mitchell covers a wide range of prodigies, from ancient times to the early...

""Early Potters of Clinton County"" is a historical book written by Henry Wharton Shoemaker in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the early potters who lived in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author pays special attention to...

Haddon Hall: Being Notes On Its Architecture And History, For The Use Of Visitors (1899) is a book written by Frank Halleday Cheetham that provides a detailed account of the architecture and history of Haddon Hall. Haddon Hall is a medieval manor house located...

""Early Expeditions To The Region Of Bering Sea And Strait"" is a historical account written by Vitus Ivanovich Bering, a Russian explorer who, along with his crew, embarked on several expeditions to the Bering Sea and Strait in the 18th century. The book provides...

History of Jackson County, Iowa Volume 2 is a book written by James Whitcomb Ellis and published in 1910. It is a comprehensive historical account of Jackson County, Iowa, covering its early settlement, growth, and development up until the early 20th century. The book...

Fires In Wincanton: Including Those Of 1707 And 1878 is a historical book written by George Sweetman and published in 1895. The book chronicles the devastating fires that occurred in the town of Wincanton, England, in 1707 and 1878. The author provides a detailed...

""The Puritans Versus The Quakers: A Review Of The Persecutions Of The Early Quakers And Baptists In Massachusetts"" is a historical book written by Caleb Arnold Wall in 1888. The book focuses on the religious conflict between the Puritans and the Quakers in Massachusetts...

A Quaker Grandmother: Hannah Whitall Smith is a biography written by Ray Strachey and published in 1914. The book chronicles the life of Hannah Whitall Smith, a prominent Quaker woman who lived in the 19th century. Smith was known for her religious writings and...

A Catechism For Children: Designed To Teach The First Principles Of The Christian Religion And The Plain And Great Moral Duties is a book written by Robert Aspland and published in 1840. The book is intended to teach children the basic principles of the...

The Universal Sea Language: Being A Complete Code Of Signals For Day And Night is a book written by Levin Joergen Rohde in 1835. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language of signals used at sea, providing a complete code for both...

Dr Elisha Kane (1820-57), the most famous of American Arctic explorers before Peary, published this work in 1853. Having graduated from medical school, Kane joined the US Navy in 1843, and in 1850 was appointed senior medical officer on the expedition financed by the...

""The Tariff In The Days Of Henry Clay And Since"" is a book written by William McKinley and published in 1896. The book focuses on the history of tariffs in the United States during the time of Henry Clay, a prominent American politician in...

""An Account of Several Workhouses for Employing and Maintaining the Poor"" is a book written by an anonymous author in 1732. The book provides a detailed description of various workhouses in England during the 18th century, which were established to provide employment and support...

Eleven Years' Residence in the Family of Murat, King of Naples is a memoir written by Catherine Davies and originally published in 1841. Davies was an Englishwoman who lived in Naples for eleven years and served as the governess to the children of Joachim...