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Digging for Gold: A Story of CaliforniaDigging for Gold: A Story of CaliforniaI acted for the best, as I thought, Grant. You know how your poor father left us. 3After his affairs were settled, there were only two hundred and fifty dollars left, and you were but twelve years old....
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Outline of the history of the English language and literatureOutline of the history of the English language and literatureThe object of this book, as indicated in the title, is to give an outline of the History of the English Language and Literature. It aims, however, at being something more than a mere statement...
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The Defence of LucknowThe Defence of Lucknow - A Diary Recording the Daily Events during the Siege of the European Residency, from 31st May to 25th September, 1857RECORDING THE DAILY EVENTS DURING THE SIEGE OF THE EUROPEAN RESIDENCY LONDON PRINTED BY SPOTTISWOODE AND CO. NEW-STREET SQUARE. The...
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The Antiquities of ConstantinopleThe Antiquities of Constantinople - With a Description of Its Situation, the Conveniencies of Its Port, Its Publick Buildings, the Statuary, Sculpture, Architecture, and Other Curiosities of That CityConstantinople is situated after such a Manner in a Peninsula, that tis scarce bounded by the...
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Dinners & DinersDinners and Diners: Where and How to Dine in LondonTo all the gentlemen, the managers of the various restaurants and the masters of the culinary art, who have assisted me in the making of this little book, I give my most grateful thanks. When...
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Ravished ArmeniaRavished Armenia - The Story of Aurora Mardiganian, the Christian Girl Who Lived Through the Great MassacresOne of the most striking photographs of the deportations that have come out of Armenia. Here is shown a column of Christians on the path across the great...
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Der WeltverkehrDer Weltverkehr - Telegraphie und Post, Eisenbahnen und Schiffahrt, in ihrer Entwickelung dargestelltDer vorliegende Text wurde anhand der 1887 erschienenen Buchausgabe so weit wie mglich originalgetreu wiedergegeben. Zeichensetzung und offensichtliche typographische Fehler wurden stillschweigend korrigiert. Ungewhnliche sowie inkonsistente Schreibweisen wurden beibehalten, insbesondere wenn diese...
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His Honour, and a LadyHis Honour, and a LadyThe Sahib walks! said Ram Prasannad, who dusted the office books and papers, to Bundal Singh the messenger, who wore a long red coat with a badge of office, and went about the business of the Queen-Empress on his two...
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A Gallant of Lorraine; vol. 2 of 2A Gallant of Lorraine; vol. 2 of 2 - François, Seigneur de Bassompierre, Marquis d'Haronel, Maréchal de France, 1579-1646 BY H. NOEL WILLIAMS AUTHOR OF FIVE FAIR SISTERS, A PRINCESS OF INTRIGUE, THE BROOD OF FALSE LORRAINE, ETC. IN TWO VOLUMES With 16 Illustrations...
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Die menschliche Familie nach ihrer Entstehung und natürlichen EntwickelungDie menschliche Familie nach ihrer Entstehung und natürlichen EntwickelungDem Buche, welches ich hiermit der ffentlichkeit bergebe, habe ich nur wenige Worte voranzusenden. Die Entstehungs- und Entwicklungsgeschichte der menschlichen Familie ist in den jngsten Jahren mehrfach errtert und selbst in populrer Weise dargestellt worden. Ernste...
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The History of the Assassins, Derived from Oriental SourcesThe History of the Assassins, Derived from Oriental SourcesThe Translator has been induced to present The History of the Assassins to the British Public as much on account of the interest of the subject itself, as by a desire to introduce to them a...
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History of the United StatesHistory of the United StatesTHERE are several Periods in the history of the United States. It is important for the student to understand these at the beginning. Without such an understanding his notion of our country's history will be confused and his study rendered...
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Pietari Suuri: Venäjän ensimmäinen keisariPietari Suuri: Venäjän ensimmäinen keisariEsipuhe I. Silmys Venjn vanhimpiin valtiollisiin oloihin II. Itmaalaiset olot ja tavat III. Venjn hallitsijat harrastavat lnsimaiden sivistyst IV. Pietarin lapsuuden aika V. Sofia riist hallituksen VI. Sofian hallitus ja taistelu Pietarin kanssa VII. Pietari oppii lnsimaiden oloja tuntemaan VIII....
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Bell's English History Source BooksWalpole and Chatham (1714-1760)This series of English History Source Books is intended for use with any ordinary textbook of English History. Experience has conclusively shown that such apparatus is a valuablenay, an indispensableadjunct to the history lesson. It is capable of two main uses:...
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The Magic of SpainThe Magic of SpainIT is not easy in a few words to account for the strange Oriental spell that Spain has exercised over many minds nor to explain the potency of its attraction. For indeed the great Peninsula possesses a special spice and flavour....
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France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Regime In CanadaFrance and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Régime In Canada The physiognomy of a government, says De Tocqueville, can best be judged in its colonies, for there its characteristic traits usually appear larger and more distinct. When I wish to judge...
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Waterloo Days: The narrative of an Englishwoman resident at Brussels in June 1815Waterloo Days: The narrative of an Englishwoman resident at Brussels in June 1815This little Narrative is the simple and faithful account of one who was a spectator of the scenes she describes, and a witness of the events she relates, during those days of...
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The Indians of Carlsbad Caverns National ParkThe Indians of Carlsbad Caverns National ParkThe National Park Service is dedicated to preserving the scenic, scientific, and historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of its people. Help protect your Park from its new exotic the LITTERBUG. This booklet...
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Servants of Sin: A RomanceServants of Sin: A RomanceLifting aside the heavy tapestry that hung down in front of the window of the tourelle which formed an angle of the room--a window from which the Bastille might be seen frowning over the Quartier St. Antoine, a third of...
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Hugh Gwyeth: A Roundhead CavalierHugh Gwyeth: A Roundhead CavalierUp in the tops of the tall elms that overshadowed the east wing of Everscombe manor house the ancient rooks were gravely wrangling. A faint morning breeze swept the green branches and, as the leaves stirred, the warm September sunlight...
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