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""Dakota Grammar, Texts And Ethnography"" is a book written by Stephen Return Riggs and originally published in 1893. It is a comprehensive study of the Dakota language and culture, including grammar rules, vocabulary, and examples of texts written in Dakota. The book also includes...

""Five Years With The Congo Cannibals"" is a memoir written by Herbert Ward, an English artist and explorer who spent five years living among the indigenous tribes of the Congo in the late 19th century. The book offers a detailed account of Ward's experiences...

""South"" is a book written by Sir Ernest Shackleton, which recounts his expedition to Antarctica in 1914. The book is a first-hand account of the challenges and triumphs of the expedition, which aimed to cross the continent from one side to the other. Shackleton...

""Engineering Mathematics: A Series Of Lectures Delivered At Union College (1911)"" is a book written by Charles Proteus Steinmetz, which is a collection of lectures on engineering mathematics delivered by him at Union College. The book covers a wide range of topics related to...

The Monks of Westminster is a historical book written by Ernest Harold Pearce, which provides a detailed account of the Brethren of the Convent from the time of the Confessor to the Dissolution. The book is a register that provides a comprehensive overview of...

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...

Bardelys The Magnificent is a historical fiction novel written by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set in France during the reign of King Louis XIII, and follows the adventurous life of the dashing and charming nobleman, Bardelys. Bardelys is a notorious womanizer and gambler,...

""The Boats of the Glen Carrig"" is a horror/fantasy novel written by William Hope Hodgson. The story follows the journey of a small group of survivors who are shipwrecked on a mysterious island after their vessel, the Glen Carrig, is destroyed by an unknown...

Jewish History An Essay In The Philosophy Of History is a book written by Simon Dubnow, a prominent Jewish historian and political activist. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Jewish history from ancient times to the modern era, with a particular focus on...

""Stories from the History of Texas"" is a book by W. Frances Scarborough that tells the tales of the people and events that shaped the Lone Star State. From the early Native American tribes to the Spanish explorers, from the fight for independence to...

The Color Cure by A. Osborne Eaves is a self-help book that explores the healing properties of color. The author presents a comprehensive guide to using color therapy to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The book covers a wide range of topics, including...

A History Of Zion Church Of The City Of Baltimore, 1755-1897 is a comprehensive account of the founding and development of the Zion Church in Baltimore, Maryland. Written by Julius Hofmann and published in 1905, the book provides a detailed chronicle of the church's...

The Theosophical Mahatmas is a book written by the famous Russian author and philosopher, Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. The book is a collection of letters, essays, and other writings about the Mahatmas, who are believed to be enlightened beings with great spiritual knowledge and power....

""How To Meditate"" is a comprehensive guide to the practice of meditation written by John Roothaan. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to meditate, including different techniques and exercises to help beginners establish a regular meditation practice. Roothaan covers the benefits of meditation,...

Vices And Virtues, Part 1, Text And Translation: Being A Soul�������s Confession Of Its Sins, With Reason�������s Description Of The Virtues (1888) is a book written by Ferdinand Holthausen. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a soul's...

""On Faith And The Creed And Concerning Faith Of Things Not Seen"" is a book written by St. Augustine, a prominent Christian theologian and philosopher of the 4th and 5th centuries. The book is a collection of three separate works that address the nature...

Economic Principles is a classic economics textbook written by Frank Albert Fetter and originally published in 1915. The book covers a wide range of economic topics, including the principles of supply and demand, production and consumption, money and banking, international trade, and economic policy....

The North America Sylva V1 is a comprehensive guide to the forest trees of the United States, Canada, and Nova Scotia, written by Francois Andre Michaux and published in 1819. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of a...

Pausanias's Description of Greece V4: Commentary on Books 6-8 is a book that provides a detailed analysis of the ancient Greek world as described by the Greek geographer and traveler, Pausanias. The book is a commentary on Books 6-8 of Pausanias's original work, which...

Travels Of Fah-Hian And Sung-Yun, Buddhist Pilgrims: From China To India 400 A.D. And 518 A.D. is a book written by Samuel Beal in 1869. It is a detailed account of the travels of two Chinese Buddhist pilgrims, Fah-Hian and Sung-Yun, who journeyed from...

""The Sheep and Shepherding: Embracing the History, Varieties, Rearing, Feeding, and General Management of Sheep"" is a comprehensive guide to the husbandry of sheep, written by Matthew Marmaduke Milburn and originally published in 1853. The book covers a wide range of topics related to...

""The Wonderland Route to the Pacific Coast, 1885"" is a historical travel guidebook written by Charles S. Fee in 1885. The book details a new route to the Pacific Coast, which was recently opened up by the Northern Pacific Railroad. The route takes travelers...

The Southern Historical Magazine Volume 1, January-June, 1892 is a collection of articles, essays, and stories that focus on various aspects of Southern history, biography, genealogy, archaeology, and other related subjects. This book is edited and published by Virgil A. Lewis, who is a...

The Government of God Desirable: A Sermon (1827) is a religious text written by Lyman Beecher. The book is a sermon that explores the idea that God's government is desirable and necessary for society to function properly. Beecher argues that human government is flawed...

