William Campbell (1813-1894) lived more lives than one, with journeys taking him from Scotland (his birthplace) to Ireland and then, for reasons never quite understood, to Australia where he lived out his years. Moreover, the second half of the 19th century was a period when millions were on the move, criss-crossing the globe in emigrant ships, in search of fortune or, simply a job and a life.'Accomplished, 'talented' and 'celebrated' are among the accolades that he earned during hi...

There have been millions of shipwrecks, but just a few have been remembered. A ship can disappear suddenly without a trace. Or a loss may involve a fascinating web of intrigue and drama. Exploration, the aftermath of wrecking in remote regions of the world and the interaction of survivors with local inhabitants are the stuff of storybooks, great novels and factual accounts. Ships and shipwreck have been at the vanguard of man’s development. Conquest, discovery, colonisation and naval engag...

During even a cursory reading of the 'literature about books,' students of bibliography frequently have initial difficulties in understanding some of the terms they encounter. In A Bibliographical Companion, Roy Stokes provides an alphabetical list of such words and phrases. In this volume, the terms are defined briefly, their importance is discussed, and the author provides suggested readings designed to lead the student towards a more complete understanding. Aimed at students who are at ...

The story follows Andy Blake, a young man attending Yale University, as he finds himself entangled in a mysterious series of events known as the Great Quadrangle Mystery. The plot involves a puzzling set of circumstances and the efforts of Andy and his friends to unravel the secrets behind it.As Andy delves deeper into the mystery, he encounters various challenges and obstacles while navigating the complexities of university life. The novel combines elements of mystery, adventure, and coll...

This anthology of black writers traces the evolution of African-American perspectives throughout American history, from the early years of slavery to the end of the twentieth century. The essays, manifestos, interviews, and documents assembled here, contextualized with critical commentaries from Marable and Mullings, introduce the reader to the character and important controversies of each period of black history. The selections represent a broad spectrum of ideology. Conservative, radical...

This book, first published in 1931, first examines the many processes that go to the making of a book – paper, printing, illustration and binding – then lists with running commentary 300 or so important works of reference, and an account of the principles and arrangements of bibliographies.