Author: Sarah Smith Emery
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Reminiscences of a Nonagenarian
Author: Sarah Smith Emery
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Reminiscences of a Clachnacuddin Nonagenarian
Author: John Maclean
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Category : Inverness (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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Category : Inverness (Scotland)
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller
Author: Oliver Darkshire
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1324092084
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Instant National Bestseller Shortlisted for the 2023 Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award "Witty, literary and very funny." —Minneapolis Star Tribune Welcome to Sotheran’s, one of the oldest bookshops in the world, with its weird and wonderful clientele, suspicious cupboards, unlabeled keys, poisoned books, and some things that aren’t even books, presided over by one deeply eccentric apprentice. Some years ago, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd (est. 1761) to apply for a job. Allured by the smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap, Darkshire was soon unteetering stacks of first editions and placating the store’s resident ghost (the late Mr. Sotheran, hit by a tram). A novice in this ancient, potentially haunted establishment, Darkshire describes Sotheran’s brushes with history (Dickens, the Titanic), its joyous disorganization, and the unspoken rules of its gleefully old-fashioned staff, whose mere glance may cause the computer to burst into flames. As Darkshire gains confidence and experience, he shares trivia about ancient editions and explores the strange space that books occupy in our lives—where old books often have strong sentimental value, but rarely a commercial one. By turns unhinged and earnest, Once Upon a Tome is the colorful story of life in one of the world’s oldest bookshops and a love letter to the benign, unruly world of antiquarian bookselling, where to be uncommon or strange is the best possible compliment.
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1324092084
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 139
Book Description
Instant National Bestseller Shortlisted for the 2023 Inc. Non-Obvious Book Award "Witty, literary and very funny." —Minneapolis Star Tribune Welcome to Sotheran’s, one of the oldest bookshops in the world, with its weird and wonderful clientele, suspicious cupboards, unlabeled keys, poisoned books, and some things that aren’t even books, presided over by one deeply eccentric apprentice. Some years ago, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd (est. 1761) to apply for a job. Allured by the smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap, Darkshire was soon unteetering stacks of first editions and placating the store’s resident ghost (the late Mr. Sotheran, hit by a tram). A novice in this ancient, potentially haunted establishment, Darkshire describes Sotheran’s brushes with history (Dickens, the Titanic), its joyous disorganization, and the unspoken rules of its gleefully old-fashioned staff, whose mere glance may cause the computer to burst into flames. As Darkshire gains confidence and experience, he shares trivia about ancient editions and explores the strange space that books occupy in our lives—where old books often have strong sentimental value, but rarely a commercial one. By turns unhinged and earnest, Once Upon a Tome is the colorful story of life in one of the world’s oldest bookshops and a love letter to the benign, unruly world of antiquarian bookselling, where to be uncommon or strange is the best possible compliment.
Recollections of a Nonagenarian of Life in New England, the Middle West, and New York, Including a Mission to Great Britain in Behalf of the Southern Freedmen, Together with Scenes in California
Author: John Calvin Holbrook
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Category : Congregational churches
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Category : Congregational churches
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Recollections of old Liverpool, by a nonagenarian [J. Stonehouse].
