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The English longbow, made of rare yew wood, unmatched for accuracy, speed of fire, and deadliness, shifted Europe's balance of power in the Middle Ages.Schooners, those "able handsome ladies" of the sea, inaugurated a new era of global trade, carrying high-value cargoes of tea...

Featured in the New York Times 2017 "Holiday Gift Guide for Hardcover Fans" Get an insider's oral history of the World's most iconic comedy club, featuring exclusive interviews with today's most hilarious stars recalling their time on stage (and off) at the Improv. In...

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.Author: Edward WestermarckISBN-10: 1494089483ISBN-13: 9781494089481Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/27/2013Pages: 342Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.31lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.71d

""A History of the German Language"" is a comprehensive text written by Charles William Super and first published in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the development of the German language from its earliest origins to the modern era. It covers the...

The Secret History of the Fenian Conspiracy V2 is a comprehensive account of the origins, objectives, and consequences of the Fenian movement, written by John Rutherford. The Fenian movement was a nationalist and republican movement that emerged in Ireland in the mid-19th century, seeking...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Contributing Authors Include George Riley Hall, Mace Davis, Caroline B. Sherman, And Many Others.Author: Oklahoma Historical SocietyISBN-10: 1258678896ISBN-13: 9781258678890Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/20/2013Pages: 136Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.29d

Author: Curtis Publishing CompanyISBN-10: 1258480840ISBN-13: 9781258480844Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2012Pages: 30Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.12lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.06d

A History of Montana, Volume 2 is a comprehensive account of the history of the state of Montana, written by Merrill Gildea Burlingame. The book covers the period from the late 19th century to the present day, detailing the various political, economic, social, and...

Author: Chandler Rathfon PostISBN-10: 1258364166ISBN-13: 9781258364168Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2012Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.08lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.76d

Author: Loyd HaberlyISBN-10: 1258288842ISBN-13: 9781258288846Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/14/2012Pages: 202Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.43d

""History of the Big Horn Basin"" is a comprehensive account of the settlement and development of the Big Horn Basin region in Wyoming, USA. The book includes stories of the early days of the area, as well as sketches of the pioneers who played...

""A Standard History Of Jasper And Newton Counties, Indiana V2 (1916)"" is a historical book written by Lewis H. Hamilton. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Jasper and Newton counties in Indiana. The book is divided into two volumes, with the...

Early Church History To A.D. 313 V2 is a historical book written by Henry Melvill Gwatkin in 1912. The book covers the history of the early Christian Church from its inception to the year 313 AD, when the Edict of Milan was issued by...

Climbing Reminiscences Of The Dolomites is a book written by Leone Sinigaglia and originally published in 1896. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences climbing in the Dolomites, a mountain range located in northeastern Italy. Sinigaglia was an Italian mountaineer and writer...

""The History of Kingston, New York: From Its Early Settlement to the Year 1820"" is a comprehensive historical account of the city of Kingston, New York, written by Marius Schoonmaker and originally published in 1888. The book covers the period from the early Dutch...

Social History of the Races of Mankind, First Division: Nigritians is a book written by Americus Featherman and published in 1885. This book is a comprehensive study of the social history of the Nigritian race, which includes the people of Africa and their descendants...

History Of The Town Of Johnson, Vermont, 1784-1904 is a book written by the Oread Literary Club in 1907. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Johnson, Vermont, from its founding in 1784 to the early 20th century. The book covers a...

""History Of The Town Of Cheshire, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (1885)"" is a comprehensive account of the development and growth of Cheshire, a town located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. The book is authored by Ellen M. Raynor and was originally published in 1885. The book...

A Comprehensive History, Ecclesiastical And Civil, Of Eastham, Wellfleet, And Orleans, County Of Barnstable, Massachusetts, From 1644-1844 is a book written by Enoch Pratt and published in 1844. The book provides a detailed account of the history of three towns in Barnstable County, Massachusetts...

""A History Of The Conceptions Of Limits And Fluxions In Great Britain From Newton To Woodhouse"" is a book written by Florian Cajori and published in 1911. This book is a comprehensive historical account of the development of the concepts of limits and fluxions...

""A Complete History of the Rebellion: From Its First Rise in 1745 to Its Total Suppression at the Glorious Battle of Culloden in April, 1746"" is a historical account of the Jacobite uprising in Scotland in 1745. Written by James Ray, the book covers...

""Pioneers And Makers Of Arkansas"" is a historical book written by Josiah Hazen Shinn that provides a comprehensive account of the early history and development of the state of Arkansas. The book covers the period from the arrival of the first European explorers to...

""Footprints on the Frontier: A History of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Concordia, Kansas"" is a comprehensive account of the pioneering work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in Concordia, Kansas. The book is written by M. Evangeline Thomas, a former member of the...

