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""The Wisest Words Ever Written On War"" is a book that was published in 1916 and is a collection of writings about war from the renowned American philosopher and essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson. The book also includes an introduction by Henry Ford, the...

The Wednesbury Papers is a historical book written by Frederick William Hackwood and published in 1884. The book is a collection of documents and papers related to the town of Wednesbury in England, covering a period from the 16th to the 19th century...

The Tragedy of Sir Thomas Overbury, written by Richard Savage and first published in 1724, is a play that tells the story of the downfall of Sir Thomas Overbury, a courtier who was imprisoned and eventually died in the Tower of London. The play is set in...

The Greene Family In England And America: With Pedigrees (1901) is a book that traces the history of the Greene family, both in England and America. The book provides detailed information on the family's lineage, including genealogical charts and...

The Essays Or Counsels, Civil And Moral: With A Table Of The Colors Of Good And Evil is a book written by Francis Bacon and published in 1859. The book contains a collection of essays and counsels on various topics related to civil and moral issues. The...

The Divine Art of Preaching: Lectures (1892) by Arthur Tappan Pierson is a comprehensive guide to the art of preaching. The book is a collection of lectures given by Pierson, who was a prominent Christian minister and author in the late 19th century. The...

The Directory of the Devout Life is a religious book written by Frederick Brotherton Meyer in 1904. The book is a guide for leading a devout and spiritual life, and it is aimed at Christians who want to deepen their faith and live a more meaningful life...

""The Devil Upon Crutches in England or Night Scenes in London, Part 1: A Satirical Work"" is a book written by an author known as the ""Gentleman of Oxford"" and published in 1756. The book is a satirical work that aims to expose the vices and...

The Christian Souvenir Or The Beauties Of Blair And Jortin: Consisting Of Extracts From The Sermons Of Those Eminent Divines (1839) is a book written by Hugh Blair. The book is a compilation of extracts from the sermons of two eminent divines, Blair and...

The Book of My Life is an autobiography written by John Rompapas and published in 1914. The book chronicles the life of Rompapas, a Greek immigrant who came to the United States in the late 1800s. In the book, Rompapas recounts his experiences growing up...

Testimonials To The Merits Of Thomas Paine is a book written by Joseph N. Moreau in 1861. The book is a collection of testimonials from various individuals who express their admiration and appreciation for the works of Thomas Paine, an influential...

""Short Account Of The Life And Writings Of William Law"" is a biographical book written by Richard Tighe in 1813. The book provides a brief overview of the life and works of William Law, an English writer and theologian of the 18th century. Law was...

Ruka�������at-I-Alamgiri Or Letters Of Aurungzebe: With Historical And Explanatory Notes (1908) is a book written by Jamshid H. Bilimoria. The book is a collection of letters written by Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor of India, to his sons,...

Reminiscences Of The Best Hours Of Life For The Hour Of Death is a book written by Jean Paul Richter in 1841. The book is a collection of essays and musings on the subject of death and dying. Richter reflects on life's most meaningful moments and how...

Reminiscences And Essays is a collection of writings by James Montgomery Stuart, first published in 1884. The book is divided into two parts: the first part contains personal reminiscences of Stuart's life, while the second part includes essays on...

""Reflections For Leisure Hours: On The Duties, Hopes, And Privileges Of Life, Etc."" is a book written by Caroline Jane Yorke in 1845. The book is a collection of essays that reflect on various aspects of life, including its duties, hopes, and...

Recollections of Pattison is a book written by Lionel Arthur Tollemache in 1885. It is a personal account of his memories of Mark Pattison, a prominent scholar and fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford. The book is divided into several chapters, each of...

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...

M. Tullii Ciceronis Cato Major Sive De Senectute Liber est opus quod inscribitur Cato Major vel De Senectute. Scriptum est ab oratore et philosopho Romano Marco Tullio Cicerone in saeculo primo ante Christum natum. Liber est dialogus inter Cato senem et...

M. T. Cicero's Cato Major, Or Discourse On Old Age: Addressed To Titus Pomponius Atticus (1778) is a book written by the famous Roman orator and politician, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a discourse on old age and is addressed to Cicero's friend,...

M. Tullii Ciceronis In M. Antonium Oratio Philippica Prima (1902) is a book written by the famous Roman orator and statesman, Marcus Tullius Cicero. The book is a speech delivered by Cicero against his political rival, Mark Antony, who was a member of...

Marginal Notes by Lord Macaulay (1907) is a collection of literary and historical essays written by Thomas Babington Macaulay, a prominent British historian, politician, and essayist of the 19th century. The book features a selection of Macaulay's famous...

