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Henry Kingsley
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
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Colin J Robertson
The adventures of two misfit dinosaurs who decide to run away from the safety of their home in Dinosaur Valley. In the outside world they find each other. They also…
Henry Elliot
John Muir spoke, wrote, and lived the wilderness, including taking President Theodore Roosevelt on an overnight trip to the Yosemite Valley. This trip led to Roosevelt’s signing into law a…
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. ..offers a thorough background on slavery in the U.S. and how it grew to divide the country. The book also looks at Lincoln’s changing views on the end of…
Theodore Weld was an early agitator for abolition. This book describes how Weld successfully forced the issue of slavery into the forefront of people’s consciousness through speeches and activism, particularly…
Examines the life of the nineteenth-century author famous for the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which denounced slavery and intensified the disagreement between the North and South.
Born into slavery, Douglass became an eloquent spokesperson for both black’s and women’s rights. During and after the Civil War, Douglass became a confidant of presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew…
With the founding of his own newspaper, Garrison used the paper and his association with other abolitionists to advocate for the ‘immediate and complete’ freeing of all slaves.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…
Robert Henry Elliot
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book…
Henry Elliot Malden
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 is in the "public…
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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
Henry Elliot Shepherd
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…
The History And Consequences Of The Defeat Of The Turks Before Vienna, September 12, 1683 By John Sobieski, King Of Poland And Charles Leopold, Duke Of Lorraine.
Title: The Experiences of a Planter in the jungles of Mysore, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one…
Henry Elliot Harman
This book tells the story of two lovers from very different backgrounds who must overcome societal obstacles to be together. Set against the backdrop of the wild and rugged woods…
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 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…
THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myth of the Mystic East, by Robert Henry Elliot. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132641.
The author describes the pedestrian truths behind the myths of Eastern magic. Contents: Prologue; Myth of the mystic East; Indian conjuring; Evidence for the rope trick; Indian magic; Witchcraft; Hooded…
An extensive county history of Surrey, England, including detailed descriptions of its parishes, manors, public institutions, industries, and natural features. Based on primary sources and archives, as well as field…
Henry Elliot Harman's poetry captures the essence of life and death, love and longing, through vivid imagery and a mastery of language. This volume includes all of Harman's collected poems…
Henry Elliot Shepherd's Life of Robert Edward Lee is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most celebrated generals. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including Lee's own letters…
Published in 1885, this book is a history of a Cambridge college from its foundation to modern times. Filled with historical anecdotes and lively descriptions of the college and its…
Robert Henry Elliot's 'Concerning John's Indian Affairs' is a historic account of British rule in India, offering insights into the colonial administration, its policies and practices, and their impact on…
A comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma, written by one of the leading experts in the field. Elliott's clear explanations and detailed illustrations make this book a…
Gain insight into the daily lives and business dealings of a late medieval merchant family with this selection of papers from the Cely archive. Covering the years 1475 to 1488…
This comprehensive history of Surrey provides detailed insights into the development of the region from prehistoric times to the present day. Malden's extensive research traces the growth of cities, the…
