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The Flying Spy is a thrilling novel written by Carlo Camillo De in 1919. The story revolves around a young man named John Dene, who is a British engineer and inventor. John has developed a new type of airplane that he believes will revolutionize the...

The Forty-Seventh Infantry: A History, 1917-1919 is a book written by James E. Pollard and published in 1919. It is a comprehensive account of the activities and experiences of the Forty-Seventh Infantry during World War I, from their initial...

The Crimes of Urbain Grandier and Others is a non-fiction book written by the renowned French author Alexandre Dumas and published in 1907. The book is a historical account of the infamous case of Urbain Grandier, a French Catholic priest who was accused...

""Six Months With The Chinese Expedition: Or Leaves From A Soldier�������s Notebook"" is a historical book written by Robert Jocelyn in 1841. It is a first-hand account of his experiences as a soldier during the First Opium War between China and Britain...

Selections From The Writings Of Jesse Harding Pomeroy: Life Prisoner Since 1874 (1920) is a book that contains a collection of written works by Jesse Harding Pomeroy, a notorious criminal who was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1874. The book includes...

""Selections From The Letters, Private And Professional, Of Sir Henry Codrington, Admiral Of The Fleet (1880)"" is a book that contains a collection of letters written by Sir Henry Codrington, who was an Admiral of the Fleet in the late 19th century. The...

Scouts of the Desert is a novel written by John Fleming Wilson and first published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of Boy Scouts who find themselves stranded in the desert after their airplane crashes. The boys must use their survival skills...

Samuel Lyle, Criminologist is a mystery novel written by Arthur Crabb and published in 1920. The story follows Samuel Lyle, a renowned criminologist who is called upon to solve a series of baffling crimes in London. Lyle is a brilliant detective who uses...

Roster Of Survivors Of The Twenty-Third Regiment, Michigan Volunteer Infantry (1901) is a historical record compiled by St. John News. The book lists the names of surviving soldiers who served in the Twenty-Third Regiment of the Michigan Volunteer...

Recollections Of A New York Chief Of Police is a memoir written by George Washington Walling, who served as the Chief of Police in New York during the late 19th century. Published in 1887, the book chronicles Walling's experiences and observations during...

Poggiana V1: Ou La Vie, Le Caractere, Les Sentences, Et Les Bons Mots De Pogge Florentin (1720) est un livre qui pr�����sente la vie, le caract�����re, les maximes et les bons mots de Pogge Florentin. L'auteur, Bracciolini, explore la vie de Pogge, un...

Memoirs of a Captivity in Japan V3: During the Years 1811-1813 (1824) is a book written by Vasilii Mikhailovich Golovnin. It is a first-hand account of his experience as a captive in Japan during the early 19th century. The book is the third volume in a...

""Journal Of The Texian Expedition Against Mier: Subsequent Imprisonment Of The Author, His Sufferings, And Final Escape From The Castle Of Perote"" is a historical account written by Thomas Jefferson Green. The book covers the events of the Texian...

The Cabin Boy: Being The Memoirs Of An Officer In The Civil Department Of His Majesty�������s Navy, Well Known By The Name Of Billy Pitt is a historical book written by William Pitt in 1840. The book is a memoir of Pitt's experiences as a cabin boy and...

The Marquis Of Murray Hill: The Story Of A Criminal Case is a book written by Benjamin Anthony Ronzone in 1909. The book tells the story of a high-profile criminal case involving a man named the Marquis of Murray Hill. The Marquis is accused of murdering...

""The Life of John Nicholson: Soldier and Administrator, Based on Private and Hitherto Unpublished Documents"" is a historical biography written by Lionel James Trotter and published in 1898. The book tells the story of John Nicholson, a British soldier...

The book ""Life of Napoleon Buonaparte"" was written by John Gibson Lockhart in 1885. It is a comprehensive biography of the famous French military and political leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. The book covers his early life, military campaigns, rise to...

The book ""Life of Lewis Cass"" is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Lewis Cass, a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century. The book covers his military service in the Northwest during the War with Great Britain, his...

The book ""Life Of Colonel Talbot And The Talbot Settlement: Its Rise And Progress"" was written by Edward Ermatinger and published in 1859. It is a historical account of the life of Colonel Thomas Talbot, a British soldier who came to Canada in the...

James Outram's Campaign in India, 1857-1858 is a historical book written by James Outram himself in 1860. The book provides a detailed account of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, and the military campaign led by James Outram...

Le livre ""Lettres Du Marechal Bosquet A Ses Amis, 1837-1860 (1879)"" de Bosquet, Pierre Francois Joseph est une collection de lettres �����crites par le mar�����chal Bosquet ������ ses amis entre 1837 et 1860. Ces lettres offrent un aper�����u unique de...

""Letters of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade: To His Old Friend, Mr. Dwight, of the New York Daily Advertiser (1834)"" is a book written by Charles Augustus Davis. The book is a collection of letters written by J. Downing, a Major...

The Letters of Harry James Smith (1919) is a collection of personal correspondence written by the titular Harry James Smith. The letters were written during the year 1919, a time of great change and upheaval in the world following the end of World War I...