The book ""Orozco Frescoes At Dartmouth"" by Albert I. Dickerson is a comprehensive study of the famous murals painted by Mexican artist Jos����� Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. The book includes a detailed history of the commissioning and creation of the...

""Father Smith Instructs Jackson"" is a book written by John Francis Noll. The story revolves around a young man named Jackson who is seeking guidance and spiritual enlightenment from Father Smith, a wise and experienced priest. Throughout the book, Father Smith teaches Jackson about...

The Delphic Oracle: Its Early History, Influence and Fall is a comprehensive book written by T. Dempsey that delves into the fascinating history of the Delphic Oracle. The book explores the origins of the Oracle, its significance in ancient Greek society, and the factors...

Charting the growing religious pluralism of British society, this book investigates the diverse formations of masculinity within and across specific religions, regions and immigrant communities. Contributors look beyond conventional realms of worship to examine men's diverse religious cultures in a variety of contexts.Author: L....

""Notes On The Bribri Of Costa Rica"" is a book written by Alanson Skinner in the year 1920. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Bribri people of Costa Rica, their culture, customs, and way of life. The author, Alanson Skinner, was an...

The study of intellectual history in Africa is in its infancy. We know very little about what Africa's thinkers made of their times. Recasting the Past brings one field of intellectual endeavor into view. The book takes its place alongside a small but growing...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Life is a moving, changing thing which insists we be flexible. Thankfully, we are given endless opportunities to grow and move forward when old opinions, attitudes and ambitions no longer suit who we are today. A rich and abundant history of intellectuals and artists...

Magnolia Elegy pays homage to an Agrarian time and place. It tells of the passing of that Time and the loss of that Place-undespairing, seeking no pity-through the eyes of the writer, the third generation of his placeholder family. It is memoir of a...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

Author: Columbus Plastic Products IncISBN-10: 1258760584ISBN-13: 9781258760588Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2013Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.10d

""Longitudes and Latitudes Throughout the World"" by Eugene Dernay is a comprehensive guide to understanding the geographic coordinates that define locations on our planet. The book covers the history of longitude and latitude, and explains how they are measured and used in navigation, cartography,...

Gray Genealogy is a comprehensive genealogical record and history of the descendants of John Gray, a resident of Beverly, Massachusetts. This book was written by Raymond, M.D. and published in 1887. The book provides a detailed account of the lineage of John Gray and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The History of Abyssinia by A. H. M. Jones is a comprehensive account of the history of Ethiopia, also known as Abyssinia, from ancient times to the mid-twentieth century. The book covers the country's political, social, and cultural history, including its early kingdoms, the...

The Paddhati of Sarngadhara V1: The Text (1888) is a book written by Peter Peterson. It is a comprehensive guide to the ancient Indian system of medicine, known as Ayurveda. The book contains the original text of the Paddhati of Sarngadhara, a 14th-century Ayurvedic...

""History and Directory of Yates County V1, Part 2: Containing a Sketch of its Original Settlement by the Public Universal Friends"" is a historical account written by Stafford Canning Cleveland in 1873. The book focuses on the history of Yates County, a region in...

""The History Of The Town Of Northampton"" is a book written by Freeman and Son in 1847. It provides a comprehensive account of the town of Northampton, covering its history, public buildings, and institutions. The book includes information about the town's eminent men, including...

The History of Gibraltar: From the Earliest Period of its Occupation by the Saracens is a book written by Ignacio Lopez De Ayala in 1845. It is a comprehensive account of the history of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip...

The Ballad History Of The Reigns Of Henry VII And Henry VIII is a historical book written by Charles Harding Firth and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the reigns of King Henry VII and King Henry VIII, two of...

The book ""History Of The Independent Order Of Odd-Fellows Of Louisiana"" is written by John G. Dunlap and was published in 1877. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows (IOOF) in Louisiana, which is a fraternal organization that was...

On The Old Plantation: Reminiscences Of His Childhood (1916) is a memoir written by John George Clinkscales. The book is a recollection of the author's childhood days spent on a plantation in the Southern United States during the late 19th century. The book provides...

A History Of Welcome Garrett And His Descendants: From His Birth In 1758 Down To A Recent Date (1909) is a book written by Samuel Bond Garrett that chronicles the life of Welcome Garrett and his descendants. The book provides a detailed account of...

Wilderness Homes: A Book of the Log Cabin is a book written by Oliver Kemp and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive guide to building log cabins, including detailed instructions on selecting and preparing logs, laying the foundation, building walls, and constructing...

""Lourdes: Its Inhabitants, Its Pilgrims And Its Miracles, With An Account Of The Apparitions At The Grotto And A Sketch Of Bernadette�������s Subsequent History"" is a book written by Richard F. Clarke and first published in 1888. The book is a comprehensive account of...