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Some notes on the bibliography of the PhilippinesSome notes on the bibliography of the PhilippinesAs regards the introduction of printing itself into that archipelago, wherein (as writers agree) the first press was set to work in the opening years of the seventeenth century, yet there is dispute as to two points,the...
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Historical Romance of the American NegroHistorical Romance of the American NegroFor a number of years it has been on my mind to write a book regarding the principal events that have occurred to the colored race since the beginning of the agitation against slavery, going on from thence to...
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The Character of the British EmpireThe Character of the British EmpireNOTE.The following essay is based mainly upon a book by the same author entitled "The Expansion of Europe," in which an attempt is made to estimate the part played by various nations in extending the civilisation of Europe over...
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Memoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IVMemoir of Queen Adelaide, Consort of King William IV.The pocket DuchyOld customsEarly trainingThe Father of the Princess AdelaideSocial life at the ducal courtTraining of the Princess AdelaideMarriage preliminariesEnglish parliamentThe Duke of ClarenceArrival in London of the PrincessQuaint royal weddingsAt home and abroadDuke and Duchess...
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Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 2 of 2Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 2 of 2 Author or a Narrative Journal of Travels to the Sources of the Mississippi; Travels in the Central Portions of the Mississippi...
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From Crow-Scaring to Westminster: An AutobiographyFrom Crow-Scaring to Westminster: An AutobiographyThis book is more than the record of an adventurous and useful life. It is an outline of the conditions of labour in our greatest national industry during the last seventy years. It is the story of years of...
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Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 1 of 2Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 1 of 2 Author of a Narrative Journal of Travels to the Sources of the Mississippi; Travels in the Central Portions of the Mississippi...
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The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) THE MARTINS OF CRO' MARTIN. CHAPTER I. MR. HERMAN MERL CHAPTER II. MR. MERL CHAPTER III. A YOUNG DUCHESS AND AN OLD FRIEND CHAPTER IV. A VERY GREAT FAVOR CHAPTER V. A LETTER FROM HOME...
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The Plowshare and the Sword: A Tale of Old QuebecThe Plowshare and the Sword: A Tale of Old Quebec It was an evening of spring in the year of strife 1637. The sun was slowly withdrawing his beams from the fortress of Quebec, which had been established some thirty years back, and was...
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The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II)The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) When I had made my arrangement with my publishers for this new story, I was not sorry for many reasons to place the scene of it in Ireland. One of my late critics, in noticing...
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L'Amérique sous le nom de pays de Fou-SangL'Amérique sous le nom de pays de Fou-SangLa pagination originale est retenue. La ponctuation a t normalise. Les notes en bas de page sont renumerotes et places la fin de chaque section. L'orthographe de l'imprimeur a t conserve dans l'ensemble. Les corrections mineures sont...
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O descobrimento do Brasil por Pedro Alvares CabralO descobrimento do Brasil por Pedro Alvares CabralDe Mauritania os montes, e logares, Terra que Antheo n'hum tempo possuio, Deixando mo esquerda; que direita No ha certeza d'outra, mas suspeita. CAMES, Lus., Canto V, est. IV. Sete annos e meio depois de Christovam Colombo...
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Dumas' ParisDumas' ParisThere have been many erudite works, in French and other languages, describing the antiquities and historical annals of Paris from the earliest times; and in English the mid-Victorian era turned outthere are no other words for itinnumerable books of travel which recounted alleged...
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Portrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee PatriotPortrait and Biography of Parson Brownlow, The Tennessee PatriotThe biography of great men always has been, and always will be read with interest and profit. Great actions command admiration, and none of modern times excel those of the patriot exile, Parson Brownlow, of Tennessee....
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Trenching at GallipoliTrenching at Gallipoli - The personal narrative of a Newfoundlander with the ill-fated Dardanelles expeditionThe announcement came to Newfoundland out of a clear sky. Confirming it, came the news of the assurances of loyalty from the different colonies, expressed in terms of men and...
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Lord Tony's Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet PimpernelLord Tony's Wife: An Adventure of the Scarlet PimpernelIt was Pierre who spoke, his voice was hardly raised above a murmur, but there was such an intensity of passion expressed in his face, in the fingers of his hand which closed slowly and convulsively...
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Over Here: Impressions of America by a British officerOver Here: Impressions of America by a British officerDuring a year spent largely in Pennsylvania, with occasional visits to other states, I have found little to criticise, but rather much to admire, much indeed to love. America now means a great deal to me,...
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Cruise and Captures of the AlabamaCruise and Captures of the AlabamaThe publication of the naval records of the Rebellion, both Union and Confederate, makes it possible to take a comprehensive view of the career of the famous cruiser. In addition to these, Captain Semmes kept a diary, which after...
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Shakespeare's EnglandShakespeare's EnglandBeautiful and storied scenes that have soothed and elevated the mind naturally inspire a feeling of gratitude. Prompted by that feeling the present author has written this record of his rambles in England. It was his wish, in dwelling upon the rural loveliness...
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The Color Line: A Brief in Behalf of the UnbornThe Color Line: A Brief in Behalf of the Unborn The following pages attempt a discussion of the most important question that is likely to engage the attention of the American People for many years and even generations to come. Compared with the vital...
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