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Alexandre Borodine: D'Apres La Biographie Et La Correspondance (1893)

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Report copyright infringementby Alfred Habets (Author), Wladimir Stassoff (Author)Le livre ""Alexandre Borodine: D'apr��s la biographie et la correspondance (1893)"" ��crit par Alfred Habets est une biographie d��taill��e du c��l��bre compositeur russe Alexandre Borodine. L'auteur utilise des lettres personnelles et des documents historiques pour retracer la vie de Borodine, depuis sa naissance en 1833 jusqu'�� sa mort en 1887. Le livre d��crit les diff��rentes fac...

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Report copyright infringementby Ellen Gould White (Author)""Life Sketches of Ellen G. White"" is a biographical book written by Ellen Gould White, a prominent religious leader and co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The book details the life and experiences of White, from her early years growing up in a New England farming community to her later years as a respected spiritual leader and author. The book covers her spiritual awakening, her marriage to fellow Adventist James White, ...

The Story Of The Steam Locomotives Of The Bessemer And Lake Erie Railroad And Predecessor Companies: Off With The Old, On With The New

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Report copyright infringementby Roy C. Beaver (Author), Fred W. Okie (Foreword by) Number of Pages: 68 Dimensions: 0.14 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: October 13, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby Theodosia Boresky (Author)The book ""Life Of St. Josaphat: Martyr Of The Union"" by Theodosia Boresky is a biographical account of the life and death of St. Josaphat, a Catholic saint and martyr who lived in the 17th century. The book traces the life of St. Josaphat from his birth in Ukraine to his eventual martyrdom at the hands of those who opposed his efforts to unite the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.The author provides a detailed account of ...

A Historical Sketch Of The Robinson Family, Of The Line Of Ebenezer Robinson, A Soldier Of The Revolution

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Report copyright infringementby Jane Bancroft Robinson (Author)""A Historical Sketch Of The Robinson Family, Of The Line Of Ebenezer Robinson, A Soldier Of The Revolution"" is a book written by Jane Bancroft Robinson. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Robinson family, specifically focusing on the lineage of Ebenezer Robinson, who was a soldier during the American Revolution. The author provides a detailed history of the family, tracing their roots back to the early settlers of ...

The Southern Plantation Overseer As Revealed In His Letters

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Report copyright infringementby John Spencer Bassett (Author), James Knox Polk (Other)The Southern Plantation Overseer As Revealed In His Letters is a book written by John Spencer Bassett. It provides a unique and revealing insight into the life and work of plantation overseers in the American South during the 19th century. The book is based on a collection of letters written by plantation overseers to their employers, which were preserved in the archives of various plantations. Through these...

Stuffed Saddlebags: The Life Of Martin Kundig, Priest 1805-1879

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Report copyright infringementby Peter Leo Johnson (Author), Moses E. Kiley (Foreword by)Stuffed Saddlebags: The Life of Martin Kundig, Priest 1805-1879 is a biographical book written by Peter Leo Johnson. The book is a detailed account of the life of Martin Kundig, a Swiss Catholic priest who lived from 1805 to 1879. Kundig was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and played a significant role in the religious and social history of Switzerland.The book provides a comprehensive overview o...

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Report copyright infringementby Florence Jaffray Harriman (Author)Mission To The North is a non-fiction book written by Florence Jaffray Harriman. The book is a personal account of her experiences during her mission to the Soviet Union in 1942. The author was a wealthy socialite and philanthropist who was appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to serve as his personal representative to the Soviet Union during World War II. The book describes her journey to Moscow, where she met with Sov...

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Report copyright infringementby Niccola Machiavelli (Author)Belfagor: A Tale is a novella written by Niccolo Machiavelli in 1840. The story centers around a demon named Belfagor who is sent to Earth to investigate claims that marriage is the cause of men's unhappiness. Belfagor takes on the form of a wealthy nobleman and marries a beautiful woman named Onesta. However, as time goes on, Belfagor realizes that marriage is indeed the cause of men's misery and he tries to escape back to Hell. Alo...

The Letters Of Robert R. Livingston: The Diplomatic Story Of The Louisiana Purchase

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Report copyright infringementby Edward Alexander Parsons (Author)The Letters of Robert R. Livingston: The Diplomatic Story of the Louisiana Purchase is a book written by Edward Alexander Parsons. It is a collection of letters written by Robert R. Livingston, one of the key figures in the Louisiana Purchase, which was a historic land deal between the United States and France in 1803. The book provides a detailed account of Livingston's diplomatic efforts, negotiations, and correspondence with ...

