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Thomas Burke
The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha…
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Stewart Dunaway
Thomas Burke, a poet, a medical doctor, a lawyer, North Carolina’s third governor, has a most interesting life. This book provides complete details on his life with many of his…
A memorial to Judge Thomas Burke, chief justice of the Washington State Supreme Court. He began practicing law in Seattle, and within a couple of years was elected probate judge…
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Charles T Conover
This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.
Lyla Merrill McDonald
In 1924, Mrs. Lyla Merrill McDonald wrote the quintessential local history of Iuka, Mississippi, entitled, appropriately enough, Iuka's History. One hundred years later, she expounds on that story with a…
William John Fitzpatrick
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…
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…
Originally published in 1930. This is a later revised edition with maps and an index of Inns. . Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s…
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…
The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse is a collection of songs and verses written by Thomas Burke, originally published in 1920. The book is centered around the character…
Thomas Burk
Organisierte Kriminalitat steht immer in einem komplexen Spannungsverhaltnis zu Regierungen, Behoerden der Strafverfolgung und staatlichen Institutionen. Die Kollaboration zwischen Regierungen, Teilen der Polizeibehoerden und den Drogenkartellen ist eine erwiesene Tatsache…
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…
See London like you've never seen it before with Out and About London. This guidebook takes you on a tour of the city's most exciting and interesting sights, all with…
Step into the vibrant world of early 20th-century London with this classic collection of stories from Thomas Burke. From the bustle of the East End to the glittering West End…
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.
Nights in London, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its…
Limehouse Nights, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for…
Many of the well known western and detective short stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these…
A fascinating insight into the workings of the German Army before the start of the First World War, from the cadet, officer, and commissioned class and how the German Army…
This classic work, originally published in 1932, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and…
General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1921 Original Publisher: George H. Doran Description: The sequel to Limehouse Nights presents more stories set in London’s Chinatown. Subjects: English fiction…
American culture is strange-and appears even stranger after a hiatus. Cue Everett, back in Chicagoland after living in China. His father has just died, and re-entry to his former life…
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…
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…
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…
A collection of realistic stories, drawn from the author’s experiences in the East End of London and in particular Limehouse, where he was best friends with an elderly Chinese man…
Burke’s novel begins: Monica Minasi was named Twinkletoes by the teacher at the Council School which she attended in her early years; and you had but to glance at her…
Thomas Burke was born Sydney Thomas Burke on November 29th, 1886 in Eltham, London (at the time it was part of Kent).An author in the early years of the century…
‘The English have for centuries been a puzzle to the people of other countries’, explains this guide produced for overseas forces stationed in England during the Second World War. The…
