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The Legend Of The Holy Grail And The Parsifal Of Richard Wagner (1903)

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Report copyright infringementby Helen K. Rhodes (Author)The Legend of the Holy Grail and the Parsifal of Richard Wagner is a book written by Helen K. Rhodes and published in 1903. The book explores the legend of the Holy Grail, a Christian relic that is said to have been used by Jesus Christ during the Last Supper, and the story of Parsifal, a knight who is tasked with finding the Grail. The book begins with an introduction to the origins of the Grail legend and its various interpretations th...

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Report copyright infringementby Eva March Tappan (Author)Letters From Colonial Children is a book written by Eva March Tappan and published in 1907. The book is a collection of letters written by children who lived in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries. The letters are presented in their original form and provide a unique insight into the daily lives, thoughts, and experiences of colonial children. The book covers a wide range of topics, including education, family life,...

Saints that Moved the World: St. Anthony, St. Augustine, St. Francis, St. Ignatius, and St. Theresa

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Report copyright infringementby Rene Fulop-Miller (Author)""Saints that Moved the World"" by Rene Fulop-Miller is a book that delves into the lives of five influential saints: St. Anthony, St. Augustine, St. Francis, St. Ignatius, and St. Theresa. The book provides a comprehensive look at each saint's life, including their upbringing, spiritual journey, and impact on the world. The author explores the unique characteristics and contributions of each saint, highlighting their individual streng...

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Report copyright infringementby John Dee (Author), J. W. Hamilton-Jones (Author)The Hieroglyphic Monad is a book written by Dr. John Dee, a renowned English mathematician, astronomer, and occult philosopher of the Renaissance era. The book is a treatise on the mystical and symbolic nature of the universe, and its central theme is the concept of the hieroglyphic monad.According to Dee, the hieroglyphic monad is a symbol that represents the unity and interconnectedness of all things in the univ...

Jewels For A Crown: The Story Of The Chagall Windows

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Report copyright infringementby Miriam K. Freund (Author), D'Harnoncourt (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 66 Dimensions: 0.14 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: July 14, 2012

Marcus Daly, 1841-1900: And His Contributions To Anaconda

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Report copyright infringementby W. H. Hoover (Author)This Newcomen Address, Dealing With The Life And Work Of Marcus Daly, 1841-1900, And With His Manifold Contributions To Mining In The West And To The State Of Montana, Was Delivered During The 1950 Montana Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Of England, Held In The Silver Bow Room At The Finlen Hotel, Butte, Montana, When Mr. Hoover Was The Guest Of Honor, On July 20, 1950. Number of Pages: 30 Dimensions: 0.06 x 9.02 x ...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul H. Gantt (Author)The Case of Alfred Packer, The Man-Eater is a non-fiction book written by Paul H. Gantt. The book is about the infamous case of Alfred Packer, who was accused of murdering and cannibalizing his fellow travelers during a winter expedition in the Colorado Rockies in 1874. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the crime, the trial, and the aftermath. Gantt uses primary sources such as court transcripts, newspaper ar...

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Report copyright infringementby Cameron Wilson (Illustrator), Juanita Ramos (Author)The ABCs of HBCUs is a literary device used to not only teach young children about the immersive world of HBCUs, but parents as well. Too often as parents we want to send our children to HBCUs but don't know which one is the perfect fit in terms of major, culture, and location. This book guides parents through a variety of HBCUs, their most popular major and some fun facts about each institution all while intr...

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Report copyright infringementby Bliss Carman (Translator), Sappho (Author)Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years-certainly a record for poetry of any kind-and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered anew by each generation, and to inspire new efforts at bringing the spirit of her Greek words faithfull...

HBCU Experience - The Book: A Collection of Essays Celebrating the Black College Experience

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Report copyright infringementby Tyree &. Cathcart (Author) Number of Pages: 188 Dimensions: 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: August 06, 2014

Captivity of the Oatman Girls: Being an Interesting Narrative of Life among the Apache and Mohave Indians

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Report copyright infringementby R. B. Stratton (Author)Captivity of the Oatman Girls: Being an Interesting Narrative of Life among the Apache and Mohave Indians is an account of Olive Oatman, who was captured and enslaved by the Mohave people for five years. Number of Pages: 136 Dimensions: 0.29 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: March 07, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Author)En este clásico atemporal, un joven príncipe de un planeta lejano emprende un viaje a través del universo, encontrándose con personajes singulares que le enseñan valiosas lecciones sobre la amistad, el amor y el sentido de la vida. Narrado con ternura y profundidad, El Principito invita a los lectores de todas las edades a redescubrir la magia de la infancia y a ver el mundo con ojos nuevos.A través de su prosa poética y sus bel...

