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""Dolph Heyliger: A Story From Bracebridge Hall"" is a novel by the renowned American author, Washington Irving. Originally published in 1904, the book is set in the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam (now New York City) in the 17th century. The story follows the...

The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, with Introduction and Notes V1 (1914) is a collection of poems by the renowned English poet William Wordsworth. The book features an introduction and notes by the poet himself, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his work....

A Day With The Poet Tennyson is a book written by Alfred Lord Tennyson, a renowned poet and the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during the Victorian era. The book was published in 1905 and offers readers a glimpse into the daily...

The American Journal of School Hygiene V3 and V4 is a collection of academic articles and research papers published between March 1919 and December 1920. The book is edited by Lawrence Augustus Averill and focuses on the topic of school hygiene, exploring various aspects...

The Secular Variations Of The Elements Of The Orbits Of The Four Inner Planets Computed For The Epoch 1850, G.M.T. is a book written by Eric Doolittle. The book discusses the secular variations of the elements of the orbits of the four inner planets,...

""Calendar of Wills Proved and Enrolled in the Court of Husting, London, 1258-1688 V1"" is a book compiled by Reginald R. Sharpe in 1889. The book consists of a comprehensive list of wills that were proven and enrolled in the Court of Husting in...

Royal Dissertations is a book written by Frederick II, who was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786. The book was first published in 1758 and contains a collection of essays and dissertations on various subjects, including politics, military strategy, and philosophy. In...

My Last Drink: The Greatest Human Story Ever Written is a book written by Joseph H. Francis and originally published in 1915. The book tells the story of a man who struggles with alcoholism and his journey towards sobriety. The protagonist, John Barleycorn, is...

""Eucken And Bergson: Their Significance For Christian Thought"" is a book written by Emily Herman in 1912. The book explores the philosophical ideas of two prominent thinkers of the time, Rudolf Eucken and Henri Bergson, and their relevance to Christian thought. Herman provides an...

Some Of The Principles Which Should Determine Compensation For The Use Of Foods And Manures: A Lecture (1898) is a book written by Robert Warington. The book is a lecture that discusses the principles that should be considered when determining compensation for the use...

The Boy's Book About Indians is a historical book written by Edmund B. Tuttle in 1874. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences living among the Native American tribes on the plains for three years. The book is written from the...

""Social Legislation in Illinois: Needs and Opportunities in 1921"" is a book written by Seba Eldridge and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the social issues facing the state of Illinois at the time, and the legislative solutions that were...

""Was It A Fair Trial? An Appeal To The Governor Of Illinois On Behalf Of The Condemned Anarchists"" is a book written by Matthew Mark Trumbull in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the trial of the eight anarchists who were accused...

The Whole Art of Rubber Growing is a comprehensive guidebook written by William Wicherley in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the cultivation of rubber trees, covering all aspects of rubber production, from planting and maintenance to tapping and processing. The author...

Abramo Lincoln is a book written by Italian author Antonio Agresti in 1913. The book is a biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, and covers his life from his early years in Kentucky to his assassination in 1865. Agresti's...

The Cause of an Ice Age is a scientific book written by Robert Ball in 1906. The book explores the possible causes of an ice age, which was a topic of great interest and debate in the scientific community at the time. Ball examines...

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 book ""Life And Letters Of Archpriest John Joseph Therry: Founder Of The Catholic Church In Australia"" was written by Eris M. O'Brien in 1922. It is a comprehensive biography of Archpriest John Joseph Therry, who is considered to be the founder of the...

The Life of William Hagger Barlow is a biography written by Margaret Barlow and published in 1910. The book tells the story of William Hagger Barlow, a prominent British engineer and inventor who lived in the 19th century. Barlow was known for his contributions...

Champions of the Truth: Short Lives of Christian Leaders in Thought and Action is a book written by A. R. Buckland in 1922. The book provides a collection of short biographies of Christian leaders who have made significant contributions to the Christian faith through...

""Catalogue Of Connecticut Volunteer Organizations V1: Infantry, Cavalry And Artillery, In The Service Of The United States, 1861-1865"" is a historical book written by C.M. Ingersoll and published in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive list of all the volunteer military organizations from Connecticut...

The Industrial History of Modern England, written by George Herbert Perris and published in 1920, provides a detailed account of the development of industry in England from the late 18th century to the early 20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics,...

Bronte Poems: Selections From The Poetry Of Charlotte, Emily, Anne And Branwell Bronte (1915) is a collection of poems written by the famous Bronte siblings - Charlotte, Emily, Anne, and Branwell Bronte. The book is edited by Arthur C. Benson and includes a selection...

""The Intimate Letters of Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington, 1788-1821"" is a collection of personal correspondence between two women, Hester Piozzi and Penelope Pennington, spanning over three decades. The letters were compiled and edited by Oswald G. Knapp and first published in 1914. Hester...

