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A Genea-Biographical History Of The Rittenhouse Family V1: And All Its Branches In America, With Sketches Of Their Descendants (1893)

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Report copyright infringementby Daniel Kolb Cassel (Author), Alvah Rittenhouse (Introduction by)A Genea-Biographical History Of The Rittenhouse Family V1: And All Its Branches In America, With Sketches Of Their Descendants (1893) is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the Rittenhouse family and its various branches in America. The book is authored by Daniel Kolb Cassel and is the first volume of the series. The book delves into the genealogy of the Rittenhouse family, tra...

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Report copyright infringementby Susa Young Gates (Author)""Brigham Young Patriot, Pioneer, Prophet and Leader of the Latter Day Saints"" is a biography written by Susa Young Gates, the daughter of Brigham Young. The book chronicles the life of Brigham Young, who was a prominent figure in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The book covers Young's early life, his conversion to the LDS Church, his leadership during the Mormon pioneer trek to Utah, and his tenur...

Three Vassar Girls Abroad: Rambles Of Three College Girls On A Vacation Trip Through France And Spain For Amusement And Instruction (1882)

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Williams Champney (Author)""Three Vassar Girls Abroad"" is a travelogue written by Elizabeth Williams Champney and published in 1882. The book follows the adventures of three young women from Vassar College as they embark on a vacation trip through France and Spain. The girls travel for both amusement and instruction, making stops at various historical and cultural landmarks, including the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre Museum, and the Alhambra. Alo...

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Report copyright infringementby Simon Fish (Author), Frederick J. Furnivall (Editor)""A Supplication for the Beggers"" is a book written by Simon Fish that was first published in 1529. The book is a satirical work that criticizes the corruption and abuses of power within the Catholic Church during the early 16th century. The title of the book is a play on words, as ""beggars"" refers not only to those who ask for alms, but also to the poor and oppressed members of society who are neglected by...

The Chronological Collection Of The Kings Of Denmark (1878)

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Report copyright infringementby Carl Christian Thorwald Andersen (Author)The Chronological Collection of the Kings of Denmark is a historical book written by Carl Christian Thorwald Andersen in 1878. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the kings of Denmark from the earliest times to the present day. The author has meticulously researched and documented the reigns of each king, including their achievements, failures, and impact on Danish history. The book is organized chronologicall...

Driving with Dvorak: Essays on Memory and Identity

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Report copyright infringementby Fleda Brown (Author)All our lives are made of moments, both simple and sublime, all of which in some way partake of the cultural moment. Fleda Brown is that rare writer who, in narrating the incidents and observations of her life, turns her story, by wit and insight and a poet's gift, into something more. This is an unconventional memoir. A series of lyrical essays about life in a maddeningly complex family during the even more maddeningly complex fifties and s...

So I Have Thought of You: The Letters of Penelope Fitzgerald

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Report copyright infringementby Penelope Fitzgerald (Author), Terence Dooley (Editor)A fascinating collection of letters from the great English novelist - and prolific correspondent - Penelope Fitzgerald. Acclaimed for her exquisitely elegant novels - including the Booker Prize-winning 'Offshore' - and superb biographies, Penelope Fitzgerald was one of the finest British authors of the last century. Published here for the first time are her collected letters. An unparalleled record of the lif...

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Report copyright infringementby Yiyun Li (Author)Yiyun Li's remarkable, defiant work of radical acceptance as she considers the loss of her son James. "There is no good way to say this," Yiyun Li writes at the beginning of this book. "There is no good way to state these facts, which must be acknowledged. My husband and I had two children and lost them both: Vincent in 2017, at sixteen, James in 2024, at nineteen. Both chose suicide, and both died not far from home." There is no good way to sa...

Aggregated Discontent: Confessions of the Last Normal Woman

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Report copyright infringementby Harron Walker (Author)A searing journey through the highs and lows of twenty-first century womanhood from an award-winning journalist beloved for her unflinchingly honest and often comedic appraisals of pop culture, identity, and disillusionment "A delicious reading experience--like hearing your smartest friend eviscerate the worst person you know."--Sabrina Imbler, author of How Far the Light Reaches"Such a brilliant writer, with so many surprising moves."--To...

