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Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Hecker, J. F. C.
¥19.52
A 19th Century analysis of two of the 14th Century's most devastating pandemics: The Black Death, which is usually thought to be a form of bubonic plague, and the Dancing Mania, an unexplained epidemic that caused thousands of people to literally dance themselves to death.
Bleak House
Bleak House
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Like many of Charles Dickens' novel, Bleak House is a social commentary and critique. It focuses on the failings of the British judiciary system, following the lives affected by the discovery that a man left more than one will.
Carnacki the Ghost-Finder
Carnacki the Ghost-Finder
Hodgson, William Hope
¥19.52
William Hope Hodgson's creation Thomas Carnacki was the original Ghostbuster. As a specialist in the Occult he was charged with investigating and ending hauntings. This is a collection of six of Hodgson's stories.
Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Haggard, H. Rider
¥19.52
H. Rider Haggard's exotic tale set in Ancient Egypt is a sweeping epic of love, betrayal and the drive of a powerful dynasty.
101 Amazing Jessica Ennis Facts
101 Amazing Jessica Ennis Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Jessica Ennis is one of this year's best Olympic prospects. Her athleticism, personality and drive has endeared her to many in Great Britain and across the world.Contained within this excellent book of facts is a wealth of information about Jessica, her medals, other achievements and much, much more.Join in with the Olympic spirit, get behind the athletes and show everyone that you are the fountain of Knowledge with...101 Amazing Jessica Ennis Facts!
Corporation of London
Corporation of London
Allen, William Ferneley
¥19.52
A fantastic resource for the history and structure of the main municipal body governing the City of London.
Customs of Old England
Customs of Old England
Snell, F. J.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at old English customs and traditions established in the Middle Ages. Looks at every area of life and government: ecclesiastical, academic, judicial, urban, rural and domestic.
David Crockett
David Crockett
Abbott, John S. C.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the life and adventures of the famous American folk hero David 'Davy' Crockett.
Dead Men Tell No Tales
Dead Men Tell No Tales
Hornung, Ernest William
¥19.52
A fantastic mystery novel by the famous author of the 'Raffles' series, Ernest William 'Willie' Hornung. A man survives a fire on the ship he was taking from Australia to England, losing his love, the beautiful Eva Denison. He seeks to lose himself in the streets of London, but finds that someone is following him - leading him to uncover a sinister conspiracy...Warning: this book was written in 1897 and is as such a product of its time. Some of the language used may be insulting or profane to a modern audience.
Dead Souls
Dead Souls
Gogol, Nikolai
¥19.52
One of the great classics of mid-19th century Russian literature, Dead Souls has been described by the author Nikolai Gogol as an "e;epic poem in prose"e;.
Blue Fairy Book
Blue Fairy Book
Lang, Andrew
¥19.52
Thirty-seven traditional fairytales collated by famed anthropologist Andrew Lang, as one of his series of "e;Coloured"e; Fairy Books. Contains many childhood favourites, such as Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Snow-White and Aladdin, as well as many forgotten classics like Toads and Diamonds or The Princess on the Glass Hill.
Hero Tales from American History
Hero Tales from American History
Lodge, Henry Cabot
¥19.52
A fascinating look at some of the greatest heroes of American history, written by Theodore Roosevelt and his friend Henry Cabot Lodge, the eminent historian.Includes writings on: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, General Grant, John Quincy Adams, and the battles of Gettysburg, New Orleans and the Alamo.
History of England 1066-1216
History of England 1066-1216
Adams, George Burton
¥19.52
A history of the 150 years following the Norman conquest of England in 1066, detailing all the major events during one of the most turbulent eras of English history.
History of Ireland and Her People
History of Ireland and Her People
Hull, Eleanor
¥19.52
A comprehensive look at the history of the land of Ireland from ancient times all the way through to the 1930s.
Holland
Holland
Grattan, Thomas Colley
¥19.52
A fantastic look at the long history of the Netherlands.
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves
Kingston, William H. G.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the long history of the British Royal Navy.
Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Hugo, Victor
¥19.52
Victor Hugo's classic tale of the hideous hunchbacked bell-ringer Quasimodo and his impassioned love for the beautiful Esmeralda has captured the hearts of readers around the world for nearly 180 years.
Indian Boyhood
Indian Boyhood
Eastman, Charles Alexander
¥19.52
The autobiography of the first 15 years of the life of Charles Alexander Eastman, a Native American man who was active in politics and issues of Native American rights.
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftans
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftans
Eastman, Charles Alexander
¥19.52
A collection of fascinating biographies of some of the most famous Native Americans, including Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
Language
Language
Sapir, Edward
¥19.52
Taken from the work of late-19th/early-20th century anthropological linguist Edward Sapir, this is a fascinating comprehensive introduction to the field of linguistics.
Legends of the Middle Ages
Legends of the Middle Ages
Guerber, H. A.
¥19.52
A fascinating study of many traditional myths from the Middle Ages, including tales of Beowulf, Merlin and King Arthur, and the quest for the Holy Grail.