M. Tullii Ciceronis Libri De Divinatione Et De Fato est opus magnum a Marco Tullio Cicerone scriptum, quod in annum MDCCCXXX editum est. Liber est de divinatione et fato, duobus rebus quae homines saepe inter se conferunt. Ciceronis intentio est...

Lute Taylor's Chip Basket is a collection of various writings by Lute A. Taylor, compiled and published in 1874. The book includes a diverse range of material, including lectures, essays, addresses, editorials, and public and social correspondence, all...

Le livre ""Lettres Morales Et Critiques Sur Les Differens Et Les Diverses Occupations, Des Hommes"" a �����t����� �����crit par Jean-Baptiste De Boyer d'Argens en 1737. Il s'agit d'une collection de lettres qui offrent des r�����flexions sur...

""Lessings Sammtliche Werke"" ist eine umfassende Sammlung der literarischen Werke des deutschen Schriftstellers Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, die er im Laufe seines Lebens verfasst hat. Die Sammlung wurde erstmals im Jahr 1882 ver������ffentlicht und...

In Lighter Vein is a book published in 1907 by John De Morgan, which is a collection of anecdotes, witty sayings, bon mots, bright repartees, eccentricities, and reminiscences of well-known men and women. The book is a compilation of humorous and...

Home Thoughts is a collection of essays and reflections on domestic life by Maria McIntosh Cox, originally published in 1901. The book explores various aspects of home life, including parenting, marriage, and household management, with a focus on...

Home Harmonies: A Collection Of Saturday Night Reflections For Home Corners is a book written by Mark Mills Pomeroy and published in 1876. The book is a collection of reflections and musings on various topics, designed to be read on Saturday nights in...

""His Majesty, Myself"" is a novel written by William Mumford Baker and published in 1879. The story follows the life of a young man named Harold, who is a member of the British aristocracy. Despite his privileged upbringing, Harold is dissatisfied with...

Haliburton, A Centenary Chaplet: With A Bibliography (1897) is a book written by John Parker Anderson. It is a tribute to the life and work of Thomas Chandler Haliburton, a Canadian writer and politician who is best known for his humorous books,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

In this debut collection of personal essays, Eugen Bacon offers critical perspectives on blackness, Afrofuturism, colonialism, historicity, and (mis)recognition as she explores the untapped possibilities of speculative fiction. Using a variety of...

Step inside the mind of a writer obsessed with the workings of the Universe and crazed with the spirit of creativity.This collection of delightful and thought-provoking essays, poems, CNF, and short fiction by award-winning author Katherine Mayfield will...

Inspired by the words of Thoreau, Leopold, Abbey, and others exploring the intimate connections between people, place, and nature, Johnny Carrol Sain offers thoughtful commentary on the culture, wild places, and wild things of his home.

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Throughout his career Jacques Barzun, author of the New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Finalist From Dawn to Decadence, has always been known as a witty and graceful essayist, one who combines a depth of knowledge and a rare facility with...

The Memoir Of David Hale, Late Editor Of The Journal Of Commerce: With Selections From His Miscellaneous Writings (1850) is a book that tells the life story of David Hale, who was a prominent editor during his time. The book includes a comprehensive...

Lays of Ancient Babyland is a book published in 1849 by William Pickering Publisher. The book is a collection of poems and small histories that revolve around the theme of childhood and the innocence of youth. The poems are written in a lyrical and...

Glimpses of Bohemia: Past and Present is a book written by James Macdonald, first published in 1882. The book is a collection of essays that provide a detailed description of the Bohemian culture, history, and society. The author takes the readers on a...

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...

""Chinese Courtship: In Verse"" is a book of poetry written by Peter Perring Thoms and first published in 1824. The poems are written in the style of Chinese love songs and explore the themes of courtship, love, and romance. The book is divided into...

Anecdotes Am�����ricaines ou Histoire Abr�����g�����e des Principaux �����v�����nements (1776) est un livre �����crit par Antoine Hornot. Cet ouvrage raconte l'histoire des �����tats-Unis depuis la d�����couverte du continent jusqu'������ la fin de la...

Aspects of Authorship: Or Book Marks and Book Makers is a book written by Francis Jacox and originally published in 1872. The book is a collection of essays and observations on the art of writing and the publishing industry. Jacox explores various...

An Art Philosopher's Cabinet is a collection of selected passages from the works of George Lansing Raymond, a renowned philosopher and scholar of aesthetics. The book, published in 1915, presents a comprehensive overview of comparative aesthetics,...

An Abridgment of Mr. Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding is a book written by John Locke and published in 1752. The book is a condensed version of Locke's original work, which was published in 1689. In this abridgment, Locke discusses the nature...