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The Pen Is Mightier: The Muckraking Life of Charles Edward Russell
Robert Miraldi Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items: ASIN: 0312292929 |
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Charles Edward Russell was a muckraking journalist who exposed the dark underside of America's class system at the turn of the twentieth century. The scandals and social problems he revealed through aggressive, investigative reporting led to some of the most important and largest reform efforts of the period. A Pulitzer Prize winner, author of twenty-seven books, and a founder of the NAACP, Russell has nonetheless faded from public view. In this book, Robert Miraldi restores him to his rightful place in history, shedding light on the Hearst and Pulitzer newspaper empires, the growth of yellow journalism, and numerous headlines of the period-including Lizzie Borden's murder of her parents and the gruesome details of the Chicago meatpacking industry. It also provides a fascinating look at the growth of the Amer-ican Socialist Party, of which Russell was an active member until his pro-World War I stance brought him into conflict with other members of the Party, prompting his resignation.
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The Pen Is Mightier: The Muckraking Life of Charles Edward Russell
Robert Miraldi Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000OLYC0O |
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The Pen Is Mightier: The Muckraking Life of Charles Edward Russell
Robert Miraldi Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000OTA9L2 |
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Kahlil Gibran: His Life and World (Literature)
Jean Gibran , and Kahlil Gibran Manufacturer: Interlink Publishing Group ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 156656249X |
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Kahlil Gibran (His Life and World, Volume 1)
Manufacturer: Canongate Press PLC ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000BNZPGK |
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This Biography of Kahlil Gibran was written by two of his relatives . They present an inside family look into the many facets of the man. It is a most interesting read.
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KAHLIL GIBRAN HIS LIFE AND WORLD
Jean and Kahlil Gibran Gibran Manufacturer: New York Graphic Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000JWHYW6 |
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Kahlil Gibran: His Life and World written with Kahlil Gibran.
Manufacturer: New York Graphic Society ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000I7ZLJA |
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KAHLIL GIBRAN: HIS LIFE AND WORLD
Gibran Jean and Kahlil Gibran Manufacturer: Avenel Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000RALTPI |
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Dads and Daughters: How to Inspire, Understand, and Support Your Daughter When She's Growing Up So Fast
Joe Kelly Manufacturer: Broadway ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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ASIN: 0767908341 Release Date: 2003-05-13 |
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Every father can make a huge difference in his daughter’s life.Customer Reviews:
Dad's - Time to Wake Up!!!!.......2007-08-06
Dads' Manual for A Teenage Daughter .......2007-08-01
Respectable Women are the Product of their Fathers.......2006-11-16
Trouble?.......2006-08-18
Very interesting of how to raise doughters.......2005-07-27
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Retro Beach Bash: A Sunlover's Guide to Food and Fun (Retro)
Linda Everett Manufacturer: Collectors Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 1888054751 |
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Grab your beach blanket, your surfboard and your shades - it's time for a beach party! With more than 100 recipes for beach picnics and bonfire barbecues, Retro Beach Bash is the beach lover's companion for fun in the sun. Surf through recipes and cooking tips for simple yet gourmet beach cuisine that will astound your bronzed buddies. From Corona del Mar Clambake and Nana Kuli's Kona Burger to Grilled Fruit or Beach Bunny Cake, you'll find mouth-watering ideas for all courses, plus peachy thirst quenchers like the Balboa Island Offshore Breeze and Crabfest Coolers!Packed with nostalgic photographs and authentic artifacts from the 1950s, you'll blast into the past with surfer lingo, expert sandcastle-building and kite-flying skills, and tips for driving through the dunes. Turn toasting marshmallows into a fine art and beachcombing into a treasure hunt. Retro Beach Bash is more than a great cookbook - it's a must-have for fun-filled seaside adventures!
- A guide to beach food and games from the 1950s with colorful graphics.
- More than 125 recipes to please beach-goers of all ages.
- Featuring hundreds of 1950s beach-going graphics.
