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History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution
History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution
Mercy Otis Warren
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Mercy Warren wrote early drafts of this 1300+ page book near the time of the events described. Mercy writes in the third person even when dealing with events involving her immediate family. James Otis (early advocate of the rights of the colonies) was her brother, and James Warren (speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives) was her husband. She was a close friend of John Adams, but differed sharply with his policies as President. In the wake of the French Revolution, Adams lost faith in democracy, while Mercy remained a staunch supporter of democracy, despite the risks. According to Wikipedia: "Warren, Mercy (1728-1814), American writer, sister of James Otis, was born at Barnstable, Mass., and in 1754 married James Warren (1726-1808) of Plymouth, Mass., a college friend of her brother. Her literary inclinations were fostered by both these men, and she began early to write poems and prose essays. As member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (1766-1774) and its speaker (1776-1777 and 1787-1788), member (1774 and 1775) and president (1775) of the Provincial Congress, and paymaster-general in 1775, James Warren took a leading part in the events of the American revolutionary period, and his wife followed its progress with keen interest...In 1805 she published a History of the American Revolution, which was colored by somewhat outspoken personal criticism and was bitterly resented by John Adams..."
Celebration of Life and Fascination with Death Works of Whitman and Dickinson
Celebration of Life and Fascination with Death Works of Whitman and Dickinson
Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson
¥8.09
This file includes "Leaves of Grass" by Walt Whitman and all three series of poems by Emily Dickinson. According to Wikipedia: Leaves of Grass is: "...a poetry collection by the American poet Walt Whitman. Among the poems in the collection are "Song of Myself," "I Sing the Body Electric," "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking," and Whitman's elegy to the assassinated President Abraham Lincoln, "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd." Whitman spent his entire life writing Leaves of Grass, revising it in several editions until his death." This edition of Dickinson's poems is based on on the first published collection, edited by Mabel Loomis Todd and T.W. Higginson, which was released in three "series", the first of which appeared in 1890. Hence includes the edits made by Todd and Higginson and is missing some poems that were first published much later.
The Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan
The Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan
H. G. Keene
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First published in 1887. Acording to the Preface: "The rise and meridian of the Moghul Empire have been related in Elphinstone's " History of India: the Hindu and Mahometan Period; " and a Special Study of the subject will Also be found in the " Sketch of the History of Hindustan" published by the present writer in 1885. Neither of those works, however, undertakes to give a detailed account of the great Anarchy that marked the conclusion of the eighteenth century, the dark time that came before the dawn of British power in the land of the Moghul. Nor is there is any other complete English book on the Subject."
Summer in a Canyon
Summer in a Canyon
Kate Douglas Wiggin
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Novel for children. According to Wikipedia: "Kate Douglas Wiggin ( 1856 - 1923) was an American children's author and educator. Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the Silver Street Free Kindergarten). With her sister in the 1880s she also established a training school for kindergarten teachers. She was also a writer of children's books, the best known being The Birds' Christmas Carol (1887) and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1903)."
The Wisdom of Father Brown
The Wisdom of Father Brown
G. K. Chesterton
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Classic collection of stories, first published early in the 20th century. According to Wikipedia: "Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer. His prolific and diverse output included philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out." For example, Chesterton wrote "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.
Napoleon of Notting Hill
Napoleon of Notting Hill
G. K. Chesterton
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Classic novel, first published early in the 20th century. According to Wikipedia: "Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was an English writer. His prolific and diverse output included philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction. Chesterton has been called the "prince of paradox". Time magazine, in a review of a biography of Chesterton, observed of his writing style: "Whenever possible Chesterton made his points with popular sayings, proverbs, allegories—first carefully turning them inside out." For example, Chesterton wrote "Thieves respect property. They merely wish the property to become their property that they may more perfectly respect it.
Five Little Peppers Abroad
Five Little Peppers Abroad
Margaret Sidney
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Novel from the Five Little Peppers series. According to Wikipedia: "Margaret Sidney was the pseudonym of Harriett Mulford Stone ( 1844– 1924). She was an American author, born in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1878, at the age of 34, she began sending short stories to Wide Awake, a children's magazine in Boston. Two of her stories, "Polly Pepper's Chicken Pie" and "Phronsie Pepper's New Shoes", proved to be very popular with readers. Daniel Lothrop, the editor of the magazine, requested that Stone write more. The success of Harriett's short stories prompted her to write the now-famous Five Little Peppers series. This series was first published in 1881, the year that Stone married Daniel Lothrop. Daniel had founded the D. Lothrop Company of Boston, who published Harriett's books under her pseudonym, Margaret Sidney. Harriett and Daniel may have both had an interest in history and in famous authors. In 1883, they purchased the house in which both Louisa May Alcott and Nathaniel Hawthorne lived. Nicknamed The Wayside, the house is located in Concord, Massachusetts."
The Guns of Europe
The Guns of Europe
Joseph Altsheler
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Adventure historical novel, set during World War I, first published in 1915. This is the first book of Altshelers three-book World War Series. The others are The Hosts of the Air and The Forest of Swords.