At the Corner of Past and Future: A Collection of Life Stories

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Report copyright infringementby Pamela Carter Joern (Author)With keen observation and deep reflection, Pamela Carter Joern probes her life. No topic is too small or too sacred, from gutting chickens to Gaudí's cathedral. Through a range of experiences--growing up in rural Nebraska, raising children, surviving cancer, becoming a writer--she explores the tenuous link between memory and truth. Joern displays a gift for mining wisdom through surprising connections, juxtaposing her father's life t...

Writer, M.D.: The Best Contemporary Fiction and Nonfiction by Doctors

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Report copyright infringementby Leah Kaminsky (Author)From Chekhov to Maugham to William Carlos Williams, doctors have long given voice to their unique perspectives through literature. Writer, M.D. celebrates this rich tradition with a collection of fiction and nonfiction by today's most beloved physician-writers, including, - Abraham Verghese, on the lost art of the physical exam- Pauline Chen, on the bond between a med student and her first cadaver- Atul Gawande, on the ethical dilemmas of ...

Free Fall: Writings on Voice, Desire, and Surrender

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Report copyright infringementby Dustin Beall Smith (Author) Number of Pages: 404 Dimensions: 1.06 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: May 27, 2025

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Report copyright infringementby Sebastian Matthews (Author)The Patient Body: A Personal Narrative in Pieces chronicles one man's journey as he attempts to lead a balanced life as a father, husband, friend, and literary citizen during traumatic times. Written as a mosaic of 'flash' encounters, meditations, memories, and travel pieces, The Patient Body explores the ways the past resides inside the present and the present points to an uncertain future. An abecedary lies at the center of the boo...

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Twain (Author), R. Kent Rasmussen (Editor), R. Kent Rasmussen (Introduction by)An intimate look at Mark Twain that only he himself could offer, edited by highly respected Twain scholar R. Kent RasmussenA must-have for all lovers of Mark Twain, this selection of his autobiographical writings opens a rare window onto the writer's life, particularly his early years. Born on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, Samuel Langhorne Clemens first used the pseud...

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Report copyright infringementby Ann Marie Houghtailing (Author)Little by Little by Ann marie Houghtailing explores the universality of human suffering and how we find our way to meaning and purpose. Houghtailing is a visual artist and cofounder of the firm Story Imprinting. She delivered a TEDx Talk entitled Raising Humans and performed her critically acclaimed one woman show, Renegade Princess, in New York, Chicago, Santa Fe, San Francisco, and San Diego. "Little by little" is the phrase tha...

The New Books of Revelations: The Inside Story of America's Astounding Religious Cults

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Report copyright infringementby Charles W. Ferguson (Author)This is a new release of the original 1929 edition. Number of Pages: 474 Dimensions: 0.95 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

The New Books of Revelations: The Inside Story of America's Astounding Religious Cults 1929

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Report copyright infringementby Charles W. Ferguson (Author)The New Books of Revelations by Charles W. Ferguson is a comprehensive and intriguing exploration of the religious cults that emerged in America in 1929. The book provides an inside look at these cults, their beliefs, practices, and the impact they had on American society. Ferguson delves into the origins and evolution of these cults, examining their leaders, followers, and the controversies surrounding their teachings. He also explo...

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Report copyright infringementby John Dobie (Author) Number of Pages: 230 Dimensions: 0.48 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: July 14, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby J. I. Lighthall (Author)The Indian Household Medicine Guide by J.I. Lighthall is a comprehensive book that provides readers with an understanding of traditional Indian medicine and its practices. The book is divided into various sections that cover a wide range of topics, including the history of Indian medicine, the principles of Ayurveda, the use of herbs and spices in medicine, and home remedies for various ailments. The author provides detailed information ...

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Report copyright infringementby John Knox Laughton (Author)Horatio Nelson is a biography written by John Knox Laughton about one of the most famous naval commanders in British history. The book details the life and career of Horatio Nelson, from his birth in 1758 to his death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Laughton describes Nelson's early years as a midshipman and his rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy, including his involvement in the American War of Independence and the French R...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonelle Fisher (Author)Ahead of the Hounds is a collection of happenings in a small town in Central Kentucky, as seen through the eyes of one of the doctor's wives, Jonelle Fisher. Featuring events between 1959 and 1986, Jonelle shares highlights of some of the heartaches and joys that the Midway community experienced during this time. The heroes of her stories are two general practitioners, Ben Roach and Norman (Jack) Fisher, who devoted their lives to the hea...

Autobiography Of Benjamin Franklin: Edited By Frank Woodworth Pine

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Report copyright infringementby Benjamin Franklin (Author), Frank Woodworth Pine (Editor)This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich t...

