Author: Stephen Vincent Benet
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822203032
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
THE STORY: Jabez Stone, young farmer, has just been married, and the guests are dancing at his wedding. But Jabez carries a burden, for he knows that, having sold his soul to the Devil, he must, on the stroke of midnight, deliver it up to him. Shortly before twelve Mr. Scratch, lawyer, enters and the company is thunderstruck. Jabez bids his guests begone; he has made his bargain and will pay the price. His bride, however, stands by him, and so will Daniel Webster, who has come for the festivities. Webster takes the case. But Scratch is a lawyer himself and out-argues the statesman. Webster demands a jury of real Americans, living or dead. Very well, agrees the Devil, he shall have them, and ghosts appear. Webster thunders, but to no avail, and at last realizing Scratch can better him on technical grounds, he changes his tactics and appeals to the ghostly jury, men who have retained some love of country. Rising to the height of his powers, Webster performs the miracle of winning a verdict of Not Guilty.
The Devil and Daniel Webster
Author: Stephen Vincent Benet
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822203032
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
THE STORY: Jabez Stone, young farmer, has just been married, and the guests are dancing at his wedding. But Jabez carries a burden, for he knows that, having sold his soul to the Devil, he must, on the stroke of midnight, deliver it up to him. Shortly before twelve Mr. Scratch, lawyer, enters and the company is thunderstruck. Jabez bids his guests begone; he has made his bargain and will pay the price. His bride, however, stands by him, and so will Daniel Webster, who has come for the festivities. Webster takes the case. But Scratch is a lawyer himself and out-argues the statesman. Webster demands a jury of real Americans, living or dead. Very well, agrees the Devil, he shall have them, and ghosts appear. Webster thunders, but to no avail, and at last realizing Scratch can better him on technical grounds, he changes his tactics and appeals to the ghostly jury, men who have retained some love of country. Rising to the height of his powers, Webster performs the miracle of winning a verdict of Not Guilty.
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service Inc
ISBN: 9780822203032
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
THE STORY: Jabez Stone, young farmer, has just been married, and the guests are dancing at his wedding. But Jabez carries a burden, for he knows that, having sold his soul to the Devil, he must, on the stroke of midnight, deliver it up to him. Shortly before twelve Mr. Scratch, lawyer, enters and the company is thunderstruck. Jabez bids his guests begone; he has made his bargain and will pay the price. His bride, however, stands by him, and so will Daniel Webster, who has come for the festivities. Webster takes the case. But Scratch is a lawyer himself and out-argues the statesman. Webster demands a jury of real Americans, living or dead. Very well, agrees the Devil, he shall have them, and ghosts appear. Webster thunders, but to no avail, and at last realizing Scratch can better him on technical grounds, he changes his tactics and appeals to the ghostly jury, men who have retained some love of country. Rising to the height of his powers, Webster performs the miracle of winning a verdict of Not Guilty.
Alaska's Wildlife
Author: Tom Walker
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Tom Walker, Alaska's premier wildlife photographer, presents the state's well-know wildlife along with its more unusual species in the incredible selections of photos taken for this book. The text is the fascinating story of how and why he obtains these marvelous pictures.
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Tom Walker, Alaska's premier wildlife photographer, presents the state's well-know wildlife along with its more unusual species in the incredible selections of photos taken for this book. The text is the fascinating story of how and why he obtains these marvelous pictures.
