This book contains multiple stories about travelling from the world's greatest travellers: New Dependencies of the United States (OLIVER H. G. LEIGH) Winter and Summer in New England (HARRIET MARTINEAU) Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands (CHARLES MORRIS) From New York to Washington in 1866 (HENRY LATHAM) The Natural Bridge and Tunnel of Virginia (EDWARD A. POLLARD) Plantation Life in War Times (WILLIAM HOWARD RUSSELL) Among Florida Alligators (S. C. CLARKE) In the Mammoth Cave (THÉRÈSE...

In 1461 Edward earl of March, an able, handsome, and charming eighteen-year old, usurped the English throne from his feeble Lancastrian predecessor Henry VI. Ten years on, following outbreaks of civil conflict that culminated in him losing, then regaining the crown, he had finally secured his kingdom. The years that followed witnessed a period of rule that has been described as a golden age: a time of peace and economic and industrial expansion, which saw the establishment of a style of mo...

To the President of the United States: SIR: Permit me to address you respectfully, but none the less earnestly; for neither the magnitude of the events which happened this day, nor the thoughts of a freeman’s patriotism at any time, can be satisfied with expressions concealed or softened, except to that point of respect due to magisterial office. I can testify to you, sir, my poignant regrets, as a lover of my country, and even as a Christian lover of peace, at the collision at Sumter. But...

Volume 4 of Woman in All Ages and in All Countries. First published in 1907. According to the Preface: "The relative position which woman occupies in any country is an index to the civilization which that country enjoys, and this test applied to the Orient reveals many stages yet to be achieved. The frequent appearance of woman in Holy Writ is sufficient evidence of the high position accorded her in the Hebrew nation. Such characters as Ruth, Esther, and Rebekah have become famous. Wicked ...

"En Cristo: La Unión Vital que Transforma al Creyente", compilado por Jeff Pollard, es una colección de ensayos y sermones de autores como A.W. Pink, John Murray, John Gill, David Martyn Lloyd-Jones, y Charles Spurgeon, que exploran la doctrina de la unión con Cristo. Este libro profundiza en cómo la unión con Cristo es el fundamento de toda bendición espiritual, desde la ...

Volume 4 of Woman in All Ages and in All Countries. First published in 1907. According to the Preface: "The relative position which woman occupies in any country is an index to the civilization which that country enjoys, and this test applied to the Orient reveals many stages yet to be achieved. The frequent appearance of woman in Holy Writ is sufficient evidence of the high position accorded her in the Hebrew nation. Such characters as Ruth, Esther, and Rebekah have become famous. Wicked ...

Spanning three generations of teacher-writers, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature speaks to the emergence of a distinct body of teaching styles, approaches, methods and philosophy for teaching literature. Each generation enriched by the others has extended the field of literature teaching.With its collection of eighteen interviews and its insightful theoretical discussions on creative ways of teaching literature, Caribbean Writers on Teaching Literature is a...

In "Oriental Women," Edward B. Pollard presents a thought-provoking exploration of the lives and experiences of women in the Eastern world, intertwining personal narratives with socio-political commentary. Employing a richly descriptive literary style, Pollard captivates readers with vivid imagery and poignant details that reflect the cultural intricacies of the East in the 19th century. Set against the backdrop of burgeoning Western interest in Eastern societies, this work emerges as a si...

Children's Library of Classics: A 20-Book Collection offers readers a rich tapestry of timeless tales and literary masterpieces curated for young audiences. This anthology spans an impressive range of styles and genres, from the high adventure and heroism found in the works of Daniel Defoe and Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, to the moral complexities and whimsical narratives by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Charles and Mary Lamb. These stories, while designed to entertain, also provoke thought and...

The relative position which woman occupies in any country is an index to the civilization which that country enjoys, and this test applied to the Orient reveals many stages yet to be achieved. The frequent appearance of woman in Holy Writ is sufficient evidence of the high position accorded her in the Hebrew nation. Such characters as Ruth, Esther, and Rebekah have become famous. Wicked women there were, such as Jezebel, but happily their influence was not of lasting duration. No other anc...

Timeless Tales for Young Readers: 20 Books Adapted for Children encapsulates an array of literary gems, spanning centuries and continents. This anthology marries the timeless narratives of legends like William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, and Geoffrey Chaucer with the meticulous adaptations by later literary figures tailored for younger audiences. The collection is a tapestry of varied literary styles, from the rich allegories and moral tales of the medieval period to the innovative s...

In "Oriental Women," Edward B. Pollard offers a perceptive exploration of the lives and cultures of women in the East, particularly during a period marked by Western fascination and exoticism. Pollard employs a descriptive literary style, rich in detail and nuance, that vividly brings to life the traditions, social roles, and struggles faced by these women. The book situates itself within the 19th-century context of rising imperialism, drawing on a blend of travel writing, ethnography, and...