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A fifties retrospective about fun at the beach and many recipies for beach food.......2007-06-07
100 recipes for beach picnics and barbecues blended with colorful 1950s illustrations throughout.......2005-09-07
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Cosmic Children:: Collected Kittens and Cats
Michael Hathaway Manufacturer: PublishAmerica ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1413745601 |
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The invasion of the Fur People was formally documented about 3500 years back, surfacing first in the historic records of ancient Egypt, when to kill a cat evoked an immediate death sentence. Times may change-human nature does not. Cats continue to steal into our homes and hearts as soul-stalkers and life-gladdeners. Michael Hathaway (editor of Chiron Review literary magazine) writes, "I love all animals, but cats are the most beautiful and intriguing....I love the spectrum of personalities and behavior and the variety of sizes, colors and shapes. Each is a one-of-a-kind cosmic masterpiece. Each has endearing habits and rituals that become a vital part of the daily rhythms of my life." Cosmic Children: Collected Kittens and Cats is a collection of true-life cat stories and poems which span three decades. The lively and lovable parade of unforgettable feline characters begins with a pastel calico named Pandora, "the curious Gemini clown, the little person in a cat suit," who saves the life and sanity of a lonely, bewildered teenaged boy.
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Handcrafting a Graphite Fly Rod
L. A. Garcia Manufacturer: Frank Amato Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1878175580 |
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true rod building passion.......2006-03-08
Beautiful rods & photographs..........2002-06-13
Beautifully done.......2001-12-17
Great Step by Step Color Photos.......2001-08-07
Best book on the subject ever written!!!!.......1999-01-22
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A Handful of Herbs: Inspiring Ideas for Gardening, Cooking, and Decorating Your Home With Herbs
Barbara Segall , Louise Pickford , and Rose Hammick Manufacturer: Ryland Peters & Small ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1845973631 |
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Herbs have been cultivated for thousands of years for their aromatic, health-giving, and culinary qualities. Today they are also valued as attractive additions to any garden or as sweet-smelling decoration in the home. In this book, herb expert Barbara Segall, Food writer Louise Pickford, and stylist Rose Hammick pool their knowledge to celebrate every aspect of herbs, from growing conditions in beds, borders, and containers, and indoors to decorative ideas for herbs in the home. Cooking with herbs is explored in 35 recipes, from snacks to sweet things. The book ends with a directory of 75 common herbs. With special photography by Caroline Arber and William Lingwood. *over 30,000 copies sold in hardcover *Includes profiles of the top 20 herbs, such as basil and lavender. *The perfect gift for anyone who enjoys growing and using herbs indoors or out--cooks, gardeners, aromatherapy fans; herbal tea drinkers, and more.Customer Reviews:
Excellent for the crafter and herb lover!.......2007-07-17
Had to have one for myself.......2005-11-27
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Physician Tells You What You Need to Know (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book)
Lisa Marr Manufacturer: The Johns Hopkins University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
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ASIN: 0801860431 |
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Despite the emphasis on safe sex in the era of HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections remain alarmingly common. Every year, more than 12 million people in this country will be diagnosed with one of the twenty STDs known to modern medicine -- from familiar diseases like HIV and syphilis to conditions such as chlamydia and herpes, which are less understood by the public. More than half of sexually active adults over age 35 will acquire one or more STDs at some point in their lives. The majority of STDs remain part of a "hidden epidemic" for reasons that range from reluctance of parents and teachers to talk about sex to the lack of symptoms produced by many disorders. Yet the long-term effects may be devastating and can include infertility, scarring, premature births, and death. There is a clear need for greater public awareness of how easily STDs are transmitted -- and how potentially dangerous they are.
With this book, Dr. Lisa Marr provides a much-needed resource on the subject of STDs in a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference format. As medical director at an STD clinic in Portland, Dr. Marr has worked on the front lines of the fight against STDs, and her approach is frank, nonjudgmental, and thorough. In Part One of the book, she describes male and female anatomy and reviews the symptoms that may indicate infection with an STD. She explains what an STD exam should include and discusses sexual communication as well as safe and unsafe sexual practices. Side bars, case studies, and illustrations help explain all of these important topics. Part Two is a comprehensive encyclopedia of STDs, with entries for each that describe symptoms, risk factors, transmission, testing, and treatment.
