In "A Treatise on the Culture of the Tobacco Plant with the Manner in which it is Usually Cured," Jonathan Carver intricately explores the agricultural and sociocultural significance of tobacco in 18th-century America. The work combines a meticulous account of cultivation techniques with personal observations, revealing Carver's empirical approach interwoven with philosophical musings. His literary style reflects the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and observation, situated within a bur...

"Travels Through the Interior Parts of North America" is an intriguing account by Jonathan Carver, who embarked on an extensive journey through the uncharted territories of North America during the late 18th century. Carver's narrative provides a vivid depiction of the landscapes, cultures, and peoples he encountered, offering readers a unique glimpse into the life and environment of the time. His observations on the geography and the indigenous tribes he met are both detailed and insightf...

"A Treatise on the Culture of the Tobacco Plant" by Jonathan Carver is a comprehensive exploration of tobacco cultivation and its significance in agriculture. Carver delves into the various methods of planting, nurturing, and harvesting tobacco, providing insights into the agricultural practices of his time. His work reflects a deep understanding of the plant's requirements and the environmental conditions necessary for optimal growth. The treatise serves as both a practical guide for farm...

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...

Suffering and Evil in Nature: Comparative Responses from Ecstatic Naturalism and Healing Cultures, edited by Joseph E. Harroff and Jea Sophia Oh, provides many unique experiments in thinking through the implications of ecstatic naturalism. This collection of essays directly addresses the importance of values sustaining cultures of healing and offers a variety of perspectives inducing radical hope requisite for cultivating moral and political imaginings of democracy-to-come as a regulative ...

A SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH'HANINGTON EXCELS... THERE ARE NODS TO LE CARRE' BUT HIS IMPRESSIVE DEBUT IS HIS OWN THING' The Sunday Times'THOUGHTFUL, ATMOSPHERIC AND GRIPPINGLY PLOTTED' Guardian'IMPRESSIVE... HANINGTON HAS TRUE TALENT' The Times'TREMENDOUS' William Boyd'ENTHRALLING' Michael Palin'...

Whittling for Beginners: Learn the Art of Wood Carving with Simple Projects Whittling is more than just carving wood—it's an art form, a meditative hobby, and a deeply satisfying craft that has been passed down through generations. Whether you're looking to create intricate figurines, functional utensils, or rustic decorations, this guide will take you from a complete novice to a confident wood carver in no time. Inside This Book, You'll Discover: The Art of Whittling: A Timeless Craft Ess...

Old-school reporter William Carver returns in this deeply topical and dramatic international thriller.'Smart and topical' Financial Times (An FT Best New Thriller 2023)'A compelling, fast-paced thriller' SunAustralian inventor and geoengineer Clive Winner is the genius who brought the Great Barrier Reef back from the brink, yet his ambition goes well beyond...

Reporter William Carver comes up against Big Tech's manipulation and suppression of truth from the mines of Chile to the turbulent streets of Hong Kong.Knowledge is power. And they know everything.The tech company Public Square believes in 'doing well by doing good'. It's built a multi-billion dollar business on this philosophy and by getting to know what people want. They know a lot. But who else can access all that information an...

A GRIPPING POLITICAL THRILLER SET IN THE HEART OF THE ARAB SPRING, FROM THE AUTHOR OF A DYING BREED'Topical, authoritative and gripping' CHARLES CUMMING | 'Tight, pacy and strong on atmosphere' MICHAEL PALIN | 'Completely unputdownable - gripping' SEB EMINA | 'Compelling' MISHAL HUSSAIN | 'Draws you in from the first line and keeps you guessing until, literally, the very last' ALLAN LITTLE | 'Thrilling' DAME ANN LESLIE | 'The real deal' KIRSTY WARK...