The Juvenile Instructor
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 21,14 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Mormon Church
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The Hour of the Bell
Author : Harry Mark Petrakis
Publisher : SIU Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 38,99 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780809328628
Book Description
In 1821, in the geographically small but culturally and historically rich country of Greece, a revolution began to overturn four terrible centuries of slavery the Greeks had endured under the Ottoman Turks. Harry Mark Petrakis's historical novel The Hour of the Bell recalls the first year of the revolt. Petrakis provides a panoramic view of the conflict through the stories of a variety of characters, including a village priest grief-stricken over the killing of his Turkish neighbors; a guerilla captain leading a band of wild mountain fighters against the Turkish garrisons; the wife of Prince Petrobey of the Mani, embittered by the fighting that takes the lives of her sons; a sea captain commanding the smaller Greek brigs in brilliant forays against the larger Turkish frigates; and a scribe to the legendary General Kolokotronis. Each character provides a defining perspective on the small but fierce conflict that altered the course of European history.
Fathoming the Ocean
Author : Helen M. Rozwadowski
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 45,48 MB
Release : 2008-03-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0674042948
Book Description
By the middle of the nineteenth century, as scientists explored the frontiers of polar regions and the atmosphere, the ocean remained silent and inaccessible. The history of how this changed—of how the depths became a scientific passion and a cultural obsession, an engineering challenge and a political attraction—is the story that unfolds in Fathoming the Ocean. In a history at once scientific and cultural, Helen Rozwadowski shows us how the Western imagination awoke to the ocean's possibilities—in maritime novels, in the popular hobby of marine biology, in the youthful sport of yachting, and in the laying of a trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. The ocean emerged as important new territory, and scientific interests intersected with those of merchant-industrialists and politicians. Rozwadowski documents the popular crazes that coincided with these interests—from children's sailor suits to the home aquarium and the surge in ocean travel. She describes how, beginning in the 1860s, oceanography moved from yachts onto the decks of oceangoing vessels, and landlubber naturalists found themselves navigating the routines of a working ship's physical and social structures. Fathoming the Ocean offers a rare and engaging look into our fascination with the deep sea and into the origins of oceanography—origins still visible in a science that focuses the efforts of physicists, chemists, geologists, biologists, and engineers on the common enterprise of understanding a vast, three-dimensional, alien space.
Works
Author : John Ruskin
Publisher :
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 15,12 MB
Release : 1903
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ISBN :
Book Description
The Works of John Ruskin
Author : John Ruskin
Publisher :
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 13,33 MB
Release : 1903
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Over the Sea
Author : James Elgin Wetherell
Publisher : Strathroy, Ont. : Evans Bros.
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 17,89 MB
Release : 1892
Category : Great Britain
ISBN :
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The Cruise Round the World of the Flying Squadron
Author : J. B.
Publisher :
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 16,44 MB
Release : 1871
Category : Australia
ISBN :
Book Description
The "Flying Squadron," consisting of 4 frigates and 2 corvettes, sailed in 1869 from Plymouth to the Pacific : Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Vancouver, B.C., Hawaii, and Tahiti. In Honolulu June 16-23, 1870, the officers visited the Pali, were received at the palace by Kamehameha V, and were entertained at Queen Emma's cottage in Nuuanu Valley. The chromolithograph plates include 2 views of Hawaii and a frontispiece portrait of Queen Emma with a facsimile of her signature and the date June 22, 1870. "No author's name appears on the title page. Ferguson [Bibliography of Australia] gives the author as Vice Admiral Sir James Andrew Thomas Bruce--Forbes, David W. Hawaiian national bibliography.
The Greatest English Novels to Read in a Lifetime
Author : Various
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 14364 pages
File Size : 12,85 MB
Release : 2020-04-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0525507906
Book Description
Fifty timeless novels in one collection, plus additional bonus classics: The Oresteia by Aeschylus Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri Between Past and Future by Hannah Arendt and Jerome Kohn Eichmann in Jerusalem by Hannah Arendt Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Poetics of Space by Gaston Bachelard Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum Around the World in Seventy-Two Days and Other Writings by Nellie Bly The Brontë Sisters by Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, and Anne Brontë Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin The Spy by James Fenimore Cooper Great Expectations by Charles Dickens Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas The Psychopathology of Everyday Life by Sigmund Freud The Iliad by Homer The Odyssey by Homer The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson Niels Lyhne by Jens Peter Jacobsen On the Road: The Original Scroll by Jack Kerouac Tristes Tropiques by Claude Levi-Strauss The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and Other Stories by Jack London The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories by H. P. Lovecraft The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham All My Sons by Arthur Miller The Crucible by Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller A View from the Bridge by Arthur Miller Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe by Fernando Pessoa Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights by John Steinbeck East of Eden by John Steinbeck The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck The Short Novels of John Steinbeck by John Steinbeck Of Mice and Men and The Moon Is Down by John Steinbeck Dracula by Bram Stoker Black Lamb and Grey Falcon by Rebecca West The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton Three Novels of New York by Edith Wharton Gray When You Are Old by William Butler Yeats We by Yevgeny Zamyatin
The Complete Novels of Charlotte Brontë – All 5 Books in One Edition
Author : Charlotte Brontë
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2079 pages
File Size : 34,9 MB
Release : 2023-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
The Complete Novels of Charlotte Brontë All 5 Books in One Edition is a compilation of the literary works of one of the most influential authors of the 19th century. Brontë's novels, including the iconic Jane Eyre and Villette, are characterized by their strong, independent female protagonists, gothic elements, and exploration of social and moral issues. Her eloquent prose and vivid characterizations have cemented her place in the English literary canon. This collection provides readers with a comprehensive look at Brontë's storytelling prowess and keen insights into the human experience. Each novel is a masterpiece in its own right, showcasing Brontë's unparalleled talent for crafting engaging narratives. Fans of classic literature will find much to admire in this timeless collection.Charlotte Brontë, known for her own tragic and tumultuous life, drew from personal experiences and societal observations to create her enduring works. Her unique perspective on love, independence, and the struggle for equality shines through in each of her novels. Brontë's commitment to authenticity and emotional depth sets her apart as a pioneer of feminist literature. The omnibus edition of her complete works serves as a testament to her lasting impact on the literary world. Readers looking to delve into the complexities of human relationships and societal norms will find Brontë's novels both captivating and thought-provoking.I highly recommend The Complete Novels of Charlotte Brontë All 5 Books in One Edition to any reader interested in immersing themselves in the compelling narratives of a gifted storyteller. Brontë's timeless tales continue to resonate with audiences today, offering valuable insights into the human condition and the timeless themes of love, loss, and redemption.
The Complete Novels of Charlotte, Emily & Anne Brontë - 8 Books in One Edition
Author : Charlotte Brontë
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 3111 pages
File Size : 10,57 MB
Release : 2023-12-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
This collection of the works of Emily, Anne and Charlotte Brontë includes the following novels: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1847 Shirley by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1849 Villette by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1853 The Professor by Charlotte Brontë, was published after her death in 1857 Emma by Charlotte Brontë (unfinished), she wrote only 20 pages of the manuscript which was published in 1860. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, published in 1848 Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë, published in 1847 The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë, published in 1848 The Brontë Sisters (1818-1855), Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë were sisters and writers whose novels have become classics. Before writing novels, the sisters first published a volume of poetry in 1846. Many novels of the Charlotte, Emily, and Anne are based on women in Victorian England and the difficulties that they faced like few employment opportunities, dependence on men in the families for support, and social expectations.
