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Step into the whimsical world of Washington Irving, a masterful author, biographer, historian, and diplomat, as he unveils his first major work A History of New-York from the Beginning of the World to the End of the Dutch Dynasty, penned under the playful pseudonym Diedrich Knickerbocker in 1809. In a clever twist reminiscent of modern publicity stunts, Irving orchestrated a hoax by placing fake missing person ads in local newspapers, seeking help to locate the fictional Knickerbocker. Continuing the charade, he published a notice supposedly from the hotel proprietor, threatening to release a ...

Dive into the second volume of Queen Carolines riveting biography, wherein we explore her intriguing relationships with the Church, Walpole, and her children. Her journey as Queen Consort and occasional Queen Regent of George II is colored by triumphs and trials, leading up to her eventual illness and demise. This is a testament to the life and times of an extraordinary queen. - Summary by LynneT

Dive into this treasury of stories about some of the most influential men and women in history. This second volume out of eight uncovers the lives of renowned figures such as Marshal Turenne, Charles XII Of Sweden, John Duke Of Marlborough, Prince Eugene Of Savoy, General James Wolfe, and Frederick The Great. Discover their remarkable journeys, penned beautifully by Michele Eaton.

Cellini's autobiographical memoirs, which he began writing in Florence in 1558, give a detailed account of his singular career, as well as his loves, hatreds, passions, and delights, written in an energetic, direct, and racy style. They show a great self-regard and self-assertion, sometimes running into extravagances which are impossible to credit. He even writes in a complacent way of how he contemplated his murders before carrying them out. He writes of his time in Paris:Parts of his tale recount some extraordinary events and phenomena; such as his stories of conjuring up a legion of devils ...

Delve into the captivating lives and monumental accomplishments of pioneering physicians in this volume. Get to know about men who not only carved out specialties, but also etched their names into medical history through the diseases they researched, such as Addison, Bright, and Paget, or institutions they established like Guys Hospital. This is the second of a two-volume collection.

John Foxes Book of Martyrs is a monumental English Protestant account of the relentless persecutions endured by Protestants, many of whom sacrificed their lives for their faith. First published in 1563, this work is regarded as Britains largest publishing project of the time. This edition, significantly abridged from Foxes original, offers a riveting exploration into the reign of Queen Mary, during which ordinary Protestant Christians were publicly executed. Foxe presents the Church of England as the continuation of the authentic and faithful ancient church, not a new sect. The narrative ...

This audiobook is volume 2 from the Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A. This volume covers chapters 11 to 15, on transitions to complex, multiengine, tailwheel, turboprop, and jet aircraft. Study of the handbook should include the PDF from the FAA, which is available at http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/ . From the preface: "The Airplane Flying Handbook is designed as a technical manual to introduce basic pilot skills and knowledge that are essential for piloting airplanes. It provides information on transition to other airplanes and the operation of various ...

East by West: a Journey in the Recess is an account of British journalist Henry Lucy's travels across America and on to the Far East in 1883, within two or three decades of the American Civil War, the Indian Mutiny and the end of Japan's isolation from the western world. Lucy was one of the most influential journalists of his day and, as "Toby M.P.", a noted humorist in Punch magazine. His acute powers of observation and light touch make this a most engaging book. This is the second of two volumes and covers his experiences in Japan, India and other parts of south-east Asia, returning home via...

En este segundo volumen de "Los mil y un fantasmas" Dumas comparte una historia que, en su lecho de muerte le confesó su maestro Carlos Nodier. Tiene como protagonista al escrito de terror E.T.A. Hoffmann y sus aventuras en el París de la Revolución Francesa. "La mujer del collar de terciopelo" se inicia como una turbulenta historia de amor, pero paulatinamente va deslizándose hacia tonos más oscuros y terriblemente espeluznantes ... (Introducción por Epachuko)

The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes was a British TV series from the early 70s that dramatized stories written contemporaneously with the Sherlock Holmes stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This anthology contains stories adapted as episodes for the second season. (Summary by Nullifidian)

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Novelle per un anno è una raccolta di 241 novelle scritte da Luigi Pirandello. Originariamente sono state pubblicate sul Corriere della Sera, successivamente ripubblicate in 15 raccolte. Inizialmente erano previste 24 raccolte contenenti 365 novelle, tuttavia la prematura morte dell'autore ha impedito il raggiungimento del traguardo. Postume sono state pubblicate altre novelle scritte dall'autore. Le raccolte sono state pubblicate tra il 1922 e il 1938. (Riassunto di Filippo Gioachin) Questo libro è stato promosso dal gruppo Volontari del Libro di aNobii.

Dive deep into the life of Marcus Tullius Cicero, a renowned orator, statesman, philosopher, and a prolific correspondent who emerged as a ‘new man’ during the chaotic last years of Romes republican government. This biography, penned by Anthony Trollope, a revered novelist who greatly admired Cicero, paints a vivid picture of Ciceros last years from BC 57-43. Experience the tumultuous events that marked these years; from the civil war between Caesar and Pompey, the death of Ciceros daughter Tullia, Caesars dictatorship and assassination, to Ciceros antagonism against Antony in the ...

This 3rd volume of the Marie Antoinette Romances begins a decade after the close of "The Mesmerist’s Victim” and is based on a real scandal in Louis XVI’s court, commonly called “The Diamond Necklace Affair.” In this volume, the plotting of a powerful occultist, Count Cogliostro (or “Balsamo”), collides with the long-festering resentments of a previous royal house, Jeanne de Valois (de la Motte), a growing popular movement for sociopolitical reform, and a shrinking supply of bread. It is easy to see how converging sociopolitical challenges can threaten the monarchy, but how can ...

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