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Yorkshire Trout Flies is a book written by Thomas Evan Pritt in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the flies used for trout fishing in the Yorkshire region of England. Pritt, an avid angler and fly tier, provides detailed descriptions and illustrations...

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Prince Jan, St. Bernard: How A Dog From The Land Of Snow Made Good In The Land Of No Snow is a book written by Forrestine Cooper Hooker and first published in 1921. The book tells the story of Prince Jan, a St. Bernard...

Ten Provencal Carols is a collection of ten traditional Christmas carols from the Provence region of France, compiled and arranged by Nicholas Saboly. Originally published in 1918, the book features the lyrics and sheet music for each carol, as well as a brief introduction...

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The Oxford and Cambridge German Grammar, Part 1 is a book written by Frederic Hunt and first published in 1885. The book is a comprehensive guide to the German language, covering a wide range of topics including pronunciation, grammar, syntax, and vocabulary. Part 1...

The History of Anthropology is a seminal work by Alfred Cort Haddon, first published in 1910. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of anthropology as a discipline, tracing its roots from the earliest explorers and travelers to the emergence of modern...

""Genealogy of the Rodman Family, 1620 to 1886"" is a comprehensive family history book written by Charles Henry Jones and published in 1886. The book traces the lineage of the Rodman family from its earliest known ancestor in 1620 up to the year of...

""A Commentary: Critical, Expository, And Practical, On The Gospels Of Matthew And Mark"" is a book written by John Jason Owen in 1857. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Gospels of Matthew and Mark from a critical, expository, and practical perspective. Owen...

""An Introduction To Structural Botany, Part 2: Flowering Plants"" is a book written by Dukinfield Henry Scott in 1897. This book is the second part of a series that introduces readers to the structural aspects of botany. In this particular volume, the focus is...

""A Grammar Of The Punjabee Language"" is a book written by William Carey in 1812. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Punjabi language, which is spoken by millions of people in India and Pakistan. The book covers topics such...

Contributions to North American Ethnology Volume 3 is a book written by Stephen Powers and published in 1877. The book is a collection of essays and articles on the ethnology of North America, focusing on the indigenous peoples of California, Oregon, and the Great...

Zaraoustra, Philo, The Achaemenids, And Israel: Being A Treatise Upon The Antiquity And Influence Of The Avesta (1906) is a scholarly work by Lawrence Heyworth Mills. The book explores the ancient religious text of the Avesta, which is the primary scripture of Zoroastrianism. Mills...

""What Is Religion? A Protest Against The Spirit Of The Age, A Plea For The Reality Of The Spiritual"" is a book written by Robert Withers Memminger in 1871. The book is a critique of the prevailing attitudes towards religion during the time, and...

The Albert N'Yanza V1 is a historical book written by Samuel White Baker in 1867. The book is a detailed account of Baker's explorations of the Nile sources, particularly the Great Basin of the Nile. Baker provides a vivid description of his journey through...

The Master of Game is a book on hunting that was written in the 15th century by Edward, Duke of York. This book is considered to be the oldest English book on hunting and is still relevant today. The book covers a wide range...

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""Official Documents Connected With The Definition Of The Dogma Of The Immaculate Conception Of The Blessed Virgin Mary"" is a book published in 1855 by John Murphy And Company. The book contains a collection of official documents related to the Catholic Church's declaration of...

""Reminiscences of Francis J. Lippitt"" is a memoir written by Francis James Lippitt himself, intended for his family members, near relatives, and close friends. The book was originally published in 1902. In this memoir, Lippitt shares his personal experiences, memories, and reflections on his...

""A Treatise As To Necessary Existence, The Procedure Of Things From The Necessary Existence, And The Creation Of The World"" is a philosophical work written by Joseph Ibn Aknim in 1904. The book explores the concept of necessary existence, which refers to the idea...

Fitzalleyne of Berkeley is a two-volume novel written by Bernard Blackmantle and published in 1825. It is a romance set in the present times (early 19th century) and follows the story of a young man named Fitzalleyne who is the heir to the Berkeley...

Eminent Missionary Women is a book written by Annie Ryder Gracey and published in 1898. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of some of the most notable female Christian missionaries of the 19th century. The author highlights the lives and accomplishments of...

Calvin's Calvinism, Part 1: A Treatise On The Eternal Predestination Of God is a book written by Jean Calvin in 1856. The book is a comprehensive treatise on the concept of predestination, which is a key tenet of Calvinism. Calvin argues that God has...

An Etymological Dictionary Of The French Language (1869) by Edward Pick is a comprehensive guide to the origins and development of the French language. The book delves into the etymology of French words, tracing their roots and analyzing their meanings. It covers a wide...

