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CONTENTS FOR VOLUME FIRST. I. YOUTH. AUTOBIOGRAPHY PARENTS DEATH IN THE HOUSE OVERWORK THE WORLD OF BOOKS FIRST FRIEND SCHOOL-LIFE SELF-CULTURE II. CAMBRIDGE, By J.F. Clarke FRIENDSHIP CONVERSATION.……続きを見る

VOICES OUT OF SLAVERY is a collection of twenty-three slave narratives dating from the early 1700s to the 1860s. All of these first-hand accounts of slavery provide valuable insight into the everyda……続きを見る

Nikola Tesla was born to Serbian parents in the village of Smiljan, Austrian Empire near the town of Gospi?, in the territory of modern-day Croatia. His genius changed our world forever. Read stori……続きを見る

As the military and industrial might of the United States turned to enter the First World War, boys and men from all of America enlisted, volunteered and were drafted into the armed forces. As a sma……続きを見る

The poems in the text, slight and occasional as they are, depending often for their charm on plays upon words of two meanings, or on the suggestions conveyed to the Japanese mind by a single word, h……続きを見る

Example in this ebook   When I look at the completed MSS. of the first volumes of the Sportswomans' Library, I feel deeply grateful to the many good sportswomen who have aided me in my work, ……続きを見る

Example in this ebook   When I look at the completed MSS. of the first volumes of the Sportswoman's Library, I feel deeply grateful to the many good sportswomen who have aided me in my work, ……続きを見る

A celebration of Britain's favourite actress, Judi Dench The very name Judi Dench encourages a warm and admiring response from the public and fellow actors alike. Her wide-ranging career includes nu……続きを見る

For many millennia, the history of the world has been written by, for, and about men. This fascinating volume takes a different approach, offering brief biographies of dozens of women who have playe……続きを見る

When George Washington became the new United States of Americas first president, he set several precedents, including one on April 30, 1789. That day, Washington was inaugurated as president, and fo……続きを見る

John Stuart Mill: His Life and Works is a collection of twelve biographical and philosophical sketches written by Herbert Spencer, Henry Fawcett, Frederic Harrison and other authors. John Stuart Mil……続きを見る

A New York Times Bestseller -- True stories inspired by one of the most iconic, beloved, bestselling books of our time, Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat Pray Love has becom……続きを見る

'Opening up Hidden Burma' offers the reader a rare insight into the mysterious and enigmatic nation of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). From the seldom-visited small streets of downtown Yangon to ……続きを見る

Extraordinary Nurses Throughout History is a fascinating collection that includes insightful writings on eight notable nurses of the past and celebrates their brilliant contributions to medicine. Ma……続きを見る

This volume contains a collection of biographical sketches of Beethoven written by various authors. Contents include: “Beethoven, by Maurice Baring”, “Ludwig Van Beethoven, by Elbert Hubbard”, “Ludw……続きを見る

Contained within this book is a collection of letters written by or to Beethoven. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven's musical prowess was recognised from ……続きを見る

“Remembering Keats” is a brand-new collection of poetry and essays by various authors dedicated to English Romantic poet John Keats (1795–1821). Together with Lord Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley, he……続きを見る

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821–1910) was a British physician. She was first woman to study medicine at university in the United States, as well as the first to be put on the Medical Register of the Gener……続きを見る

Sir Richard Francis Burton KCMG FRGS (1821–1890) was a British writer, poet, linguist, explorer, translator, geographer, ethnologist, orientalist, Freemason, diplomat, and cartographer best remember……続きを見る

We are everywhere! That's the message of this LGBTQ collection of short memoirs on travel, immigration and multiculturalism from a queer perspective. Includes work from the U.S., U.K., Australia and……続きを見る

When it comes to espionage and spying, what often springs to one's mind is a well-groomed English Oxford graduate with a penchant for overly-specific alcoholic beverages and womanising. However, wha……続きを見る

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772–1834) was an English poet, theologian, literary critic, philosopher, and co-founder of the English Romantic Movement. He was also a member of the famous Lake Poets, tog……続きを見る

Edith Louisa Cavell (1865–1915) was a British nurse, humanitarian and spy famous for saving the lives of soldiers from both sides during the First World War. She also aided 200 Allied soldiers escap……続きを見る

Widely believed to be the first national park in the world, Yellowstone is an American national park situated in the western United States spanning parts of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. World famous……続きを見る

Harriet Tubman (1822–1913) was an American political activist and abolitionist. Born a slave, she managed to escape and later embarked on 13 missions to liberate roughly 70 slaves using the Undergro……続きを見る

What does it feel like to drive a lorry that's out of control? What really goes on in a school full of unruly children? Could you travel all over the world for work? Whether we love it or hate it, w……続きを見る

Famous Composers and Their Works is a study on music and biographies of some of the world's greatest composers in history. Table of Contents: Volume I: Orlando di Lasso The Netherland Masters Giovan……続きを見る

'Jonathan is the peerless South African book publisher and ranks in the highest echelons of the global business.' – Doug Band 'He is a businessman, to be sure, hard, clever and fair. But her is also……続きを見る

A fascinating insight into the life of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Britain’s longest reigning queen consort. This unique collection of essays, poetry, and artwork reveals the true history beh……続きを見る

Auszug: "Du liebster unter allen Lieben! Wäre ich erfüllt vom Geiste des Maro und strömte aus mir die Redekunst des Cicero oder eines anderen großen Redners, oder etwa eines rühmlichen Reimers, ich ……続きを見る