Author: Robert Herrick
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Languages : en
Pages : 330
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The works of Robert Herrick [ed. by T. Maitland]. Repr
Author: Robert Herrick
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Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Pages : 330
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The Adventures of Dick Maitland: A Tale of Unknown Africa
Author: Harry Collingwood
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In 'The Adventures of Dick Maitland: A Tale of Unknown Africa' by Harry Collingwood, readers are taken on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted lands of Africa. The book is a thrilling adventure story filled with suspense, danger, and heroism, written in a captivating and descriptive style that immerses the reader into the heart of the action. Set against the backdrop of the British Empire's colonial ambitions in Africa, the novel offers a unique insight into the historical context of the time, as well as exploring themes of exploration, colonisation, and the clash of cultures. Collingwood masterfully weaves together a tale that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, capturing the essence of adventure literature of the era. Harry Collingwood, a pseudonym for William Joseph Cosens Lancaster, was a British naval officer and prolific writer of adventure novels. His firsthand experiences in the Navy provided him with the inspiration and knowledge to write compelling stories of the sea and exploration. 'The Adventures of Dick Maitland' is a must-read for fans of classic adventure literature, offering a thrilling and immersive experience that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In 'The Adventures of Dick Maitland: A Tale of Unknown Africa' by Harry Collingwood, readers are taken on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted lands of Africa. The book is a thrilling adventure story filled with suspense, danger, and heroism, written in a captivating and descriptive style that immerses the reader into the heart of the action. Set against the backdrop of the British Empire's colonial ambitions in Africa, the novel offers a unique insight into the historical context of the time, as well as exploring themes of exploration, colonisation, and the clash of cultures. Collingwood masterfully weaves together a tale that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, capturing the essence of adventure literature of the era. Harry Collingwood, a pseudonym for William Joseph Cosens Lancaster, was a British naval officer and prolific writer of adventure novels. His firsthand experiences in the Navy provided him with the inspiration and knowledge to write compelling stories of the sea and exploration. 'The Adventures of Dick Maitland' is a must-read for fans of classic adventure literature, offering a thrilling and immersive experience that will leave readers on the edge of their seats.
The Primitive Methodist Magazine
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Languages : en
Pages : 844
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Pages : 844
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The Christian miscellany, and family visiter
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Languages : en
Pages : 592
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Languages : en
Pages : 592
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The Maitlands: a Tale ...
Author: Maitlands
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Languages : en
Pages : 372
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Pages : 372
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Doncaster Races; Or, The History of Miss Maitland: a Tale of Truth; in a Series of Letters, Published from the Originals, with Interesting Additions
Author: Alexander Bicknell
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Category : Bookplates
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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Languages : en
Pages : 292
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In High Places
Author: Arthur Hailey
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480489999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur Hailey takes readers into the highest echelons of government as two nations’ leaders prepare for a third world war A call from the US president to Canada’s prime minister . . . An intimate reception at the Ottawa residence of Her Majesty’s governor general . . . The arrival of a ship in Vancouver. Three seemingly unrelated events three thousand miles apart upset the balance of global power and alter the landscape of the free world. As Canada’s prime minister, James Howden, works to ensure his nation’s survival in a nuclear war, he faces another threat: a lawyer on a crusade for justice and truth. With two nations struggling to keep a lid on an explosive secret, Howden will undergo a crisis of conscience that leaves him fighting for his political life. At once an electrifying novel of international politics during the Cold War and a cautionary tale about what can happen when men believe they are above the law, In High Places is Arthur Hailey’s personal favorite of all his works.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480489999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur Hailey takes readers into the highest echelons of government as two nations’ leaders prepare for a third world war A call from the US president to Canada’s prime minister . . . An intimate reception at the Ottawa residence of Her Majesty’s governor general . . . The arrival of a ship in Vancouver. Three seemingly unrelated events three thousand miles apart upset the balance of global power and alter the landscape of the free world. As Canada’s prime minister, James Howden, works to ensure his nation’s survival in a nuclear war, he faces another threat: a lawyer on a crusade for justice and truth. With two nations struggling to keep a lid on an explosive secret, Howden will undergo a crisis of conscience that leaves him fighting for his political life. At once an electrifying novel of international politics during the Cold War and a cautionary tale about what can happen when men believe they are above the law, In High Places is Arthur Hailey’s personal favorite of all his works.
The Sabbath school magazine, ed. by W. Keddie
Author: Glasgow sabbath school union
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Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Pages : 792
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The English Catalogue of Books
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Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Pages : 132
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Secretaries and Statecraft in the Early Modern World
Author: Dover Paul M. Dover
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474402240
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
One of the prominent themes of the political history of the 16th and 17th centuries is the waxing influence officials in the exercise of state power, particularly in international relations, as it became impossible for monarchs to stay on top of the increasingly complex demands of ruling. Encompassing a variety of cultural and institutional settings, these essays examine how state secretaries, prime ministers and favourites managed diplomatic personnel and the information flows they generated. They explore how these officials balanced domestic matters with external concerns, and service to the monarch and state with personal ambition. By opening various perspectives on policy-making at the level just below the monarch, this volume offers up rich opportunities for comparative history and a new take on the diplomatic history of the period.
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474402240
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
One of the prominent themes of the political history of the 16th and 17th centuries is the waxing influence officials in the exercise of state power, particularly in international relations, as it became impossible for monarchs to stay on top of the increasingly complex demands of ruling. Encompassing a variety of cultural and institutional settings, these essays examine how state secretaries, prime ministers and favourites managed diplomatic personnel and the information flows they generated. They explore how these officials balanced domestic matters with external concerns, and service to the monarch and state with personal ambition. By opening various perspectives on policy-making at the level just below the monarch, this volume offers up rich opportunities for comparative history and a new take on the diplomatic history of the period.