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  • Major Joshua Major Joshua
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    Major Joshua

    Major Joshua: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Francis Forster and originally published in 1894. The novel follows the story of Major Joshua, a soldier who returns home to England after serving in India. Joshua is haunted by his experiences in the...
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  • Gabrielle Or Pictures Of A Reign V2 Gabrielle Or Pictures Of A Reign V2
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    Gabrielle Or Pictures Of A Reign V2

    Gabrielle Or Pictures Of A Reign V2: A Historical Novel (1843) is a work of historical fiction written by Louisa Stuart Costello. The book is the second volume in a series and tells the story of Gabrielle, a young woman living in France during the reign...
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  • Rank And Beauty V1 Rank And Beauty V1
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    Rank And Beauty V1

    Rank and Beauty Volume 1: Or The Young Baroness is a novel published in 1856 by Hurst and Blackett. The book tells the story of a young woman named Lady Emily, who is the daughter of a baron. She is beautiful and has a high social rank, but her life...
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  • Miriam's Marriage V1 (1872) Miriam's Marriage V1 (1872)
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    Miriam's Marriage V1 (1872)

    Miriam's Marriage V1 is a novel written by Katharine Sarah Macquoid and published in 1872. The book follows the story of Miriam, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. As Miriam...
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  • Mildred Arkell V3 Mildred Arkell V3
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    Mildred Arkell V3

    ""Mildred Arkell V3: A Novel"" is a literary work authored by Ellen Wood and published in 1865. The book is the third installment in the ""Mildred Arkell"" series and follows the life of the titular character, Mildred, as she navigates various social and...
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  • Polish Tales V1 (1833) Polish Tales V1 (1833)
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    Polish Tales V1 (1833)

    Polish Tales V1 is a collection of short stories written by Catherine Grace Frances Gore and first published in 1833. The stories are set in Poland and reflect the author's interest in Polish culture and history. The book includes ten tales, each with...
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  • Siren City (1899) Siren City (1899)
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    Siren City (1899)

    Siren City is a novel written by Benjamin Swift and published in 1899. The story is set in New York City during the late 19th century, a time when the city was rapidly growing and changing. The main character, John Law, is a young man who moves to the...
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  • My Sword For Lafayette My Sword For Lafayette
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    My Sword For Lafayette

    ""My Sword for Lafayette"" is a historical novel by Max Pemberton, first published in 1906. The book tells the story of a great friendship between an Englishman named Charles St. Evremond and the Marquis de Lafayette, a French aristocrat who fought...
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  • Philip Neville Of Garriton Philip Neville Of Garriton
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    Philip Neville Of Garriton

    ""Philip Neville of Garriton: A Yorkshire Tale"" is a novel written by Bailey John Harker and published in 1875. Set in the rural countryside of Yorkshire, England, the story follows the life of Philip Neville, a young man from a wealthy family who...
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  • Madeline Clare V1 Madeline Clare V1
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    Madeline Clare V1

    Madeline Clare V1: Or The Important Secret is a novel written by Mayne Colburn and published in 1856. The story revolves around the titular character, Madeline Clare, who is a young and beautiful woman living in England during the 19th century. Madeline...
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  • Love Me For My Love V2 (1869) Love Me For My Love V2 (1869)
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    Love Me For My Love V2 (1869)

    ""Love Me For My Love V2"" is a romantic novel written by Alicia Helen N. Little and first published in 1869. The book tells the story of a young woman named Lillian who falls in love with a man named Arthur. However, their love is complicated by the...
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  • Ridan The Devil Ridan The Devil
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    Ridan The Devil

    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...
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  • The Afghan Knife V2 The Afghan Knife V2
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    The Afghan Knife V2

    The Afghan Knife V2: A Novel (1879) is a book written by Robert Armitage Sterndale. It is a historical novel set in the late 19th century during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The story follows the adventures of a British soldier named Captain George...
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  • Adventures of Tiberius the Scribe Adventures of Tiberius the Scribe
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    Adventures of Tiberius the Scribe

    Herein resides the tales of Tiberius of Devin, a young scribe of vast learning, existing in a land of ironic dichotomies. Rome teeters on its final leg as she fades away Tiberius faces the early death throes of the old social order and the barbarian...
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  • The Prince of India; or Why Constantinople Fell, Vol. 1 The Prince of India; or Why Constantinople Fell, Vol. 1
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    The Prince of India; or Why Constantinople Fell, Vol. 1

    In this historical novel, Lew Wallace weaves a rich tale set during the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Blending historical fact with fiction, the story follows a mysterious figure, known as the Prince of India, who has lived for centuries. His journey...
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  • Vasconselos Vasconselos
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    Vasconselos

    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...
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  • The Velvet Cushion (1814) The Velvet Cushion (1814)
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    The Velvet Cushion (1814)

    The Velvet Cushion is a novel written by John William Cunningham and published in 1814. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Emily, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London after the death of her father...
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  • The Treasure Of Thorburns V2 The Treasure Of Thorburns V2
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    The Treasure Of Thorburns V2

    The Treasure of Thorburns V2: A Novel is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick Boyle and first published in 1887. The novel is set in Scotland in the 17th century and tells the story of a young man named Ronald Gordon who inherits the estate of...
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  • The Traveling Companions The Traveling Companions
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    The Traveling Companions

    The Traveling Companions: A Story In Scenes is a novel written by the British author F. Anstey and published in 1892. The book is a humorous and satirical adventure story that follows the journey of two young Englishmen, Cyril and Robert, as they travel...
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  • The Refugees V1 The Refugees V1
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    The Refugees V1

