Author : Martijn F. Le Coultre
Publisher : Ben Uri Gallery & Museum
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 45,10 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
A Century of Posters presents a pictorial record of the development of poster art and graphic design from 1880 to 1980. Comprising over 400 colour images, it features a wealth of well-known artists from Henri Toulouse-Lautrec to Jan Tschichold.
Author : Walter Crane
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 43,37 MB
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Poetry
ISBN :
'A Flower Wedding: Described by Two Wallflowers' by Walter Crane is an exquisitely illustrated poem that transports readers to a joyous wedding celebration in 1905. Immerse yourself in the charming tale of Lad's Love and Miss Meadow Sweet as their love blossoms amidst a garden filled with a kaleidoscope of flowers. Crane's masterful artistry brings each page to life, with intricate illustrations capturing the essence of every bloom.
Author : Jacob (Van Maerlant)
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781020407239
This extensive chronicle of Dutch and Flemish history, written by Jacob van Maerlant in the thirteenth century, is a masterpiece of medieval literature. Full of vivid descriptions and colorful characters, this book provides an unparalleled glimpse into the world of the Middle Ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Daniel O'Connor
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 34,76 MB
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 048679430X
The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.
Author : Agnes Castle
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 26,59 MB
Release : 2008-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 142901394X
Agnes and Egerton Castle's 1914 work describes the garden and gardening of "Villi no Loki" in the southern moorlands of Surrey, with background information on the people and events of the area.
Author : Erico Veríssimo
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 30,83 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
The series tells the story of two families - Terra and Cambará -, and how they evolve through 200 years of history, from 1745 to 1945. Living in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, in southern Brazil, both families experience the transformations of the country.
Author : Alison Uttley
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,41 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780007105366
One evening, Hare rushes home with news of a party he's seen -- little Grey Rabbit and Squirrel hurry out to take a look at the wonderful sight, and return home determined to have their own party... But how do you throw a party? Armed with Wise Owl's 'how to give a party' book, the preparations begin. There are Forfeits, and Invitations, and Thimbles, and RSVP and Iced Cake to remember. Hare takes charge of Turn the Trencher, and little Grey Rabbit busies herself writing invitations. Then there is food to prepare -- what a mixing, stirring and tasting! Finally the guests arrive in their best clothes, and the fun begins. Even Wise Owl enjoys himself...though he doesn't quite play by the rules of Hunt the Thimble! AGE 4-8 as well as adults who will remember Little Grey Rabbit from their own childhoods.
Author : Guy De Maupassant
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 15,50 MB
Release : 2024-08-05
Category :
ISBN :
Experience the emotional depth and resilience of youth in Guy de Maupassant’s Little Louise Roque, a touching narrative that explores the trials and struggles of a young girl in challenging circumstances. In The Donkey, Guy de Maupassant tells a story with a focus on the character of a donkey and the symbolic significance it holds within the narrative. The story explores themes of human nature, social roles, and the often overlooked aspects of everyday life. Maupassant’s narrative provides a reflective and insightful examination of the roles that animals and seemingly mundane elements play in our understanding of the human condition.
Author : Garland Greever
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 20,54 MB
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Century Vocabulary Builder" by Garland Greever, Joseph M. Bachelor. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author : James Baikie
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 32,25 MB
Release : 2019-07-03
Category :
ISBN : 0359931855
An introduction to the ancient city of Rome, its early history, and how its geographical position helped it become the seat of the Roman Empire. Traveling to the city in A.D. 71 we witness the triumph of Vespasian and Titus as well as the games in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus. And finally we learn that the secret to Rome's greatness is discipline, inculcated in her citizens by military training and held up as an ideal in both home and civic life