Merry christmas word search.: Easy Large Print Puzzle Book for Adults, Kids & Everyone for the 25 Days of Christmas.

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Report copyright infringementby Blue Moon Press House (Author)You or someone on your Christmas gift list will enjoy hours of relaxing, brain-challenging fun suitable for the whole family with this collection of quality word search puzzle games from Fun Puzzlers Books!In this 8.5 x 11 large-print book, you will find: -fun and moderately challenging puzzles.-A great way to enhance your cognition, memory, and sharpness.-A variety of Christmas and Winter themed word search puzzles to boost your v...

Speeches and Writings of Sarojini Naidu - With a Chapter from 'Studies of Contemporary Poets' by Mary C. Sturgeon

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Report copyright infringementby Sarojini Naidu (Author), Mary C. Sturgeon (Essay by)"Speeches and Writings of Sarojini Naidu" is a 1925 work that includes a wide selection of Sarojini Naidu's speeches and other assorted writings. Contents include: "Nilambuja", "True Brotherhood", "Personal Element in Spiritual Life", "Education of Indian Women", "A Plea for Social Reform", "Hindu and Mussalmans", "Mrs. Ghandi", "In Memoriam: Gokhale", "The Children's Tribute to Gokhale", etc. Sarojini Naidu (...

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Report copyright infringementby Edith Wharton (Author)""French Ways And Their Meaning"" is a non-fiction book written by Edith Wharton, an American author and literary critic. The book was first published in 1919 and provides a detailed exploration of French culture and society during the early 20th century. Wharton, who lived in France for many years, uses her personal experiences and observations to examine various aspects of French life, such as fashion, cuisine, art, literature, and socia...

Camp Fire Helps For Boy Scout Camps: Ceremonies, Stunts, Games, Stories, Songs

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Report copyright infringementby Boy Scouts of America (Author)Camp Fire Helps for Boy Scout Camps is a comprehensive guidebook that provides a wealth of information on various aspects of camping. Written by the Boy Scouts of America, this book is designed to help scout leaders plan and execute successful camping trips for their troops. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of camping. These sections include ceremonies, stunts, games, stories, and songs...

A Genealogical And Biographical Sketch Of The Name And Family Of Stetson: From The Year 1634, To The Year 1847 (1847)

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Report copyright infringementby John Stetson Barry (Author)A Genealogical and Biographical Sketch of the Name and Family of Stetson: From the Year 1634 to the Year 1847 is a book written by John Stetson Barry. The book is a comprehensive genealogical and biographical account of the Stetson family, tracing their lineage from the year 1634 up until the year 1847. The Stetson family is one of the oldest and most distinguished families in America, and this book provides a detailed look into their...

History of the Pequot War: The Accounts of Mason, Underhill, Vincent and Gardener on the Colonist Wars with Native American Tribes in the 1600s

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Orr (Author)This book chronicles the war between the European colonists of New England and the Native American Pequot tribe in the 17th century. Counting as the first large-scale conflict between the incipient colonial settlers and Native American peoples, the series of skirmishes that constitute the Pequot War are an important episode in North American history. The Pequot tribe were dominant in Connecticut, their leadership being markedly hostile in co...

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Report copyright infringementby Soren Filipski (Translator), Franz Xaver Kappus (Introduction by), Rainer Maria Rilke (Author)When a young student at a military academy mails some of his poetry to the great poet Rainer Maria Rilke, seeking advice, he initiates years of correspondence, during which Rilke expresses his most personal insights into the artist's relationship with life, the interior needs of the individual growing towards maturity, and how the impulse to artistic creation can and s...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Street Alinder (Editor), Andrea G. Stillman (Editor)In his early years in Yosemite, Ansel Adams formed the habit of writing letters at every opportunity. Among the family, friends, and colleagues with whom he corresponded rank such eminent names as Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand and Jimmy Carter.Author BiographyIn a career that spanned over five decades, Ansel Adams was at once America's foremost landscape photographer and one of its most ardent environment...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Twain (Author), A. Grove Day (Editor)"I went to Maui to stay a week and remained five. I had a jolly time. I would not have fooled away any of it writing letters under any consideration whatever." --Mark Twain So Samuel Langhorne Clemens made his excuse for late copy to the Sacramento Union, the newspaper that was underwriting his 1866 trip. If the young reporter's excuse makes perfect sense to you, join the thousands of Island lovers who have delighted in...