Author: James Stonehouse
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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Collected Memoirs, Letters and Literary Essays of Wilkie Collins: Non-Fiction Works from the English novelist, known for his mystery novels The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, The Moonstone (Featuring A Biography)
Author: Wilkie Collins
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026837673
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1036
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: Biographies: Memoirs of the Life of William Collins (With Selections From His Journals and Correspondence) Wilkie Collins' Charms (Biography by Olive Logan) Letters and Literary Writings: A Clause for the New Reform Bill A Column to Burns A Dramatic Author A Fair Penitent A Pictorial Tour to St George Bosherville A Shy Scheme Address from the Queen to Certain of Her Subjects in Office Awful Warning to Bachelors Books Necessary for a Liberal Education Burns Viewed As a Hat-Peg Considerations on The Copyright Question Deep Design on Society Doctor Dulcamara, MP Dramatic Grub Street How I Write My Books Magnetic Evenings at Home Pity a Poor Prince Rambles Beyond Railways Reminiscences of a Storyteller Sermon for Sepoys Thanks to Doctor Livingstone The Cruise of the Tomtit The Debtor's Best Friend The Exhibition of the Royal Academy The Little Huguenot The National Gallery and the Old Masters
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8026837673
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 1036
Book Description
This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. His best-known works are The Woman in White, No Name, Armadale, and The Moonstone. Table of Contents: Biographies: Memoirs of the Life of William Collins (With Selections From His Journals and Correspondence) Wilkie Collins' Charms (Biography by Olive Logan) Letters and Literary Writings: A Clause for the New Reform Bill A Column to Burns A Dramatic Author A Fair Penitent A Pictorial Tour to St George Bosherville A Shy Scheme Address from the Queen to Certain of Her Subjects in Office Awful Warning to Bachelors Books Necessary for a Liberal Education Burns Viewed As a Hat-Peg Considerations on The Copyright Question Deep Design on Society Doctor Dulcamara, MP Dramatic Grub Street How I Write My Books Magnetic Evenings at Home Pity a Poor Prince Rambles Beyond Railways Reminiscences of a Storyteller Sermon for Sepoys Thanks to Doctor Livingstone The Cruise of the Tomtit The Debtor's Best Friend The Exhibition of the Royal Academy The Little Huguenot The National Gallery and the Old Masters
Alfred Russel Wallace vol 1 &2
Author: James Merchant
Publisher: Namaskar Book
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2: Insights into a Naturalist's Legacy and Victorian Scientific Adventure Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2: Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life and adventures of Alfred Russel Wallace with Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2. This compelling collection unveils the personal letters and reflections of a pioneering naturalist who navigated the uncharted territories of science and exploration during the Victorian era. Wallace's words come alive, offering a unique perspective on his groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary thought and his encounters with the wonders of the natural world. Why This Book? Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2 provides an intimate look into the mind of a scientific luminary. Through his letters and reminiscences, readers gain insight into Wallace's unwavering curiosity, his relentless pursuit of knowledge, and the profound impact of his discoveries on the fields of biology and anthropology. Alfred Russel Wallace, a Victorian naturalist and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, is a figure of enduring significance. This collection allows readers to connect with the man behind the scientific achievements, exploring the depth of his intellect and the spirit of adventure that defined his life.
Publisher: Namaskar Book
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2: Insights into a Naturalist's Legacy and Victorian Scientific Adventure Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2: Immerse yourself in the extraordinary life and adventures of Alfred Russel Wallace with Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2. This compelling collection unveils the personal letters and reflections of a pioneering naturalist who navigated the uncharted territories of science and exploration during the Victorian era. Wallace's words come alive, offering a unique perspective on his groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary thought and his encounters with the wonders of the natural world. Why This Book? Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences Vol. 2 provides an intimate look into the mind of a scientific luminary. Through his letters and reminiscences, readers gain insight into Wallace's unwavering curiosity, his relentless pursuit of knowledge, and the profound impact of his discoveries on the fields of biology and anthropology. Alfred Russel Wallace, a Victorian naturalist and co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection, is a figure of enduring significance. This collection allows readers to connect with the man behind the scientific achievements, exploring the depth of his intellect and the spirit of adventure that defined his life.
Antiques
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Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 564
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Category : Antiques
Languages : en
Pages : 564
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Never Done
Author: Susan Strasser
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805066179
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
The author traces the transformation of American housework from the eighteen century chores to the present with attention to the impact of the industrial revolution, domestic service, women's entry into the workforce and the influences of commercial processes and advertising.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0805066179
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
The author traces the transformation of American housework from the eighteen century chores to the present with attention to the impact of the industrial revolution, domestic service, women's entry into the workforce and the influences of commercial processes and advertising.
The Magazine of American History with Notes and Queries
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Publisher:
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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