A Child's Garden of Verses
A Child's Garden of Verses
Robert Louis Stevenson
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80 illustrations, some color, some black-and-white. According to Wikipedia: "A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of poetry for children by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The collection first appeared in 1885 under the title Penny Whistles, but has been reprinted many times, often in illustrated versions. It contains about 65 poems including the cherished classics "Foreign Children," "The Lamplighter," "The Land of Counterpane," "Bed in Summer," "My Shadow" and "The Swing."
The Money Moon
The Money Moon
Jeffery Farnol
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According to Wikipedia: "John Jeffery Farnol (10 February 1878 – 9 August 1952), was an English author, known for his many romantic novels, some formulaic and set in the English Regency period, and swashbucklers. He with Georgette Heyer founded the Regency romantic genre... The success of his early novels led Farnol to become a professional writer; he returned to England around 1910, and settled on the south coast. He produced around 40 novels and volumes of stories, and some non-fiction and children's books."
Septimius Felton, Or the Elixir of Life
Septimius Felton, Or the Elixir of Life
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Posthumously published novel by the author of The Scarlet Letter. According to Wikipedia: "Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 –1864) was an American novelist and short story writer... Much of Hawthorne's writing centers around New England and many feature moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered part of the Romantic movement and, more specifically, dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. His published works include novels, short stories, and a biography of his friend Franklin Pierce."
Hamlet in French
Hamlet in French
William Shakespeare
¥8.09
Traduit par Fran?ois Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787 - 1874), historien fran?ais et homme d'?tat. Publié en 1864. Selon Wikipedia: ?La tragédie de Hamlet, prince du Danemark, est une tragédie de William Shakespeare, qui se déroule au royaume du Danemark et qui dramatise la vengeance du prince Hamlet sur son oncle Claudius pour le meurtre du roi Hamlet, le frère de Claude et le père du prince Hamlet, puis succédant au tr?ne et prenant pour épouse Gertrude, la veuve du vieux roi et la mère du prince Hamlet.La pièce dépeint vivement la folie vraie et feinte - de la douleur accablante à la rage bouillonnante - et explore des thèmes de trahison, la vengeance, l'inceste et la corruption morale.
Julius Caesar, Bilingual Editon
Julius Caesar, Bilingual Editon
William Shakespeare
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The Shakespeare tragedy, in English with line numbers and translated to German by August Wilhelm von Schlegel. According to Wikipedia: "The ghost of Caesar taunts Brutus about his imminent defeat. (Copperplate engraving by Edward Scriven from a painting by Richard Westall: London, 1802.) The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, also known simply as Julius Caesar, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1599. It portrays the 44 BC conspiracy against the Roman dictator Julius Caesar, his assassination and the defeat of the conspirators at the Battle of Philippi. It is one of several Roman plays that Shakespeare wrote, based on true events from Roman history, which also include Coriolanus and Antony and Cleopatra."
The Chessmen of Mars
The Chessmen of Mars
Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Science fiction adventure, first published in 1922. According to Wikipedia: "Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875 – 1950) was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic John Carter, although he produced works in many genres."
Robur the Conqueror
Robur the Conqueror
Jules Verne
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Science fiction novel first published in 1886. The Master of the World is the sequel to this story. According to Wikipedia: "Jules Gabriel Verne (February 8, 1828 – March 24, 1905) was a French author who pioneered the science-fiction genre. He is best known for his novels Journey to the Center of the Earth (written in 1864), From the Earth to the Moon (1865), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869–1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before navigable aircraft and practical submarines were invented, and before any means of space travel had been devised. Consequently he is often referred to as the "Father of science fiction", along with H. G. Wells. Verne is the second most translated author of all time, only behind Agatha Christie with 4162 translations, according to Index Translationum. Some of his work has been made into films."
