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The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's TaleThe Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Although an old, consistent exile, the editor of the following pages revisits now and again the city of which he exults to be a native; and there are few things more strange, more painful, or more salutary,...
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The Dominion of the Air: The Story of Aerial NavigationThe Dominion of the Air: The Story of Aerial Navigation CHAPTER I. THE DAWN OF AERONAUTICS. CHAPTER II. THE INVENTION OF THE BALLOON. CHAPTER III. THE FIRST BALLOON ASCENT IN ENGLAND. CHAPTER IV. THE DEVELOPMENT OF BALLOON PHILOSOPHY. CHAPTER V. SOME FAMOUS EARLY VOYAGERS....
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Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary RowlandsonNarrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson The sovereignty and goodness of GOD, together with the faithfulness of his promises displayed, being a narrative of the captivity and restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, commended by her, to all that desires to...
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Lays of Ancient RomeLays of Ancient Rome That what is called the history of the Kings and early Consuls of Rome is to a great extent fabulous, few scholars have, since the time of Beaufort, ventured to deny. It is certain that, more than three hundred and...
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The Life of General Francis MarionThe Life of General Francis MarionPlease take a look at the important information in this header. We encourage you to keep this file on your own disk, keeping an electronic path open for the next readers. Do not remove this. We produce about two...
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Poems of Henry Timrod with MemoirPoems of Henry Timrod; with Memoir "A true poet is one of the most precious gifts that can be bestowed on a generation." He speaks for it and he speaks to it. Reflecting and interpreting his age and its thoughts, feelings, and purposes, he...
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The Life of Francis MarionThe Life of Francis Marion The facts, in the life of Francis Marion, are far less generally extended in our country than his fame. The present is an attempt to supply this deficiency, and to justify, by the array of authentic particulars, the high...
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Jasmin: Barber, Poet, PhilanthropistJasmin: Barber, Poet, Philanthropist My attention was first called to the works of the poet Jasmin by the eulogistic articles which appeared in the Revue des Deux Mondes, by De Mazade, Nodier, Villemain, and other well-known reviewers. I afterwards read the articles by Sainte-Beuve,...
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Edison: His Life and InventionsEdison: His Life and Inventions THE reader who has followed the foregoing narrative may feel that inasmuch as it is intended to be an historical document, an appropriate addendum thereto would be a digest of all the inventions of Edison. The desirability of such...
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The History of the TelephoneThe History of the Telephone Thirty-five short years, and presto! the newborn art of telephony is fullgrown. Three million telephones are now scattered abroad in foreign countries, and seven millions are massed here, in the land of its birth. So entirely has the telephone...
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Reminiscences of Tolstoy, by His SonReminiscences of Tolstoy, by His Son IN one of his letters to his great-aunt, Alexandra Andreyevna Tolstoy, my father gives the following description of his children: The eldest [Sergei] is fair-haired and good-looking; there is something weak and patient in his expression, and very...
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Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of WarAeroplanes and Dirigibles of War It is a curious circumstance that an invention, which is hailed as being one of the greatest achievements ever recorded in the march of civilisation, should be devoted essentially to the maiming of humanity and the destruction of property....
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Biographical Notes on the Pseudonymous BellsBiographical Notes on the Pseudonymous BellsI have just read over Wuthering Heights, and, for the first time, have obtained a clear glimpse of what are termed (and, perhaps, really are) its faults; have gained a definite notion of how it appears to other peopleto...
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Hans Brinker Or, The Silver SkatesHans Brinker; Or, The Silver Skates This little work aims to combine the instructive features of a book of travels with the interest of a domestic tale. Throughout its pages the descriptions of Dutch localities, customs, and general characteristics have been given with scrupulous...
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British Airships, Past, Present, and FutureBritish Airships, Past, Present, and Future Lighter-than-air craft consist of three distinct types: Airships, which are by far the most important, Free Balloons, and Kite Balloons, which are attached to the ground or to a ship by a cable. They derive their appellation from...
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The Story of MankindThe Story of Mankind Professor of the Social Sciences in Antioch College. Author of The Fall of the Dutch Republic, The Rise of the Dutch Kingdom, The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators, A Short Story of Discovery, Ancient Man. WHEN I was twelve...
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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 6 In a style less grave than that of history, I should perhaps compare the emperor Alexius 1 to the jackal, who is said to follow the steps, and to devour the...
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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 Introduction, Worship, And Persecution Of Images.Revolt Of Italy And Rome.Temporal Dominion Of The Popes.Conquest Of Italy By The Franks.Establishment Of Images.Character And Coronation Of Charlemagne.Restoration And Decay Of The Roman Empire...
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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 Zeno And Anastasius, Emperors Of The East.Birth, Education, And First Exploits Of Theodoric The Ostrogoth.His Invasion And Conquest Of Italy.The Gothic Kingdom Of Italy.State Of The West.Military And Civil Government.The Senator...
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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 Invasion Of Italy By Alaric.Manners Of The Roman Senate And People.Rome Is Thrice Besieged, And At Length Pillaged, By The Goths.Death Of Alaric.The Goths Evacuate Italy.Fall Of Constantine.Gaul And Spain Are...
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