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Report copyright infringementby Beatrix Potter (Author)The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter is a classic children's book that tells the story of a little girl named Lucie who goes on an adventure to find her missing handkerchiefs. Along the way, she meets a hedgehog washerwoman named Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, who helps her find her lost items and teaches her about the importance of taking care of one's belongings.The book is beautifully illustrated with charming watercolor illustrations t...

The Autobiography Of A Winnebago Indian (1920)

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Radin (Author)The Autobiography of a Winnebago Indian, written by Paul Radin and published in 1920, is a first-hand account of the life of a Native American man named Sam Blowsnake. Blowsnake was a member of the Winnebago tribe, also known as the Ho-Chunk, who lived in the Midwest region of the United States.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a narrative of Blowsnake's life, starting with his childhood and continuing through his adulthoo...

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Report copyright infringementby Norman P. Grubb (Author)""With C. T. Studd In Congo Forests"" is a book written by Norman P. Grubb about the life and adventures of Charles Thomas Studd, a British missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Christian faith in the Congo forests. The book provides a detailed account of Studd's journey to the Congo, his encounters with the local people, and his efforts to establish a mission in the heart of the African continent. Grubb's narrative is based...

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Report copyright infringementby E. H. Lewis (Author)Allen of Alfred: Some of His Words to Students is a book written by E. H. Lewis. The book is a collection of speeches and writings by Allen of Alfred, a prominent educator and administrator at Alfred University in New York. The book is meant to inspire and motivate students, and it covers a wide range of topics, including education, leadership, and personal growth. The book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve themselves and ...

The Collected Letters of Charles Olson and J. H. Prynne

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Report copyright infringementby Ryan Dobran (Editor)Edited by poet and scholar Ryan Dobran, this volume of correspondence between the American poet Charles Olson (1910-1970) and the English poet J. H. Prynne (b. 1936) sheds light on a little-known but incredibly influential aspect of twentieth-century transatlantic literary culture.Author BiographyRyan Dobran is a poet and scholar residing in Ithaca, New York. He has published articles on Ezra Pound, J. H. Prynne, and the contemporary lyric. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Julie Marie Wade (Author)A nostalgic and poignant coming-of-agestory told through one young woman's relationships with the mother figures inher life Relationshipsbetween mothers and daughters can often be complicated and fraught. Even in thebest of circumstances, many of us may have grown up curious about the mothersof our friends--looking to them, learning from them (for better or for worse), andwondering what it would be like to be a part of their families....

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Report copyright infringementby Kemeshia Randle Swanson (Editor)Jesmyn Ward (b. 1977) is arguably one of today's most important authors. Although often compared to William Faulkner, Ward and her writings have done anything but live in that shadow since the 2008 debut of her first novel Where the Line Bleeds. She has produced four novels and a memoir that are equally harrowing and heartening, and she is the recipient of numerous major literary awards and fellowships, including two National Boo...

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Report copyright infringementby Randall Horton (Author)Winner of the Great Lakes Colleges Association "Discover" Award for Creative Nonfiction. HOOK: A MEMOIR is a gripping story of transformation. Without excuse or indulgence, author and educator Randall Horton explores his downward spiral from unassuming Howard University undergraduate to homeless drug addict, international cocaine smuggler, and incarcerated felon--before showing us the redemptive role that writing and literature played in ...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Bishop (Author), Robert Giroux (Editor)From several thousand letters, written over fifty years - from 1928, when she was seventeen, to the day of her death, in Boston in 1979 - Robert Giroux has selected over five hundred and has written a detailed and informative introduction. One Art takes us behind Bishop's formal sophistication and reserve, displaying to the full the gift for friendship, the striving for perfection, and the passionate, questing, r...

Early Years On The Western Reserve: With Extracts From Letters Of Ephraim Brown And Family, 1805-1845 (1916)

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Report copyright infringementby George Clary Wing (Editor)""Early Years on the Western Reserve"" is a historical book written by George Clary Wing in 1916. The book provides a detailed account of the early years on the Western Reserve in Ohio, USA, with a focus on the life of Ephraim Brown and his family. The author has used extracts from the letters written by Ephraim Brown and his family between 1805 and 1845 to provide insights into their daily lives, struggles, and achievements.The book c...