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Lewis Dyer (Author), Thomas Commerford Martin (Author) "Edison: His Life and Inventions" is a biographical work written by Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin. This comprehensive biography provides an in-depth exploration of the life, work, and inventions of one of the most influential inventors in history, Thomas Edison. Published in 1910, the book traces Edison's life from his early years, including his struggles and achievements as an invento...

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Report copyright infringementby Brigitta Olubas (Editor), Susan Wyndham (Editor)Shirley Hazzard and Elizabeth Harrower met in person for the first time in London in 1972, six years after they began a correspondence that would span four decades. They exchanged letters, cards and telegrams, and made occasional phone calls between Harrower's home in Sydney and Hazzard's apartments in New York, Naples and Capri. The two women wrote to each other of their daily lives, of impediments to writing, th...

Concord Fight: Being the Narrative of the Tenth Regiment of Foot During the Early Months of the Siege of Boston

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Report copyright infringementby Jeremy Lister (Author)Concord Fight: Being The Narrative Of The Tenth Regiment Of Foot During The Early Months Of The Siege Of Boston is a historical book written by Jeremy Lister. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the early months of the Siege of Boston, as seen through the eyes of the Tenth Regiment of Foot. The author provides a comprehensive narrative of the battles, skirmishes, and other engagements that took place during ...

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Report copyright infringementby Frank Waters (Author)The Earp Brothers of Tombstone: The Story of Mrs. Virgil Earp is a non-fiction book written by Frank Waters. The book tells the story of the Earp brothers, Wyatt, Morgan, Virgil, and James, who were lawmen in Tombstone, Arizona during the late 1800s. The focus of the book is on Virgil Earp's wife, Allie, who was a witness to many of the events that took place during the infamous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The book provides a detailed acco...

Some Account Of The Cone Family In America: Principally Of The Descendants Of Daniel Cone, Who Settled In Haddam, Connecticut, In 1662 (1903)

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Report copyright infringementby William Whitney Cone (Editor)""Som Account of the Cone Family in America"" is a historical book written by William Whitney Cone in 1903. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Cone family in America, primarily focusing on the descendants of Daniel Cone, who settled in Haddam, Connecticut, in 1662. The author traces the family's lineage through several generations, covering their migration patterns, occupations, and notable achievements. The book also ...

The Pedigree Of William Griffith, John Griffith And Griffith Griffith's Sons (1690)

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Allen Glenn (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...

A Walloon Family In America V2: Lockwood De Forest And His Forbears, 1500-1848 (1914)

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Johnston De Forest (Author), Jesse De Forest (Author)""A Walloon Family in America V2: Lockwood De Forest and His Forbears, 1500-1848"" is a historical book written by Emily Johnston De Forest and published in 1914. The book is the second volume in a series that chronicles the history of the De Forest family, a Walloon family that immigrated to America in the early 17th century. The book focuses on the life of Lockwood De Forest, a prominent figure in the...

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Report copyright infringementby Thornton M. Hinkle (Author), Charles B. Wilby (Author), Karl Langenbeck (Author)The Literary Club of Cincinnati (1890) is a book written by Thornton M. Hinkle that explores the history and activities of the Literary Club of Cincinnati, a prominent literary society in Ohio during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the club's formation, membership, and activities, including its regular meetings, lectures, and debates on various literary and...

The Organization And Tactics Of The Cavalry Division (1876)

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Pyndar Beauchamp Walker (Author)The book ""The Organization And Tactics Of The Cavalry Division"" was written by Charles Pyndar Beauchamp Walker in 1876. It is a detailed guide that provides a comprehensive understanding of the organization and tactics used by cavalry divisions during the late 19th century. The book covers various topics, including the organization of cavalry regiments, the duties of officers and non-commissioned officers, the training ...

The Chronicle Of Geoffry De Villehardouin: Concerning The Conquest Of Constantinople (1829)

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Report copyright infringementby Geoffroy De Villehardouin (Author), T. Smith (Translator)The Chronicle of Geoffry de Villehardouin: Concerning the Conquest of Constantinople is a historical account of the Fourth Crusade, written by the French knight and chronicler Geoffry de Villehardouin. The book was originally written in Old French in the 13th century, but this edition is a translation into English by Thomas Johnes, published in 1829.The book chronicles the events leading up to the Fourth ...