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Walter Besant
Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901) was an English novelist and historian, known for his championing the plight of the poor and his support of younger writers.
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LARGE PRINT EDITION. Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant (1902) is a posthumously published autobiography by Walter Besant. Although he is more widely known for his works of fiction and book-length…
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Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant (1902) is a posthumously published autobiography by Walter Besant. Although he is more widely known for his works of fiction and book-length studies of the…
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Title: When George the Third was King. [By Sir Walter Besant.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of…
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The Commune of London and other studies - With a prefatory letter by Sir Walter Besant is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1899. Hansebooks is editor…
Sir Walter Besant
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1891 Original Publisher: Chatto
A Fountain Sealed is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel…
This book provides a richly detailed portrait of the early history of London, from its prehistoric origins to the Norman Conquest. Drawing on archaeological evidence, historical records, and literary sources…
The Captains’ Room - Vol. 1 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research…
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Herr Paulus, his Rise, his Greatness and his Fall - Vol. 2 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on…
Originally published in 1903, this book provides a fascinating historical account of London during the eighteenth century. It covers topics such as architecture, society, and culture, providing readers with a…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
Eine ergreifende Geschichte ueber die aussergewoehnliche Freundschaft zwischen der jungen Dorothy und dem alteingesessenen Mr. Danesfield, ihr gemeinsames Leben im laendlichen England und ihre gluecklichen, aber auch schmerzhaften Erfahrungen.
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Set on the stunningly beautiful coast of Cornwall, this romantic novel tells the story of the enigmatic Armorel Carlyon and the various suitors who seek her hand in marriage. With…
Set in Victorian London, this novel explores themes of love, class, and morality. Young and impoverished, the protagonist falls in love with a wealthy woman and pursues her despite the…
Step back in time with this evocative portrait of Tudor-era London. From the glittering court of Henry VIII to the squalid alleys of the East End, Besant captures the essence…
Set in Northumberland just after the Jacobite rising of 1715, this novel follows the story of young Dorothy Forster and her brother, who become involved in a plot to restore…
For Faith and Freedom - A Novel is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as…
CAPTAIN COOK Life and Voyages of the Great Navigator. By Walter Besant Mr. Besant has given an interesting summary of the life and voyages of the great navigator. Captain James…
JAMES COOK, born 1728, Marton, Yorkshire, England, died 1779, Hawaii. The second son of James Cook, a Yorkshire labourer, and Grace his wife. From the lowest ranks, born to be…