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""New Species of North America Coleoptera, Part 2"" is a book written by John Lawrence Leconte and published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various species of beetles found in North America, with a particular focus on new species that...

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...

Patriarchs and Prophets is a religious book written by Ellen Gould White in 1890. The book tells the story of the great conflict between good and evil as illustrated in the lives of holy men of old, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and...

""New Zealand: Its Physical Geography, Geology And Natural History"" is a comprehensive book written by Ferdinand Von Hochstetter in 1867. The book provides a detailed account of the physical geography, geology, and natural history of New Zealand. It covers a wide range of topics,...

""History of Walworth County, Wisconsin V1"" is a comprehensive historical account of Walworth County, Wisconsin, authored by Albert Clayton Beckwith and published in 1912. The book offers a detailed overview of the county's history, from its earliest settlement by Native American tribes through its...

Lessing's Nathan The Wise is a play that was first published in 1779. It is set in Jerusalem during the time of the Crusades and tells the story of a Jewish merchant named Nathan who is asked by the Muslim sultan Saladin to answer...

Duality of Voice: An Outline of Original Research is a book written by Emil Sutro and first published in 1899. The book is an exploration of the concept of duality in the human voice, specifically in relation to singing. Sutro presents his own original...

Joybringer Bosworth: His Life Story (1921) is a biographical book written by Eunice N. Perkins. The book chronicles the life of Joybringer Bosworth, a well-known evangelist and preacher in the early 20th century. The author provides a detailed account of Bosworth's life, from his...

The Poetical Works of Robert Herrick: Containing His Hesperides, and Noble Numbers (1859) is a collection of poems by the English poet Robert Herrick. The book includes two of Herrick's most famous works, Hesperides and Noble Numbers. Hesperides is a collection of over 1,000...

""History Of Saginaw County From The Year 1819 Down To The Present Time"" is a book written by Truman B. Fox in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of Saginaw County, Michigan, from its founding in 1819 up...

Lyrics On Freedom, Love And Death is a book of poetry written by George Frederick Cameron and published in 1887. The collection includes poems on a variety of topics, including freedom, love, death, and nature. The poems explore the human experience in a profound...

Heart Of The World is a novel written by Henry Rider Haggard and published in 1896. The story revolves around a young man named Leonard Outram, who ventures into the heart of South America in search of his missing brother. Along the way, he...

Bound Down: Or Life And Its Possibilities is a book written by Anna Mariska Fitch and first published in 1870. The book is a collection of essays and stories that explore the theme of personal growth and self-discovery. Fitch uses a variety of characters...

""Ethnographic And Linguistic Notes On The Paez Indians Of Tierra Adentro, Cauca, Colombia"" is a book written by Henry Pittier De Fabrega in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive study of the Paez Indians who reside in the Tierra Adentro region of Cauca, Colombia....

Doctor Nikola is a novel written by Guy Newell Boothby and published in 1896. The story follows the adventures of a mysterious and enigmatic figure named Doctor Nikola, who is portrayed as a brilliant and ruthless villain. The novel is set in the late...

Black Caesar's Clan is a mystery novel written by Albert Payson Terhune and published in 1922. The story is set in Florida and follows the investigation of a series of murders that occur in a small town. The main character, a detective named Kent,...

A Daughter of St. Dominic: Amelie Lautard (1888) is a biographical book written by Kathleen O'Meara. The book tells the life story of Amelie Lautard, a French woman who became a nun in the Dominican order. The book covers her early life, her decision...

Incidents Of A Trip Through The Great Platte Valley, To The Rocky Mountains, And Laramie Plains: In The Fall Of 1866 (1867) is a historical travelogue written by Silas Seymour. The book details Seymour's journey through the Great Platte Valley, the Rocky Mountains, and...

Chased Through Norway: Or Two Million Dollars Missing is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1899. The story follows the adventures of two American boys, Jack and Joe, who find themselves in the middle of a mystery involving a missing two...

Feudal France In The French Epic: A Study Of Feudal French Institutions In History And Poetry (1918) is a book written by George Baer Fundenburg. The book is a comprehensive study of the feudal French institutions that existed during the medieval period in France,...

Church Bells of England is a book written by Henry Beauchamp Walters and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and significance of church bells in England. Walters, an expert on bell-ringing and campanology, explores the various types of...

Fettered For Life: Or Lord And Master is a novel written by Lillie Devereux Blake and originally published in 1874. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret who is forced into a loveless marriage with a man she does not...

Democracy In Earnest: Southern Sociological Congress, 1916-1918 is a historical book written by James Edward McCulloch in 1918. The book chronicles the Southern Sociological Congress, which was held between 1916 and 1918, and its impact on the development of democracy in the Southern United...

Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrimage is a book written by the famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer and published in 1892. The book is a collection of stories told by a group of pilgrims who are traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury. The...

Afternoon is a collection of poems written by Belgian poet Emile Verhaeren and originally published in 1917. The poems in this collection are characterized by their vivid imagery and emotional intensity, exploring themes such as love, nature, and the passing of time. Verhaeren's use...