Bacilli and Bullets, 1914 is a non-fiction book written by William Osler, a Canadian physician and one of the most influential medical educators of his time. The book is a collection of Osler's lectures and essays on the subject of medicine during the First...

King and Commonwealth: A History of the Great Rebellion is a historical book written by Seeley and Jackson and first published in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the English Civil War, also known as the Great Rebellion, which took place between...

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 Story of English Literature is a comprehensive book that delves into the rich history of English literature. Written by Anna Buckland in 1913, the book is a detailed account of the evolution of English literature from its earliest forms to the modern-day. The...

The Life of William Wilberforce V4 is a biography written by Robert Isaac Wilberforce in 1838. The book chronicles the life of William Wilberforce, a British politician and abolitionist who played a key role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. The biography...

Famous American Fortunes And The Men Who Have Made Them V2 is a book written by Laura C. Holloway, originally published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of some of the most prominent and successful men in American history, detailing their rise...

The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study is a seminal work on the African American experience in the late 19th century. Written by W. E. B. DuBois and originally published in 1899, the book is based on extensive fieldwork conducted in Philadelphia's African American neighborhoods....

The book titled ""Three Bishops of Dunkeld: Alexander, Rose and Watson, 1743-1808, Part One: The Life of John Alexander, 1743-1776"" is a historical account written by George T. S. Farquhar. The book focuses on the lives of three bishops who served in the Diocese...

A History of Greek Mathematics Volume 2: From Aristarchus to Diophantus is a book written by Thomas Heath and first published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive account of the development of Greek mathematics from the 3rd century BCE to the 3rd century...

The Epics of the Ton or The Glories of the Great World: A Poem in Two Books is a literary work by Lady Anne Hamilton, published in 1807. The book is a poetic exploration of the high society of London during the late 18th...

Protestants From France, In Their English Home is a historical book written by Samuel Wayland Kershaw in 1885. The book tells the story of the French Protestant refugees who fled to England in the 16th and 17th centuries to escape persecution in their homeland....

""George Rogers Clark And His Illinois Campaign"" is a historical book written by Daniel B. Starkey in 1897. The book tells the story of George Rogers Clark, an American soldier, who led a campaign during the American Revolutionary War to capture the British-controlled Illinois...

Americanization in Chicago is a book that presents the findings of a survey conducted in 1920 by the Chicago Community Trust. The survey aimed to study the process of Americanization in Chicago, particularly among immigrant groups. The author, Frank D. Loomis, provides a detailed...

The History Of The United States Of America V2 is a comprehensive book written by Jacob H. Patton. The book covers the history of the United States of America from the discovery of the continent to the close of the first session of the...

The book ""Life and Correspondence of John Duke V1: Lord Coleridge, Lord Chief Justice of England (1904)"" is a biography of John Duke Coleridge, who was a prominent figure in the legal and political spheres of England in the 19th century. The book is...

My Father As I Recall Him is a memoir written by Mamie Dickens, the youngest daughter of the famous English author, Charles Dickens. The book was first published in 1897, six years after the death of her father. In this memoir, Mamie Dickens provides...

""A History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability"" is a book written by Isaac Todhunter and first published in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of probability theory from the time of Blaise Pascal to Pierre-Simon Laplace. It covers the...

The History of Jesus of Nazara Volume 5 is a comprehensive investigation into the life of Jesus of Nazareth, written by Theodor Keim and published in 1876. This volume explores the connection between Jesus' life and the national life of Israel, providing a detailed...

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...

History Of The Pacific States Of North America V13, Part 1: California V1, 1542-1800 is a historical book written by Hubert Howe Bancroft and published in 1882. This book is part of a larger series that covers the history of the Pacific States of...

""An Investigation of the Rimes and Phonology of the Middle-Scotch Romance Clariodus: A Contribution to the History of the English Language in Scotland"" is a book written by Francis John Curtis in 1894. The book is focused on the Middle-Scotch Romance Clariodus and aims...

The Venerable Bede: His Life and Writings is a book written by G. F. Browne in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the life and works of the Anglo-Saxon monk and scholar, Bede, who is best known for his historical and theological...

""Converts to Rome"" is a comprehensive biographical list of notable individuals who converted to the Catholic Church in the United Kingdom over the course of the last sixty years leading up to the book's publication in 1910. Authored by William Gordon-Gorman, the book provides...

Tex: A Chapter In The Life Of Alexander Teixeira De Mattos (1922) is a biographical book written by Stephen McKenna. The book tells the story of Alexander Teixeira De Mattos, a Dutch-born writer, translator, and publisher who lived in England during the early 20th...

The Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography is a book written by Peter Abelard and first published in 1922. The book is an autobiographical account of Abelard's life, detailing his rise to fame as a philosopher and theologian, his tumultuous love affair with Heloise,...

Blends: Their Relation To English Word Formation is a book written by Louise Pound in 1914. The book explores the concept of blends in the English language, which are words formed by combining two or more words together. Pound examines the history and usage...