Kidd the Pirate
Author: Washington Irving
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726587882
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Touching upon the legends surrounding the infamous captain William Kid, Washington Irving’s short story deals in feats of adventures, pirates, and buried treasure. The tempestuous life of William Kid and his return "laden with booty" gives vent to the rise of treasure-seekers, chasing wild rumours. Superstition, devilry, and magic intertwine in this short story that forms the backbone of American folklore tales about pirates and hidden, stolen goods. But do not hasten to grab the shovel – the aforesaid treasure is often guarded by the Devil himself. Versatile as the subject matter of his literary oeuvre, the name of Washington Irving still echoes in the corridors of the American literary canon. Having earned special status as a man of letters in America and Europe alike, Irving’s fame stems primarily from his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". An avid biographer and historian, his influence can be felt within a vast group of American and British authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, E. A. Poe, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726587882
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10
Book Description
Touching upon the legends surrounding the infamous captain William Kid, Washington Irving’s short story deals in feats of adventures, pirates, and buried treasure. The tempestuous life of William Kid and his return "laden with booty" gives vent to the rise of treasure-seekers, chasing wild rumours. Superstition, devilry, and magic intertwine in this short story that forms the backbone of American folklore tales about pirates and hidden, stolen goods. But do not hasten to grab the shovel – the aforesaid treasure is often guarded by the Devil himself. Versatile as the subject matter of his literary oeuvre, the name of Washington Irving still echoes in the corridors of the American literary canon. Having earned special status as a man of letters in America and Europe alike, Irving’s fame stems primarily from his short stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". An avid biographer and historian, his influence can be felt within a vast group of American and British authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, E. A. Poe, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott.
Building the Alaska Log Home
Author: Tom Walker
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Pt. I consists of a step-by-step guide to constructing a log cabin including tools, site selection, foundations, joining techniques etc. Pt. II outlines the history of log building in Alaska.
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Pt. I consists of a step-by-step guide to constructing a log cabin including tools, site selection, foundations, joining techniques etc. Pt. II outlines the history of log building in Alaska.
The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson
Author: George A. Walker
Publisher: The Porcupine's Quill
ISBN: 0889843481
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In master engraver George A. Walker's newest work, The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson, the circumstances surrounding the death and disappearance of the iconic Canadian artist are explored through some one hundred and nine wood engravings, creating a work that eulogizes not only the artist himself, but the struggle of the artist's attempt to express himself while constrained by society, the reality of the moment, and mortality.
Publisher: The Porcupine's Quill
ISBN: 0889843481
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In master engraver George A. Walker's newest work, The Mysterious Death of Tom Thomson, the circumstances surrounding the death and disappearance of the iconic Canadian artist are explored through some one hundred and nine wood engravings, creating a work that eulogizes not only the artist himself, but the struggle of the artist's attempt to express himself while constrained by society, the reality of the moment, and mortality.
Ethics and Chronic Illness
Author: Tom Walker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429559887
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
This book provides an account of the ethics of chronic illness. Chronic illness differs from other illnesses in that it is often incurable, patients can live with it for many years, and its day-to-day management is typically carried out by the patient or members of their family. These features problematise key distinctions that underlie much existing work in medical ethics including those between beneficence and autonomy, between treatment and prevention, and between the recipient and provider of treatment. The author carries out a detailed reappraisal of the roles of both autonomy and beneficence across the different stages of treatment for a range of chronic illnesses. A central part of the author’s argument is that in the treatment of chronic illness, the patient and/or the patient’s family should be seen as acting with healthcare professionals to achieve a common aim. This aspect opens up unexplored questions such as what healthcare professionals should do when patients are managing their illness poorly, the ethical implications of patients being responsible for parts of their treatment, and how to navigate sharing information with those directly involved in patient care without violating privacy or breaching confidentiality. The author addresses these challenges by engaging with philosophical work on shared commitments and joint action, responsibility and justice, and privacy and confidentiality. The Ethics of Chronic Illness provides a new, and much needed, critical reappraisal of healthcare professionals’ obligations to their patients. It will be of interests to academics working in bioethics and medical ethics, philosophers interested in the topics of autonomy, responsibility, and consent, and medical practitioners who treat patients with chronic illness.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429559887
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
This book provides an account of the ethics of chronic illness. Chronic illness differs from other illnesses in that it is often incurable, patients can live with it for many years, and its day-to-day management is typically carried out by the patient or members of their family. These features problematise key distinctions that underlie much existing work in medical ethics including those between beneficence and autonomy, between treatment and prevention, and between the recipient and provider of treatment. The author carries out a detailed reappraisal of the roles of both autonomy and beneficence across the different stages of treatment for a range of chronic illnesses. A central part of the author’s argument is that in the treatment of chronic illness, the patient and/or the patient’s family should be seen as acting with healthcare professionals to achieve a common aim. This aspect opens up unexplored questions such as what healthcare professionals should do when patients are managing their illness poorly, the ethical implications of patients being responsible for parts of their treatment, and how to navigate sharing information with those directly involved in patient care without violating privacy or breaching confidentiality. The author addresses these challenges by engaging with philosophical work on shared commitments and joint action, responsibility and justice, and privacy and confidentiality. The Ethics of Chronic Illness provides a new, and much needed, critical reappraisal of healthcare professionals’ obligations to their patients. It will be of interests to academics working in bioethics and medical ethics, philosophers interested in the topics of autonomy, responsibility, and consent, and medical practitioners who treat patients with chronic illness.
