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Nightshade is a novel written by Charles Stevens Remington and was first published in 1922. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Mary Trent who finds herself in a difficult situation when she...

The Young Wife: Or Duties Of Woman In The Marriage Relation is a book written by William A. Alcott that provides guidance and advice for young women who are entering into the institution of marriage. The book covers a range of topics, including the...

""Old Wells Dug Out: Being A Third Series Of Fifty Sermons"" is a religious book written by T. De Witt Talmage. It is a collection of fifty sermons that explore various topics related to Christianity and the Bible. The book is divided into different...

""Pointing The Way"" is a self-help book written by Sutton E. Griggs. The book is designed to help readers navigate their way through life by providing practical advice and guidance on how to achieve success and happiness. The author draws on his own personal...

""Friends in Warwickshire: In the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries"" is a historical book written by William White. The book explores the Quaker community in Warwickshire during the 17th and 18th centuries. It provides a detailed account of the lives of Quaker families, their beliefs,...

The Taming of the Sioux is a historical book written by Frank Fiske. The book provides a detailed account of the Sioux tribe, their culture, and their interactions with the American government during the late 19th century. The author explores the complex relationship between...

""How to Look at Pictures"" is a guidebook written by Robert Clermont Witt that aims to help readers develop their skills in analyzing and appreciating art. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of art interpretation....

Ultima Thule V1: Or A Summer In Iceland is a travelogue written by Richard F. Burton, an English explorer, writer, and linguist. The book is a detailed account of Burton's travels to Iceland during the summer of 1872. The title ""Ultima Thule"" refers to...

""The Bent Family In America"" is a comprehensive genealogy book that traces the lineage of the Bent family in America, primarily focusing on the descendants of John Bent who settled in Sudbury, Massachusetts in 1638. The book is authored by Allen H. Bent and...

""Letters and Journals Relating to the War of the American Revolution and the Capture of the German Troops at Saratoga"" is a historical account of the American Revolution written by Friederike Charlotte Riedesel. The book is a collection of letters and journals that were...

""Irvingism and Mormonism Tested by Scripture"" is a religious book written by Emilius Guers. The book examines the beliefs and practices of two religious movements, Irvingism and Mormonism, and evaluates them in the light of the Bible. The author argues that both movements deviate...

The book ""The Papago Indians of Arizona and Their Relatives the Pima"" by Ruth Underhill is a comprehensive study of the Papago Indians, also known as the Tohono O'odham, and their relationship with the Pima people in Arizona. The book provides a detailed account...

Novels of Anatole France: The Gods Are Athirst; Thais; The Red Lily is a collection of three novels by the renowned French author, Anatole France. The first novel, The Gods Are Athirst, is set during the French Revolution and follows the story of a...

""Why I Am An Agnostic: Including Expressions Of Faith From A Protestant, A Catholic And A Jew"" is a book written by Clarence Darrow, a prominent American lawyer and civil libertarian. In this book, Darrow explains why he does not believe in the existence...

""Pictorial Golf: Practical Instruction For The Beginner And Valuable Hints For The Star"" by H.B. Martin is a comprehensive guide to the sport of golf. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and photographs that help to explain the techniques and strategies of the...

""Prisoners of Hope: An Exposition of Dante's Purgatorio"" is a book written by John S. Carroll that offers a comprehensive analysis of Dante's ""Purgatorio"", which is the second part of his epic poem ""The Divine Comedy"". The book delves deep into the themes and...

Celtic Moods and Memories is a book written by Joseph McGarrity. It is a collection of stories, poems, and essays that explore the rich cultural heritage of the Celtic people. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different...

The book ""The Martyrdom And Miracles Of Saint George Of Cappadocia"" is written by Ernest A. Wallis Budge. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Saint George, a Christian martyr who lived in Cappadocia in the 3rd century AD....

Letters of Brunswick and Hessian Officers During the American Revolution is a historical book edited by William L. Stone. The book provides a collection of letters written by officers of German origin who fought on the British side during the American Revolution. The letters...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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...

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...

""Freemasonry And The Flag Of The United States Of America"" is a book written by John W. Barry that explores the relationship between Freemasonry and the American flag. The book delves into the history of Freemasonry and the symbolism used in the design of...

Father Tabb: A Study Of His Life And Works With Uncollected And Unpublished Poems is a book written by Frances A. Litz. It is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Father John Banister Tabb, a renowned American poet and Catholic priest...

The Upanishads is a book written by Grace H. Turnbull that provides a comprehensive introduction to the philosophical and spiritual teachings of the ancient Indian texts known as the Upanishads. The Upanishads are a collection of over 200 texts that were written between 800...

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 Chinese on the Plain of Shinar"" is a book written by Thomas Macclatchie in 1856. The book explores the connection between the Chinese civilization and other nations through their theology. Macclatchie argues that the Chinese civilization has a deep and rich history that...

The Way of Attainment by Sydney T. Klein is a book that explores the principles of self-improvement and personal growth. The author draws from his own experiences and insights to provide practical guidance on how to achieve success and fulfillment in life. The book...

