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""Chess In Philadelphia"" is a historical book that provides a brief account of the game of chess in the city of Philadelphia. Written by Gustavus Charles Reichhelm and published in 1898, the book is filled with numerous charts, tables, games, and problems that help...

Seamen's Hymns is a collection of hymns and songs compiled by the Seamen's Friend Society, an organization dedicated to providing support and assistance to seafarers. The book contains a variety of hymns that are intended to uplift and inspire seamen as they navigate the...

""Saint Paul's Epistle to the Philippians"" is a book written by J.B. Lightfoot, which provides an in-depth analysis and commentary on the biblical text of the Epistle to the Philippians. The book is a part of the New Testament and is one of the...

The Holy Gospel: A Comparison of the Gospel Text by Frank J. Firth is a book that provides a detailed comparison of the four Gospels in the Bible - Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The author has carefully studied the text of each Gospel...

The Kingdom of Happiness is a book written by the renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher, Krishnamurti. In this book, he explores the concept of happiness and how it can be achieved by individuals. Krishnamurti argues that true happiness can only be found within oneself,...

""How to Attain Success Through the Strength of Vibration"" by L. Dow Balliett is a self-help book that explores the concept of vibration and its impact on achieving success. The author argues that everything in the universe is made up of vibrations, and by...

The Essential Unity of All Religions by Bhagavan Das is a book that explores the commonalities and interconnectedness of various religions around the world. The author argues that all religions share a fundamental unity and that they are all different paths to the same...

""The Origin and Antiquity of Freemasonry"" by Albert Churchward is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and history of the Freemasonry movement. The book delves into the ancient roots of the organization, tracing its development from ancient Egypt and other ancient civilizations to its...

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 book ""The Rivers At Johnstown, Pennsylvania: Report To The Board Of Trade Of The City Of Johnstown (1891)"" is a report written by John James Robertson Croes. It is an analysis of the rivers that run through the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and...

Essentials of New Testament Greek is a book written by John Homer Huddilston and originally published in 1895. The book is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the Greek language as it is used in the New Testament. It is intended...

""History of the Azores or Western Islands"" is a book written by Thomas Ashe in 1813. The book provides a detailed account of the Azores, a group of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean, located about 1,500 km west of Portugal. The book...

The Freeman Genealogy: In Three Parts is a book written by Frederick Freeman and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive genealogy of the Freeman family, tracing its roots back to the early settlers of the United States. The book is divided into...

""Notes of Debates and Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines and Other Commissioners at Westminster: From February 1644 to January 1645"" is a historical book written by George Gillespie and published in 1846. The book is a compilation of notes taken during the debates...

""Allied Families of Delaware"" is a historical reference book written by Edwin Jaquett Sellers and originally published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive account of six prominent families in Delaware during the 17th and 18th centuries: Stretcher, Fenwick, Davis, Draper, Kipshaven, and Stidham....

""Ritual of the Royal and Select Masters"" is a comprehensive guide to the ceremonies and rituals of the Royal and Select Master degree, a branch of Freemasonry. The book is written by the General Grand Council, a governing body that oversees the practice of...

""Egyptian Language Easy Lessons in Egyptian Hieroglyphics"" is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge, an Egyptologist and scholar of ancient Egyptian language and culture. The book is a comprehensive guide to understanding and reading hieroglyphs, the ancient writing system of Egypt. It...

""The Cross of the Magi"" is a book written by Frank C. Higgins that delves into the ancient mystery of the Magi and their cross. The book explores the origins of the Magi and their beliefs, as well as the symbolism behind their cross....

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking Testimony, this collection brings together the leading academics from a range of scholarly fields to explore the meaning, use, and value of testimony in law and politics, its relationship to other forms of writing like literature and...

The Six Books On The Priesthood Of St. John Chrysostom is a collection of writings by the renowned Christian saint and theologian, St. John Chrysostom. Originally written in Greek in the late 4th century AD, this book was translated into English in 1837.In this...

Jahr's New Manual Or Symptomen-Codex V3, Part 1: Repertory is a book written by Charles Julius Hempel and published in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat various ailments. The...

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 Way To Keep Young is a book written by Dorothy Quigley and originally published in 1899. The book is a guide on how to maintain a youthful appearance and energy level as one ages. Quigley offers advice and tips on diet, exercise, skincare,...

The book titled ""The Turnleys: A Brief Record, Biographic And Narrative, Of Some Of The Turnleys In The United States And Europe"" was written by Parmenas Taylor Turnley and was published in the year 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Turnley...

The Mammoth And The Flood is a book written by Henry Hoyle Howorth in 1887. The book attempts to challenge the theory of uniformity with the facts of recent geology. The author argues that the geological evidence points towards a catastrophic flood that occurred...

