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At the suggestion of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, the Syndics of the University Press decided in March, 1908, to arrange for the publication of a series of Essays in commemoration of the Centenary...

Sir Francis Drake, vice admiral was an English sea captain, privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Drake carried out the second circumnavigation of the world in a single...

The narrative in these pages follows chiefly the official reports, and it is believed will not be found to conflict seriously with them. Official reports, however, are liable to errors of statement and...

Geographical and geological description—Its jungles—Natural history—Races of men in Sarawak—Census—Area—Climate Early Chinese and Hindu-Javanese influence, and settlements—Rise of the Malays—Their sultanates...

The purpose of this book, as conceived by the author, is not to attempt to create or to influence usage by pointing out which words should or should not be used, nor to explain the meaning of terms, but...

The great Abbey of Westminster was approaching its completion; an army of masons and labourers swarmed like bees upon and around it, and although differing widely in its massive architecture, with round...

Among the many wars by which, province by province, the Empire of India was won, few, if any, were more brilliant and hard fought than those which terminated in the annexation of the Punjaub. It is satisfactory...

This book is intended as an historical reader, an elementary text-book in the history of our country, or as an introduction or supplement to any of the excellent text-books on the history of the United...

This elementary history of Greece is intended for supplementary reading or as a first history text-book for young pupils. It is therefore made up principally of stories about persons; for, while history...

This volume deals with the myths and legends of India, which survive to us in the rich and abundant storehouse of Sanskrit literature, and with the rise and growth of Brahmanism, Buddhism, Jainism, &c....

It was a grand success. Every one said so; and moreover, every one who witnessed the experiment predicted that the Mermaid would revolutionize naval warfare as completely as did the world-famous Monitor....

The prime importance of the rude fragments of poetry preserved in early Icelandic literature will now be disputed by none, but there has been until recent times an extraordinary indifference to the wealth...

The want of an interesting work on Greek and Roman mythology, suitable for the requirements of both boys and girls, has long been recognized by the principals of our advanced schools. The study of the...

Before delving into the mysteries of receiving and sending messages without wires, a word as to the history of the art and its present day applications may be of service. While popular interest in the...

Although strictly speaking the term "Mechanics" applies to that branch of Physics that deals with the actions of forces on material bodies, originally the word had a broader meaning embracing all machinery...

In offering to the public this volume on Bleeding Armenia under the Curse of Islam the writer does not seek to harrow the feelings of sensitive readers by the recital of blood-curdling outrages, tortures,...

The compiler of a series of sketches of American Explorers and Travellers experiences at the very outset a serious embarrassment from the superabundant wealth of original material at his command. The...

Giving Complete and Simple Directions for Making All the Most Useful and Ornamental Knots in Common Use, with Chapters on Splicing, Pointing, Seizing, Serving, etc. Adapted for the Use of Travellers,...

The definite object proposed in this work is an examination of the general history of Europe and America with particular reference to the effect of sea power upon the course of that history. Historians...

The Races and Early Civilization of Babylonia The Land of Rivers and the God of the Deep Rival Pantheons and Representative Deities Demons, Fairies, and Ghosts Myths of Tammuz and Ishtar Wars of...

This comprehensive review manual provides all the information a prospective candidate needs to prepare for the American Board of Periodontology Qualifying Examination. Set in a question/answer format,...

The War of 1812 was a military conflict that lasted from June 18, 1812, to February 18, 1815, fought between the United States of America and the United Kingdom, its North American colonies, and its North...

A. Heaton Cooper's book, 'The Norwegian Fjords,' is a stunning exploration of the picturesque landscapes that define the fjords of Norway. Through vivid descriptions and vibrant illustrations, Cooper...

In G. A. Henty's 'The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the ancient land of Egypt. This historical novel is written in Henty's signature style,...

In 'Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900),' A. G. Hales provides a vivid and compelling account of the Boer War through a collection of photographs captured during the conflict. The...

In "In Hostile Red" by Joseph A. Altsheler, readers are taken on an enthralling journey through the American frontier during the French and Indian War. The book seamlessly blends historical accuracy with...

A. C. Apgar's 'Trees of the Northern United States' is a comprehensive guide to the diverse flora found in the region, detailing each tree species with meticulous accuracy and accompanied by beautiful...

In a time of chaos and Viking onslaught, Alfred the untested Saxon king, must fight to save his ravished land. The tale unfurls through the eyes of a young thane, Edmond, who becomes Alfred's friend and...

In 'The Secrets of a Savoyard' by Henry A. Lytton, readers are transported to the mesmerizing world of Savoy, where secrets lurk behind every elegant facade. Lytton's literary style is evocative of the...

Throughout the following pages the threads of history and fiction are closely interwoven. The plot of the story is laid in the dark and stormy days of 1861, amid the waving trees and blue grass fields...