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Report copyright infringementby Dudley Carew (Author)"England Over: A Cricket Book." is a lyrical and evocative exploration of the sport of cricket and its profound connection to the English landscape and identity. Written by Dudley Carew, a noted journalist and critic, the work captures the essence of the game during the interwar period, often referred to as a golden era for the sport. Through a series of reflective essays and observations, Carew weaves together the technicalities of the mat...

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Report copyright infringementby Grafton Elliot Smith (Author)"Egyptian Mummies" is a foundational study exploring the intricate art and science of mummification in ancient Egypt. Authored by the pioneering anatomist and anthropologist Grafton Elliot Smith, this work delves into the technical methods employed across different dynasties to preserve the human body for the afterlife. Smith provides detailed observations on the evolutionary development of embalming techniques, drawing from extensi...

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Report copyright infringementby Gregg Cummings (Author)A Lineage of Warriors: We The People is a battle handbook for our time.For over 250 years, enemy ideologies have waged a relentless war against the Constitutional Republic of the United States. From Monarchy to Islamic Imperialism, from Socialism and Marxism to Fascism, Progressivism, Globalism, and now Technocracy - each has tried to strip power from We The People and place it in the hands of kings, experts, bureaucrats, or global elites...

The Book of the Ranks and Dignities of British Society: Lately Attributed in the Press and Elsewhere to Charles Lamb

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Report copyright infringementby And Pri New York C. Scribners Sons (Created by)"The Book of the Ranks and Dignities of British Society" offers a fascinating glimpse into the structured hierarchy and social order of Great Britain. This work meticulously details the various degrees of nobility and the precise order of precedence that governed British life during the early 19th century. From the royal family and the high peerage to the lower ranks of the gentry and clergy, the book provides clea...

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Report copyright infringementby Éamonn Cashman (Author)Caesar's Captor: How Shapur I Humbled Rome and Remade the Ancient World In 260 CE, a Persian king did something no enemy of Rome had ever done: he captured a living Roman emperor and held him for the rest of his life. The man who accomplished this was Shapur I, King of Kings of the Sasanian Empire, and the capture of Valerian was only the most spectacular event in a reign that fundamentally remade the ancient world. This book tells his st...

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Report copyright infringementby Celia Thaxter (Author)Celia Thaxter's "Among the Isles of Shoals" offers an enchanting and intimate look at life on the rugged New England coast. For generations, readers have been captivated by Thaxter's vivid portrayals of the unique island world where she spent much of her life. This timeless work is a testament to the enduring allure of the Isles of Shoals, a cluster of windswept outposts rich in maritime history and natural splendor. Through Thaxter's keen...

Life on a Mediaeval Barony: A Picture of a Typical Feudal Community in the Thirteenth Century

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Report copyright infringementby William Stearns Davis (Author)"Life on a Mediaeval Barony" offers a vivid and comprehensive reconstruction of daily existence within a typical feudal community of the thirteenth century. Written with meticulous attention to detail, the work transports readers to the year 1220, focusing on the fictional yet representative Barony of St. Aliquis. William Stearns Davis provides an immersive look at the intricate social hierarchy of the Middle Ages, examining the li...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Coy (Author)This is the first-hand story of an integrated group of British, Polish and Free French convoy escort vessels in WWII, from the viewpoint of a junior officer in one of the British corvettes. The Group, inspired by its first leader's secret capture of the German 'Enigma' coding machine in 1941, fought through the Atlantic battles of 1942 and 1943, eventually dispersing for the assault on Normandy. Number of Pages: 228 D...

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Report copyright infringementby Florence Davenport Hill (Author), Fanny Fowke (Author)"Children of the State," originally published in 1889, offers a compelling look into the treatment of orphaned and pauper children in Victorian England. Authored by Florence Davenport Hill and Fanny Fowke, this work provides a detailed examination of the existing poor law system and its impact on the lives of vulnerable children. The authors critically assess the effectiveness of workhouses and other institu...

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Report copyright infringementby Errol Victor (Author)WHISPERS OF RHODESIAA Selection of Rhodesian Ghost StoriesA land shaped by memory. Stories left unfinished. Spirits that refuse to rest.From isolated tobacco farms and mist-covered mountains to abandoned railway lines echoing with the past, the ghosts of old Rhodesia continue to linger. This chilling collection brings together some of the region's most enduring and unsettling legends-phantom soldiers bound to forgotten battlefields, wanderi...

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Report copyright infringementby John Rhys (Author)Celtae And Galli is a comprehensive exploration of the Celts and Gauls, offering insights into their history, culture, and languages. Penned by Sir John Rhys, this work delves into the origins and interactions of these ancient peoples, shedding light on their societal structures, religious practices, and linguistic heritage. Drawing upon historical texts and archaeological findings, Rhys presents a detailed account of the Celts and Gauls, maki...

Apocalyptic Abolitionism: How Millennialists Helped Abolish Slavery and Reform America

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin M. Burton (Author)Shows how apocalypticism helped drive anti-slavery abolitionism and inspire progressive social reform in nineteenth-century America In March 1844, Melissa Botsford of Meriden, Connecticut, defiantly left her local Methodist church because it supported slavery and other "sins" that permeated America. Botsford was among one hundred thousand other abolitionists who abandoned their evangelical churches throughout the decade. These protesters...

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