Author: George Franklin Marvin
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Descendants of Reinold and Matthew Marvin of Hartford, Ct., 1638 and 1635
Author: George Franklin Marvin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 770
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Icons of Horror and the Supernatural
Author: S. T. Joshi
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031308100X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 819
Book Description
Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror and the supernatural, including The Sea Creature, The Witch, The Alien, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Sorcerer, The Ghost, The Siren, The Mummy, The Devil, and The Zombie. Each entry is written by a leading authority on the subject and discusses the topic's essential features and lasting influence, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Entries cite sources for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television series. Because of their popularity and influence, they have attained iconic status and a special place in the popular imagination. This book overviews 24 of the most significant icons of horror and the supernatural.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031308100X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 819
Book Description
Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror and the supernatural, including The Sea Creature, The Witch, The Alien, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Sorcerer, The Ghost, The Siren, The Mummy, The Devil, and The Zombie. Each entry is written by a leading authority on the subject and discusses the topic's essential features and lasting influence, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Entries cite sources for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television series. Because of their popularity and influence, they have attained iconic status and a special place in the popular imagination. This book overviews 24 of the most significant icons of horror and the supernatural.
The Abell Family of America
Author: Horace Avery Abell
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Category : Abel family (Robert Abell, d. 1663)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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Category : Abel family (Robert Abell, d. 1663)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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Richard Higgins
Author: Katharine Elizabeth Chapin Higgins
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Category : Plymouth (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 846
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Category : Plymouth (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 846
Book Description
History of the Dudley Family
Author: Dean Dudley
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015523074
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015523074
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Principles of Contract at Law and in Equity
Author: Frederick Pollock
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781017628869
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781017628869
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Robinsons and Their Kin Folk
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Contains lists of officers, constitution and by-laws, historical sketches, members of Association, etc.
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Contains lists of officers, constitution and by-laws, historical sketches, members of Association, etc.
A Treatise on the Law of Trusts and Trustees
Author: Jairus Ware Perry
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Category : Trusts and trustees
Languages : en
Pages : 956
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Category : Trusts and trustees
Languages : en
Pages : 956
Book Description
Guide to Manuscript Collections in Michigan: University of Michigan collections (exclusive of those in Michigan Historical Collections)
Author: Michigan Historical Records Survey
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Category : Manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Manuscripts
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
An American Killing
Author: Mary-Ann Tirone Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780747258926
Category : Politicians' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
Two years ago in the town of New Caxton, three people were stabbed to death and a black man imprisoned for the crime. According to congressman Owen Hall, the convicted man is innocent. Something sinister has been going on in New Caxton, something much bigger than casual murder.
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ISBN: 9780747258926
Category : Politicians' spouses
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
Two years ago in the town of New Caxton, three people were stabbed to death and a black man imprisoned for the crime. According to congressman Owen Hall, the convicted man is innocent. Something sinister has been going on in New Caxton, something much bigger than casual murder.