Author: Padraic Colum
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1613102844
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.
The King of Ireland's Son
Author: Padraic Colum
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1613102844
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1613102844
Category : Fairy tales
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Chronicles the adventures of the King of Ireland's eldest and wildest son, describing how he encounters an enchanter's daughter, the king of the cats, Gilly of the goat-skin, and numerous others.
Our Island Story
Author: H. E. Marshall
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1625583745
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Our Island Story is the "history" of England up to Queen Victoria's Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a bit of myth as well as a few legends.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1625583745
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 572
Book Description
Our Island Story is the "history" of England up to Queen Victoria's Death. Marshall used these stories to tell her children about their homeland, Great Britain. To add to the excitement, she mixed in a bit of myth as well as a few legends.
The Story of Sir Walter Raleigh
Author: Margaret Duncan Kelly
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
The Awakening of Europe
Author: M. B. Synge
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1625583346
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1625583346
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented.
How the Irish Saved Civilization
Author: Thomas Cahill
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307755134
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift! Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars"—and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost—they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307755134
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A book in the best tradition of popular history—the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. • The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift! Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars"—and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost—they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.
Irish Memories
Author: Edith Œnone Somerville
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Story-book of Science
Author: Jean-Henri Fabre
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
A book about metals, plants, animals, and planets.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
A book about metals, plants, animals, and planets.
Irish Memories
Author: Martin Ross
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
"Irish Memories" is a compilation of excerpts and descriptions of Irish life during the early 1900s. Written by Edith Somerville and Violet Florence Martin but published under the name Martin Ross, these two women managed to create a literary text that immerses its readers in the rich and magical culture of Ireland. Recounting the life and times of citizens during the ups and downs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, modern readers will find themselves engrossed and unable to put the book down until it's finished.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
"Irish Memories" is a compilation of excerpts and descriptions of Irish life during the early 1900s. Written by Edith Somerville and Violet Florence Martin but published under the name Martin Ross, these two women managed to create a literary text that immerses its readers in the rich and magical culture of Ireland. Recounting the life and times of citizens during the ups and downs of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, modern readers will find themselves engrossed and unable to put the book down until it's finished.
The Scotch Twins
Author: Lucy Fitch Perkins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
One in a series of stories that introduce a period of history and a geographical location through the adventures of twins. Here, Scottish twins, Jock and Jean, discover the gamekeeper is a poacher and help expose him.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Scotland
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
One in a series of stories that introduce a period of history and a geographical location through the adventures of twins. Here, Scottish twins, Jock and Jean, discover the gamekeeper is a poacher and help expose him.
Classic German Baking
Author: Luisa Weiss
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607748258
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
From her cheerful Berlin kitchen, Luisa Weiss shares more than 100 rigorously researched and tested recipes, gathered from expert bakers, friends, family, and time-honored sources throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. German baking has influenced baking traditions around the world for generations and is a source of great nostalgia for those of German and Central European heritage. Yet the very best recipes for Germany’s cookies, cakes, tortes, and breads, passed down through generations, have never before been collected and perfected for contemporary American home bakers. Enter Luisa Weiss, the Berlin-based creator of the adored Wednesday Chef blog and self-taught ambassador of the German baking canon. Whether you’re in the mood for the simple yet emblematic Streuselkuchen, crisp and flaky Strudel, or classic breakfast Brötchen, every recipe you’re looking for is here, along with detailed advice to ensure success plus delightful storytelling about the origins, meaning, and rituals behind the recipes. Paired with more than 100 photographs of Berlin and delectable baked goods, such as Elisenlebkuchen, Marmorierter Mohnkuchen, and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, this book will encourage home bakers of all skill levels to delve into the charm of Germany’s rich baking tradition. Classic German Baking is an authoritative collection of recipes that provides delicious inspiration for any time of day, whether it’s for a special breakfast, a celebration with friends and family, or just a regular afternoon coffee-and-cake break, an important part of everyday German life.
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607748258
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
From her cheerful Berlin kitchen, Luisa Weiss shares more than 100 rigorously researched and tested recipes, gathered from expert bakers, friends, family, and time-honored sources throughout Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. German baking has influenced baking traditions around the world for generations and is a source of great nostalgia for those of German and Central European heritage. Yet the very best recipes for Germany’s cookies, cakes, tortes, and breads, passed down through generations, have never before been collected and perfected for contemporary American home bakers. Enter Luisa Weiss, the Berlin-based creator of the adored Wednesday Chef blog and self-taught ambassador of the German baking canon. Whether you’re in the mood for the simple yet emblematic Streuselkuchen, crisp and flaky Strudel, or classic breakfast Brötchen, every recipe you’re looking for is here, along with detailed advice to ensure success plus delightful storytelling about the origins, meaning, and rituals behind the recipes. Paired with more than 100 photographs of Berlin and delectable baked goods, such as Elisenlebkuchen, Marmorierter Mohnkuchen, and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, this book will encourage home bakers of all skill levels to delve into the charm of Germany’s rich baking tradition. Classic German Baking is an authoritative collection of recipes that provides delicious inspiration for any time of day, whether it’s for a special breakfast, a celebration with friends and family, or just a regular afternoon coffee-and-cake break, an important part of everyday German life.