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A Life Of Pope St. Gregory The Great (1904)

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Report copyright infringementby Francis Aidan Gasquet (Author)A Life of Pope St. Gregory the Great is a biography of the sixth-century pope, written by Francis Aidan Gasquet and originally published in 1904. The book provides a detailed account of Gregory's life and achievements, from his birth into a wealthy Roman family to his rise through the ranks of the church and eventual election as pope. The biography explores Gregory's many accomplishments, including his efforts to evangelize the Ang...

The Shipwreck And Adventures Of Monsieur Pierre Viaud: A Native Of Bourdeaux, And Captain Of A Ship (1771)

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Report copyright infringementby Pierre Viaud (Author), Elizabeth Griffith (Translator)The Shipwreck and Adventures of Monsieur Pierre Viaud is a book written by Pierre Viaud himself in 1771. It tells the story of his life as a captain of a ship and his incredible journey through a shipwreck and various adventures. Monsieur Pierre Viaud was a native of Bourdeaux and his story starts with his early life and the events that led him to become a captain. The book then goes on to describe his exper...

Delia: Formerly The Bluebird Of Mulberry Bend (1893)

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Report copyright infringementby Emma Mott Whittemore (Author)""Delia: Formerly The Bluebird Of Mulberry Bend"" is a novel written by Emma Mott Whittemore and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Delia, a young girl who grows up in poverty on the streets of Mulberry Bend, a notorious neighborhood in New York City. Delia's life takes a dramatic turn when she is taken in by a wealthy family, who educate her and help her to become a successful businesswoman. However, Delia's past comes ...

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Report copyright infringementby Toby Thompson (Author)An essential companion to Riding the Rough String, his previous collection of reportage, personal essays, and profiles, Metroliner explores the two poles of Toby Thompson's life on the East Coast. For more than forty years, he has ridden the rails between Washington, DC and New York, capturing not only the sensibilities of these two cities but the tenor of his time as well. From the Smithsonian to the secret fishing spots of Manhattan, fro...

Voice Lessons: On Becoming a (Woman) Writer

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Report copyright infringementby Nancy Mairs (Author)Voice Lessons is a book about writing from a woman with a remarkable story to tell and an utterly distinctive voice in which to tell it. Nancy Mairs's essays have been called "triumphs... of will, style, candor, thought and even form" (Los Angeles Times). She has won acclaim for her autobiographical writing on themes from living with depression to renewing a marriage, from sex to religion. In Voice Lessons, Mairs's subjects are literary, but...

A Catalogue of the Books of the Boston Library Society

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Report copyright infringementby Boston Library (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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.T...

Up From Slavery (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

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Report copyright infringementby Booker T. Washington (Author) Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Born into slavery and facing immense challenges, a young man embarks on a journey to gain an education and prove his worth. With an unwavering determination to succeed, he navigates the complexities of a society that views him as inferior, building a path toward self-reliance and empowerment. Along the way, he encounters both triumphs and setbacks, always striving to uplift his peo...

Unbound: Notes from a Reluctant Disability Activist

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Report copyright infringementby Ben Mattlin (Author)This insightful and often witty collection of essays charts the making of a reluctant disability activist--including his commentary for NPR, the New York Times and elsewhere.Ben Mattlin was born in 1962 with spinal muscular atrophy, a congenital and progressive neuromuscular weakness. He never stood or walked but grew up expecting a normal life. In this book of essays, he chronicles that life and also charts his growth as a reluctant disabil...

The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus - Paperback

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by Sophocles (Author), Robert Fagles (Translator), Bernard Knox (Introduction by)The heroic Greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century B.C. Towering over the rest of Greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated Theban royal family--Antigone, Oedipus the King and Oedipus at Colonus--are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Robert Fagles's authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of Sophocles's lucidity and po...

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Report copyright infringementby C. Gordon Brownville (Author), J. William Mason (Introduction by)With Christ In A Shell Hole is a book written by C. Gordon Brownville. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a soldier during World War I. The author was a devout Christian and his faith played a central role in his experiences during the war. The book is a vivid and emotional account of the horrors of war, including the author's experiences in the trenches and in battle. The author ...

