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Examines the late eighteenth-century preoccupation with the acquisition of old books, and the new historical discipline created by traders.

The anger was livid now. “Remember whipping me?”he asked. “Whipping me till the blood ran? I remember, Jem. That’s why I came back.”“Listen, lad.”“Don’t you bloody lad me, ” Sharpe said. “I’m grown now, Jem. I’m a soldier, Jem, an officer, and I’ve learned to kill.”Richard—soldier, hero, rogue—the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no othe...

We've got the six carronades, sir, and they can throw thirty-two pounds apiece plus a cask of musket balls as well, which will make a Frenchman weep, sir. Or so I'm told, sir."Richard Sharpe—soldier, hero, rogue—the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no other family than the regiment of the 95th Rifles, whose green jacket he proudly wears.

I saw you fight at Seringapatam and I doubt Dodd can stand up to you."He won't, sir, he won't, " Sharpe said grimly. "And I'll keep you alive." "If God wills it." Sharpe smiled. "Don't they say God helps those who help themselves, sir? We'll do the job, sir."Richard Sharpe—soldier, hero, rogue—the man you always want on your side. Born in poverty, he joined the army to escape jail and climbed the ranks by sheer brutal courage. He knows no othe...

Polymeric materials have been and continue to be a focus of research in the development of materials for energy conversion, storage and delivery applications. This book is a collection of chapters that together foster cross-fertilization of knowledge and ideas between experts in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, and polymer physics

The explosive grand finale of Richard Sharpe's adventure in India finds the defenders of the fortress of Gawilghur standing between Sharpe and his reputation, his honor, and a sultan's stolen jewels.