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Report copyright infringementby Lyon Gardiner Tyler (Author)Virginia First is a historical book written by Lyon Gardiner Tyler and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive account of the early history of Virginia, from its founding in 1607 to the end of the colonial era in 1776. Tyler, who was a professor of history at the College of William and Mary and the son of former U.S. President John Tyler, uses a variety of primary sources to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Virgini...

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Report copyright infringementby John Wycliffe (Author), Robert Vaughan (Editor), James Henthorn Todd (Editor)The Wycliffe Manuscripts is a collection of writings by John Wycliffe, a prominent English theologian and religious reformer who lived in the 14th century. The book was originally published in 1843 and contains a selection of Wycliffe's works, including his translation of the Bible into English, his commentary on the Gospels, and his treatise on the sacrament of the Eucharist. The manu...

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Report copyright infringementby Jenny Lind (Author)Memoir of Jenny Lind is a book written by the renowned Swedish opera singer, Jenny Lind, and published in 1847. The book is a personal account of her life and career, detailing her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated singers of her time.Lind's memoir begins with her childhood in Sweden, where she first discovered her love for singing. She then goes on to describe her early training and performances, including her debut at the Royal Ope...

History Of The Elyton Land Company And Birmingham, Alabama (1892) - Paperback

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by Henry Martin Caldwell (Author)History Of The Elyton Land Company And Birmingham, Alabama is a book written by Henry Martin Caldwell, first published in 1892. The book provides an in-depth historical account of the founding, growth, and development of the Elyton Land Company, a prominent land development company in Birmingham, Alabama, in the late 19th century. Caldwell's work traces the history of Birmingham from its early days as a small town to its emergence as a major industrial center ...

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Report copyright infringementby Christabel Choi (Author)Christabel Choi enters South Korea as a student in 1989 with a copy of the Communist Manifesto among the books in her bag. She doesn't realize that it could get her-or anyone she might lend it to-arrested or disappeared.She soon finds herself the only woman in the company of men in a Buddhist temple boarding house: as an honorary little brother. At the university over the mountain, she realizes her classmates lead the dangerous fight to ...

Reminiscences Of Personal Experience In The History Of Diphtheria (1885) - Paperback

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by Bedford Brown (Author)Reminiscences of Personal Experience in the History of Diphtheria is a book written by Bedford Brown and published in 1885. The book is a first-hand account of Brown's experiences with the disease diphtheria, which was a major public health concern during the late 19th century. Brown was a physician and his work in treating diphtheria patients provided him with a unique perspective on the disease.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a differ...

History Of Warren, Massachusetts (1874) - Paperback

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by Olney Irman Darling (Author)The ""History of Warren, Massachusetts"" is a book written by Olney Irman Darling in 1874. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Warren, Massachusetts, from its earliest settlement to the time of publication. The author covers a range of topics, including the town's founding, its early settlers, its role in the American Revolution, and its development over time.Darling's writing is detailed and informative, providing readers with a wealth o...

Testimonials And Memorials Of The Services Of Charles Hare Of The The Royal Navy, Thirty-Seven Years A Lieutenant (1848) - Paperback

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by Charles Hare (Author)Testimonials and Memorials of the Services of Charles Hare of the Royal Navy, Thirty-Seven Years a Lieutenant is a book written by Charles Hare in 1848. The book is a collection of testimonials and memorials that document Hare's long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy, spanning 37 years as a lieutenant. The book is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life and experiences of a naval officer during the 19th century. The testimonials and ...

The Seizure Of Haiti By The United States: A Report On The Military Occupation Of The Republic Of Haiti (1922) - Paperback

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by Frederick Bausman (Author), Alfred Bettman (Author), William H. Byrnes (Author)""The Seizure of Haiti by the United States: A Report on the Military Occupation of the Republic of Haiti"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Frederick Bausman and originally published in 1922. The book provides an in-depth account of the United States' military occupation of Haiti, which began in 1915 and lasted until 1934. Bausman, who was a journalist and foreign correspondent for The New York Eveni...

The First Irish In Illinois: Reminiscent Of Old Kaskaskia Days (1902) - Paperback

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by Patrick T. Barry (Author)The First Irish in Illinois: Reminiscent of Old Kaskaskia Days (1902) is a book written by Patrick T. Barry. The book is a historical account of the first Irish settlers who arrived in Illinois, specifically in the town of Kaskaskia. The author shares his personal experiences and observations of the Irish community and their contributions to the development of the town and the state. The book also provides insights into the daily lives of the Irish settlers, their ...

