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The History Of The English Corn Laws is a book written by Joseph Shield Nicholson and first published in 1904. The book explores the complex history of the Corn Laws in England, which were a series of laws that regulated the import and export...

""State and Family in Early Rome"" is a historical book written by Charles William Louis Launspach and originally published in 1908. The book discusses the relationship between the state and the family in the early Roman Republic. Launspach examines the social and political structures...

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Letters V4: Containing A Sketch Of The Politics Of France, From May 31, 1793 To July 28, 1794 (1796) is a historical book written by Helen Maria Williams. It is the fourth volume in a series of letters written by the author during her...

""Methods of Teaching: Developed From a Functional Standpoint"" is a book written by Werrett Wallace Charters in 1909. The book presents a comprehensive guide to teaching methods that are developed from a functional perspective. It is a classic work in the field of education...

Parsival is a novel written by the German author Gerhard Hauptmann and was first published in 1915. The book is a retelling of the medieval legend of Parsifal, a young knight who embarks on a quest for the Holy Grail. The story follows Parsifal's...

The Handbook for Active Service by Egbert Ludovickus Viele is a practical guidebook for volunteers serving in the military during the American Civil War. Published in 1861, the book provides detailed instructions on a wide range of campaign duties, including marching, camping, cooking, signaling,...

Insight: A Record of Psychic Experiences is a book written by Emma Crow Cushman and published in 1918. The book is a series of personal accounts of psychic experiences that the author has had throughout her life. Cushman describes her encounters with ghosts, visions,...

An Essay On The Breeding And Management Of Draught Horses is a book written by Richard S. Reynolds in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive guide to breeding and managing draught horses, including information on the selection of suitable breeding stock, the care and...

English Words As Spoken And Written is a book written by James A. Bowen and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide to the English language, covering both spoken and written forms of English. The author provides a detailed analysis of the...

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""The Holiest Of All: An Exposition Of The Epistle To The Hebrews"" is a religious book written by Andrew Murray in 1894. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the Epistle to the Hebrews, a book of the New Testament that is...

""History of the Town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, 1673-1899"" is a comprehensive historical account of the town of Sunderland, Massachusetts, written by John Montague Smith and published in 1899. The book covers the town's founding and early settlement, its role in the American Revolution and...

""Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them"" by Marie D. Webster is a comprehensive guide to the history and art of quilting. The book includes detailed instructions for making a variety of quilts, from traditional designs to more modern creations. It covers the...

The Ancestry Of Our English Bible: An Account Of The Bible Versions, Texts And Manuscripts is a book written by Ira Maurice Price in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the origins and evolution of the English Bible, tracing its history from...

Early Times In Texas is a book written by J. C. Duval and published in 1892. The book is a historical account of the early days of Texas, from the arrival of the first Spanish explorers to the founding of the Republic of Texas....

Conduction of Electricity Through Gases is a book written by Joseph J. Thomson and originally published in 1903. The book explores the phenomenon of electrical conduction in gases, which was a relatively new area of study at the time. Thomson was a prominent physicist...

Exercising In Bed: The Simplest And Most Effective System Of Exercise Ever Devised is a book written by Sanford Bennett in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive guide to exercising in bed, with the aim of improving health and fitness. The author argues that...

""Alone In The Purple: A Story Of The Last Days Of King Ludwig II Of Bavaria"" is a historical novel published in 1912 by Clarissa Lohde-Boetticher. The book tells the story of the last days of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who was known...

""Greenes of Warwick in Colonial History"" is a historical book written by Henry Edward Turner and published in 1877. The book discusses the prominent role that the Greene family played in the early colonial history of Rhode Island. It was presented as a lecture...

Eugene Delacroix (1912) by Dorothy Bussy is a biography of the French Romantic painter Eugene Delacroix. The book provides a comprehensive account of Delacroix's life, from his childhood and early artistic training to his rise to fame and the development of his distinctive style....

The Fairy Ring is a classic children's book written by Kate Douglas Wiggin in 1906. The book tells the story of two siblings, Tessa and Paul, who stumble upon a magical fairy ring in the woods near their home. The fairy ring is a...

""History of the Battle of Point Pleasant: Fought Between White Men and Indians, 1774"" is a historical account written by Virgil A. Lewis in 1909. The book chronicles the events leading up to and during the Battle of Point Pleasant, which took place on...

The ""Natural History of Vermont"" is a comprehensive book written by Zadock Thompson that explores the flora and fauna of Vermont. It is an in-depth study of the natural environment of Vermont, including its geology, climate, and ecology. The book covers a wide range...

Ifugao Law is a book written by R.F. Barton in 1919 that provides a comprehensive study of the legal system of the Ifugao people, an indigenous ethnic group in the Philippines. The book is based on Barton's first-hand observations and interactions with the Ifugao...