    The Refugees V1: An Irish Tale is a historical novel written by Anne Raikes Harding and first published in 1822. Set in Ireland during the late 18th century, the book tells the story of a young Irish girl named Ellen O'Neil, who is forced to flee her...
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  • The Poems And Fables Of Robert Henryson (1865) The Poems And Fables Of Robert Henryson (1865)
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    The Poems And Fables Of Robert Henryson (1865)

    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...
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  • The Old Knowledge (1901) The Old Knowledge (1901)
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    The Old Knowledge (1901)

    The Old Knowledge is a novel written by Stephen Lucius Gwynn and published in 1901. The story is set in rural Ireland and revolves around the lives of the local people who are steeped in the old traditions and beliefs of their ancestors. The protagonist...
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  • One Thousand Men (1915) One Thousand Men (1915)
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    One Thousand Men (1915)

    One Thousand Men is a historical account of the American Civil War, written by Dorman Bridgman Eaton and published in 1915. The book is a detailed analysis of the Union Army's 16th Regiment, which was composed entirely of men from New York City. Eaton...
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  • One Of The Visconti One Of The Visconti
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    One Of The Visconti

    One Of The Visconti: A Novelette is a literary work by Eva Wilder Brodhead, published in 1896. This novella tells the story of a young woman named Bianca Visconti, a member of a prominent Italian family. Bianca is the daughter of the Visconti family, who...
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  • One Hundred And One Entrees (1904) One Hundred And One Entrees (1904)
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    One Hundred And One Entrees (1904)

    One Hundred and One Entrees is a cookbook written by May Elizabeth Southworth in 1904. This book contains a variety of recipes for main dishes that are perfect for any occasion. The recipes are categorized into different sections such as meats, poultry,...
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  • One By One, Etc. (1883) One By One, Etc. (1883)
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    One By One, Etc. (1883)

    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...
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  • Novels And Stories V1 Novels And Stories V1
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    Novels And Stories V1

    Novels and Stories V1: Oldtown Folks is a literary work written by the famous American author, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and published in 1899. The book is a collection of stories and novels that reflect the author's deep understanding of human nature and...
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  • Miramichi (1865) Miramichi (1865)
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    Miramichi (1865)

    Miramichi (1865) by William T. Savage is a historical novel set in the mid-19th century in the Miramichi region of New Brunswick, Canada. The story follows the lives of the O'Donnell family, who are struggling to make a living in the harsh and...
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  • Miracle Gold V1 Miracle Gold V1
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    Miracle Gold V1

    Miracle Gold V1: A Novel (1888) by Richard Dowling is a work of fiction that tells the story of a young man named John who inherits a gold mine from his father. With the help of his friends, he sets out to make a fortune from the mine. However, they soon...
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  • Minnie Caldwell And Other Stories (1888) Minnie Caldwell And Other Stories (1888)
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    Minnie Caldwell And Other Stories (1888)

    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...
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  • Mesdemoiselles De Marsanges, Part 1 (1757) Mesdemoiselles De Marsanges, Part 1 (1757)
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    Mesdemoiselles De Marsanges, Part 1 (1757)

    Mesdemoiselles De Marsanges, Partie 1 (1757) est un roman historique �����crit par Gabrielle Suzanne de Villeneuve. L'histoire se d�����roule au XVIIIe si�����cle en France, dans une petite ville nomm�����e Marsanges. Le livre suit la vie de deux...
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  • Masterman Ready Or The Wreck Of The Pacific (1846) Masterman Ready Or The Wreck Of The Pacific (1846)
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    Masterman Ready Or The Wreck Of The Pacific (1846)

    Masterman Ready or The Wreck of the Pacific is a novel written by Frederick Marryat and first published in 1846. The book tells the story of a family who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. The family consists of a father, mother,...
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  • The Young Duellists The Young Duellists
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    The Young Duellists

    The Young Duellists: Or The Affair Of Honor is a novel published by Simpkin and Marshall in 1837. The story revolves around two young men, Arthur and Henry, who are both in love with the same woman, Emily. When Arthur accuses Henry of stealing Emily's...
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  • The Yankee Conscript The Yankee Conscript
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    The Yankee Conscript

    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...
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  • The Wyvern Mystery V1 The Wyvern Mystery V1
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    The Wyvern Mystery V1

    ""The Wyvern Mystery"" is a Gothic novel written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and first published in 1869. The story takes place in the mid-19th century and revolves around a young woman named Alice Maybell who inherits a large estate called Wyvern from...
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  • The Strange Wooing Of Mary Bowler (1901) The Strange Wooing Of Mary Bowler (1901)
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    The Strange Wooing Of Mary Bowler (1901)

    The Strange Wooing Of Mary Bowler is a novel written by Richard Marsh and published in 1901. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary Bowler, who lives in a small village and is courted by two men. The first is a wealthy and handsome young man...
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  • The Sin Of George Warrener (1906) The Sin Of George Warrener (1906)
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    The Sin Of George Warrener (1906)

    The Sin of George Warrener is a novel written by Marie Van Vorst and published in 1906. The story revolves around the titular character, George Warrener, who is a wealthy and successful businessman. Despite his success, George is plagued by a guilty...
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  • The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase
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    The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase

    The Shell-Hunter, Or An Ocean Love Chase: A Romance Of Land And Sea is a novel written by Ned Buntline and published in 1858. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Jack who is a passionate collector of seashells. Jack falls in love with a...
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  • The Shakespeare Secret (1895) The Shakespeare Secret (1895)
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    The Shakespeare Secret (1895)

    The Shakespeare Secret is a novel written by Edwin Bormann and published in 1895. The book is a work of fiction that revolves around the mystery of William Shakespeare's life and works. The story follows the protagonist, a young man named Jack who is a...
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