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History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times
by Isaac TaylorTwo books which appeared more than thirty years ago, and which have been long out of print, are brought into one in this volume. The second of them—the “Process of Historical Proof,” was, in fact, a sequel to the first—the “History of the Transmission of Ancient Books to Modern Times.” In now reprinting the two, as one, it has not been difficult to..
Bully Bull Frog and His Home in Rainbow Valley
by Elizabeth Stafford FryI should like to take all my young friends for a visit to a spot in a most beautiful valley. We will call it Rainbow Valley. Although this is not its real name, it will do for want of a better one. At one side of this valley, nestled in against the hills, and quite hidden from sight by tall grasses and the overshadowing branches of trees, is a beau..
Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes
by Anonymous"Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes" is a cookbook compiled by members of the St. Louis Alumni Kappa Alpha Theta, likely written in the mid-20th century, around the 1970s. This collection features a diverse compilation of hors d'oeuvre recipes, reflecting a penchant for festive gatherings and parties, particularly durin..
Sussex, Painted by Wilfrid Ball
by Hilaire BellocThe English counties differ in two ways from the divisions into which other European countries have fallen: in the first place, they are somewhat smaller than the average division, natural or artificial, of other countries; and in the second place, they have in many cases a more highly-specialised life. Both these features have been of great value ..
The Cat
by Violet HuntA cat is of all animals the most difficult to know; it is so intimate, but so detached; so dependent on human beings for its comfort, so loftily indifferent to their wishes. It requires one who has lived with cats and seen their idiosyncrasies, their whims and their strong individuality, to write about them, and in the present author they have foun..
The Rambler Club's Winter Camp
by W. Crispin Sheppard"The Rambler Club's Winter Camp" by W. Crispin Sheppard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the adventures of a group of boys from the Rambler Club as they embark on a winter camping trip following the burning of their high school. The story primarily features Bob Somers and his friends, who encounter various challenge..
Through Colonial Doorways
by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton"Through Colonial Doorways" by Anne Hollingsworth Wharton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to illuminate the social and domestic lives of people during the Colonial and Revolutionary times, focusing on the personal and intimate aspects of their lives rather than just historical events. This book finds relevan..