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Report copyright infringementby Léon Degrelle (Author)One hundred and eighty million Tintin albums are in circulation worldwide. They are published in more than forty-five languages. Whether in New York or Tokyo, billions of television viewers enjoy programmes inspired by Tintin's masterpieces. These triumphant and ever-increasing records are no longer disputed. But where did their creator, the cartoonist Hergé, come from? Who held him over the baptismal font on the morning of his birth? Well...

Biography Of The Signers To The Declaration Of Independence V8 (1827)

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Report copyright infringementby John Sanderson (Author), Wakbm Robert (Editor), Henry Dilworth Gilpin (Other)Biography Of The Signers To The Declaration Of Independence V8 (1827) is a historical book written by John Sanderson. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, who were instrumental in the formation of the United States of America. The book is the eighth volume in the series and covers the biographies of the signers from Massac...

The Lives Of Helen Jewett, And Richard P. Robinson (1849)

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Report copyright infringementby George Wilkes (Author), H. R. Howard (Author)""The Lives of Helen Jewett, and Richard P. Robinson"" is a non-fiction book written by George Wilkes in 1849. The book is a detailed account of the lives of two individuals, Helen Jewett and Richard P. Robinson, who were involved in a scandalous murder case in New York City in 1836. Helen Jewett was a young and beautiful prostitute who was murdered in her bed by an unknown assailant. Richard P. Robinson, a wealthy m...

Duty, Honor, Country: Two Memorable Addresses By General Of The Army, Douglas MacArthur

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Report copyright infringementby Douglas MacArthur (Author), David Lawrence (Foreword by), George C. Kenney (Introduction by) Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.25 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: April 25, 2011

A Sketch Of The Settlement And Exploration Of Lower California (1869)

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Report copyright infringementby John Ross Browne (Author)""A Sketch of the Settlement and Exploration of Lower California"" is a historical account written by John Ross Browne in 1869. The book details the early exploration and colonization of the Baja California peninsula, also known as Lower California. Browne describes the region's geography, climate, and natural resources, as well as the indigenous people who inhabited the area before the arrival of the Spanish. The book also covers the S...

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Report copyright infringementby Friar Bruno (Author), Benedict Zimmerman (Author)This is a new release of the original 1937 edition. Number of Pages: 546 Dimensions: 1.19 x 10 x 7 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

Household Stories from the Collection of the Brothers Grimm

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Report copyright infringementby Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (Author), Walter Crane (Illustrator), Lucy Crane (Translator)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 edit...

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Report copyright infringementby Helen Keller (Author)""The Door Opens And Our Mark Twain"" by Helen Keller is a memoir that chronicles the author's personal relationship with the famous American author and humorist, Mark Twain. Keller, who was deaf and blind from a young age, met Twain when she was just 14 years old and he quickly became her mentor and friend. The book is a collection of letters, essays, and personal anecdotes that provide insight into the unique bond between these two iconic...

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Report copyright infringementby John G. Brucato (Author)The Farmer Goes To Town: The Story Of San Francisco's Farmers' Market is a book written by John G. Brucato that tells the fascinating story of the San Francisco Farmers' Market. The book takes readers on a journey through the history of the market, from its humble beginnings in the early 1900s to its current status as one of the most beloved and iconic farmers' markets in the world.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the ma...

The Life Of John Murray: Preacher Of Universal Salvation (1869)

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Report copyright infringementby John Murray (Author), Judith Sargent Murray (Other), Gerherdus Langdon Demarest (Introduction by)The Life Of John Murray: Preacher Of Universal Salvation is a biographical account of the life and work of John Murray, a prominent preacher of the Universalist faith in the 18th century. Written by Murray himself and published posthumously in 1869, the book details Murray's early life and conversion to Universalism, his travels and preaching throughout the United S...

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel G. Brinton (Author)""The National Legend of the Chahta-Muskogee Tribes"" is a historical and cultural book written by Daniel G. Brinton. The book tells the story of the Chahta-Muskogee tribes, their history, culture, and traditions. It is a comprehensive study of the Native American people who inhabited the southeastern United States before the arrival of the Europeans. Brinton provides a detailed account of the tribes' mythology, religion, and social st...