An Avesta Grammar, Part 1, Phonology, Inflection, Word-Formation, With An Introduction On The Avesta: In Comparison With Sanskrit (1892) is a comprehensive guide to the grammar of the Avestan language, which is the language of the Zoroastrian scriptures. Written by Abraham Valentine Williams Jackson,...

A Voyage To The South Seas: And To Many Other Parts Of The World, From September 1740 To June 1744 (1745) is a first-hand account of the four-year journey of George Anson, a British naval officer, to the South Seas and other parts of...

""A Drill Book in the Etymology and Syntax of the English Language"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of English grammar, written by Harris Ray Greene and first published in 1873. The book is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of...

Seven Lamps of Fire is a book written by Nathan R. Wood that delves into the eternal history and divine life. The book is divided into seven sections, each one representing a lamp of fire, which symbolizes a different aspect of the divine life....

""Wi Sapa, Black Moon: The Story Of A Sioux Indian Boy"" is a book written by Lyla Hoffine that tells the story of a young Sioux Indian boy named Wi Sapa. The book is set in the late 1800s and follows Wi Sapa's life...

Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812 is a collection of personal letters written by Napoleon Bonaparte to his beloved wife Josephine during their tumultuous relationship. These letters were compiled and edited by Henry Folijambe Hall and originally published in 1901. The book offers a unique...

Good Hunting: In Pursuit Of Big Game In The West is a book written by the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, and published in 1907. The book is a collection of stories and essays that recount Roosevelt's experiences hunting big game...

The North West Passage V1: Being The Record Of A Voyage Of Exploration Of The Ship Gjoa, 1903-1907 (1908) is a book written by Roald Amundsen. It is a detailed account of his voyage of exploration on the ship Gjoa through the treacherous waters...

Rambles In Ireland is a travelogue written by Robert Lynd and published in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the author's travels throughout Ireland, exploring its landscapes, history, people, and culture. Lynd's writing style is descriptive and engaging, painting vivid pictures of...

The Blood Covenant: A Primitive Rite And Its Bearing On Scripture is a book written by Henry Clay Trumbull in 1885. The book explores the concept of blood covenant, a primitive ritual that involves the shedding of blood as a sign of a binding...

""Trees at Leisure"" is a book written by Anna Botsford Comstock and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of trees, including their anatomy, physiology, and ecology. Comstock provides detailed descriptions of the different types of trees found in...

""History of Battery A, First Illinois Light Artillery Volunteers"" is a book written by Charles Bill Kimbell and published in 1899. The book is a detailed account of the experiences of Battery A, a unit of the First Illinois Light Artillery Volunteers, during the...

Apple Blossoms: Verses Of Two Children is a book of poetry written by Elaine Goodale Eastman and published in 1878. The collection of poems tells the story of two children, a brother and sister, as they explore the world around them and experience the...

""Stories of Naples and the Camorra"" is a book written by Charles Grant and published in 1897. The book is a collection of short stories that offer a glimpse into the daily lives of the people of Naples and the criminal organization known as...

The Etiquette of Today is a book written by Edith B. Ordway and published in 1913. The book is a comprehensive guide to modern etiquette, covering a wide range of topics including social behavior, dress codes, table manners, conversation, and more. It provides practical...

Sermons By H. Scott Holland (1892) is a collection of sermons written by Henry Scott Holland, a prominent theologian and clergyman in the Church of England during the late 19th century. The book is a compilation of 12 sermons that were delivered by Holland...

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""A Glossary Of North Country Words In Use"" is a book written by John Trotter Brockett in 1825. The book is based on an original manuscript found in the library of John George Lambton, and it contains a comprehensive list of words commonly used...

The Nature of Existence V1 is a philosophical book written by John McTaggart in 1921. The book explores the nature of existence and the various theories that have been proposed to explain it. McTaggart argues that existence is not a simple concept and cannot...

""The Brownists in Norwich and Norfolk About 1580: Some New Facts, Together with a Treatise of the Church and the Kingdom of Christ"" is a historical book written by Robert Harrison and published in 1920. The book provides a detailed account of the Brownist...

The book ""The Exhibits Of The Smithsonian Institution At The Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California, 1915"" is a historical account of the Smithsonian Institution's exhibits at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. The book contains detailed descriptions and photographs...

The Contrast: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Elizabeth S. Villa-Real and first published in 1796. The novel follows the story of a young woman named Caroline, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England to marry a wealthy...

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Secret Societies: A Discussion Of Their Character And Claims is a book written by David Macdill in 1867. The book explores the history and nature of secret societies, examining their origins and beliefs, as well as their impact on society. Macdill discusses the various...

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Byways and Bird Notes is a book written by Maurice Thompson and published in 1885. The book is a collection of essays and observations on nature, particularly birds, that the author encountered during his travels through the American countryside. It is divided into two...