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Report copyright infringementby William Godwin (Author), John Middleton Murry (Foreword by)Memoirs of Mary Wollstonecraft is a biographical work written by William Godwin about his late wife, Mary Wollstonecraft. Wollstonecraft was a prominent feminist writer and philosopher in the late 18th century who advocated for women's rights and education. She is best known for her book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. The memoirs were written shortly after Wollstonecraft's death in 1797 and were ...

Journal and Letters of Philip Vickers Fithian, 1773-1774: A Plantation Tutor of the Old Dominion

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Report copyright infringementby Philip Vickers Fithian (Author)Back JacketOnce in a great while historians find a firsthand account that provides striking insight into a past era. Only rarely is such a document written with the perception and charm that make its readers feel as if they had participated in the incidents described and shared the experiences related. The journal and relevant correspondence of Philip Fithian constitute this kind of source. Number of Pages: 270 ...

Fatherhood: Rising to the Ultimate Challenge

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Report copyright infringementby Etan Thomas (Author), Nick Chiles (Author), Tony Dungy (Foreword by)In Fatherhood, beloved NBA player, poet, children's advocate, and devoted dad Etan Thomas speaks from his heart on what matters most in his life: being there for his children. As a leading participant in President Obama's Fatherhood Initiative, Etan has reached out to young men (often young fathers) in the juvenile detention system and in local communities. He knows firsthand the difference hav...

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Report copyright infringementby Cyrus MacMillan (Author)Canadian Wonder Tales is a collection of classic Canadian folklore stories by Cyrus MacMillan. The tales in this collection have been gathered in various parts of Canada. They have been selected from a larger collection of folk-tales and folk-songs made by the writer for more academic and scientific purposes. They are not the product of the writer's imagination; they are the common possession of the folk. Many of them are still reverentl...

African Holocaust: The Story Of The Uganda Martyrs

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Report copyright infringementby John F. Faupel (Author) Number of Pages: 260 Dimensions: 0.55 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2011

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Report copyright infringementby James Q. Roop (Author), Norman Pomerantz (Illustrator) Number of Pages: 28 Dimensions: 0.06 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 15, 2011

Captain of the Andes: The Life of Jose de San Martin, Liberator of Argentina, Chile and Peru

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret H. Harrison (Author)""Captain of the Andes"" is a comprehensive biography of Jose de San Martin, a military leader and political figure who played a crucial role in the liberation of Argentina, Chile, and Peru from Spanish colonial rule in the early 19th century. Written by Margaret H. Harrison, the book traces San Martin's life from his humble beginnings in Argentina to his military career in Spain and his eventual return to South America to lead the ...

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Report copyright infringementby N. I. Saloff-Astakhoff (Author)""Judith, Martyred Missionary of Russia: A True Story"" is a book written by N. I. Saloff-Astakhoff that tells the story of Judith Ivanova, a young woman who devoted her life to missionary work in Russia during the early 20th century. The book details Judith's journey from her childhood in a wealthy Russian family to her decision to become a missionary and her eventual martyrdom at the hands of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Re...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph Fouche (Author)The Memoirs of Joseph Fouche is a book written by Joseph Fouche, a French statesman who served as the Minister of Police under Napoleon Bonaparte. The book was first published in 1825 and is a first-hand account of Fouche's life and experiences during the turbulent period of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.In the book, Fouche recounts his rise to power as a Jacobin revolutionary and his eventual appointment as Minister of Pol...

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Report copyright infringementby F. S. Sr. Savage (Author)Memoirs of Old Harvard Days, 1863-1924 is a book written by F. S. Savage Sr. that provides a detailed account of his experiences and memories as a student at Harvard University from 1863 to 1867, and as a professor from 1879 to 1924. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of the university during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including its academic programs, social life, and notable figures. Savage's personal anec...

Scenes And Services In South Africa: The Story Of Robert Moffat's Half Century Of Missionary Labors (1876)

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Moffat (Author)Scenes and Services in South Africa: The Story of Robert Moffat's Half Century of Missionary Labors is a book written by Robert Moffat and published in 1876. The book is a memoir of Moffat's fifty years as a missionary in South Africa, detailing his experiences and the challenges he faced while spreading Christianity in the region.Moffat was a Scottish missionary who arrived in South Africa in 1817. He spent the next five decades working w...

