A fantasy/adventure for all ages - including 23 color illustrations, 9 extra side-stories, and a detailed color-coded reference appendix to assist the reader in discovering hidden mysteries and interrelationships buried in the story. 8 1/2 x 11.The Story: Part OneAs Window, the young man from the Windlands, walks down the road, he kicks at a stone buried in the dirt. This is the start of an amazing adventure that takes him to far-away lands in search of discovery and fabulo...

When in 1867 the four principal British provinces in the eastern portion of North America were confederated under the British North America Act and became the original Dominion of Canada, the vast regions of the west vaguely known under several designations such as the “Hudson’s Bay Territory,” the “Northwest Territory” and “Rupert’s Land,” and extending from the United States boundary to Arctic sea, and from the western frontier of Ontario, James bay and Hudson bay to Rocky mountains, rem...

A well-known nineteenth-century abolitionist and former slave, William Wells Brown was a prolific writer and lecturer who captivated audiences with readings of his drama The Escape; or, a Leap for Freedom (1858). The first published play by an African American writer, The Escape explored the complexities of American culture at a time when tensions between North and South were about to explode into the Civil War. This new volume presents the first-edition text of Brown’s p...

It is not unlikely that when the art historian of the future comes to treat of the artistic activity of the first decade of the twentieth century, he will remark as one of its most notable accomplishments a renaissance of the art of the Dance. That this renaissance is an accomplished fact, is a matter of common knowledge. Within a relatively short period there have appeared several great dancers, who must necessarily have been preparing themselves for a considerable time previously to thei...

“…all excerpts are scrupulously organized and Strafford certainly did his research, including visiting the battlefield and taking contemporary photos of particular spots.” -Historical Miniatures Gaming SocietyBattle of Monte Natale brings together contemporary accounts showing war, not only at the strategic level involving Corps, Division, Brigade and Battalion, but also the individual level, by extensive use of War Diaries, personal accounts, missing pers...

A fantasy/adventure for all ages - including 23 color illustrations, 10 extra side-stories, and a detailed color-coded reference appendix to assist the reader in discovering hidden mysteries and interrelationships buried in the story. 8 1/2 x 11.The Story: Part TwoWindow Breesian, the young adventure-seeking man from the Windlands, continues his travels across the Northlands, meeting new friends and enemies, visiting new and wondrous places, and sharing new adventures in hi...

A fantasy/adventure for all ages - including 27 color illustrations, 11 extra side-stories, and a detailed color-coded reference appendix to assist the reader in discovering hidden mysteries and interrelationships buried in the story. 8 1/2 x 11.The Story: Part ThreeWindow Breesian, the young adventure-seeking man, is far, far from home. He and his friends have traveled all across the Northlands and then beyond to the east as they continue their search for treasure and adve...

In "Observations on the Florid Song; Or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers," Pier Francesco Tosi expertly navigates the intricate landscape of vocal music, offering an insightful analysis of both ancient and contemporary singing techniques. Tosi's eloquent prose is infused with a keen understanding of ornamentation and the emotional expressiveness of florid singing. He contrasts the practices of esteemed singers from different eras, advocating for a style that embraces both tech...

In "Observations on the Florid Song; Or, Sentiments on the Ancient and Modern Singers," Pier Francesco Tosi presents a comprehensive exploration of vocal ornamentation and singing styles prevalent in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book deftly combines theoretical discourse with practical examples, employing a clear, engaging literary style that reflects Tosi's dual role as a performer and theorist. Through systematic analysis, Tosi critiques contemporary singing practices while referenci...

Race is central to American history. It is impossible to understand the United States without understanding how race has been defined and deployed at every stage of the nation's history. Offering a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history of race, The Cambridge Companion to Race and American Literature shows how this history has been represented in literature, and how those representations have influenced American culture. Written by leading scholars in in African American,...

A vibrant blend of memoir, humour, poetry, nostalgic storytelling, and eccentric observations, this wide-ranging collection captures the unforgettable life journey of John Ernest Day. From wartime childhood memories and the grit of post‑war Britain to military service, working‑class adventures, quirky anecdotes, and imaginative comic verse, the author paints a rich mosaic of a life lived with curiosity, resilience, and sharp wit.Part autobiography, part comedic treasury, and part p...

Albion W. Tourgée (1838–1905) was a major force for social, legal, and literary transformation in the second half of the nineteenth century. Best known for his Reconstruction novels A Fool’s Errand (1879) and Bricks without Straw (1880), and for his key role in the civil rights case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), challenging Louisiana’s law segregating railroad cars, Tourgée published more than a dozen novels and a volume of short stories, as well as nonfict...