Norman Prince: A Volunteer Who Died For The Cause He Loved (1917) is a biography written by George Franklin Babbitt. The book tells the story of Norman Prince, an American aviator who volunteered to fight for France during World War I. Prince was a...

Barnegat Yarns: Tales Of Jersey�������s Popular Barnegat Bay And Shore is a book written by F. Alexander Lucas and published in 1911. The book is a collection of short stories that center around the Barnegat Bay and the Jersey Shore. The stories are told...

""The Constitution of the State of Arkansas"" is a comprehensive guide to the state's constitution, written by James Morgarum Pomeroy in 1868. The book includes the full text of the constitution, complete with marginal notes to help readers understand the language and meaning of...

Te Tohunga: The Ancient Legends and Traditions of the Maoris is a book written by Wilhelm Dittmer in 1907. The book is a collection of stories, myths, legends, and traditions of the Maori people, who are the indigenous people of New Zealand. The stories...

The Palestine Exploration Fund: Quarterly Statement for 1883 is a historical document that provides a comprehensive account of the archaeological and geographical exploration of Palestine during the year 1883. The Palestine Exploration Fund was established in 1865 with the aim of exploring the Holy...

The book ""History Of Perry County, Ohio"" is a historical account of the county's development and growth from its earliest settlers up until the year 1902. The author, Clement Luther Martzolff, provides a comprehensive overview of the county's geography, topography, and natural resources, as...

Galland's Iowa Emigrant is a historical book written by Issac Galland in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of Galland's experiences as an emigrant in Iowa during the early 19th century. Galland describes the challenges and hardships that he and his fellow emigrants...

A Monograph of the Silver Dollar: Good and Bad is a book written by John Leonard Riddell in 1845. The book provides a detailed analysis of the silver dollar, including its history, design, and value. Riddell examines both genuine and counterfeit silver dollars, detailing...

""The Ogilvies of Montreal"" is a historical book written by John Alexander Gemmill in 1904. The book provides a genealogical account of the descendants of Archibald Ogilvie, the grandfather of the Ogilvie family. The Ogilvies were a prominent family in Montreal during the 19th...

The book ""Economic Geology of Ireland"" was written by George Henry Kinahan and was first published in 1889. It is a comprehensive study of the geology and mineral resources of Ireland, with a focus on their economic value. The book covers a wide range...

""A Study Of The Emanation Method Of Determining Thorium And The Gamma-Ray Activity Of Thorium D. (1919)"" is a scientific research book written by Groves Howard Cartledge. The book delves into the emanation method of determining thorium and the gamma-ray activity of thorium D....

""Diseases of Poultry"" is a comprehensive guide to the various diseases that affect poultry, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Written by Raymond Pearl and first published in 1915, this book covers the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of a wide range of poultry...

A New And Accurate History Of South America is a historical book written by Richard Rolt in 1756. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of South America, covering the period from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 to...

A Man's Will is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett and first published in 1888. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard Larchmont, who inherits his father's fortune and must navigate the challenges that come with wealth and power. Richard...

""A Defense of Classical Education"" is a book written by Richard Winn Livingstone and originally published in 1916. The book is a defense of the traditional classical education system that was popular in the early 20th century. The author argues that classical education, which...

The Genealogy And History Of The Family Of Williams: In America, More Particularly Of The Descendants Of Robert Williams Of Roxbury (1847) is a book written by Stephen West Williams. The book provides a comprehensive account of the genealogy and history of the Williams...

Step right up and discover the extraordinary life of George A. Hamid, a true legend of the circus world. In his memoir, aptly titled "Circus," Hamid takes readers on a remarkable journey through his captivating experiences as a circus performer, sharing an intimate and...

The Court Painters of the Grand Moguls, written by Laurence Binyon and published in 1921, is a comprehensive study of the Mughal court painters of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book explores the art and culture of the Mughal Empire through...

John Tuttle And His Descendants is a historical book that continues the story of the Tuttle family, which was originally chronicled in a large volume of the Tuttle History published in 1914. The author, Ellen Tuttle Hoffman, provides detailed information about John Tuttle 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 Magic Staff: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Andrew Jackson Davis and published in 1857. Davis was a popular American spiritualist who claimed to have psychic abilities and the ability to communicate with the dead. In this book, Davis recounts his life...

Civilization Before And After Christianity: Two Lectures is a book written by Richard William Church and first published in 1872. The book contains two lectures that explore the impact of Christianity on civilization. In the first lecture, Church examines the state of civilization before...

Wild Animals of the Bible is a book that explores the various animals mentioned in the Bible. Written by John George Wood and first published in 1887, this book provides a comprehensive look at the different creatures that are featured in the holy scriptures....

""Voyage to Korea and the Island of Loo-Choo"" is a travelogue written by Basil Hall, a British naval officer, in the early 19th century. The book recounts Hall's journey to Korea and the Ryukyu Islands (now known as Okinawa) in 1816-1817, during which he...