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""Studies in Vedantism"" is a book written by Krishna Chandra Bhattacharyya and published in 1909. The book is a comprehensive study of Vedanta philosophy, which is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. The author provides a detailed analysis of the Vedanta philosophy,...

Reminiscences of Chicago During the Forties and Fifties is a historical account of Chicago during the 1840s and 1850s, written by the R.R. Donnelley and Sons Company in 1913. The book provides a detailed description of the early growth and development of Chicago, including...

A Pictorial History of America Volume 1 by S.G. Goodrich is a comprehensive historical account of the United States of America, covering both the northern and southern parts of the New World. The book, published in 1851, is richly illustrated with over 300 engravings...

The Mythology of All Races: Latin American is a book written by Hartley Burr Alexander and published in 1920. The book is part of a larger series called The Mythology of All Races, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the mythologies of...

The Life of Philip Schaff, In Part Autobiographical is a book written by David S. Schaff and published in 1897. The book is a biography of Philip Schaff, a Swiss-American theologian and church historian who was a prominent figure in the development of Protestantism...

British Budgets: 1887-88 To 1912-13 is a historical book written by Bernard Mallet and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the British budgets from the years 1887-88 to 1912-13, covering a period of significant economic and political changes in Britain....

On A Chinese Screen is a collection of short stories written by W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1922. The book is set in China and features a series of vignettes, each offering a glimpse into the lives of various Chinese characters. Through these...

""Applied Mechanics And Strength Of Materials"" is a book written by A.B. Clemens in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of mechanics and strength of materials, with a focus on their practical applications. It covers topics such as statics, dynamics,...

The Cambridge Medieval History Volume 1 is a comprehensive historical account of the medieval period, covering the period from the decline of the Roman Empire to the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Written by J.B. Bury and first published in 1911, this book provides...

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin is a children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, first published in 1903. The story follows the adventures of a mischievous young red squirrel named Nutkin and his friends as they gather nuts on Owl Island. Nutkin's playful...

Crime and Punishment is a classic novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. The book tells the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor ex-student in St. Petersburg who decides to commit a murder in order to prove his theory that some people are...

With The Turks In Tripoli: Being Some Experiences In The Turco-Italian War Of 1911 (1912) is a book written by Ernest N. Bennett. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences during the Turco-Italian War of 1911, where he fought alongside the...

""Wit And Mirth Or Pills To Purge Melancholy V2"" is a book compiled by Thomas D'Urfey in 1719. It is a collection of the best merry ballads and songs, both old and new. The book is intended to lift the spirits of those who...

The Balkans: A Laboratory Of History is a book written by William M. Sloane and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of the Balkan region, which has been the site of numerous conflicts and political upheavals throughout history. Sloane examines...

""From Epicurus To Christ: A Study In The Principles Of Personality"" is a book written by William De Witt Hyde and published in 1904. The book explores the principles of personality and how they have been understood and developed throughout history. The author traces...

""Paul Revere: The Torch Bearer Of The Revolution"" is a historical biography written by Belle Moses in 1918. The book recounts the life and legacy of American patriot Paul Revere, who played a crucial role in the American Revolution. Moses details Revere's early life...

""An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics"" is a book written by Forest Ray Moulton and first published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of celestial mechanics, which is the branch of astronomy that deals with the motions and interactions of...

Masters of German Music is a book written by J. A. Fuller Maitland and originally published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive study of the most famous German composers of the time, including Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich H�����ndel, Ludwig van Beethoven, and...

""Some Suggestions in Ethics"" is a philosophical work written by Bernard Bosanquet and originally published in 1919. The book presents a series of essays on various ethical topics, including the nature of morality, the relationship between ethics and religion, and the role of reason...

Etruscan Tomb Paintings: Their Subjects And Significance is a book written by Frederik Poulsen in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the tomb paintings of the Etruscan civilization, which was a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in central Italy from the 8th to...

""A Brief History of the Bhopal Principality in Central India: From the Period of its Foundation to the Present Time"" is a historical account of the Bhopal Principality, a region in central India, written by Major William Hough in 1845. The book provides a...

Religious Systems Of The World: A Contribution To The Study Of Comparative Religion is a book that was first published in 1892. It is a collection of essays written by various authors, each of whom provides a detailed analysis of a different religious system....

The Palmerston Readers: Book Four is a book published by Blackie and Son in 1897. It is a collection of stories and articles that are designed to improve the reading skills of students in the fourth grade. The book is part of a series...

The Romance of Guy of Warwick is a book that was first published in 1875 by Julius Zupitza. This book is a version of the popular medieval tale of Guy of Warwick, a legendary hero who was said to have lived during the time...

Course of the History of Modern Philosophy V2 is a book written by M. Victor Cousin and originally published in 1852. The book is a comprehensive study of modern philosophy, covering the period from the Renaissance to the 19th century. It is the second...

