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Dive deep into the life of Abraham Lincoln, exploring how his convictions and character shaped the course of American Emancipation. Authored by a Civil War veteran, this compelling biography provides a first-hand account of the era, offering unique insights into the realities of war. Its a must-read for anyone seeking to understand Lincolns role in the Civil War and the abolition of slavery in the United States. - Summary by Philip Chenevert.

Witchcraft is known to its votaries as la vecchia religione, or the old religion, of which Diana is the Goddess, her daughter Aradia (or Herodias) the female Messiah, and that this little work sets forth how the latter was born, came down to earth, established witches and witchcraft, and then returned to heaven.

During the past few years, the most serious part of the author's study and reflection has been devoted to the subjects discussed in this book. These, briefly stated, are as follows: Firstly, that all mental or cerebral faculties can by direct scientific treatment be influenced to what would have once been regarded as miraculous action, and which is even yet very little known or considered. Secondly, in development of this theory, and as confirmed by much practical and personal experience, that the will can be strengthened to any extent.