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""Geometry of Greek Vases: Attic Vases in the Museum of Fine Arts Analyzed According to the Principles of Proportion Discovered by Jay Hambidge"" is a book written by Lacey Davis Caskey in 1922. The book is a detailed analysis of Attic vases in the...

Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana is a historical book written by William H. Roose and published in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive history of Harrison County, Indiana, which is considered the birthplace of the state. The author covers the early...

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Old Quaker Meeting Houses is a historical book written by John Russell Hayes in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Quaker meeting houses that were built during the early days of the Quaker movement in America. The author describes the architecture,...

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Psalms And Litanies: Counsels And Collects, For Devout Persons is a book written by Rowland Williams in 1882. It is a collection of prayers, litanies, and psalms intended for use by devout individuals seeking to deepen their spirituality and relationship with God. The book...

""I Was An NKVD Agent"" is a memoir written by Anatoli Granovsky, a former top Soviet spy who worked for the NKVD, the Soviet secret police agency, during the 1930s and 1940s. In this book, Granovsky provides a detailed account of his life as...

""History of the Mennonites"" is a book written by Daniel Kolb Cassel and originally published in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Mennonite religious group, from their origins in the 16th century to their current status as a global community. Cassel...

British India And Its Trade is a historical book written by Henry John Tozer in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the trade relations between British India and other countries during the colonial period. It covers various aspects of trade, including the...

The Three Dorset Captains At Trafalgar: Thomas Masterman Hardy, Charles Bullen, Henry Digby is a book written by Alexander Meyrick Broadley and published in 1906. The book tells the story of three captains from Dorset who played important roles in the Battle of Trafalgar,...

""Four Years in the Army of the Potomac: A Soldier's Recollections"" is a memoir written by Evan Rowland Jones, a Union soldier who fought in the American Civil War. The book was originally published in 1881 and provides a firsthand account of Jones' experiences...

Observations On Horse Railways is a book written by George Francis Train in 1860. It is a detailed account of the development and operation of horse-drawn railways, which were a popular mode of transportation during the mid-19th century. The book covers various aspects of...

""Ancestry Of The Waters Family Of Marietta, Ohio"" is a book written by Wilson Waters and published in 1882. The book is a detailed genealogy of the Waters family, tracing their lineage back several generations. The author provides information on the family's origins, including...

Thomas Edward Brown, The Manx Poet: An Appreciation (1906) is a book written by Selwyn George Simpson that explores the life and work of Thomas Edward Brown, a poet from the Isle of Man. The book offers an in-depth analysis of Brown's poetry and...

The True Legend of St. Dunstan and the Devil is a book written by Edward G. Flight in 1871. The book tells the story of St. Dunstan, a 10th-century English monk who was said to have outwitted the devil. According to the legend, the...

Philosophical Dissertations On The Egyptians And Chinese V2 is a book written by Cornelius De Pauw and first published in 1795. The book is a philosophical exploration of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China, examining their political systems, religious beliefs, and cultural practices....

""Three Weeks in Palestine and Lebanon"" is a travelogue written by John W. Parker in 1839. The book describes Parker's journey through Palestine and Lebanon, which he undertook with the aim of exploring the region's history, culture, and geography. The book provides a detailed...

The History of Cornwall Volume 1 is a comprehensive account of the history of Cornwall, a county in the southwest of England. Written by Hitchins and Fortescue, the book covers the period from the earliest records and traditions up to the present time, which...

Lawn Tennis For Girls is a book written by the famous French tennis player Suzanne Lenglen in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide for girls who want to learn and improve their tennis skills. It covers everything from the basics of the game...

The Spiritual Guide Which Disentangles The Soul is a book written by Miguel De Molinos in 1885. The book serves as a guide for individuals seeking spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. It provides a roadmap for the inward journey towards perfect contemplation and the...

""The First Two Books of the Elements of Euclid"" is a mathematical treatise written by the ancient Greek mathematician Euclid, and it has been printed chiefly according to the text of Simson in 1852. The book is a compilation of Euclid's geometric principles and...

Caucasian Legends is a book written by A. Goulbat and published in 1904. The book is a collection of traditional legends and folklore from the Caucasus region, which includes modern-day Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and parts of Russia and Turkey. The legends cover a wide...

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T. Macci Plauti Epidicus: From The Text Of G. Goetz, With An Introduction And Notes (1893) is a book by the ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. The book features the play ""Epidicus"" in Latin, as edited by G. Goetz. The play tells the...