""Vocabulary of the Umbundu Language"" is a book written by William H. Sanders and originally published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Umbundu language, which is spoken in Angola. It includes two sections: an Umbundu-English vocabulary and an English-Umbundu vocabulary....

""An Introduction To The Study Of Terra Sigillata Treated From A Chronological Standpoint"" is a book written by Felix Oswald in 1920. The book is an in-depth study of terra sigillata, a type of Roman pottery that was popular during the 1st and 2nd...

""Observations on the Ethnography and Archaeology of the American Aborigines"" is a book written by Samuel George Morton in 1846. It is a comprehensive study of the physical and cultural characteristics of various Native American tribes. The book is divided into three parts. The...

Memoir of Keopuolani, Late Queen of the Sandwich Islands is a historical book written by William Richards in 1825. The book is a memoir of the life of Keopuolani, the queen of the Hawaiian Islands during the early 19th century. Richards was an American...

""Songs of Kiwanis: With Words and Music of Songs for All Occasions"" is a comprehensive collection of songs compiled by the International Committee on Music. The book features a wide variety of songs suitable for different occasions, including patriotic songs, folk songs, religious hymns,...

The Temple of Ezekiel's Prophecy is a book written by Henry Sulley that explores the biblical prophecy of Ezekiel's temple. The book provides a detailed analysis of the temple's design and its significance in Jewish and Christian theology. Sulley delves into the symbolism and...

The Evidence for God is a philosophical and theological work written by Edgar Sheffield Brightman. In this book, Brightman presents a comprehensive argument for the existence of God, drawing on both traditional religious concepts and modern philosophical thought. He begins by examining the nature...

World War II In Pictures V1 is a book that presents a visual history of the Second World War. The book is authored by Herman C. Morris and features a comprehensive collection of photographs depicting various events and aspects of the war. The book...

Le Droit Humain: Order of International Co-Freemasonry is a book that explores the history, philosophy, and practices of the Order of International Co-Freemasonry, also known as Le Droit Humain. The Order was founded in 1901 and is a co-masonic organization that admits both men...

Sulgrave Manor and the Washingtons is a book written by H. Clifford Smith that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Sulgrave Manor, a historic house located in Northamptonshire, England, and its connection to the Washington family. The book explores the origins of...

Roxana the Fortunate Mistress is a novel written by Daniel Defoe, first published in 1724. The book tells the story of a beautiful and intelligent woman named Roxana, who becomes a mistress to wealthy men in order to support herself and her children. Roxana's...

""New Atlantis"" is a utopian novel written by Francis Bacon, first published in 1627. The story is set on an imaginary island in the Pacific Ocean, called Bensalem, which is discovered by a European ship after being lost at sea. The island is a...

First Published in 2000. This Volume III of three of a series on Africa. Written in 1881, using the evidence of history and language, this text looks at the South African people of the Khoi-khoi or Hottentots and their Supreme Being, Tsuni-Goam.Author: Theophilus HahnISBN-10:...

The essays in this volume examine questions such as Dickens' symbolism, his political attitudes, his psychological tensions and his artistry.Author: John GrossISBN-10: 1138868817ISBN-13: 9781138868816Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/04/2015Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.57d

Originally published in 1887, Edward Carpenter's England's Ideal and other Papers on Social Subjects is a collection of his essays in the field of Social Science with a focus on English society at the time of writing. His writing was so influential that there...

Intermediate Types among Primitive Folk expands on Carpenter's idea of the Intermediate type; a person of mixed sexes such as a feminine body with a masculine mind or vice versa. Originally published in 1914, this text explores the role that intermediate types played amongst...

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...

Sally Williams, The Mountain Girl is a novel written by Ednah Dow Littlehale Cheney and published in 1872. The story follows the life of Sally Williams, a young girl who lives in the mountains with her family. Sally is a brave and resourceful girl...

Tobacco And Snuff, L. S. D., Potatoes: And Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Amasa Armstrong and first published in 1840. The book contains a total of 19 poems, each of which explores different themes and subjects. The title poem, ""Tobacco...

""The Bohemians: A Comedy In Three Acts"" is a play written by E.J. Cowley and first published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows a group of artists and writers living in a bohemian community in London. The...

Army of the Potomac: Report of Major General George B. McClellan, with an Account of the Campaign in Western Virginia (1864) is a historical book written by George Brinton McClellan. The book is a detailed account of the Civil War campaign in Western Virginia,...

Roman Law and Mohammedan Jurisprudence is a historical and comparative study of the legal systems of ancient Rome and the Islamic world, written by Theodore P. Ion and originally published in 1908. The book explores the similarities and differences between the two legal traditions,...

Collections Of The State Historical Society Of Wisconsin V14 (1898) is a book edited by Reuben Gold Thwaites. It is a compilation of historical documents, letters, diaries, and other primary sources related to the history of Wisconsin. The book is divided into several sections,...