Africa Is Not a Country: Notes on a Bright Continent - Paperback

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by Dipo Faloyin (Author)So often, Africa has been depicted simplistically as a uniform land of famines and safaris, poverty and strife, stripped of all nuance. In this bold and insightful book, Dipo Faloyin offers a much-needed corrective, weaving a vibrant tapestry of stories that bring to life Africa's rich diversity, communities, and histories.Starting with an immersive description of the lively and complex urban life of Lagos, Faloyin unearths surprising truths about many African countrie...

Landseer's Sabaean Researches (1835) - Paperback

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by John Landseer (Author)Landseer's Sabaean Researches is a historical book written by John Landseer in 1835. The book is a detailed exploration of the ancient civilization of Saba, which was located in what is now modern-day Yemen. The author recounts his experiences and findings during his travels to the region, including his encounters with the local people and their customs. The book also includes descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the area, as well as the architecture and...

Notes On The Early History Of The Pecan In America (1919) - Paperback

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by Rodney Howard True (Author)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 this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 20 Dimensions: 0.05 x 11 x 8....

Archaeology Of Lytton, British Columbia (1900) - Paperback

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by Harlan Ingersoll Smith (Author)The Archaeology of Lytton, British Columbia (1900) is a book written by Harlan Ingersoll Smith that provides a comprehensive study of the archaeological history of the Lytton region in British Columbia, Canada. The book is a result of Smith's fieldwork in the area, where he explored and excavated various sites to uncover the prehistoric cultures that once inhabited the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the a...

First Church In Salem, Massachusetts, 1634 (1871) - Paperback

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by Committee First Church in Salem (Author)""First Church In Salem, Massachusetts, 1634"" is a historical book published in 1871 by the Committee First Church In Salem. The book documents the early history of the First Church in Salem, which was established in 1634 and is one of the oldest churches in the United States. The book includes information about the founding members of the church, the early leaders, and the development of the church over time. It also includes details about the chur...

Structural Timbers: Built Up Southern Yellow Pine And Maximum Spans For Joists And Rafters (1921) - Paperback

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by National Lumber Manufacturers Assoc (Author)Structural Timbers: Built Up Southern Yellow Pine And Maximum Spans For Joists And Rafters is a book published in 1921 by the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the use of built-up Southern Yellow Pine timbers in construction, including information on the maximum spans for joists and rafters. The book is aimed at architects, builders, and engineers who are involved in the design and construction ...

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by Edna Walker Chandler (Author), Jack Merryweather (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.12 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 02, 2011

Sunny Skies, Shady Characters: Cops, Killers, and Corruption in the Aloha State - Paperback

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by James Dooley (Author)For thirty years starting in the mid-1970s, the byline of Jim Dooley appeared on riveting investigative stories of organized crime and political corruption that headlined the front page of Honolulu's morning daily. In Sunny Skies, Shady Characters, James Dooley revisits highlights of his career as a hard-hitting investigative reporter for the Honolulu Advertiser and, in later years, for KITV television and the online Hawaii Reporter. His lively backstories on how he ch...

Little Chapters About San Juan Capistrano (1912) - Paperback

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by St John O'Sullivan (Author)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 this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8....

Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California (1908) - Paperback

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by Frank Kellogg Brainard (Author)""Re-Design Of The Transmission System Of The Edison Electric Company Of Southern California"" is a technical book written by Frank Kellogg Brainard in 1908. The book provides a detailed description of the redesign of the transmission system of the Edison Electric Company of Southern California. Brainard, who was an electrical engineer and a consultant for the company, discusses the challenges faced by the company's transmission system and the solutions he pr...

The Prophecy On Olivet, Part 1: Or Matthew 24 And 25 Expounded (1846) - Paperback

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by Robert Govett (Author)The Prophecy On Olivet, Part 1: Or Matthew 24 And 25 Expounded (1846) is a religious book written by Robert Govett. The book is an in-depth explanation of the prophecy given by Jesus Christ on the Mount of Olives, as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 24 and 25. The author analyzes each verse of the prophecy and provides his interpretation of its meaning, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Biblical prophecy and history. Govett argues that the prophecy is n...

The Story of Penelope Stout: As Verified by the Events of History and Official Records (1897) - Paperback

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by Thomas Hale Streets (Author)The Story of Penelope Stout: As Verified by the Events of History and Official Records is a historical book written by Thomas Hale Streets and published in 1897. The book tells the story of Penelope Stout, a woman who survived a brutal attack by Native Americans in the early days of colonial America. The author uses official records and historical events to verify the details of her story.The book begins by setting the historical context of the time period in wh...

