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Massasoit's Town Sowams in Pokanoket, Its History Legends and Traditions
Massasoit's Town Sowams in Pokanoket, Its History Legends and Traditions by Virginia Baker explores wampanoag indians.
"Same old Bill, eh Mable!"
"Same old Bill, eh Mable!" by Edward Streeter explores world war, 1914-1918, humor, caricatures, caricatures and cartoons.
Our Little Brazilian Cousin
Our Little Brazilian Cousin by Mary F. Nixon-Roulet, an English-language classic.
Right and wrong in Massachusetts
Right and wrong in Massachusetts by Maria Weston Chapman explores massachusetts anti-slavery society, antislavery movements.
Gas and flame in modern warfare
Gas and flame in modern warfare by Samuel James Manson Auld explores asphyxiating and poisonous gases, war use, chemical warfare.
The West Riding Territorials in the Great War
This is an excellent history of the contribution made by the West Riding of Yorkshire Territorials in the Great War.
The dread Apache: That early-day scourge of the Southwest
The dread Apache: That early-day scourge of the Southwest by Merrill Pingree Freeman explores apache indians, wars.
Armenia, a martyr nation A historical sketch of the Armenian people from traditional times to the present tragic days
Armenia, a martyr nation A historical sketch of the Armenian people from traditional times to the present tragic days by Mugurdich Chojhauji Gabrielian explores armenian question, history.
Wessagusset and Weymouth
Wessagusset and Weymouth by Charles Francis Adams Jr. explores history.
Governor Bradford's first dialogue
Governor Bradford's first dialogue by William Bradford explores early works to 1800, pilgrims (new plymouth colony), separatists.
The inequality of human races
The infamous work of French writer Joseph Arthur, Comte de Gobineau, which argues that there are differences between human races, that civilizations decline and fall when the races are mixed and that the white race is superior.
Seven years in Vienna (August, 1907-August, 1914), a record of intrigue
Seven years in Vienna (August, 1907-August, 1914), a record of intrigue by Anonymous explores politics and government, world war, 1914-1918, causes.
The boys' book of Indian battles and adventures, with anecdotes about them
This adventure book for youngsters is a source of romanticised tales of the day of the Indian, using peoples' memories of that period to weave an entertaining tale.
The War in South Africa, Its Cause and Conduct
The War in South Africa, Its Cause and Conduct by Arthur Conan Doyle explores causes, south african war, 1899-1902, guerre sud-africaine, 1899-1902.
Native Life in South Africa Before and Since the European War and the Boer Rebellion
Native Life in South Africa Before and Since the European War and the Boer Rebellion by Sol. T. (Solomon Tshekisho) Plaatje explores indigenous peoples — south africa — social conditions — 20th century, south africa — politics and government — 1836-1909, black…
Coral Lies: Unveiling Technological Exchange and Trade in the Early Iron Age
Questo volume presenta lo studio integrato tipologico, archeometrico e archeo-tecnologico di reperti in presunto corallo dall’età del Ferro in Italia settentrionale: fibule a sanguisuga con intarsi e altri manufatti. Dei 372 reperti esaminati, 264 sono stati selezionati per le analisi archeometriche,…
Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres
Henry Adams explores medieval art and thought through the architecture of Mont-Saint-Michel and Chartres. Buildings, sculpture, glass, poetry and theology become connected parts of his inquiry.
Tracing spaces at the Ara della Regina sanctuary of Tarquinia. Themes of urbanisation through geophysical research
A study of geophysical investigations at the Ara della Regina sanctuary in Tarquinia. The authors revisit early survey work and examine what subsurface evidence reveals about the sanctuary and the development of the Etruscan city.
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Thucydides recounts the war between Athens and Sparta through campaigns, debates, alliances and the experiences of the cities involved. Richard Crawley’s English translation follows the narrative and speeches of the surviving history.
The Grand Fleet, 1914-1916
Admiral John Jellicoe recounts the organisation and operations of Britain’s Grand Fleet during the opening years of the First World War. The account discusses ships, preparations, strategy and major engagements, with supporting illustrations and documents.
A voice from Waterloo: A history of the battle fought on the 18th June, 1815
Edward Cotton recounts the Battle of Waterloo through the movements of its armies, episodes of fighting and the experiences of participants. Maps, illustrations and accompanying details support his account of the battlefield and the course of the engagement.
Proud to be Deaf: Saintliness in the Catholic Deaf community in South Africa from 1874-1994
A history of Catholic ministry within South Africa’s Deaf community between 1874 and 1994. The book follows people, institutions and religious practice across the development of this community.
Africa: Unity in Diversity: Revisiting Cultural Heritage for Self-Knowledge and Renaissance
Research on African cultural heritage and its relationship to contemporary identity and development. The collection considers varied traditions and experiences across the continent, exploring connections between shared histories and cultural differences.
The Aegean and Cyprus: Interaction Between Two Distinct Cultural Mediterranean Areas from the Third Millennium to Ca 1200 BC
An archaeological study of contacts between Cyprus and the Aegean during the Bronze Age. The author reviews evidence for exchange and interaction, considering the movement of goods and relationships between the two regions.