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The Princess Idleways: A Fairy Story is a book written by Helen Ashe Hays and first published in 1880. It is a classic fairy tale that tells the story of a young princess named Idleways who is cursed by a wicked fairy and falls...

The Bright Array: A New Collection Of Sunday School Songs is a book of hymns and songs compiled by Robert Lowry and published in 1889. The book contains a collection of uplifting and inspirational songs that are suitable for use in Sunday school classes...

Leadville: The City, Mines And Bullion Product, Personal Histories Of Prominent Citizens, Facts And Figures Never Before Given To The Public (1880) is a historical book written by Lewis A. Kent. The book is a comprehensive account of the city of Leadville in Colorado...

The Agaves of the United States is a book written by A. Isabel Mulford in 1898. It is a comprehensive guide to the various species of agave plants found in the United States, including their physical characteristics, distribution, and uses. The book contains detailed...

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""The Bank of Faith: Or A Life of Trust"" is a book written by William Huntington in 1889. In this book, the author explores the concept of faith and trust in God. He argues that faith is the key to a fulfilling life and...

Malta, Under The Phoenicians, Knights, And English is a historical book written by William Tallack and published in 1861. The book provides a comprehensive account of Malta's history, covering the island's various rulers throughout the centuries, including the Phoenicians, Knights of St. John, and...

""Greek Papyri From The Cairo Museum: Together With Papyri Of Roman Egypt From American Collections"" is a book written by Edgar J. Goodspeed and published in 1902. The book is a collection of Greek papyri from the Cairo Museum and American collections of Roman...

The Tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon is a book written by James Albert Wineberger and published in 1858. The book is a historical account of the tomb of George Washington and its significance to American history. Wineberger delves into the construction of the...

The Black Opal is a novel written by Maxwell Gray and published in 1918. The book tells the story of a young woman named Rosamund who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial...

The Genealogy Of The Whittelsey-Whittlesey Family is a comprehensive book by Charles Barney Whittelsey that was first published in 1898. The book provides an extensive account of the Whittelsey-Whittlesey family lineage, tracing their ancestry back to the early 17th century. The author has meticulously...

George Rogers Clark And The Kaskaskia Campaign, 1777-1778 is a historical book written by Frederick Jackson Turner in 1903. The book recounts the story of the American Revolutionary War and the Kaskaskia Campaign, which was led by George Rogers Clark. The Kaskaskia Campaign was...

The Soul In Nature: With Supplementary Contributions (1852) is a book written by Hans Christian Oersted. The book explores the relationship between the human soul and the natural world. Oersted argues that the human soul is intimately connected to nature, and that the beauty...

The Poetical Works of Erasmus Darwin Volume 3 is a collection of poems written by Erasmus Darwin, a physician, natural philosopher and poet, and published in 1806. The volume contains two of Darwin's most famous works, The Botanic Garden and The Temple of Nature....

Camp Life and Sport in South Africa: Experiences of Kaffir Warfare with the Cape Mounted Rifles (1878) is a historical memoir written by Thomas J. Lucas. The book is a first-hand account of Lucas' experiences as a member of the Cape Mounted Rifles during...

The Autobiography of Thomas Shepard is a book that details the life and character of Thomas Shepard, a celebrated minister from Cambridge, New England. The book was originally published in 1832 and has since become a valuable resource for those interested in the history...

The Spirit of Lafayette is a historical book written by James Mott Hallowell in 1918. The book tells the story of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who played a significant role in the American Revolution. Lafayette was a close friend of George...

The Secrets of a Kuttite is a book written by Edward Opotiki Mousley and was published in 1921. The book is an authentic story of Kut, adventures in captivity, and Stamboul intrigue. The story revolves around the author's experiences during World War I, where...

The Life and Memoirs of Mr. Ephraim Tristram Bates, commonly known as Corporal Bates, is a book written by Bates himself in 1759. The book is an autobiographical account of his life as a soldier, from his early days as a recruit to his...

The Gospel Worthy of All Acceptation: Or The Duty of Sinners to Believe in Jesus Christ is a religious book written by Andrew Fuller, first published in 1805. The book aims to present the gospel message in a way that is both clear and...

The New Book Of Bon-Accord: A Guide To The City Of Aberdeen (1893) by William Cadenhead is a comprehensive guidebook that provides readers with a detailed description of the Scottish city of Aberdeen. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers...

Observations in Magnetism and Meteorology is a book written by Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, detailing the observations he made at Makerstoun in Scotland between 1847 and 1855. The book is a comprehensive record of the observations made by Brisbane during this time, covering a...

""History Of The Development Of Missouri V1: And Particularly Of Saint Louis"" is a book written by Marshall Solomon Snow and published in 1908. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Missouri and its largest city, Saint Louis. It covers the...

""Carols Old And Carols New"" is a collection of traditional and contemporary Christmas carols compiled by Charles Lewis Hutchins and first published in 1916. The book includes over 150 carols, both well-known and obscure, from a variety of sources and traditions, including English, French,...

Healthology, Health Study, In Three Parts: Healthopathy, The Fasting Cure, Health Treatment is a book written by Irving James Eales in 1907. The book is divided into three parts, each covering a different aspect of health. The first part, Healthopathy, discusses the principles of...