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Report copyright infringementby Stuart Dodgson Collingwood (Author) The life and letters of Lewis Carroll by Stuart Dodgson CollingwoodThe Dodgsons appear to have been for a long time connected with the north of England, and until quite recently a branch of the family resided at Stubb Hall, near Barnard Castle. In the early part of the last century a certain Rev. Christopher Dodgson held a living in Yorkshire. His son, Charles, also took Holy Orders, and was for some time tutor to a son of t...

Infused with the Muse; Poetry, Prose and Rambling Thoughts

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Thomas (Author)At age 93, just days after her birthday, Barbara Thomas sweet home named Amity Cottage in the Santa Cruz Mountains burned to the ground in the CZU Lightning Fires of 2020. While sheltering from COVID and creating plans for her new home, she gathered all of her rambling thoughts, poetry and prose together in this book, Infused with the Muse.All the writings in this book were created after she was 80. At age 81, she published the DVD Healin...

Recollections Of The Revolution And The Empire

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Report copyright infringementby La Marquise de La Tour Du Pin (Author), Walter Geer (Translator)Pin's ""Recollections of the Revolution and the Empire"" is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences during the tumultuous period of French history spanning from the Revolution of 1789 to the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815. La Marquise de La Tour du Pin was a member of the French aristocracy who witnessed firsthand the upheaval and violence that accompanied the rise of the Republic and t...

Uncle Tom's Cabin: A Tale Of Life Among The Lowly

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Report copyright infringementby Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author)Uncle Tom's Cabin is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. The book tells the story of a slave named Tom who is sold from his Kentucky plantation to a new owner in Louisiana. Along the way, he meets other slaves and witnesses the brutal realities of slavery in the United States.The novel also follows the lives of other characters, including Eliza, a slave who escapes with her child, and George, a slave who...

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Report copyright infringementby George Jr. Carpozi (Author)Vince Edwards: A Biography Of Television's Dr. Ben Casey is a book written by George Carpozi Jr. that explores the life and career of actor Vince Edwards. Edwards is best known for his role as Dr. Ben Casey in the popular 1960s medical drama of the same name. The book delves into Edwards' early life, including his childhood in Brooklyn, New York, and his time as a boxer in the Navy. It also covers his rise to fame as an actor, includi...

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Report copyright infringementby Henry David Thoreau (Author) Number of Pages: 224 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 29, 2011 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Walden Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 8.7 Point Value: 21

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Report copyright infringementby Willi Frischauer (Author)Himmler: The Evil Genius Of The Third Reich is a comprehensive biography of Heinrich Himmler, one of the most prominent figures in Nazi Germany. Written by Willi Frischauer, the book delves into the life and career of Himmler, from his early years as a failed chicken farmer to his rise to power as the head of the SS and one of Hitler's closest confidants.The book explores Himmler's role in the Holocaust, his obsession with racial purity...

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Report copyright infringementby Emma T. Anderson (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...

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Report copyright infringementby Elbert Hubbard (Author), Fra Elbert Hubbard (Author)The book ""Mayer A. Rothschild"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous banker and financier, Mayer Amschel Rothschild. The book delves into the life and career of Rothschild, who was born into a Jewish family in Germany in the late 18th century. The author explores his upbringing, his early business ventures, and his rise to prominence in the banking industry. The book also provides insight into the R...

The Ogden Family in America, Elizabethtown Branch, and Their English Ancestry

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Report copyright infringementby William Ogden Wheeler (Author), Lawrence Van Alstyne (Editor), Charles Burr Ogden (Editor)This Is A New Release Of The Original 1907 Edition. John Ogden, The Pilgrim And His Descendants, 1640-1906, Their History, Biography, And Genealogy. Number of Pages: 650 Dimensions: 1.31 x 10 x 7.01 IN Publication Date: August 07, 2014

The Todd Family In America: Or The Descendants Of Christopher Todd, 1637-1919 (1920)

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Report copyright infringementby John Edwards Todd (Author), George Iru Todd (Editor)The Todd Family In America: Or The Descendants Of Christopher Todd, 1637-1919 (1920) is a comprehensive genealogy book written by John Edwards Todd. The book provides a detailed account of the lineage of the Todd family in America, tracing their ancestry back to Christopher Todd who arrived in America in 1637. The book covers a time period of over 280 years and includes information about the family's history, ...