A Year For France: War Letters Of Houston Woodward (1919) is a collection of letters written by Houston Woodward, an American soldier who served in France during World War I. The book is a first-hand account of Woodward's experiences during the war, as well...

""A Sketch of Samaritan History, Dogma, and Literature"" is a book written by John William Nutt and published in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, beliefs, and literature of the Samaritan community. The author delves into the origins of the...

Aids to Physiology is a book written by B. Thompson Lowne and originally published in 1880. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of human physiology, covering topics such as the structure and function of different organs and systems in the body,...

A Chambermaid's Diary is a novel written by Octave Mirbeau and published in 1900. The book is a fictionalized diary that follows the life of a young chambermaid named Celestine as she works for various wealthy families in France. Through her diary entries, Celestine...

""Treatise On Grand Military Operations V1: Or A Critical And Military History Of The Wars Of Frederick The Great"" is a book written by Antoine Henri Jomini and published in 1864. The book is a detailed analysis of the military campaigns and strategies employed...

The History of Roman Law is a book written by Joseph Louis Elzear Ortolan and originally published in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of Roman law from its origins to its eventual spread and influence on modern legal systems....

Panopticon: Or The Inspection House is a book written by Jeremy Bentham in 1791. The book is a proposal for a new type of prison that Bentham called the Panopticon. The Panopticon is a circular building with cells around the outside and a central...

The Dream Dance of the Chippewa and Menominee Indians of Northern Wisconsin is a historical book written by Samuel Alfred Barrett in 1911. The book provides an in-depth look at the religious and cultural practices of the Chippewa and Menominee tribes in northern Wisconsin...

""Visit To The Falls Of Niagara: In 1800"" is a historical book written by John Maude and published in 1826. The book recounts the author's personal experience and observations during his visit to Niagara Falls in the year 1800. Maude describes the natural beauty...

The Travels of Guru Tegh Bahadar and Guru Gobind Singh is a book written by Sirdar Attar Singh in 1876. The book tells the story of two important figures in Sikh history, Guru Tegh Bahadar and Guru Gobind Singh, and their travels throughout India....

Tottel's Miscellany is a book of poetry and songs that was first published in 1557 by Richard Tottel. The book is considered to be one of the most important anthologies of English poetry from the Tudor period. It contains a variety of poems from...

""The Practical Bee Master: Or A Treatise, Wherein The Management Of Bees, Both In Common Hives, And In The Colony Way"" is a book written by Robert Maxwell in 1747. It is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping that covers all aspects of bee management,...

""The Practical Bee Guide: A Manual Of Modern Beekeeping"" is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping written by Joseph Garven Digges and originally published in 1921. The book provides detailed information on all aspects of beekeeping, including the history of beekeeping, the anatomy and behavior...

The Life of an Empress: Eugenie de Montijo (1908) is a biography written by Frederic Loliee. The book explores the life of Empress Eugenie de Montijo, who was the wife of Napoleon III and the last Empress of France. The biography covers her childhood...

""The History of Portsmouth: Containing a Full and Enlarged Account of Its Ancient and Present State"" is a book written by Allen and Lake in 1817. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city of Portsmouth, including its history, culture, and present state....

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 Dramatic Censor V1: Or Critical Companion is a book written by Francis Gentleman and published in 1770. The book is a critical analysis of various dramatic works of the time, providing insights into the quality and effectiveness of the plays. Gentleman, a well-known...

Marriage Ceremonies In Morocco is a book written by Edward Westermarck in 1914. It provides a detailed account of the traditional marriage customs and ceremonies in Morocco during that time. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of Moroccan marriage, including...

Memoirs Of The Life Of George Frederic Handel: To Which Is Added, A Catalogue Of His Works, And Observations Upon Them (1760) is a book written by John Mainwaring, which provides a detailed account of the life of the famous composer George Frederic Handel....

The Shelf2Life Literature and Fiction Collection is a unique set of short stories, poems and novels from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. From tales of love, life and heartbreaking loss to humorous stories of ghost encounters, these volumes captivate the imaginations of...

This volume includes papers from 1887, when Lord Rayleigh became Professor of Natural Philosophy at the Royal Institution in London, to 1892. An 1888 contribution on the densities of hydrogen and oxygen led to a series of experiments on the densities of the atmospheric...

This final volume of papers by Lord Rayleigh covers the period from 1911 to his death in 1919. The first of the Solvay Conferences in 1911 played a key role in the foundation of quantum theory. Although invited, Rayleigh did not attend. His principal...

Lord Rayleigh (1842-1919) won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1904. His early research was in optics and acoustics but his first published paper, from 1869, was an explanation of Maxwell's electromagnetic theory. In 1871, he related the degree of light scattering to wavelength...

Spain And Morocco: Studies In Local Color is a book written by Henry Theophilus Finck in 1891. The book is a collection of essays that explore the local culture and customs of Spain and Morocco. Finck, an American music critic and travel writer, spent...

The Fifth Letter of Hernan Cortes to the Emperor Charles V is a historical document that provides a detailed account of Cortes' expedition to Honduras in the early 16th century. Written by Cortes himself, this book is a primary source that sheds light on...