The Beaver Men
Author: Mari Sandoz
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803258846
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A history of the beaver trade in the Great Plains region ranges from its beginnings along the Saint Lawrence River to the last great rendezvous of traders and trappers in 1834
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803258846
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
A history of the beaver trade in the Great Plains region ranges from its beginnings along the Saint Lawrence River to the last great rendezvous of traders and trappers in 1834
Son of the Gamblin' Man
Author: Mari Sandoz
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803258334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Based on the lives of John J. Cozad and Robert Henri.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803258334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Based on the lives of John J. Cozad and Robert Henri.
Rebel Blood
Author: T. J. Walker
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514496496
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The year is 2015. A female prime minister is left with a big problem caused by her father, and she needs a special group of operatives to help her. A friend suggests a group that has been listed as CIA. Its leader is a man she once knew very well; he is the father of her twenty-year-old son. John Kelly was a soldier who commanded respect. After the former prime minister set him and his strike team up to take the fall for an international incident, Kelly and his mens army records and Australian citizenship are stripped from the books. In his younger days, Kelly dated the prime ministers daughter and fathered a child on her, making the man hate Kelly so much that he set out to destroy him and his men. Kelly reluctantly comes forward to help his old flame aware that her father still wants him destroyed. Then Kelly learns the truth about why he was banished from his own country. His highly trained team now has to save Australia as well as the Middle East from being gassed by a new world order wanting to take over the free world.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1514496496
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
The year is 2015. A female prime minister is left with a big problem caused by her father, and she needs a special group of operatives to help her. A friend suggests a group that has been listed as CIA. Its leader is a man she once knew very well; he is the father of her twenty-year-old son. John Kelly was a soldier who commanded respect. After the former prime minister set him and his strike team up to take the fall for an international incident, Kelly and his mens army records and Australian citizenship are stripped from the books. In his younger days, Kelly dated the prime ministers daughter and fathered a child on her, making the man hate Kelly so much that he set out to destroy him and his men. Kelly reluctantly comes forward to help his old flame aware that her father still wants him destroyed. Then Kelly learns the truth about why he was banished from his own country. His highly trained team now has to save Australia as well as the Middle East from being gassed by a new world order wanting to take over the free world.
The Devil and Tom Walker
Author: Rob Kendt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
The Devil himself narrates this uniquely American Faust story, told with a rousing and beautiful folk-inspired score. Old Scratch is challenged when the miserly and slothful Tom Walker refuses to trade his soul for treasure. But after doing Tom the favor of getting rid of his pesky wife, the Devil is able to strike a deal, making Tom a wealthy lender to the foolish and seedy of the aristocracy. When one of his clients commits suicide, Tom realizes his own mortality and seeks absolution to avoid his fate, resulting in a darkly comical cautionary tale of the price of avarice.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 55
Book Description
The Devil himself narrates this uniquely American Faust story, told with a rousing and beautiful folk-inspired score. Old Scratch is challenged when the miserly and slothful Tom Walker refuses to trade his soul for treasure. But after doing Tom the favor of getting rid of his pesky wife, the Devil is able to strike a deal, making Tom a wealthy lender to the foolish and seedy of the aristocracy. When one of his clients commits suicide, Tom realizes his own mortality and seeks absolution to avoid his fate, resulting in a darkly comical cautionary tale of the price of avarice.