Trials Of Captain Joseph J. Knapp, Jr. And George Crowninshield For The Murder Of Captain Joseph White (1830)

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Ellms (Author)The Trials of Captain Joseph J. Knapp, Jr. and George Crowninshield for the Murder of Captain Joseph White is a book written by Charles Ellms and published in 1830. The book provides a detailed account of the trial of two men, Knapp and Crowninshield, who were accused of the murder of Captain Joseph White, a wealthy merchant from Salem, Massachusetts.The book begins with an introduction that sets the scene for the murder and the subsequent...

Apollonius The Nazarene: Mystery Man Of The Bible (1956)

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Report copyright infringementby Raymond W. Bernard (Author)Apollonius The Nazarene: Mystery Man Of The Bible is a book written by Raymond W. Bernard and first published in 1956. The book investigates the life and teachings of Apollonius of Tyana, a contemporary of Jesus Christ who was also known as Apollonius the Nazarene. The author delves into the historical records and ancient texts to uncover the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic figure, who some believe to be a rival to Jesus in terms...

Thomas Family Of Talbot County, Maryland: And Allied Families (1914)

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Henry Spencer (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. N...

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Report copyright infringementby Eli Keller (Author)History of the Keller Family is a book written by Eli Keller in 1905. The book is a detailed account of the Keller family's history, tracing their lineage back to their earliest known ancestors. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular branch or generation of the family. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the family's origins, including their migration to the United States, their settlement...

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Report copyright infringementby Jared Augustus Ayres (Author)The Legends of Montauk is a book written by Jared Augustus Ayres in 1849. The book is a collection of stories and legends that are associated with Montauk, a small village located on the eastern end of Long Island, New York. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which contains a different legend or story. The stories are primarily focused on the indigenous people of Montauk, the Montaukett tribe, and their interactions ...

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Report copyright infringementby Carlo Goldoni (Author), John Black (Translator), William Dean Howells (Other)Memoirs of Carlo Goldoni is an autobiographical work by the renowned Italian playwright, Carlo Goldoni. Originally published in 1787, this book recounts the life and career of Goldoni, from his childhood in Venice to his eventual success as a playwright in Italy and France. Goldoni's memoirs provide a fascinating insight into the theatrical world of the 18th century, as well as the soc...

Journal Of The Life, Travels, And Gospel Labours, Of William Williams: A Minister Of The Society Of Friends, Late Of White-Water, Indiana

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Report copyright infringementby William Williams (Author)The Journal of the Life, Travels, and Gospel Labours of William Williams is an autobiographical account of the life and work of William Williams, a minister of the Society of Friends who lived in White-Water, Indiana. The book provides a detailed description of Williams' travels and the challenges he faced while spreading the gospel message of the Quaker faith. It covers his early life, his conversion to Quakerism, and his experiences a...

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Report copyright infringementby Max Heindel (Author), Manly Hall (Introduction by)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 ...

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Report copyright infringementby Nathan Vass (Author)Deciding to See: The View from Nathan's Bus is an eye-opening, inspiring, and hopeful linked-essay collection recounting the amazing everyday encounters of city bus driver, Nathan Vass whose life's motto is if you give kindness, you'll get kindness. Vass tests this theory on the roughest nighttime routes in Seattle. The results illuminate the challenges of poverty, homelessness, and crossing class boundaries. Vass intertwines personal storie...

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Dickens (Author)American Notes for General Circulation, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original text and artwork so that they can be preserved for the present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These ...

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Report copyright infringementby George Dewey (Author)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 domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important e...