Nichiren: The Buddhist Prophet is a book written by Masaharu Anesaki, first published in 1916. The book is a biography of Nichiren, a 13th-century Japanese Buddhist monk who founded the Nichiren school of Buddhism. The book provides a detailed account of Nichiren's life, teachings,...

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 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...

Cook's Tourists' Handbook for Palestine and Syria is a travel guidebook published in 1876 by the travel agency Thomas Cook and Son. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the historical and cultural attractions of Palestine and Syria, including detailed descriptions of cities, towns,...

Adventures in American Bookshops, Antique Stores and Auction Rooms (1922) is a travelogue and memoir written by Guido Bruno. The book chronicles the author's experiences as he travels across America, visiting various bookshops, antique stores, and auction rooms. Bruno shares his observations and insights...

""On With The Show"" is a novel written by Elizabeth Le May. The story is set in the 1920s and follows the life of a young woman named Lily, who dreams of becoming a star in the entertainment industry. Despite her humble beginnings, Lily...

Biblical Commentary On St. Paul�������s Epistles To The Philippians, To Titus, And The First To Timothy (1851) by August Wiesinger is a religious text that provides an in-depth analysis of three of St. Paul's epistles. The commentary focuses on the Epistle to the Philippians,...

""Nights With Armour: Lighthearted Light Verse"" is a collection of humorous and witty poems written by Richard Armour. The book features a variety of topics, including love, nature, animals, and everyday life. The poems are short and easy to read, making them perfect for...

Robin Hood (1917) is a classic retelling of the legendary tale of the heroic outlaw who robbed from the rich to give to the poor. Written by Paul Creswick, the book follows the adventures of Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men as...

""Caesar's Gallic War"" is a historical account of Julius Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul (modern-day France) during the 1st century BC. This book, published in 1907 and edited by Arthur Tappan Walker, includes an introduction to the historical context of the Gallic War, as...

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The Unpublishable Memoirs is a book written by A. S. W. Rosenbach and published in 1917. The book is a collection of memoirs that were deemed too scandalous or controversial to be published during Rosenbach's lifetime. Rosenbach was a renowned book collector and dealer...

Pietas Mariana Britannica: A History Of English Devotion To The Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of God is a book written by Edmund Waterton in 1879. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of English devotion to the Virgin Mary. It covers...

A Memoir of Granville Sharp is a biographical work written by Charles Stuart and published in 1836. The book details the life and accomplishments of Granville Sharp, an English abolitionist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the movement to end the slave...

A Manual of Marine Engineering, written by Albert Edward Seaton and published in 1890, is a comprehensive guide to the designing, construction, and operation of marine machinery. The book covers a wide range of topics related to marine engineering, including the principles of steam...

Gardening In The South And West is a comprehensive guide to gardening in the southern and western regions of the United States, written by Mrs. Gross R. Scruggs. The book covers a wide range of topics, including soil preparation, plant selection, pest control, and...

""A Slaver's Adventures On Land And Sea"" is a book written by William H. Thomes and published in 1872. The book is a memoir of Thomes' experiences as a slaver, detailing his travels and adventures on both land and sea. Thomes recounts his involvement...

""Knocking About: Being Some Adventures Of Augustus Baker Peirce In Australia"" is a memoir written by Augustus Baker Peirce about his experiences in Australia. Peirce, an American, traveled to Australia in the mid-19th century and spent several years exploring the country. The book is...

Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyoneAuthor: Agnes Lynch StarrettISBN-10: 1163825247ISBN-13: 9781163825242Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 656Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.90lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 1.32d

What I Saw In America is a non-fiction book written by G. K. Chesterton in 1922. The book is a travelogue of Chesterton's experiences during his visit to America in 1921. It is divided into 22 chapters, each of which describes a different aspect...

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The Fragments Of The Work Of Heraclitus Of Ephesus On Nature is a book that compiles the surviving fragments of the work of Heraclitus, a pre-Socratic philosopher from Ephesus, Greece. The book contains his philosophical musings on the nature of the universe, the human...

""The Bards of the Bible"" is a book written by George Gilfillan that explores the poetry of the Bible. The author delves into the works of various biblical bards, including David, Solomon, Job, and Isaiah, among others. The book analyzes the literary style, themes,...

The Sheep Eaters is a book written by William A. Allen that explores the history and culture of the Native American tribe known as the Sheep Eaters. This tribe lived in the mountains of Wyoming and Idaho and were known for their hunting and...

""The Wolf of Gubbio"" is a three-act play written by Josephine Preston Peabody. The story is set in the medieval town of Gubbio, Italy, and revolves around the legend of a ferocious wolf that terrorizes the town's inhabitants. The play follows the efforts of...