Throughout, Dr. Marr focuses on clearing up misconceptions by providing accurate, practical advice for people of all ages, races, sexual orientation, and economic means. All of the following statements, she notes, reflect commonly held beliefs about STDs -- and all of them are false:
 "If I don't have any symptoms, I can't have an STD."
 "If my partner and I get HIV tests and we're negative, that means we don't have to worry about using condoms."
 "When I get my yearly PAP smear, my doctor would tell me if anything was wrong."
 "If I use a condom, I can't get an STD."
 "Oral sex is safe. I can't get an infection from oral sex so I don't need to use a condom."
 "Only promiscuous people get STDs."
 "I had chlamydia before and I had symptoms. Since I don't have any symptoms now, that means I don't have an STD."
 "Douching after sex will help prevent getting an STD."
 "Lesbians don't have to worry about STDs."
 "I can't transmit herpes if I don't have an outbreak."
Dispelling these and other myths, Dr. Marr helps readers take steps to protect themselves against infection and, for those who develop symptoms or believe they have been exposed to infection, describes what to look for in appropriate medical care. She offers strategies for coping with chronic conditions such as herpes, as well as advice about STDs that respond to treatment if discovered early. This valuable book belongs in every public library and health clinic, and will be an important resource for all those who have been infected or who want to learn how to avoid becoming infected or infecting others.
"Because so many people are infected, it is very important to understand what STDs are, and how they are transmitted. Such knowledge allows people to take steps to protect themselves and helps to keep fear from controlling their lives. People who have information about STDs can lead a richer sexual life because they do not have to live in fear -- they know how to lower their risk of acquiring infection." -- from the Preface
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Sexually Transmitted Disease by Marr.......2003-11-14
This book is valuable for anyone travelling overseas with an
expectation of engaging multiple sex partners. The author
explains the major disease processes, prevention strategies,
testing, diagnosis and modern treatment modalities. The book is
worth the price if you have questions about sexual contact and
the risks/precautions involved.
If use is any indication..........2001-03-13
Besides being heavily used, this is a fine book that covers the full gamut of STDs, including many that I had not heard of (and I'm pretty savvy about medical terms and disease names), and helpful sections on genital anatomy, "What is 'safe sex'?", a symptom key, what to expect in an examination, and a section on how open communication can help save your life and health in a sexual situation. I wouldn't call the writing style fascinating, but it gets the information across in spades, and does not talk down or confuse. The book also has the full complement of appendices: resource list, glossary, bibliography (largely clinical medical articles), and an excellent index. This is a seriously good consumer health book, and I wish they were all like this, regardless of topic.
p.s.--When I went to get the book in the library stacks just now, it was misshelved again. ;)
The Hard Truth.......2000-11-01
Educational, and yet interesting.
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Will This Do?: The First Fifty Years of Auberon Waugh : An Autobiography
Auberon Waugh Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0786705191 |
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'The only question left hanging in the air is the one which every journalist asks himself on submitting an article. It is also the one with which we may all eventually, in trembling hope, face our Maker: Will this do?'The question should rather be: How does one cope with being the son of a father as famous as Evelyn Waugh? From this side-splittingly funny autobiography it is clear to see that the young Auberon more than managed. A privileged background, unusual childhood and public school education are followed by Oxford and a career as a writer and columnist. Waugh's portrait of his father is affectionate yet droll, his tone self-deprecating, and his stories entertaining and sad by turns. The biting wit is addictive.
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Very Funny, Beautifully Written.......2005-10-06
Brilliant.......2004-09-07
This will do.......2001-04-24
Waugh's humor (like his father's) is not to everyone's tastes, but if you find his snobbish summaries and appreciations for the bizarre droll (as I do), you'll enjoy yourself very much. He is very much aware of his snobbism, as well as his father's, and his self-deprecating awareness of both men's failing is greatly appreciated, and makes the entire matter much easier to take.
THE MAN IN THE IRONIC MASK.......2001-01-26
The death of Auberon Waugh in January 2001 marks the end of an era. Auberon and his father Evelyn were masters of the English language. Together they perfected the use of ironic wit.
