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The Life of S. Bernardine of Siena: Minor Observantine is a biographical account of the life of Saint Bernardine of Siena, written by Maria Amadio and published in 1873. Saint Bernardine was a Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 15th century and...

The Classical Heritage Of The Middle Age is a book written by Henry Osborn Taylor and first published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive study of the influence of classical culture on the Middle Ages. Taylor explores the ways in which the classical...

The Englishman's Right is a book written by John Hawles in 1844. It is a dialogue between a barrister at law and a juryman, exploring the rights and privileges of English citizens. The book discusses various topics such as the right to a fair...

The Chronicle of Jocelin of Brakelond, Monk of St. Edmundsbury is a historical account of monastic and social life in the twelfth century. Written by Jocelin de Brakelond, a monk who lived in the Abbey of St. Edmundsbury in Suffolk, England, the book provides...

""The Prince of the Captivity"" is a historical novel written by Sydney Carlyon Grier and published in 1902. The story is set in the 6th century A.D. and follows the life of a young Jewish prince named Daniel, who is taken captive by the...

The Master of the Offices in the Later Roman and Byzantine Empires is a historical book written by Arthur Edward Romilly Boak in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the role and significance of the Master of the Offices in the Roman...

The History of Emily Montague V2 is a novel written by Frances Brooke and published in 1777. It is a continuation of the story of Emily Montague, a young woman from England who travels to Quebec City, Canada, to live with her aunt. In...

The Pilgrimage To Parnassus: With The Two Parts Of The Return From Parnassus (1886) is a book written by William Dunn Macray. The book is divided into three parts and is a collection of satirical plays and poems. The first part, The Pilgrimage To...

Insurgent Mexico is a non-fiction book written by American journalist and political activist John Reed. The book was first published in 1914 and chronicles Reed's experiences during the Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920. Reed provides a firsthand account of the revolution,...

Manwood's Treatise Of The Forest Laws (1717) is a comprehensive guide to the laws and customs governing the forests of England. Written by John Manwood, a prominent legal scholar and judge, the book covers a wide range of topics related to the management and...

Roma Beata: Letters From The Eternal City is a book written by Maud Howe and originally published in 1904. The book is a collection of letters that the author wrote to her mother during her travels in Rome. The letters provide a vivid and...

""Our Insect Friends And Enemies"" is a comprehensive book written by John Bernhard Smith in 1909. The book explores the complex relationship between insects and humans, as well as their interactions with other animals, plants, and each other. The first part of the book...

Insurgent Mexico is a non-fiction book written by American journalist John Reed in 1914. The book is a personal account of Reed's experiences during the Mexican Revolution, which took place from 1910 to 1920. Reed traveled to Mexico to cover the conflict as a...

Mopping Up! Through The Eyes Of Bobbie Burns, Regimental Mascot (1918) is a historical fiction novel written by Jack Munroe. The book is narrated by Bobbie Burns, a real-life terrier dog who served as the mascot for the 42nd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary...

""How The French Boy Learns To Write: A Study In The Teaching Of The Mother Tongue"" is a book written by Rollo Walter Brown and published in 1915. The book is a study of the teaching of the French language to young students, with...

Lewis and Clarke's Journal to the Rocky Mountains in the Years 1804-06 is a historical account of the famous expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke to explore the western territories of the United States. The book was originally published in 1847 and...

Schiller's Mary Stuart is a historical drama that was originally written in German by Friedrich Schiller in 1800. The play is set in the 16th century and tells the story of the conflict between two queens, Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I of England. Mary...

""Memories Of A Musical Life"" is a memoir written by Hugh Reginald Haweis and published in 1909. The book is a personal account of Haweis' life as a musician, music critic, and lecturer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers his...

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...

""Reminiscences Of The Santiago Campaign"" is a historical account written by John Bigelow Jr. in 1899. The book chronicles the experiences of American troops during the Spanish-American War in 1898, specifically their campaign in Santiago, Cuba. The author, who served as a lieutenant in...

Ramuntcho is a novel written by French author Pierre Loti and published in 1903. The story is set in the Basque country of France and follows the life of a young man named Ramuntcho. Ramuntcho is a shepherd who falls in love with a...

Apollodorus V2: The Library is a book written by Apollodorus and published in 1921. It is a collection of Greek myths and legends that were compiled by Apollodorus in the 2nd century AD. The book is divided into three sections: the Gods, the Heroes,...

Also, Mr. Webster's, Celebrated Speech On The Slavery Compromise Bill, March 7, 1850.Author: Robert Young Hayne,Daniel WebsterISBN-10: 1164843869ISBN-13: 9781164843863Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 120Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.25d

Hospitals: Their History, Organization, and Construction is a book written by Walker Gill Wylie in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, organization, and construction of hospitals. It covers the evolution of hospitals from their origins in ancient times to the...

""History Of The Parshall Family"" is a comprehensive genealogical account of the Parshall family, tracing their lineage back to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, and continuing through to the end of the nineteenth century. Written by James Clark Parshall, the book is...

