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Douglas William Jerrold
""Retired From Business"" is a comedic play in three acts written by Douglas William Jerrold and originally published in 1851. The play follows the story of an elderly businessman named…
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Excerpt: …it now, and then it will be off my mind. I should like something particular - something out of the way - just to show that we thought the…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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This collection of short essays profiles notable men of the author's time, including William Wilberforce, Charles Dickens, and Benjamin Disraeli. The author, a Victorian playwright and journalist, offers insights into…
Due to the very old age and scarcity of this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the blurring of the original text.
For anyone interested in the theatre, this book is a must-read. Henry R. Addison has collected some of the most popular and enduring plays of the day, bringing together a…
This play tells the story of a family struggling to make ends meet on the day their rent is due. It explores the themes of poverty, family relationships, and the…
In this powerful melodrama, Douglas William Jerrold tells the story of a man struggling with alcoholism and the impact it has on his relationships and his life. Set in the…
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1888 Original Publisher: Lee and Shepard Subjects: Humor / General Humor / Form / Jokes
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Men Of Character (Volume I) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations…
Men Of Character (Volume Ii) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations…
Men Of Character (Volume Iii) has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
Title: A Heart of Gold: a drama in three acts [and in prose].Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is…
Title: The Story of a Feather.
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s largest…
Title: The Man made of Money … Illustrated by Leech.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
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…
Reproduction of the original: Ambrose Gwinett by Douglas William Jerrold
The History of St. Giles and St. James is a historical book written by Douglas William Jerrold and published in 1847. The book provides a detailed account of the history…
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…
Mrs. Caudle???????s Curtain Lectures: And Other Stories And Essays is a collection of humorous and satirical pieces written by Douglas William Jerrold, originally published in 1845. The book is centered…
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfectionssuch as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part…