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The Principles of Masonic Law
by Albert Gallatin MackeyThe Principles of Masonic Law is written by Albert Gallatin Mackey, an American writer and physician who is remembered for his writings on freemasonry and Masonic Landmarks. His most popular works include Masonic Biographies, Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, The History of Freemasonry: It's Legends and Traditions, The Symbolism of Freemas..
Phaedrus
by PlatoPhaedrus is a dialogue written by Plato, which narrates the discussion between Socrates and Phaedrus written around the same period of Republic and Symposium. Unlike Plato’s other dialogues, Phaedrus is a fifth person narrative which do not recall the day’s events, rather it was a personal discussion between Socrates and Phaedrus about the topic..
Gorgias
by PlatoGorgias is a dialogue written by Plato, which narrates Socrates’s quest for true definition of rhetoric and concluding it that rhetoric cannot exist alone, which must depend on philosophy to guide its morality. It is believed by Socrates that morality is not impeded in rhetoric, while it is simply used for personal gains and flattery. This dialogu..
A History of Mourning
by Richard DaveyA History of Mourning is a historic exploration of customs of mourning and funerals, written by Richard Davey. This book explores the tradition of mourning which evolved across many cultures, continents of various eras. Mourning and funeral ceremonies were followed in various forms in many ancient customs, which has been provided in depth details w..
A First Spanish Reader
by Erwin W. RoesslerA First Spanish Reader is a text book to learn the Spanish language co-authored by Erwin W. Roessler and Alfred Remy. This little book contains Vocabulary, Preguntas and Abbrevations in vocabulary for more than 500 words which are written in the alphabetical order for ease of reader’s navigation. Overall a good read for anyone who wa..
Emile, Or Treatise on Education
by Jean Jacques RousseauEmile, Or Treatise on Education is written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a Genevan philosopher whose writings influenced the French revolution remembered for his works such as The Confessions, Basic Political Writings, The Political writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and On the Origin of Language. Emile Or Treatise on Education is a philosophical tr..
An Outline of English Speech-craft
by William BarnesAn Outline of English Speech-craft is a book written to teach Anglo-Saxon speech to English minds written by William Barnes, a philologist and English writer who has been attributed for more than 800 poems. This book is an effort to teach English grammar speech with quotes from more than 70 different languages. The author mentions in..
The Tao Teh King
by LaoziThe Tao Teh King is a Chinese classic text about Taoism written by Laozi, a Chinese philosopher remembered as the philosophical Taoism founder. Laozi’s authorship had been debated for many works attributed to him including The Tao Teh King. The Tao Teh King is one of the most translated works in world literature; it has influenced Legalism, Conf..