Heinrich Heine (1863) is a book written by Arnold Matthew, which is a biography of the famous German poet, Heinrich Heine. The book was first published in 1888 and has since become a classic work on Heine's life and work. The author, Arnold Matthew,...

Hall Marks On Gold And Silver Plate (1905) is a reference book written by William Chaffers. The book provides a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding the hallmarks that are stamped on gold and silver plate. It includes information on the history of hallmarking,...

Conflict of Laws: Or Private International Law, written by Raleigh Colston Minor and first published in 1901, is a legal treatise that explores the principles and rules governing the resolution of conflicts between different legal systems in cases involving international or inter-jurisdictional issues. The...

Fortaellinger, which translates to ""Stories"" in English, is a collection of short stories written by the Norwegian author Bjornstjerne Bjornson and first published in 1881. The book contains a total of nine stories, each exploring themes of love, family, morality, and social issues in...

""Elements of Law Considered with Reference to Principles of General Jurisprudence"" is a book written by William Markby and first published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive study of the fundamental principles of law, with a particular focus on general jurisprudence. Markby's work...

El Gringo: Or New Mexico And Her People (1857) is a historical book written by William Watts Hart Davis. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during his travels to New Mexico, which was then a part of Mexico. The book...

Depositions And Other Ecclesiastical Proceedings From The Courts Of Durham: Extending From 1311 To The Reign Of Elizabeth (1845) is a book written by James Raine. The book is a collection of ecclesiastical proceedings and depositions from the courts of Durham, England. The proceedings...

The Dictionary of Historical Allusions is a comprehensive reference book written by Thomas Benfield Harbottle and first published in 1904. It is a guide to the historical events, people, and places that are frequently alluded to in literature, art, and everyday conversation. The book...

Catalogue Of The Greek Coins Of Ionia: In The British Museums is a comprehensive guide to the collection of Greek coins from the ancient region of Ionia in the British Museums. Written by Barclay Vincent Head in 1892, the book provides a detailed description...

Dates and Distances is a travelogue written by an anonymous author who embarked on a tour of Europe for sixteen months in the years 1829-1830. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through various parts of Europe, including France, Italy, Germany,...

""Chapters in the History of Loughborough"" is a historical book written by William George Dimock Fletcher in 1883. The book is a comprehensive account of the town of Loughborough, located in the East Midlands of England. It covers the town's history from its earliest...

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 Life of Saint Meriasek, Bishop and Confessor: A Cornish Drama"" is a historical play written by Meriasek, Beunans in 1872. The play is based on the life of Saint Meriasek, a bishop and confessor who lived in Cornwall, England during the 5th century....

The Butterfly and Moth Book: Personal Studies and Observations of the More Familiar Species, published in 1920, is a comprehensive guide to the world of butterflies and moths. Written by Ellen Robertson-Miller, the book offers a detailed exploration of the physical characteristics, behavior, and...

Brown's Political History of Oregon V1: Provisional Government is a historical book written by Joseph Henry Brown in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive account of the political history of Oregon during the period of the Provisional Government. Brown, who was a prominent lawyer...

Burke's Speech On American Taxation is a historical text written by Edmund Burke in 1905. The book contains a transcript of Burke's famous speech in the British Parliament in 1774, in which he argued against the imposition of taxes on the American colonies. The...

The Bay of Biscay Pilot is a comprehensive guidebook for sailors and navigators, detailing the West Coast of France and the North Coast of Spain from Ushant to Cape Torinana. Originally published in 1915 by the Hydrographic Office, the book provides detailed information on...

""A Historical Guide to the City of Dublin"" is a book written by George Newenham Wright in 1825. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the history, architecture, and culture of Dublin, the capital city of Ireland. The author covers various aspects of the...

""An Elementary Treatise On Musical Intervals And Temperament"" is a book written by Robert Holford Macdowall Bosanquet in 1876. The book is focused on explaining the concepts of musical intervals and temperament in a clear and concise manner. It covers topics such as the...

Ambassador Morgenthau's Story is a non-fiction book written by Henry Morgenthau, an American ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The book is a personal account of Morgenthau's experiences in Turkey during the war, including his interactions with the Ottoman government and...

""A Short Grammar of Attic Greek"" is a book written by Francis M. Connell and first published in 1919. The book is a concise and comprehensive guide to the grammar of Attic Greek, one of the dialects of the ancient Greek language. It is...

A Treatise On Forming, Improving, And Managing Country Residences V1 (1806) is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Claudius Loudon that provides detailed instructions on how to design, develop, and maintain a country estate. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

A Visit To Salt Lake: Being A Journey Across The Plains, And A Residence In The Mormon Settlements At Utah is a travelogue written by William Chandless in 1857. The book describes his journey from St. Joseph, Missouri to Salt Lake City, Utah, crossing...

A Treatise of Modern Falconry is a book written by James Campbell in 1773. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of falconry, which is the practice of hunting with birds of prey. The book covers all aspects of falconry, including the...

Red Prelude: The Life of the Russian Terrorist, Zhelyabov is a biographical book written by David Footman. The book tells the story of Andrei Zhelyabov, a Russian revolutionary and terrorist who was an important figure in the People's Will movement, a group that sought...