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Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 760
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Wallace's Monthly
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Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 760
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Category : Horse racing
Languages : en
Pages : 760
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American Classicist
Author: Victoria Houseman
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691236186
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
"Edith Hamilton (1867-1963), famed popularizer of the classics, whose books include Mythology and The Greek Way, introduced millions-literally millions-of general readers and young adults to the myths and culture of the Greco-Roman world. In the middle of the 20th century, she was arguably the most visible and widely read person on classics and mythology. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and then a successful teacher and administrator at the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore, Hamilton became well known to the public only when she was in her sixties. Her writings, written with a middle-American audience in mind, were intended to introduce general readers to a world of antiquity previously thought to be only the purview of those with knowledge of ancient languages. Her most successful book, Mythology, remains the most popular book of its kind and, like The Greek Way and The Roman Way, has never gone out of print. Houseman recounts Hamilton's life of ninety-five years, beginning with her childhood introduction to the study of Latin and Greek under her father's tutelage. Houseman explores the intellectual influences upon her, emphasizing in particular the nineteenth-century British thinkers whose work she encountered during her years as a student at Bryn Mawr, including Matthew Arnold and Edward Caird. It also tells the story of the two romantic relationships that shaped her life. The first was with Lucy Martin Donnelly, an English professor whose intellectual and aesthetic tastes made a profound impact upon Hamilton. The second, and more enduring, was with Doris Fielding Reid, with whom Hamilton lived for over forty years and with whom she raised a family composed of Reid's nephews and nieces. The biography also describes Hamilton's friendships with writers such as Gertrude Stein and Ezra Pound, as well as with Senator Ralph E. Flanders, who led the movement in the Senate to censure Joseph McCarthy and inspired Hamilton's depiction of Demosthenes in her final book, The Echo of Greece. Houseman also situates Edith Hamilton's writing in relation to contemporary events such as the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, American involvement in the Second World War, the dropping of the atomic bombs, and American foreign policy during the Cold War, among others. She argues that Hamilton's writing and themes were often a response to these events. Even Mythology, intended as a modern version of Bulfinch's Mythology, was partly written during the fascist Italian invasion of Greece and makes many arguments for the special claims of Greece in Western history. Her work has influenced generations of readers as well, and was even said to have been a favorite of Robert Kennedy's, who drew on The Greek Way for inspiration in drafting speeches. The book is intended to be the definitive biography of a fascinating and daring woman who arguably helped to save the classics in America. This will be first biography of Hamilton apart from one written by her partner Doris Fielding which was a mix of memoir and biography. This will also be the first to draw on Hamilton's letters and other primary sources"--
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691236186
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
"Edith Hamilton (1867-1963), famed popularizer of the classics, whose books include Mythology and The Greek Way, introduced millions-literally millions-of general readers and young adults to the myths and culture of the Greco-Roman world. In the middle of the 20th century, she was arguably the most visible and widely read person on classics and mythology. A graduate of Bryn Mawr College and then a successful teacher and administrator at the Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore, Hamilton became well known to the public only when she was in her sixties. Her writings, written with a middle-American audience in mind, were intended to introduce general readers to a world of antiquity previously thought to be only the purview of those with knowledge of ancient languages. Her most successful book, Mythology, remains the most popular book of its kind and, like The Greek Way and The Roman Way, has never gone out of print. Houseman recounts Hamilton's life of ninety-five years, beginning with her childhood introduction to the study of Latin and Greek under her father's tutelage. Houseman explores the intellectual influences upon her, emphasizing in particular the nineteenth-century British thinkers whose work she encountered during her years as a student at Bryn Mawr, including Matthew Arnold and Edward Caird. It also tells the story of the two romantic relationships that shaped her life. The first was with Lucy Martin Donnelly, an English professor whose intellectual and aesthetic tastes made a profound impact upon Hamilton. The second, and more enduring, was with Doris Fielding Reid, with whom Hamilton lived for over forty years and with whom she raised a family composed of Reid's nephews and nieces. The biography also describes Hamilton's friendships with writers such as Gertrude Stein and Ezra Pound, as well as with Senator Ralph E. Flanders, who led the movement in the Senate to censure Joseph McCarthy and inspired Hamilton's depiction of Demosthenes in her final book, The Echo of Greece. Houseman also situates Edith Hamilton's writing in relation to contemporary events such as the Great Depression, the rise of fascism, American involvement in the Second World War, the dropping of the atomic bombs, and American foreign policy during the Cold War, among others. She argues that Hamilton's writing and themes were often a response to these events. Even Mythology, intended as a modern version of Bulfinch's Mythology, was partly written during the fascist Italian invasion of Greece and makes many arguments for the special claims of Greece in Western history. Her work has influenced generations of readers as well, and was even said to have been a favorite of Robert Kennedy's, who drew on The Greek Way for inspiration in drafting speeches. The book is intended to be the definitive biography of a fascinating and daring woman who arguably helped to save the classics in America. This will be first biography of Hamilton apart from one written by her partner Doris Fielding which was a mix of memoir and biography. This will also be the first to draw on Hamilton's letters and other primary sources"--
Swatty
Author: Ellis Parker Butler
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Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Mr. and Mrs. President
Author: Gil Troy
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
With a new chapter devoted to Hillary and Bill Clinton's tainted partnership in office and to the present First Lady's senatorial ambitions, this second edition offers fresh insights into America's paradoxical expectations for its presidential wives and husband. "Deeply engrossing."--"Publishers Weekly." 33 photos.