The Victims of the Mamertine: Scenes from the Early Church is a historical book written by Augustine J. O'Reilly in 1875. The book focuses on the early Christian martyrs who were imprisoned and executed in the Mamertine prison in Rome during the reign of...

Immortality And The Future: The Christian Doctrine Of Eternal Life is a book written by H. R. Mackintosh and first published in 1917. The book explores the concept of eternal life from a Christian perspective, examining the various beliefs and doctrines surrounding the afterlife....

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 Catholic Church in the Nineteenth Century, 1789-1908"" is a comprehensive book written by James MacCaffrey in 1909. This book provides a detailed account of the Catholic Church's development and evolution throughout the 19th century, starting from the French Revolution in 1789...

The Long Night is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley Weyman and published in 1903. The story is set in the late 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Richard Allen. Richard is a sailor who finds himself shipwrecked...

An Elementary Treatise On Hydrodynamics And Sound is a book written by A. B. Basset and originally published in 1900. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of hydrodynamics and sound, with a focus on their practical applications. The author begins by...

The Evolution of Brazil Compared with that of Spanish and Anglo-Saxon America is a book written by Manoel de Oliveira Lima in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, political, and cultural development of Brazil in comparison to other countries in...

""Principles of the Algebra of Logic, with Examples"" is a book written by Alexander Macfarlane in 1879. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of algebraic logic, which is a branch of mathematics that deals with the application of algebraic methods to...

""Higher Education and Business Standards"" is a book written by Willard Eugene Hotchkiss and published in 1918. The book explores the relationship between higher education and the business world, arguing that the two are closely interconnected and that higher education institutions should be more...

Ecclesiastical Documents: A Brief History of the Bishoprick of Somerset; Charters from the Library of Dr. Cox Macro is a book written by Joseph Hunter and published in 1840. The book is a collection of historical documents related to the Bishoprick of Somerset, a...

The Two Hague Conferences (1913) is a historical account of the international peace conferences held in The Hague, Netherlands in 1899 and 1907. Written by Joseph H. Choate, an American lawyer and diplomat who attended both conferences, the book provides a detailed analysis of...

Notes on Islam is a book written by Ahmed Hussain in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Islamic religion, covering its history, beliefs, and practices. The author delves into topics such as the life of the Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, Islamic...

The History of the Navy During the Rebellion V1 is a book written by Charles B. Boynton and published in 1867. The book provides a detailed account of the role played by the United States Navy during the American Civil War. It covers the...

Bread or Stone: Four Conferences on Impetrative Prayer is a book written by Ronald Knox and originally published in 1915. The book is a collection of four lectures that Knox delivered on the topic of impetrative prayer, which is the act of praying for...

Some Thoughts On The Athanasian Creed is a book written by J. Armitage Robinson in 1905. The book is a critical analysis of the Athanasian Creed, which is a Christian statement of faith that is used in various liturgical traditions. Robinson examines the historical...

Principles of Thermodynamics is an introductory textbook on the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, written by G.A. Goodenough and first published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the laws of thermodynamics, including the first and second laws, the concepts of heat, work,...

The Romance of Aircraft is a book written by Laurence Yard Smith and published in 1919. The book explores the history of aviation and the development of aircraft from the earliest attempts at flight to the latest technological advancements of the time. The book...

Stellar Movements And The Structure Of The Universe is a book written by Arthur S. Eddington in 1914. The book explores the movements of stars and their relationship to the structure of the universe. Eddington was a renowned astronomer and physicist who made significant...

""History Of The War Between Mexico And The United States V1: With A Preliminary View Of Its Origin"" is a book written by Brantz Mayer in 1848. The book is a comprehensive account of the war between Mexico and the United States, which lasted...

The Life and Writings of Rafinesque is a biographical work written by Richard Ellsworth Call in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, a naturalist, botanist, and zoologist who lived in the United States in...

Electric Street Railways is a book written by Edwin J. Houston in 1896 that provides a comprehensive overview of the development and operation of electric street railways. The book covers the history of street railways, the benefits of electric power over other forms of...

""History of Botany, 1530-1860"" is a comprehensive book written by Julius von Sachs and published in 1906. The book traces the development of the field of botany from the early 16th century to the mid-19th century. It covers the major discoveries and breakthroughs made...

Paths Of The Mound-Building Indians And Great Game Animals is a historical and anthropological book written by Archer Butler Hulbert in 1902. The book explores the ancient mound-building civilizations of North America and their relationship with the wildlife that inhabited the continent during that...

The Story of Jack and the Giants is a classic children's book written and illustrated by Richard Doyle in 1851. The book is a retelling of the famous fairytale of Jack and the Beanstalk, but with a few twists and additions.The story follows the...