"Will this Do?" is much more than an autobiography. It is an encapsulation of an era and a culture. His work covers that incredible period of British history (1960 - 1980) where the "old order" Establishment, with its upper class "born to rule" social structures were overthrown.
In that period political satire became part of popular culture. Witness the rise of "smart" young men like David Frost and the circle of comedians that arose from the Cambridge Footlights. The weekly newspaper "Private Eye" was one of the most influential outlets for Auberon Waugh where he wrote a column for many years. The "Eye" did more for exposing political and social scandal in Britain than any other forum.
Waugh's membership of both the "upper" class and influential, activist intellectual circles put he him in a unique position to observe and comment on the quirks and absurdities of his Britain.
Occasionally he was overtly a political activist. The most prominent example was his very public support of the Biafran cause in the Nigerian Civil War in the early 1970s. This put him at loggerheads with the British government.
In Waugh's biography his ironic tone is pervasive. Even those readers who know his work well, will at times struggle to figure out whether he is joking, serious or merely "going over the top".
Auberon's humour didn't travel too well across the Atlantic. He found American's far "too earnest", who take his words too literally. However the gulf in styles of humour between the Anglo and the American world must have been closed to some degree thanks to Waugh's writing.
Waugh's influence on the world of wine was huge. For many years he wrote a wine column in the English "Spectator". In the early 1980's he "discovered" New World (Australian and Californian) wine. Although the Spectator at that time had a subscription base of only 14,000, it was hugely influential. The cellars of the House of Lords were probably restocked on the advice of Waugh. When you look at the exponential growth of New World wine exports since that time we may have a perfect example of viral marketing, thanks to one man's words in an obscure journal.
Many people who are not familiar with the style and wit of Waugh may find his writing pompous and haughty. It is well worth persisting though. He was probably the first writer to do a demolition job on Political Correctness. His favourite targets were the self-righteous. If they happened to be humourless as well (a strong correlation?) they would get both barrels from Waugh.
The influence of both Evelyn and Auberon Waugh will be felt for many years. Any body who loves the English language should read Auberon's autobiography. His work is the ideal example of that old aphorism " The Pen is Mightier than the Sword".
Witty, funny, and eccentric, just like A. Waugh himself........1999-04-17
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COOKING FOR A MOB? THIS WILL DO THE JOB! Instructions and Recipes
S. H. Lucas Manufacturer: Winnie's Print Shop ProductGroup: Book Binding: Spiral-bound ASIN: B000M807QM |
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Cooking For A Mob? This Will Do The Job! -
S.H. Lucas - Manufacturer: Shirley Lucas Publishing - ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000P0YTV6 |
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Donation of Time - The Supreme Charity
PANDIT SHRIRAM SHARMA ACHARYA ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000U61WE2 |
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The "What Did I Do to Deserve This?" Workbook: Steps That Will Take You From Victim/Victimizer to Victorious!