The Origin of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Question of Succession

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Report copyright infringementby Elder Joseph F. Jr. Smith (Author)The book ""The Origin of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Question of Succession"" by Elder Joseph F. Smith Jr. is a historical account of the formation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS Church) and the question of succession following the death of Joseph Smith Jr., the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.The book details the events leading up to the spl...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Kerr (Author)East Lothian is 'The Garden of Scotland' and the setting for this delightfully idiosyncratic story of country life. Here unfold the ups and downs of four generations of one farming family from the northern Orkney Isles, who move to the little farm of Cuddy Neuk in the south of Scotland just before the outbreak of the Second World War. A young Peter, the 'peedie' (wee) boy who sets his heart on filling his somewhat eccentric grandfather's stra...

The Mystery of Perception: A Conversation with Lynne Tillman

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Report copyright infringementby Taylor Lewandowski (Author), Lynne Tillman (With), Andrew Durbin (Introduction by)Candid and instantly engaging, this will be the go-to introduction to Lynne Tillman for readers everywhere and is a must have for any fan. A breakthrough for the legendary underground icon, who speaks about her life as a writer and her work in a stunning and candid conversation with writer and critic Taylor Lewandowski. A book length interview with Lynne Tillman, beloved icon of u...

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Report copyright infringementby Ann Leary (Author)New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary offers a "zany, relatable essay collection" (Oprah Daily), told from the perspective of a recovering people pleaser. "Ann Leary is a damn delight...Read this book!" --Glennon DoyleHaving arrived at a certain age (her prime), Ann Leary casts a wry backward glance at a life spent trying--and often failing--to be nice. With "humor and expert storytelling" (Oprah Daily), Leary recounts the bedlam of home...

All My Love, Elwood: Letters From The Front

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Elwood Turner (Author) Number of Pages: 258 Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 03, 2025

How to Age Gracefully: Essays about the Art of Living

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara Hoffbeck Scoblic (Author)For readers curious about life in assisted living facilities comes a collection of essays that break stereotypes and distill vital lessons from people in later life. A thoughtful and poignant meditation on aging and mortality, How to Age Gracefully tells the story of author Barbara Scoblic's life inside an assisted living facility through essays and conversations. When she entered an assisted living facility in Bethesda, Marylan...

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Report copyright infringementby M. G. Stephens (Author)M. G Stephens was 20 years old when he first showed up at the newly opened Poetry Project in the East Village in 1966. Forty years later, he received his doctorate on those early days in downtown New York. When Poetry Was the World is girded by that research, although it is also a straight up memoir full of stories from the 1960s on the Lower East Side. Number of Pages: 276 Dimensions: 0.69 x 8 x 5.25 IN ...

The Dangerous Voyage Performed By Captain Bligh: With A Part Of The Crew Of His Majesty's Ship Bounty, In An Open Boat (1824)

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Report copyright infringementby William Bligh (Author)The Dangerous Voyage Performed By Captain Bligh: With A Part Of The Crew Of His Majesty��s Ship Bounty, In An Open Boat (1824) is a book written by William Bligh, detailing his harrowing journey after being cast adrift in an open boat with a small group of crew members following a mutiny on the HMS Bounty. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the mutiny, as well as the subsequent journey of Bligh and his me...

The Ultimate Foundation Of Economic Science: An Essay On Method (1962)

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Report copyright infringementby Ludwig Von Mises (Author)The Ultimate Foundation of Economic Science: An Essay on Method is a book written by Ludwig Von Mises, a renowned Austrian economist and philosopher. Published in 1962, the book is considered a classic in the field of economics and is widely regarded as one of Mises' most important works.The book is a detailed exploration of the methodological foundations of economics, and Mises argues that the discipline of economics is fundamentally d...

The Autobiography Of A Neurasthene: As Told By One Of Them (1910)

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret Abigail Cleaves (Author)The Autobiography Of A Neurasthene: As Told By One Of Them is a book written by Margaret Abigail Cleaves and published in 1910. The book is a first-person account of a person suffering from neurasthenia, a condition characterized by fatigue, anxiety, and depression. The narrator tells the story of their life, from childhood to adulthood, and how their condition affected their relationships, work, and daily life. The book offers ...

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Report copyright infringementby Paul Heyse (Author), Robert Harry Allpress (Other)Kolberg is a historical novel written by Paul Heyse and first published in 1894. The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century and centers around the siege of the town of Kolberg in Prussia by French forces. The town is defended by a small garrison of soldiers and civilians, who are determined to hold out against the French onslaught. The novel follows the lives of several characters, inc...