The Masonic Legend In The Third Degree - Paperback

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by Frederick Armitage (Author)""The Masonic Legend In The Third Degree"" is a book written by Frederick Armitage that delves into the history and significance of the third degree of Freemasonry. The book explores the legend of Hiram Abiff, a central figure in Masonic mythology, and the rituals and symbolism associated with his story. Armitage provides a detailed analysis of the symbolism and allegory used in the third degree, and how it relates to the larger themes of Freemasonry. The book al...

The Intellectuals And Socialism (1949) - Paperback

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by Friedrich A. Hayek (Author)The Intellectuals and Socialism is a book written by the Austrian economist and philosopher Friedrich A. Hayek, first published in 1949. The book is a critique of the intellectual class and their attraction to socialism, arguing that their ideas are misguided and ultimately harmful to society. Hayek argues that intellectuals are often disconnected from the realities of the market and the complex social systems that underpin it, leading them to advocate for polici...

African Founders: How Enslaved People Expanded American Ideals - Hardcover

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by David Hackett Fischer (Author)In this sweeping, foundational work, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Hackett Fischer draws on extensive research to show how enslaved Africans and their descendants enlarged American ideas of freedom in varying ways in different regions of the early United States. African Founders explores the little-known history of how enslaved people from different regions of Africa interacted with colonists of European origins to create new regional cultures in the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Dietmar Elger (Author)Emerging amid the brutality of World War I, the revolutionary Dada movement took disgust with the establishment as its starting point. From 1916 until the mid-1920s, artists in Zurich, Cologne, Hanover, Paris, and New York launched a radical assault on the politics, social values, and cultural conformity which they regarded as complicit in the devastating conflict. Dada artists shared no distinct style but rather a common wish to upturn so...

The Last Children of Mill Creek - Paperback

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by Vivian Gibson (Author)Vivian Gibson's bestselling memoir of growing up in the 1950s in a segregated St. Louis neighborhood has been hailed by critics as "a spare, elegant jewel of a work" and "a love letter to Gibson's childhood."Vivian Gibson grew up in Mill Creek Valley, a segregated working-class neighborhood in St. Louis that was razed in 1959 to build a highway, an act of racism disguised under urban renewal as "progress." A moving memoir of family life at a time very different from t...

Miracles in American History, Volume Two: Amazing Faith That Shaped the Nation: Adapted from William J. Federer's American Minute [With 2 Paperbacks] - Paperback

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by Susie Federer (Author), William J. Federer (Author)Captivating stories of revivals, battle heroes, missionaries, & courage from America's history: William Penn's Holy Experiment "the Seed of a Nation"; Pere Marquette; Moravian Missionaries; Wesleys; Whitefield & Great Awakening; Molly Pitcher, Betsy Ross & Courageous Women of the Revolution; Francis Asbury & Circuit-riding Preachers; Early Black Preachers; Richard Allen & AME Church; "Black Harry" Hosier; "Amazing Grace...

A is for Arches: A Utah Alphabet - Hardcover

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by Becky Hall (Author), Katherine Larson (Illustrator)We'll start with Utah's arches, made from wind, frost, and rain. Nature's rocky sculptures -- an art that can't remain. From H is for Handcarts to Z is for Zion National Park, A is for Arches presents the history, landscape, and people of the great state of Utah. Number of Pages: 40 Dimensions: 0.38 x 9.41 x 11.16 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: August 01, 2003 Accelerated Reader: Qui...

The Civil Contract of Photography - Paperback

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by Ariella Azoulay (Author), Rela Mazali (Translator), Ruvik Danieli (Translator)In this groundbreaking work, Ariella Azoulay thoroughly revises our understanding of the ethical status of photography. It must, she insists, be understood in its inseparability from the many catastrophes of recent history. She argues that photography is a particular set of relations between individuals and the powers that govern them and, at the same time, a form of relations among equals that constrains that po...

Lakme: Opera In Three Acts (1890) - Paperback

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by Leo Delibes (Author), Edmond Gondinet (Author), Philippe Gille (Author)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 this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Nu...

An Impartial Description Of Surinam Upon The Continent Of Guiana In America (1667) - Paperback

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by George Warren (Author)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 this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.09 x 11 x 8.5 IN ...