La Mechante Femme Mise a la Raison (The Taming of the Shrew in French)
La Mechante Femme Mise a la Raison (The Taming of the Shrew in French)
William Shakespeare
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Comédie de Shakespeare, traduite en fran?ais par Fran?ois Pierre Guillaume Guizot (1787 - 1874), historien fran?ais et homme d'?tat. Publié en 1862. Selon Wikipedia: "La Mégère apprivoisée est une comédie de William Shakespeare, qui aurait été écrite entre 1590 et 1591. La pièce commence par un dispositif d'encadrement, souvent appelé l'Induction, dans lequel un malicieux Nobleman trompe un bricoleur bourré du nom de Sly pour lui faire croire qu'il est lui-même un noble.Le noble a ensuite joué pour la diversion de Sly.Le complot principal dépeint la parade de Petruchio, un gentilhomme de Vérone, et Katherina, la musaraigne obstinée et opini?tre. Initialement, Katherina est une participante involontaire dans la relation, mais Petruchio la tempère avec divers tourments psychologiques - le ?domptage? - jusqu'à ce qu'elle devienne une épouse docile et obéissante.La sous-intrigue présente une compétition entre les prétendants de la s?ur plus désirable de Katherina, Bianca. "
Le Roi Henri VIII (Henry VIII in French)
Le Roi Henri VIII (Henry VIII in French)
William Shakespeare
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La pièce d'histoire de Shakespeare, Henry VIII, dans la traduction fran?aise. Selon Wikipédia: "La célèbre histoire de la vie du roi Henry VIII est une pièce d'histoire de William Shakespeare et (prétendument) John Fletcher, basée sur la vie d'Henry VIII d'Angleterre. dans les documents contemporains, le titre Henry VIII n'apparaissait pas avant la publication de la pièce dans le premier folio de 1623. L'évidence stylistique indique que la pièce a été écrite par Shakespeare en collaboration avec son successeur, John Fletcher, ou révisée par lui. de la fin des romans dans sa structure.Il est noté pour avoir plus de directions de scène que l'un des autres jeux de Shakespeare. "
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
The Further Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
Daniel Defoe
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Sequel to the well-known classic. The story begins: "THAT homely proverb, used on so many occasions in England, viz. "That what is bred in the bone will not go out of the flesh," was never more verified than in the story of my Life. Any one would think that after thirty-five years' affliction, and a variety of unhappy circumstances, which few men, if any, ever went through before, and after near seven years of peace and enjoyment in the fulness of all things; grown old, and when, if ever, it might be allowed me to have had experience of every state of middle life, and to know which was most adapted to make a man completely happy; I say, after all this, any one would have thought that the native propensity to rambling which I gave an account of in my first setting out in the world to have been so predominant in my thoughts, should be worn out, and I might, at sixty one years of age, have been a little inclined to stay at home, and have done venturing life and fortune any more." According to Wikipedia: Daniel Defoe (1659/1661 [?] — 1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who gained enduring fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is notable for being one of the earliest practitioners of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in Britain, and is even referred to by some as one of the founders of the English novel. A prolific and versatile writer, he wrote more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics (including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural). He was also a pioneer of economic journalism."
Shakespeare's Tempest in French
Shakespeare's Tempest in French
William Shakespeare
¥8.09
Romance Shakespearienne classique en traduction fran?aise. Selon Wikipedia: "The Tempest est une pièce écrite par William Shakespeare.Beaucoup de chercheurs croient qu'il a été écrit en 1610-11, bien que certains chercheurs ont plaidé pour une date plus t?t. Folio de 1623, de nombreux éditeurs modernes ont depuis ré-étiqueté le jeu. Il n'a pas attiré beaucoup d'attention avant la fermeture des thé?tres en 1642 et après la Restauration, il n'a atteint la popularité que dans des versions adaptées. rétablir le texte shakespearien original au milieu du XIXe siècle, et au XXe siècle, les critiques et les spécialistes ont entrepris une réévaluation significative de la valeur de la pièce, dans la mesure où elle est maintenant considérée comme l'une des plus grandes ?uvres de Shakespeare.
Der Sturm
Der Sturm
William Shakespeare
¥8.09
Klassische Shakespeare-Romantik in deutscher ?bersetzung. Nach Wikipedia: "The Tempest ist ein Stück von William Shakespeare geschrieben. Viele Forscher glauben, dass es in 1610-11 geschrieben wurde, obwohl einige Wissenschaftler für ein früheres Datum argumentiert haben." Folio 1623, haben viele moderne Redakteure Seit dem Umbau der Theater im Jahr 1642 und nach der Restauration, wurde es nur in angepassten Versionen beliebt.Restore den ursprünglichen Shakespeare-Text in der Mitte der Im neunzehnten Jahrhundert und im zwanzigsten Jahrhundert unternahmen Kritiker und Gelehrte eine bedeutende Neubewertung des Wertes des Stückes, da es jetzt als eines der gr??ten Werke Shakespeares gilt."
The Tempest/ Der Sturm: Bilingual edition
The Tempest/ Der Sturm: Bilingual edition
William Shakespeare
¥8.09
Klassische Shakespeare-Romantik auf Englisch mit Zeilennummern und in deutscher ?bersetzung. Laut Wikipedia: "The Tempest ist ein Stück von William Shakespeare geschrieben. Viele Gelehrte glauben, dass es in 1610-11 geschrieben wurde, obwohl einige Forscher für eine frühere Datierung argumentiert haben. W?hrend als Kom?die aufgelistet, als es ursprünglich in der ersten ver?ffentlicht wurde Folio von 1623, viele moderne Redakteure haben seitdem das Spiel als eine Romanze bezeichnet, die vor der Schlie?ung der Theater im Jahre 1642 keine nennenswerte Aufmerksamkeit auf sich zog und nach der Restauration nur in adaptierten Versionen Popularit?t erlangte den originalen Shakespeare-Text in der Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts wieder einzuführen, und im 20. Jahrhundert haben Kritiker und Gelehrte eine signifikante Neubewertung des Spielwerts vorgenommen, in dem Ma?e, als es jetzt als eines von Shakespeares gr??ten Werken gilt. "