The Roman Empire V1: Essays On The Constitutional History From The Accession Of Domitian, 81 A. D., To The Retirement Of Nicephorus III, 1081 (1910) is a book written by Frederick William Bussell. The book contains a series of essays that focus on the...

Primitive Civilizations V2: Or Outlines Of The History Of Ownership In Archaic Communities (1894) by Edith Jemima Simcox is a comprehensive study of the history of ownership in primitive societies. The book explores the origins of ownership, property rights, and the development of communal...

""Political Essay On The Kingdom Of New Spain V2"" is a historical and political book written by Alexander Von Humboldt in 1814. The book is a comprehensive study of the Kingdom of New Spain, which was a colonial territory of Spain that encompassed present-day...

Sophocles V2 is a collection of four plays by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles: Ajax, Electra, Trachiniae, and Philoctetes. These plays are considered some of Sophocles' most famous works and are still performed and studied today. In Ajax, the titular character, a Greek warrior,...

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 Bible Hymnbook is a collection of hymns compiled by Scottish minister and hymn writer, Horatius Bonar, and published in 1845. The book contains 400 hymns, each based on a specific passage or theme from the Bible. The hymns are written in a simple...

Frequency Curves and Correlation is a book written by William Palin Elderton in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to statistical analysis, with a particular focus on frequency curves and correlation. Elderton's work is considered a foundational text in the field of statistics,...

""Our Many-Sided Navy"" is a book written by Robert Wilden Neeser in 1914 that provides a comprehensive overview of the United States Navy. The book covers the history of the Navy, its organization, and the various roles it plays in protecting the country. Neeser...

Spiritual Songs is a collection of hymns and spiritual poems written by John Nelson Darby and published in 1883. The book contains 1,200 songs that are intended to be used for personal devotion, worship, and reflection. The hymns cover a wide range of topics,...

The Best of Books: Beings Lectures to Children on the Bible is a book written by Samuel Gosnell Green in 1881. It is a collection of lectures that Green delivered to children on various topics from the Bible. The book is aimed at children...

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...

Seaside and Wayside, No. 2 is a book written by Julia McNair Wright and originally published in 1899. The book is a collection of short stories and poems that are inspired by nature and the outdoors. The stories and poems are divided into two...

""History of Greece V1"" is a comprehensive book written by George Grote and published in 1853. The book delves into the history of ancient Greece, covering the period from the earliest times to the end of the Persian Wars. It provides a detailed account...

Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy is a book written by Bertrand Russell, a renowned British philosopher, logician, and mathematician. The book was first published in 1920 and is considered a classic in the field of philosophy and mathematics. The book is divided into two parts:...

Slaves To Duty is a book written by John Badcock Jr. and published in 1894. The book is a collection of essays that explore the concept of duty and its impact on human behavior. The author argues that duty is a powerful force 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...

Foundations of the Nineteenth Century is a two-volume work by Houston Stewart Chamberlain, originally published in 1899 and 1912. The book is a seminal work of racial and cultural theory that argues for the superiority of the Aryan race and its role in shaping...

""History of the Discovery and Conquest of Costa Rica"" is a book written by Ricardo Fernandez Guardia and published in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive account of the discovery and conquest of Costa Rica by the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Guardia's...

""How Sing Found The World Is Round"" is a children's book written by Sydney Reid and published in 1920. The story follows a young Chinese boy named Sing who sets out on a journey to prove that the world is round. Sing is convinced...

Maoria: A Sketch Of The Manners And Customs Of The Aboriginal Inhabitants Of New Zealand (1874) is a book written by J.C. Johnstone that provides a comprehensive overview of the Maori people and their way of life. The book covers a range of topics,...

The Religion of the Luiseno Indians of Southern California is a book written by Constance Goddard DuBois in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive study of the religious beliefs and practices of the Luiseno tribe, a Native American group living in Southern California. DuBois,...

Bible Interpretation Or The Bible Its Own Interpreter: Word Studies is a book written by John A. Lansing and was first published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the Bible through word studies. It is designed to help readers interpret...

In Portugal (1912) is a travelogue written by Aubrey Fitz Gerald Bell, an English writer and diplomat who served in various countries during the early 20th century. The book is a detailed account of Bell's travels in Portugal, which he undertook in 1911 while...

Ancient And Historic Landmarks In The Lebanon Valley is a book written by Philip Columbus Croll in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historic landmarks and sites in the Lebanon Valley region of Pennsylvania, USA. The author takes the reader on...

""A Turkish Manual"" is a comprehensive guide to the Turkish language, written by Charles Francis Mackenzie and originally published in 1879. The book includes a condensed grammar section, which covers the essential rules of Turkish grammar, as well as idiomatic phrases, exercises, and dialogues...

Contributions to Economic Geology, 1902 (1903) is a book written by Samuel Franklin Emmons. It is a comprehensive work on the geology of economic resources, including minerals, ores, and fuels. The book includes detailed descriptions of various mineral deposits, their formation, and their economic...