Napoleon in exile declared that were he again on the throne he should make a point of spending two hours a day in conversation with women, from whom there was much to be learnt. He had, no doubt, several types of women in mind, but it is more than probable that the banishment of Madame de Stael rose before him as one of the mistakes in his career. It was not that he showed lack of judgment merely by the persecution of a rare talent, but by failing to see that the rare talent was pointing out ...

In this volume Stanley P. Young completes his series of monographs on the major predatory mammals of North America. As in his earlier works, The Wolves of North America; The Puma, Mysterious American Cat; and The Clever Coyote, Mr. Young writes with the authority of a field biologist who has studied his subjects for more than a quarter of a century in the intimacy of their own habitat, from coast to coast and from the northern limits of their range in Alaska and Canada to the deserts of Me...

Example in this ebookThe range of coyotes and wolves in the United States to-day is confined mainly to the immense area west of the Mississippi River. Wolves, however, have been so materially reduced in numbers west of the one-hundredth meridian that except for those drifting into the United States from the northern States of Mexico, they are the cause of little concern. The areas now most heavily infested with wolves are in Alaska, eastern Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansa...

Hints on Bobcat Trapping by Stanley Paul Young is a focused and experience-driven guide that delves into the practical knowledge and field-tested techniques of tracking and trapping one of the most elusive wild predators. Drawing from deep observation and firsthand expertise, Young presents valuable insights into bobcat behavior, habitat patterns, and strategic approaches that demand patience, precision, and respect for the natural world. This work goes be...

"Rodent Control Aided by Emergency Conservation Work" by Stanley Paul Young is a comprehensive guide that addresses the challenges of rodent management in various environments. The book delves into the ecological impact of rodent populations and the necessity for effective control measures. Young emphasizes the importance of integrating conservation efforts with rodent control strategies, ensuring that wildlife and ecosystems are preserved while managing pest populations. His insights are ...

Published in 1837, George Sand's *Mauprat* is at once a Gothic family saga, a Bildungsroman, and a philosophical romance of moral transformation. Its narrator, Bernard de Mauprat, recounts his emergence from a brutal, feudal lineage into ethical and intellectual maturity under the influence of his cousin Edmée, whose independence, rationality, and compassion challenge the violence of aristocratic patriarchy. Combining adventure, suspense, psychological introspection, and dialogue shaped by...

Mauprat is a novel by George Sand that was first serialised in 1837. It is a love story that resists the courtship conventions of its time and focuses on the education of Bernard Mauprat by his love interest, Edmée. The powerful story challenges the notion of a passive female role in courtship and is an important feminist novel of the 19th century.

Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin was born on the 1st July, 1804, in Paris, France, to an unconventional family who were from different classes—her father being from noble lineage whilst her mother from rather more modest origins.Following her father’s early death, Sand was raised by her aristocratic grandmother at the family estate in Nohant, which she later inherited at 17. The house and surrounding countryside was a profound influence on her writing which often highlighted pastoral t...

This critical edition explores the past and future of wolves in Colorado. Originally published in 1929, The Last Stand of the Pack is a historical account of the extermination of what were then believed to be the last wolves in Colorado. Arthur H. Carhart and Stanley P. Young describe the wolves’ extermination and extoll the bravery of the federal trappers hunting them down while simultaneously characterizing the wolves as cunning individuals and noble adversaries to the growth of...

In "The Greatest Novels of George Sand," the reader is immersed in a rich tapestry of early 19th-century French society, where issues of gender, class, and human emotion converge within Sand's distinctive narrative style. Her prose is characterized by a lyrical fluidity and a keen psychological insight, reflective of her Romantic ideals, yet frequently underpinned by a progressive feminist perspective. Through emotionally charged dialogues and vivid landscapes, Sand crafts intricate charac...

George Sand's "The Greatest Novels of George Sand" encapsulates the thematic richness and stylistic innovation that characterize her contributions to 19th-century literature. This collection delves deep into the intricacies of love, gender, and social structures, often set against the backdrop of rural France. Utilized through masterful narrative techniques, Sand's blending of realism and romanticism invites readers to explore the psychological and emotional landscapes of her characters, r...

The Greatest Novels of George Sand gathers the essential fiction of one of nineteenth-century France's most inventive and socially engaged novelists. Across these works, Sand combines Romantic intensity with realist observation, pastoral lyricism with political and moral inquiry. Her narratives often examine love, marriage, class, rural life, artistic vocation, and the constraints placed upon women, while her prose moves between emotional expansiveness and lucid social critique. Read toget...