Manufacturer: Mosley Publishing ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 188618528X |
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Freedom is your prize whether inside your relationship or out of it. Proceed with excited anticipation. Your innocence will be replaced with awareness, and then with earned wisdom. Freedom is on the other side of these pages. I offer you a pathway to the most amazing life. Interested in having all your dreams fulfilled? Wanna play? The news here is very good indeed! Your life is about to get much more exciting, so less personal and out of your control. Your days of being alone are over! Please allow me to place my hand on your shoulder and together we will walk out of the valley of darkness to a most delightful future for you and your children. --- from book's back cover
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What to Do With This Book: Unintellectual Freedoms Opinions of a Public Librarian
Will Manley Manufacturer: McFarland & Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Library Binding ASIN: 0899505759 |
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"After a decade of computerization...our image still has not changed. More importantly, our services have not changed significantly. Books are still our business.... Boolean searching is not the meaning of life. It can, however, help us to find the books we need to make our lives meaningful." So ends this most unusual work of library science. Pressed for time? Not to worry-this book has no beginning, middle or end. It's not meant to be read that way. It should be taken immediately to the staff lounge and left on top of the microwave-just the place to leave it to ensure that it is read.Customer Reviews:
Library Science made funny.......2001-07-15
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Will This Do? An Autobiography
Auberon Waugh Manufacturer: Books On Tape ProductGroup: Book Binding: Audio Cassette ASIN: 0736671773 |
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From Publishers Weekly One senses Waugh doesn't really want his readers to answer the question in his title, because for many it won't do! Those without knowledge of or interest in English literary publications and feuds therein will wonder at so many tempests in such tiny teacups, and those put off by English upper-class pretensions will get an overdose. This eldest son of the curmudgeonly novelist Evelyn Waugh (Brideshead Revisited), who died in 1966, tries to have it both ways: he seems to want the spotlight as a famous man's son, but he also wants his own talent and mordant wit to be judged solely on merit. He tells a rather sad tale. It seems Evelyn Waugh didn't much care for his children, asserting in his diaries that they wouldn't be his first concern in a house fire. His son also claims that his father felt entitled "to advertise an acute and unqualified dislike of [his six children]." This particular Waugh has wandered around the world and written five novels, many book reviews and hundreds of acerbic, often witty columns for periodicals like the Spectator, Private Eye and the New Statesman. This possibly first installment of his autobiography was published in 1991 in the U.K. While offering juicy gossip for aficionados, it seems unlikely that U.S. readers in general will find the book sufficiently interesting. Photos. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Will This Do?: The First Fifty Years of Auberon Waugh An Autobiography
Auberon Waugh Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000OLAMGW |
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At Second Life, info pros will find much to see, do, learn, play with, try out: this virtual world has a large and growing community of librarians. Even ... a try.: An article from: Information Outlook
Stephen Abram Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000SKJG0W Release Date: 2007-06-26 |
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This digital document is an article from Information Outlook, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1972 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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A bird, a plane ... a reporter; This journalist will do anything for a scoop.(City): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press
Gale Reference Team Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000RG1LBO Release Date: 2007-06-04 |
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This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on June 2, 2007. The length of the article is 648 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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The Destruction of republicanism the object of the rebellion: the testimony of southern witnesses
Loring Moody Manufacturer: Cornell University Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1429752998 Release Date: 1863-01-01 |
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Originally published in 1863. 20 pages. This volume is produced from digital images from the Cornell University Library Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection
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The Destruction of the republic, and of all constitional liberty, the object of the rebellion: the testimony of southern witnesses
Loring Moody Manufacturer: Cornell University Library ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 1429727489 Release Date: 1863-01-01 |
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This volume is produced from digital images from the Cornell University Library Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection
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Indian Mutiny (Eye-witnesses to History)
Manufacturer: Osprey ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0850450667 |
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Revival and Rebellion in Colonial Central Africa
Karen E. Fields Manufacturer: Princeton Univ Pr ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0691094098 |
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The Throne of David: From the Consecration of the Shepherd of Bethlehem, to the Rebellion of Price Absalom, Being an Illustration of the Splendor, Power, ... Presented to the Reader As By an Eye Witness
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000GH00R0 |
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The throne of David: From the consecration of the shepherd of Bethlehem, to the rebellion of Price Absalom, being an illustration of the splendor, power, ... presented to the reader as by an eye witness
J. H Ingraham Manufacturer: Roberts brothers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008BAHZO |
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The destruction of the republic, and of all constitutional liberty, the object of the rebellion: The testimony of southern witnesses (Tract)
Loring Moody Manufacturer: Reprinted and published for the Ladies' London Emancipation Society by E. Faithfull ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0008CC4NQ |
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An eye witness account of the Indian mutiny
Frederick Sleigh Roberts Roberts Manufacturer: Mittal Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B0007B6NJO |
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Eye-witness; or, Life scenes in the Old North State, depicting the trials and sufferings of the Unionists during the Rebellion
A. O Wheeler Manufacturer: B.B. Russell ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: B00087UFIC |
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Friends and 1798: Quaker witness to non-violence in 18th century Ireland
Glynn Douglas Manufacturer: Historical Committee of the Religious Society of Friends in Ireland ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0951987038 |
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