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Excerpt from Warp and Woof: Or New Frames for Old PicturesIt was in my little parlor, and she looked extremely pretty standing there among doctors, lawyers, judges, and quality - a minister in front Of her and a savant at her side. Her shimmering black satin, Sparkling with its jet trimmings, and relieved by a cluster of vivid geraniums, set Off the strong brunette face, with its Wide forehead, heavy eyebrows and dark, earnest eyes. Her wavy, ...

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Excerpt from Earliest Years at Vassar: Personal RecollectionsThe more I recall of the early times, the more unwritable any account becomes by reason of the personal element. The charm and delight lay chie¿y in the close confidence of mutual friendly relations. A chiel amang us taking notes would not have been tolerated in those days. I never expected to regret not keeping a a journal, but I do now as I realize how much precious and interesting...

Infancy and Childhood is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes the...

Excerpt from Infancy and ChildhoodA true physician unites with the brain of the scientist the heart of the humanitarian. In the prevention of disease he, as a scientist, feels all the mental exhilaration of conquest, while as a humanitarian he experiences the highest degree of happiness in being able to confer the greatest possible benefit upon present and future generations.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of...

Excerpt from Infancy and ChildhoodA true physician unites with the brain of the scientist the heart of the humanitarian. In the prevention of disease he, as a scientist, feels all the mental exhilaration of conquest, while as a humanitarian he experiences the highest degree of happiness in being able to confer the greatest possible benefit upon present and future generations.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of...

A unique introduction to Chinese culture and civilization through concise and illuminating introductions to key literary works from antiquity to the present.

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Medieval travellers like Marco Polo created a romantic picture of a distant and exotic land while subsequent Jesuit and diplomatic missions sought to correct the more lurid depictions with first-hand accounts. In the mid-nineteenth century China was opened to travellers, collectors and writers of all sorts.

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Discover - or rediscover - the major achievements of Chinese culture and civilization.

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bTitle:/b Christmas Carol Leaflets from Raphael's pictures. With borders and words by F. H. Wood.br/br/bPublisher:/b British Library, Historical Print Editionsbr/br/The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its ...

bTitle:/b Remarks during a journey to the East Indies, by way of Holland and Germany to Venice, and from thence by Alexandria, Grand Cairo and Suez, to Fort St. George: undertaken ... by Captain Mark Wood ... Reprinted for private circulation only ... by his niece, Mrs. Montagu.br/br/bPublisher:/b British Library, Historical Print Editionsbr/br/The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest ...

You will enjoy reading this book about the exciting adventures my husband, Cliff and I had living in an outfit car on the AT&SF, railroad tracks. We lived a rough life being moved from one job site to another. We traveled from the coast, valleys, desert and the mountains of south California. The crew consisted of Indians of the Navajo tribe who had a contract with the AT&SF, Railroad Company to work as laborers. There were other members of the...

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Contrary to an assumption basic to European and Chinese history--the tales of Marco Polo's journey to China--Frances Wood argues that he not only never went to China, but probably never ventured past his family home on the Black Sea. Instead, his imagination fueled by stories garnered from other traders and with the help of a ghostwriter, Polo may simply have sought to exploit the growing demand for tales of distant lands. By carefully examini...

Enjoy reading about Harry Lee, a Chinese born immigrant to America that courageously fought in World War II. After his service in the United States Air Force he worked in his own businesses to obtain property and overcame all obstacles to fulfill the proverbial American Dream.

This book was created from my personal, daily journal, which was seven years in the making. It incorporates all the aspects of what it takes to lose excess weight and keep it off in a very healthy way. This book addresses (1) ways to reprogram your mind for success, (2) a detailed account of the kitchen equipment that will streamline the process, (3) a method that combines meal planning and grocery shopping with one piece of paper, (4) cooking...