Catalogue of Printed Books


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General Catalogue of Printed Books


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The American Iliad The Epic Story Of The Civil War


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This classic work of history offers a sweeping and detailed account of the American Civil War, from the early years of the conflict to its bloody conclusion. Eisenschiml and Newman bring to life the key figures and battles of the era, and provide a deep understanding of the social, political, and military factors that shaped the course of the war. 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.




The Essential Odyssey


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This generous abridgment of Stanley Lombardo's translation of the Odyssey offers more than half of the epic, including all of its best-known episodes and finest poetry, while providing concise summaries for omitted books and passages. Sheila Murnaghan's Introduction, a shortened version of her essay for the unabridged edition, is ideal for readers new to this remarkable tale of the homecoming of Odysseus.