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Armourer's Prentices
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This book describes in detail the relationship between the apprentice and their master in early Tudor times and life within the guilds - a fascinating read.
Homer and His Age
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A fantastic look at the life and times of the ancient Greek epic poet Homer by famed anthropologist Andrew Lang.
John Knox
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A fascinating biography from the "e;Famous Scots Series"e;, written by famed church historian Alexander Taylor Innes about the 16th century Protestant Reformationist John Knox.
Return of Sherlock Holmes
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This book contains 13 adventures of the world's greatest detective, chronicling his return to the world of crime-solving after his apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls.Conan Doyle first published his fictional character of Holmes in 1887 followed by a series of short stories in the Strand Magazine in 1891. The public could not get enough of Holmes and his popularity still continues.
History of England 1066-1216
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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.
Mapp and Lucia
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The fourth novel in E. F. Benson's classic 'Mapp and Lucia' comedy series following the lives of Emmeline "e;Lucia"e; Lucas and Elizabeth Mapp in the one-upmanship and snobbery of the 1920s/30s British social scene.
History of the French Revolution
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Francois Mignet's 'Histoire de la revolution francaise' is a study of the events that caused a huge shift of power in France around the turn of the 19th Century.This was primarily a study of the theories and ideologies behind the events, rather than a factual record.
Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew
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A fantastic collection of 22 ancient greek legends, compiled and adapted by American poet and dramatist Josephine Peabody.
Man Who Died
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D. H. Lawrence's classic two-part story, originally published as 'The Escaped Cock', is a re-imagining of the Biblical story of the Resurrection. The author himself described the story in a letter to his friend Earl Brewster thusly:'I wrote a story of the Resurrection, where Jesus gets up and feels very sick bout everything, and can't stand the old crowd any more - so cuts out - and as he heals up, he begins to find what an astonishing place the phenomenal world is, far more marvellous than any salvation or heaven - and thanks his stars he needn't have a mission any more.'
Pharos, the Egyptian
￥19.52
In this exciting classic tale by famed Australian novelist Guy Newell Boothby, follow the unfortunate tale of Cyril Forrester as he is swept up into an egyptian adventure after a chance meeting with the mysterious Pharos. This excellent tale of derring-do features everything you would expect from an Egyptian adventure - mummies, pyramids and hyposis!
Swiss Family Robinson in Words of One Syllable
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This fantastic story is a version of the well-known children's tale The Swiss Family Robinson where a family from Switzerland is marooned in the East Indies. The tale follows their battle for survival and attempts to return to the outside world. This particular version is one of a series of 'One Syllable Books' by A. L. Burt of New York, which were selected specially for young people's reading, and told in simple language for the youngest readers.
History of Ireland and Her People
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A comprehensive look at the history of the land of Ireland from ancient times all the way through to the 1930s.
My Double Life
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The fantastic memoirs of one of the most famous actresses in history, French stage and early film actress Sarah Bernhardt.
Mugby Junction
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One of Charles Dickens' light-hearted short works, satirising events in and around Rugby railway station.
Mudfog and Other Sketches
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Charles Dickens' series of funny sketches about the fictional 'Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything', a parody of the real-life British Association for the Advancement of Science.
Jude the Obscure
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Thomas Hardy's last novel, Jude the Obscure, has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over a century. Somewhat autobiographical, the story follows Jude Fawley, a stonemason in the fictional county of Wessex, who moves to Christminster to follow his dream of becoming a scholar. He becomes embroiled in a social scandal which leads to murder and suicide.
Letters from America
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A fascinating collection of letters from English poet Rupert Brooke.Description from the introductory note:The author started in May 1913 on a journey to the United States, Canada, and the South Seas, from which he returned next year at the beginning of June. The first thirteen chapters of this book were written as letters to the Westminster Gazette. He would probably not have republished them in their present form, as he intended to write a longer book on his travels; but they are now printed with only the correction of a few evident slips.The two remaining chapters appeared in the New Statesman, soon after the outbreak of war.
Ice Creams, Water Ices, Frozen Puddings
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A fantastic collection of recipes for all sorts of desserts, as well as recipes for snacks and salads. Written by Good Housekeeping editor and pioneer of domestic science Sarah Tyson Rorer.
Rachel Ray
￥19.52
A fantastic romantic novel set in mid-19th century England by one of the most prolific and successful writers of the Victorian era, Anthony Trollope.
Old Curiosity Shop
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Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop has been enjoyed by readers of all ages around the world for 170 years.Follow the story of little orphan Nell Trent, living in her grandfather's curiosity shop in London.
Lady Byron Vindicated
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A fascinating account of the separation of George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron and his wife Anne Isabella Noel Byron, 11th Baroness Wentworth and Baroness Byron, defending her role in the controversy.Lord Byron is best known as a poet, as well as being the father of the world's first computer programmer, Ada Countess of Lovelace.