Letters From The Peninsula, 1808-1812 is a book written by William Warre, first published in 1909. The book is a collection of letters written by Warre, a British army officer, during his time serving in the Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal. The...

""Letters From The Earl Of Peterborough To General Stanhope, In Spain"" is a collection of personal correspondence between the Earl of Peterborough and General Stanhope during their time in Spain in the early 18th century. The letters provide insight...

""Letters From An American Soldier To His Father"" is a collection of personal letters written by Curtis Wheeler, an American soldier during World War I, to his father. The letters were written between 1917 and 1918, and provide a firsthand account of...

Letters From A Chasseur A Pied (1917) is a collection of letters written by Robert Pellissier, a French soldier, during World War I. Pellissier was a chasseur a pied, or foot soldier, and his letters provide a firsthand account of his experiences on the...

Le Cacique: Journal D'Un Marin (1866) est un livre �����crit par H. Riviere. Il s'agit d'un r�����cit de voyage bas����� sur les exp�����riences de l'auteur en tant que marin. Le livre raconte l'histoire de la vie ������ bord d'un navire et les aventures...

Kelly Of The Foreign Legion: Letters Of Legionnaire Russell A. Kelly, To Is Added A Historical Sketch Of The Foreign Legion (1917) is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Russell Anthony Kelly, a legionnaire in the French Foreign Legion during...

Journal of a Soldier of the 71st, or Glasgow Regiment, Highland Light Infantry: From 1806 to 1815 is a memoir written by Thomas Pococke in 1819. The book is a personal account of Pococke's experiences as a soldier in the 71st Regiment, also known as the...

Le Journal D�������Un Dragon D�������Egypte, 14e Dragons (1899) est un livre �����crit par E. Dubois. Le livre raconte l'histoire d'un dragon fran�����ais qui a �����t����� envoy����� en �����gypte en 1899. Le dragon raconte son exp�����rience de la vie...

Le livre ""Journal De L�������Adjudant-General Ramel (1799)"" est �����crit par Jean-Pierre Ramel. Il s'agit d'un journal personnel qui relate les �����v�����nements de la vie quotidienne de Ramel en tant qu'adjudant-g�����n�����ral pendant la...

Johnnie's War Diary is a captivating book written by Franklin Cummings that recounts the experiences of a cavalry trooper during World War I. The book is set in 1918 and follows the journey of Johnnie, a young man who enlists in the cavalry to fight for...

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...

From A Soldier's Heart is a book written by Harold Speakman and published in 1919. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as a soldier during World War I. Speakman was a young man when he enlisted in the army and was sent to fight in the...

""Four Years With The Army Of The Potomac"" is a historical book written by Regis De Trobriand and published in 1888. The book is a memoir of De Trobriand's experiences serving as a Union officer during the American Civil War in the Army of the Potomac...

The Final Report of General John J. Pershing, Commander-In-Chief American Expeditionary Forces (1920) is a historical document written by John Joseph Pershing, an American general who served as the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during...

Field-Marshal Count Moltke, 1800-1878 (1879) is a book written by Wilhelm Muller that provides a comprehensive biography of the famous Prussian military commander, Helmuth von Moltke. The book covers Moltke's life from his birth in 1800 to his death in...

A mother is tangled in a deadly web of love and deceit; spun by both her young son and a man that they were supposed to be able to trust with their lives.After the mother bounces back from near death they both must depend on their...

Like many Americans, as soon as Vincent J. Riccio heard about the attack on Pearl Harbor he wanted to enlist in the military. This memoir recounts his experiences in the United States Army Air Corps as an Instrument Technician, Aviation Cadet, and Flight...

"My name is Amanda Blackwood and I'm a survivor of human trafficking." Even now the words sound like fiction, especially as the horrors fade from recent memory. It's been 20 years since I escaped that fate, beating the odds. Most don't survive...

When you think of Hollywood, you picture glamour, celebrities and an abundance of sunshine. The Walk of Fame, Hollywood Boulevard, and the Chinese Theatre help make up the opulent attractions. LA is known for the iconic Hollywood sign, the rich diversity...

"Storie mozzafiato che intrecciano i principali fronti della Prima Guerra Mondiale in una narrativa ampia". La Grande Guerra ha lasciato milioni di civili e soldati mutilati o morti. Segui le orme dei militari britannici, tedeschi e americani mentre...

" Putin is making the same mistakes that doomed Hitler when he invaded the Soviet Union." – ReviewerA Gripping and Riveting Short History of Operation BarbarossaIn just four weeks in the summer of 1941, the German Wehrmacht wrought...

The fourth Sebastian Foxley Medieval Mystery.A short storySuicide or murder?As medieval Londoners joyously prepare for the Christmas celebrations, goldsmith Lawrence Ducket is involved in a street brawl. Fearful that his opponent is dying from his...

January 1889, six women die in Managua in a similar way to five in London in autumn 1888. Number „6" and word „Agua" are traces. There are bodies of water at distances of 6, 60, 600 and 6000 km, with „knife" coded twice.Code name Carl Feigenbaum (Carlos,...

This book will inspire and educate everybody in the world; the everyday working man, the corporate lawyer, and the college kid struggling to maintain life. The prisoner without the vision and hunger to succeed. I hope this book inspires the neighborhood...