Elements of Medical Logic: Illustrated by Practical Proofs and Examples is a book written by Gilbert Blane and published in 1822. The book is a comprehensive guide to medical reasoning and logic, providing practical examples and proofs to help readers understand the principles of...

Lessons In Music Form: A Manual Of Analysis Of All The Structural Factors And Designs Employed In Musical Composition (1904) is a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of music composition. Written by Percy Goetschius, an American composer and music educator, this book provides...

Bible Difficulties Explained is a book written by John Grigg Hewlett and published in 1860. The book aims to provide explanations and solutions to various difficulties and contradictions found in the Bible. Hewlett uses a combination of historical context, linguistic analysis, and theological interpretation...

A Little Dreaming is a novel by Fenton Johnson, first published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Mary is a dreamer, and she spends her days lost...

Typhaines Abbey: A Tale of the Twelfth Century is a historical novel written by Arthur Gobineau and originally published in 1869. Set in medieval France during the 12th century, the story follows the lives of two young men, Guillaume and Renaud, who are raised...

The Doctrine of Sin is a book written by Alexander Brown in 1881. The book is a theological study of the concept of sin as it is understood in Christianity. Brown examines the biblical and historical roots of the doctrine of sin, tracing its...

Jewish Science: Divine Healing In Judaism, With Special Reference To The Jewish Scripture And Prayer Book is a book written by Alfred G. Moses and originally published in 1916. The book explores the concept of divine healing in Judaism, drawing on the Jewish scripture...

Prize Essay On The Laws For The Protection Of Women (1854) is a book written by James Edward Davis that explores the legal and social status of women in the mid-19th century. The book was written in response to a competition held by the...

Intervention in Mexico is a historical book written by Samuel Guy Inman and first published in 1919. The book provides a detailed account of the United States' military intervention in Mexico during the Mexican Revolution. Inman explores the political and economic factors that led...

""She Would, And She Would Not Or The Kind Imposter: A Comedy"" is a play written by Colley Cibber in 1748. The play is a witty and humorous satire on the societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly with regards to marriage and...

The Enchanted Islands is a novel written by Ainslie Conway. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Marianne, who is sent to live with her aunt on a remote island in the Pacific...

""History of Amesbury"" is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the town of Amesbury and its surrounding areas. The book covers the first seventeen years of Salisbury, from its inception to its separation in 1654, as well as the history of...

A Manual of Midwifery for Midwives is a comprehensive guide to the practice of midwifery written by Barnes and Fancourt in 1883. The book covers all aspects of childbirth, including the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. It also includes detailed instructions...

""Latest Interpretation (1886)"" is a book written by Samuel A. Gardner which provides a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of various topics related to the Bible. The book was published in 1886 and is considered a valuable resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in...

""Five Hundred Mistakes Of Daily Occurrence In Speaking, Pronouncing And Writing The English Language: Corrected"" is a book written by Burgess and Walton in 1873. As the title suggests, the book is a comprehensive guide to common errors made in speaking, pronouncing, and writing...

Caroline Schlegel and Her Friends is a historical non-fiction book written by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Caroline Schlegel, a prominent figure in German Romanticism, and her circle of friends in the late 18th...

Elements of Latin Pronunciation is a comprehensive guide to the correct pronunciation of Latin words, intended for students in various fields including language, law, medicine, zoology, botany, and the sciences in general. The book was written by Samuel Stehman Haldeman and first published in...

Camp Devens (1918) is a historical book written by Roger Batchelder that provides a detailed account of the establishment and operation of Camp Devens during World War I. The book covers the history of the camp from its inception in 1917 to its closure...

Ancient Dominions of Maine is a historical book written by Rufus King Sewall in 1859. The book explores the early history of Maine, focusing on the Native American tribes that inhabited the region before the arrival of European settlers. Sewall delves into the customs,...

The Gypsy Road: A Journey From Krakow To Coblentz is a travelogue written by Grenville Arthur James Cole and originally published in 1894. The book follows the author's journey through Europe, starting in Krakow, Poland and ending in Coblentz, Germany. Along the way, Cole...

""An Introduction to the Study of Jurisprudence"" is a book written by Anton Friedrich Justus Thibaut and originally published in 1855. This book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the study of jurisprudence, which is the philosophical and theoretical study of law. Thibaut's...

""Mary In Our Soul-Life"" is a spiritual book written by Raoul Plus that explores the role of Mary, mother of Jesus, in the lives of Christians. The book delves into the deep spiritual connection between Mary and humanity, and how she can help us...

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: According To The Several Original Authorities is a historical book written by Thorpe, Benjamin in 1861. The book is a compilation of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which is a collection of annals in Old English chronicling the history of the Anglo-Saxons. The...

The Inspiration and Accuracy of the Holy Scriptures is a book written by John Urquhart in 1895. The book provides a detailed examination of the inspiration and accuracy of the Bible, with a particular focus on the Old Testament. Urquhart argues that the Bible...

""A Treatise On Musical Form And General Composition"" is a book written by Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive guide to musical form and composition, covering topics such as harmony, melody, counterpoint, and orchestration. It is written in a...