George - History 6

*Includes Table of ContentsGeorge Grotes multi-volume History of Greece is considered one of the finest works on the history of Greece. Volume 10 begins with the peace of Antalcidas to Sicily dur……続きを見る

Greeting.ーThe Broad District.ーHickling Broad.ーFelling a Tree.ーDodging the Swallows.ーShooting the Crossbills.ーThe Boat-house. With the same feeling of pleasure which one experiences when one wr……続きを見る

A few years ago, while trying to trace the history of certain Christmas customs, I was unavoidably brought into contact with St. Nicholas. A closer acquaintance with that amiable personality was the……続きを見る

The events, more than half of which are newly narrated in this ‘History,’ are recited from recollection. It is not pretended that all the conversations took place with the brevity with which they ar……続きを見る

The ongoing effort of the United States to account for its missing Vietnam War soldiers is unique. The United States requires the repatriation and positive identification of soldiers’ bodies to remo……続きを見る

George Flemming weaves together a variety of primary and secondary sources with archaeology gathered over a lifetime to chronicle the accounts of the Brotherton Reservation and surrounding communiti……続きを見る

After reading the notes myself, and obtaining the judgement of Others in whom I feel confidence upon them, I have no hesitation either in publishing by far the greater part of them, or in publishing……続きを見る

THE THWACKINGS It was ordained that Shibli Bagarag, nephew to the renowned Baba Mustapha, chief barber to the Court of Persia, should shave Shagpat, the son of Shimpoor, the son of Shoolpi, the son ……続きを見る

BENJAMIN ROBERT HAYDON If it be true that the most important ingredient in the composition of the self-biographer is a spirit of childlike vanity, with a blend of unconscious egoism, few men have ev……続きを見る

Much has happened in the development of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scotland. From its early beginnings in the 19th Century and the exodus of many of the saints to find a new ……続きを見る

The Canadian people have had a varied experience in governors appointed by the imperial state. At the very commencement of British rule they were so fortunate as to find at the head of affairs Sir G……続きを見る

Before I begin to tell you some of the things I have seen and heard, in both of which I have had to take a share, now from the compulsion of my office, now from the leading of my own heart, and now ……続きを見る

The following pages contain little if anything that is new, or that would be likely to interest those who are already at home in Wagner's work. They are intended for those who are beginning the stud……続きを見る

My interest in woman and our common humanity is my only apology for writing this book. I see multitudes of young women about me, whose general training is so deficient in all that pertains to the be……続きを見る

“Matter, Saxe, my boy? Well, this. I undertook to take you back to your father and mother some day, sound in wind and limb; but if you begin like that, the trip’s over, and we shall have to start ba……続きを見る

To the deep historic interest expressed by his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge, concerning the Aborigines of America, may be traced the production of this Work:ーit led the originally to write ……続きを見る

An inspiring and heart-warming short story of canine devotion and bravery. Animals have accompanied man into battle since war first waged. Gander, faithful friend to WWII Canadian soldiers, was smug……続きを見る

Volume 1 of Grotes authoritative series on the history of Greece covers Legendary Greece, and the intermingling between Greek myth and history. Greek myths, heroic legends, and epics are discussed ……続きを見る

Set in the remote arctic region of Northern Canada, this book takes readers on a harrowing canoe voyage that results in tragedy, redemption, and, ultimately, transformation. George Grinnell was one ……続きを見る

TSAR WARS SERIES by GEORGE GRIFFITH A tale of future war, written before the existence of airships, submarine warfare, or high-explosives. This Series contains 2 existing novels: The Angel of the R……続きを見る

A brilliant and unique biography of Andy Warhol's tragic muse, the 60s icon Edie Sedgwick ‘Exceptionally seductive… You can’t put it down’ LA Times Outrageous, vulnerable and strikingly beautiful - ……続きを見る

Edgar Braine was never so blithe in all his life as on the morning of his suicide. Years after, in the swirl and tumult of his extraordinary career, the memory of that June morning, and of the mood ……続きを見る

A picture of some phases of life in the early days of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is presented in the following pages; lightly sketched, as much of the detail has become dim or has disappeared with……続きを見る

The slender remnant of Lee's artillery swung slowly into position a few miles west of Appomattox Court House. Wearilyーbut with spirit stillーthe batteries parked their guns in a field facing a stri……続きを見る

After five minutes of silent and intense thought, John Barton gave out the statement that the moonlight on the terrace was pretty. Aline Ellison said, “Yes, very pretty.” “But, I say, by Jove,” said……続きを見る

A young Irish gentleman of the numerous clan O'Donnells, and a Patrick, hardly a distinction of him until we know him, had bound himself, by purchase of a railway-ticket, to travel direct to the bor……続きを見る

It is with some diffidence that the author ventures to offer the present work to the public. The greater part of it has been written under very peculiar circumstances, such as are not in general dee……続きを見る

THE CHRONICLES OF CANADA Edited by George M. Wrong and H. H. Langton of the University of Toronto The Chronicles of Canada was a Canadian literary landmark. First published in 1914, it was a series ……続きを見る

Replica of 1886 edition by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. 
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This is a classic book in English banking literature from Liverpool banker George Rae. It covers the basic aspects of……続きを見る

Everybody has heard of the beautiful Countess of Cressett, who was one of the lights of this country at the time when crowned heads were running over Europe, crying out for charity's sake to be amus……続きを見る