The Expedition Against The Sauk And Fox Indians 1832 is a historical book written by an officer in General Atkinson's brigade. The book recounts the events that took place during the expedition against the Sauk and Fox Indians in 1832. The author provides a...

""Cotton In Egypt And The Anglo-Egyptian Sudan"" is a comprehensive study of the cotton industry in Egypt and Sudan during the early 20th century. Written by Moritz Schanz, a German economist and statistician, the book explores the history, production, and trade of cotton in...

The Practical Pigeon Keeper is a book written by Lewis Wright in 1879 that provides a comprehensive guide to keeping and breeding pigeons. The book covers various aspects of pigeon keeping, including the history of pigeons, different breeds of pigeons, their habits, and the...

The Healing of the Nations by Charles Linton is a book that explores the concept of healing in various aspects of life. The author draws inspiration from biblical teachings and uses them to provide insights on how individuals, communities, and nations can experience healing...

The Lost Cause Regained is a historical book written by Edward Pollard and published in 1868. The book is centered around the American Civil War and its aftermath. Pollard, a Southern journalist and writer, was a strong supporter of the Confederacy and wrote extensively...

The Awakening of Hezekiah Jones is a novel written by John Edward Bruce and first published in 1916. The book tells the story of Hezekiah Jones, a young African American man who becomes involved in the political struggles of his community in the early...

The Shepherd's Manual is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry Stewart in 1884. The book is specifically designed for American shepherds and provides practical advice on the care and management of sheep. It covers topics such as selecting and breeding sheep, feeding and nutrition,...

""Schat-Chen: History, Traditions And Narratives Of The Queres Indians Of Laguna And Acoma"" is a book written by John M. Gunn and published in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, traditions, and narratives of the Queres Indians of Laguna and...

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Sunshine and Shadow on the Tibetan Border is a book written by Flora Beal Shelton. The book is a memoir of the author's life in China during the early 20th century. The book is a fascinating account of the author's experiences as a Christian...

""Come With Me Into Babylon: A Story Of The Fall Of Nineveh"" is a historical fiction novel written by Josiah M. Ward. The book is set in ancient Mesopotamia during the reign of King Ashurbanipal and follows the story of a young Babylonian named...

""A History of the American Whale Fishery"" is a comprehensive account of the whaling industry in the United States from its beginnings in the 17th century to its decline in the 20th century. Written by Walter S. Tower, the book explores the economic, social,...

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Capital and Interest: A Critical History of Economical Theory is a book written by Eugen V. Bohm-Bawerk, a prominent Austrian economist. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the theories of capital and interest, tracing their development from the classical economists to the contemporary...

The Compendium of the Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas, Pars Prima is a comprehensive compilation of the first part of the Summa Theologica, a renowned work of Christian theology written by St. Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century. This book is a concise...

The Wilderness of the Upper Yukon is a non-fiction book written by Charles Sheldon, which details his experiences as a hunter exploring the sub-arctic mountains of the Upper Yukon for wild sheep. The book is a firsthand account of Sheldon's travels through the wilderness...

""How To Build Mental Power"" by Grenville Kleiser is a self-help book that provides readers with practical tips and techniques to improve their mental abilities. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of mental power, such as...

The History of Salt by Evan Marlett Boddy is a comprehensive exploration of the origins, uses, and properties of salt throughout human history. Boddy delves into the geological formation of salt, its distribution across the globe, and the ways in which it has been...

The book ""Wit and Humor of the American Pulpit"" is a collection of humorous and witty anecdotes, stories, and jokes from various sources and authors. The content is classified under appropriate subject headings, making it easy for readers to navigate and find specific types...

""John L. Lewis: An Unauthorized Biography"" is a book written by Saul Alinsky that delves into the life and career of John L. Lewis, a prominent labor leader in the United States during the early to mid-20th century. The book provides a detailed account...

The Autobiography of The Chung-Wang is a book written by Li, Xiucheng. The book is an autobiography of the author, who is also known as Chung-Wang. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Chung-Wang, who was a prominent figure in Chinese...

The Questions of King Milinda V1: The Sacred Books of the East V35 is a book written by F. Max Muller. It is a translation of the Milinda Panha, which is a Buddhist text that dates back to the 1st century BCE. The book...

In ""Objectification: Book Three of The Book of Life"" by Minerva, readers are taken on a journey through the eyes of a young woman named Lila. Lila is a complex character who has been struggling with her identity and purpose in life. She is...

God-Given Thoughts is a book written by Mrs. L. L. Ball that explores the concept of divine inspiration and how it can be applied to our daily lives. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of...

St. Peter Claver, Apostle Of The Negro Slaves is a biography written by Anthony Astrain that tells the story of the Spanish Jesuit priest, St. Peter Claver. The book describes the life and work of St. Peter Claver, who dedicated his life to serving...