Cormac McCarthy: All the Pretty Horses, No Country for Old Men, the Road

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Report copyright infringementby Sara Spurgeon (Editor), Sarah Graham (Editor)This is a collection of original, stimulating interpretations of key texts by Cormac McCarthy, designed for students and edited and written by leading scholars in the field. Cormac McCarthy's significance in the field of contemporary American fiction is enormous. Harold Bloom has called him one of the greatest living American writers, and named him one of the three most important authors of the 20th century. His impa...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Walser (Author)North Carolina is a place where history has been enriched by legends and folklore. The 48 colorful Tar Heel tales in this volume include such well-known stories as "Virginia Dare and the White Doe" and "Old Dan Tucker" and such lesser known yarns as "The Portrait of Theodosia Burr" and "Bladenboro's Vamire Beast." Striking drawings by Bill Ballard, one for each tale, bring North Carolina's mythical past to life. Number of Pag...

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Report copyright infringementby Max Heindel (Author), Manly Palmer Hall (Epilogue by)It is said that many intelligent and otherwise capable people owned the Secret Doctrine but only a handful actually understood and comprehended it in its totality. The problem is that the esteemed author, Madame Blavatsky used a prose and style that many contemporary readers would have trouble reading and understanding. The sheer size of the books is formidable. In addition the Secret Doctrine attempts to cov...

St. Anthony Of Padua, Doctor Of The Church Universal: A Critical Study Of The Historical Sources Of The Life, Sanctity, Learning And Miracles Of The S

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Report copyright infringementby Raphael M. Huber (Author)""St. Anthony of Padua, Doctor of the Church Universal"" is a comprehensive study of the life, teachings, and miracles of St. Anthony of Padua and Lisbon. Written by Raphael M. Huber, the book delves into the historical sources that shed light on the saint's sanctity, learning, and miraculous deeds. The author critically examines the various accounts of St. Anthony's life, separating fact from fiction and providing a detailed portrait o...

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Report copyright infringementby Harry Houdini (Author)Houdini's Big Little Book of Magic: Fascinating Puzzles, Tricks and Mysterious Stunts is a book written by the famous magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini. The book is a collection of his most popular and impressive magic tricks, puzzles, and stunts that he performed during his career. The book is designed to be accessible to both beginners and professional magicians, and includes step-by-step instructions for each trick, along with i...

Self-Instructor In The Art Of Hair Work: Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, And Hair Jewelry Of Every Description (1867)

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Campbell (Editor)Self-Instructor In The Art Of Hair Work: Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, And Hair Jewelry Of Every Description is a comprehensive guidebook written by Mark Campbell in 1867. The book provides detailed instructions on various techniques of hairdressing, including curling, braiding, and making hair jewelry. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning the art of hair work, a popular craft during the Victorian ...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry S. Olcott (Author)The Spirit of the Zoroastrian Religion is a book written by Henry S. Olcott, an American journalist, and founder of the Theosophical Society. The book explores the history and teachings of the ancient Zoroastrian religion, which originated in Persia (modern-day Iran) around 3,500 years ago. Olcott delves into the fundamental beliefs of Zoroastrianism, which revolve around the concept of good and evil, and the ultimate triumph of good ove...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas Culpeper (Author)Culpeper's Complete Herbal is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal properties of plants, written by Nicholas Culpeper, a 17th-century English herbalist and physician. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides an overview of the principles of herbal medicine, including the classification of plants, their properties, and how they can be used to treat various ailments. The second part of the book is a detailed herb...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Katherine Maule (Author), Maynard Dixon (Illustrator)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition. Number of Pages: 480 Dimensions: 0.97 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond W. Bernard (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. Numb...

Le Corbusier: Masters Of World Architecture

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Report copyright infringementby Francoise Choay (Author) Number of Pages: 126 Dimensions: 0.27 x 11.02 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2011