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Report copyright infringementby Seth Cooley Cary (Author)""John Cary: The Plymouth Pilgrim"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Seth Cooley Cary and published in 1911. The book tells the story of John Cary, one of the original Pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower and settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of John Cary's life, including his background, his journey to America, his experiences in Plymouth, and his role ...

History Of The Weld Family: From 1632 To 1878 (1879)

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Report copyright infringementby Charlotte Weld Fowler (Author)The book ""History of the Weld Family: From 1632 to 1878"" is a comprehensive account of the Weld family's genealogy and history from the year 1632 until 1878. Written by Charlotte Weld Fowler, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in tracing their family history or learning about the Weld family's legacy.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods in the Weld family's history. The first ...

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Report copyright infringementby H. D (Author), Annette Debo (Editor)This volume presents two rare works by the modernist writer H.D.: Within the Walls, a collection of fourteen short stories, and What Do I Love?, a set of three long poems. Written during World War II in London, where H.D. chose to stay despite offers of refuge in the United States, the stories and poems recount her experiences during the Blitz. These texts capture the essence of war-torn London from the perspective of a woman...

Our Famous Women: An Authorized Record Of The Lives And Deeds Of Distinguished American Women Of Our Time

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Report copyright infringementby Twenty Eminent Authors (Author)Our Famous Women is a comprehensive book that provides an authorized record of the lives and deeds of distinguished American women of our time. The book is written by twenty eminent authors who have carefully researched and documented the achievements and contributions of these remarkable women. The book covers a wide range of fields, including politics, science, education, literature, and the arts. Each chapter is dedicated to a ...

The Texaco Story: The First Fifty Years, 1902-1952

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Report copyright infringementby Marquis James (Author) Number of Pages: 124 Dimensions: 0.26 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: June 23, 2012

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Report copyright infringementby William Adam Jr. Russ (Author) Number of Pages: 380 Dimensions: 0.78 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: August 04, 2012

Memoirs Of Emanuel Augustus Dieudonne, Count De Las Casas (1818)

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Report copyright infringementby Emmanuel Auguste Dieudonne Las Casas (Author)Memoirs of Emanuel Augustus Dieudonne, Count De Las Casas is a historical book written by Emmanuel Auguste Dieudonne Las Casas in 1818. The book is an autobiography of the author, who was a French nobleman and a political figure during the time of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era.In this book, Las Casas provides a detailed account of his life, from his childhood to his time as a soldier and diplomat under...

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Franzen (Author)A sharp and provocative new essay collection from the award-winning author of Freedom and The Corrections--now with a new epilogue The essayist, Jonathan Franzen writes, is like "a fire-fighter, whose job, while everyone else is fleeing the flames of shame, is to run straight into them." For the past twenty-five years, even as his novels have earned him worldwide acclaim, Franzen has led a second life as a risk-taking essayist. Now, at ...

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Report copyright infringementby J. Raleigh Frost (Author)The Universal Empire by J. Raleigh Frost is a historical fiction novel set in a world where the Roman Empire never fell and instead expanded to become a global superpower. The story follows the life of Marcus Aquila, a young Roman soldier who rises through the ranks to become a powerful general and advisor to the emperor.As Marcus navigates the complex political landscape of the empire, he must also confront his own personal demons and ...

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Report copyright infringementby Claud Lovat Fraser (Author)Pirates is a historical non-fiction book written by Claud Lovat Fraser and published in 1922. The book explores the fascinating world of pirates, their lives, their adventures, and their impact on history. The author takes the readers on a journey through the Golden Age of Piracy, which was a period between the 1650s and 1730s when pirates were at their peak.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspec...

Words Of Help For Working Women: Or Short Addresses For Mothers' Meetings (1877)

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Report copyright infringementby Isabella Katherine Plunket (Author)Words Of Help For Working Women: Or Short Addresses For Mothers�� Meetings (1877) is a book written by Isabella Katherine Plunket. The book is a collection of short addresses that were originally given at mothers' meetings, which were gatherings of working women who came together to discuss issues related to motherhood and work. The book offers practical advice and encouragement for women who were struggling to balance th...