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Captures
by John GalsworthyIts psychic origin, like that of most human loves and hates, was obscure, and yet, like most human hates and loves, had a definite point of physical departure—the moment when Bowden’s yellow dog bit Steer’s ungaitered leg. Even then it might not have ‘got going’ as they say, but for the village sense of justice which caused Steer to bring his gun n..
Recipes Used in the Cooking Schools, U. S. Army
by U. S. ArmyRecipes Used in the Cooking Schools, U. S. Army by United States. Army.Bean soup (for 20 men): Take 3 pounds beans and soak overnight in about 2 quarts of water. When ready to make the soup add 2 quarts of boiling water and let boil for about 2 hours, or till done. Add ¼ pound fine chopped onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Strai..
The Observations of Professor Maturin
by Clyde FurstIt was never my good fortune actually to meet Professor Maturin, or even to see him, although in the latter case I should instantly have recognized him, so familiar have I been through my mind’s eye, at least, with his personal appearance—his slender figure somewhat stooping with the bodily inclination of the scholar, the clear-cut features that co..
We're Off to Mars!
by Joe GibsonJoe took the clipboard and pencil, scrawled his name and frowned with sudden surprise. The name on the clipboard list above his was: Pontius Pilate, Rome, 12 A.D. And when he looked up at the scowling little man who was now holding the package out to him and extending a hand to receive back his clipboard and pencil, Joe saw that he was holding the ..
The Memoirs of Lieut. Henry Timberlake
by Henry TimberlakeAfter extracting this detail from my Journal, and supplying many circumstances from my memory, I was very much at a loss what title to give it. Memoirs seemed to answer my design with the greatest propriety; but that being so commonly misapplied, I was afraid the public would expect a romance, where I only intended laying down a few facts, for the ..
Waiting for an Omnibus in the Lowther Arcade on a Rainy Day
by John Maddison MortonInterior of the Lowther Arcade. The Strand Entrance supposed to be at L. side; shops and stalls with goods exposed running across at back of stage; PEDESTRIANS, male and female children walking to and fro at L., a number of people standing, others make their way in with umbrellas up, which they put down and join the PROMENADERS; the BEADLE of the a..
God Hath Spoken
by Harris J. DarkEach author has his own individual literary style and critics of literature can identify the work of an author by the construction and diction of his writing. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Bible and he has a literary style peculiar to himself, which distinguishes his work from that of all human authors. There are certain literary characteris..
Milestones in the Mighty Age of Steam - The Grasshopper and the Corliss
by AnonymousWhen James Watt gave the world the condensing steam engine in 1788 he ushered in an era in man’s progress which brought with it the Industrial Revolution and fundamental changes in our way of life. Steam has made possible the development of our vast industries, our modern transportation on land and on sea, and an immeasurable expansion of the horiz..