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 514
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With a new chapter devoted to Hillary and Bill Clinton's tainted partnership in office and to the present First Lady's senatorial ambitions, this second edition offers fresh insights into America's paradoxical expectations for its presidential wives and husband. "Deeply engrossing."--"Publishers Weekly." 33 photos.
American Oxford Down Record
Author: American Oxford down sheep record association
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Languages : en
Pages : 804
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Languages : en
Pages : 804
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American Poland-China Record
Author: American Poland-China Record Association
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Category : Poland
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
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Category : Poland
Languages : en
Pages : 1156
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A Father's Promise and A Baby for the Rancher
Author: Mindy Obenhaus
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369706420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Is he ready for fatherhood? A Father's Promise by Mindy Obenhaus Stunned to discover he has a child, Wes Bishop isn’t sure he’s father material. But his adorable daughter needs him, and he can’t help feeling drawn to her mother, Laurel Donovan—a woman he’s finally getting to know. But can this sudden dad overcome a past tragedy that has him convinced he’s not meant to be a husband or a father…and make a promise of forever? A Baby for the Rancher by Margaret Daley Awakening from a months-long coma, bachelor Ben Stillwater discovers he’s a father! Ben tries to adjust to life with baby Cody, but the child really needs a mom. Sheriff Lucy Benson doesn’t seem a likely candidate. But the closer Ben gets to Lucy—and the closer they get to closing in on the thieves who have been targeting local ranches—the more it seems the two could be the perfect match. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Margaret Daley
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369706420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Is he ready for fatherhood? A Father's Promise by Mindy Obenhaus Stunned to discover he has a child, Wes Bishop isn’t sure he’s father material. But his adorable daughter needs him, and he can’t help feeling drawn to her mother, Laurel Donovan—a woman he’s finally getting to know. But can this sudden dad overcome a past tragedy that has him convinced he’s not meant to be a husband or a father…and make a promise of forever? A Baby for the Rancher by Margaret Daley Awakening from a months-long coma, bachelor Ben Stillwater discovers he’s a father! Ben tries to adjust to life with baby Cody, but the child really needs a mom. Sheriff Lucy Benson doesn’t seem a likely candidate. But the closer Ben gets to Lucy—and the closer they get to closing in on the thieves who have been targeting local ranches—the more it seems the two could be the perfect match. USA TODAY Bestselling Author Margaret Daley
Dos Passos
Author: Virginia Spencer Carr
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
ISBN: 0810122006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 673
Book Description
An intimate biography of a great American writer
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
ISBN: 0810122006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 673
Book Description
An intimate biography of a great American writer
Duroc-Jersey Swine Record Association
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Category : Duroc Jersey swine
Languages : en
Pages : 1242
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Category : Duroc Jersey swine
Languages : en
Pages : 1242
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A Reunion for the Rancher
Author: Brenda Minton
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460388674
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
A Texas rancher is ready to take a chance on the girl who broke his heart in this heartfelt contemporary Western romance. As president of the Lone Star Cowboy League, rancher Carson Thorn is committed to serving his community in Little Horn, Texas. But when high school sweetheart Ruby Donovan returns, his steadfast pledge is tested. Ruby left town twelve years ago—stealing money from his father and breaking Carson’s heart. Asking him to trust her again is a tall order, especially given the circumstances . . . Ruby’s brother is Carson’s prime suspect in a recent rash of ranch thefts. And Carson is left with a difficult decision. His town is depending on him for justice, but one look in Ruby’s eyes has him questioning everything he thought he knew—about truth, about love and about the wisdom of second chances . . .
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460388674
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
A Texas rancher is ready to take a chance on the girl who broke his heart in this heartfelt contemporary Western romance. As president of the Lone Star Cowboy League, rancher Carson Thorn is committed to serving his community in Little Horn, Texas. But when high school sweetheart Ruby Donovan returns, his steadfast pledge is tested. Ruby left town twelve years ago—stealing money from his father and breaking Carson’s heart. Asking him to trust her again is a tall order, especially given the circumstances . . . Ruby’s brother is Carson’s prime suspect in a recent rash of ranch thefts. And Carson is left with a difficult decision. His town is depending on him for justice, but one look in Ruby’s eyes has him questioning everything he thought he knew—about truth, about love and about the wisdom of second chances . . .