John Alexander Williams's West Virginia: A History is widely considered one of the finest books ever written about the state.In his clear, eminently readable style, Williams organizes the tangled strands of West Virginia's past around a few dramatic events—the battle of Point Pleasant, John Brown's insurrection in Harper's Ferry, the Paint Creek labor movement, the Hawk's Nest and Buffalo Creek disasters, and more. Williams uses these pivotal events as int...

A comprehensive study of the award-winning Midwestern author of fiction and nonfictionAlex Engebretson offers the first comprehensive study of Marilynne Robinson's fiction and essays to date, providing an overview of the author's life, themes, and literary and religious influences. Understanding Marilynne Robinson examines this author of three highly acclaimed novels and recipient of the National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction, the Pulitzer Prize fo...

Madison & Adams Press presents the Civil War Memories Series. This meticulous selection of the firsthand accounts, memoirs and diaries is specially comprised for Civil War enthusiasts and all people curious about the personal accounts and true life stories of the unknown soldiers, the well known commanders, politicians, nurses and civilians amidst the war. "The Great Conspiracy: Its Origin and History" is a memoir work by a general in the Union Army, John Alexander Logan. In his book Logan...

A man with three different names ties together the stars of professional wrestling, country music, and the New York Mets.John Arezzi was a lifelong Mets fan who dreamed of a job in baseball. In 1981, he took a job with the Mets Class A team in North Carolina. But Arezzi had another love: professional wrestling. He ran a fan club for the villainous “Classy” Freddie Blassie as a teenager, then progressed to wrestling photographer, and finally even stepped into the ri...

"Bergson and His Philosophy" by John Alexander Gunn delves into the profound ideas of Henri Bergson, a pivotal figure in 20th-century philosophy. Gunn explores Bergson's concepts of time, intuition, and the nature of reality, emphasizing how they challenge the mechanistic views of the universe. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of Bergson's major works, illustrating his influence on existentialism and modern thought. Through clear exposition, Gunn invites readers to appreciate Ber...

"Addresses" by John A. Martin is a compelling collection of speeches and writings that reflect the author's deep engagement with the social and political issues of his time. Martin, a prominent figure in Kansas, uses his eloquence to address various topics, ranging from civic responsibility to the importance of education. His insights are not only relevant to his contemporaries but also resonate with modern readers, offering timeless wisdom on leadership and community involvement. The book...

The mountainous district of France to which, somewhat loosely, Stevenson applies the name Cevennes, lies along the western confines of Provence, and overlaps on several departments, chief of which are Ardèche, Lozère, Gard, and Herault. In many parts the villages and the people have far less in common with France and the French than Normandy and the Normans have with provincial England. Here in these mountain fastnesses and sheltered valleys the course of life has flowed along almost chang...

For some years previous to the date of the expedition of which the progress is narrated in these pages, the attention of British merchants at home and in India had been directed to the prospect of an overland trade with Western China. Most especially did this interest the commercial community of Rangoon, the capital of British Burma, and the port of the great water highway of the Irawady, boasting a trade the annual value of which had increased in fifteen years to £2,500,000. The avoidance...

The Baptism of the Prince: A Sermon by John Alexander, published in 1906, is a reflective discourse centered around the significance of baptism, particularly in the context of royal or notable figures. In this sermon, Alexander draws on the biblical account of Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, using it as a foundational narrative to explore themes of identity, purpose, and divine calling.The sermon delves into the transformative power of baptism, highlighting it as a rite of initiation t...

Infant Schools and Dissenters by John Alexander is a work that addresses the role of early education in 19th-century Britain, particularly focusing on infant schools and the involvement of dissenting religious groups in their establishment and operation. The book examines the educational needs of young children and the efforts of various dissenting denominations—religious groups who did not conform to the Church of England—to provide education to working-class children, often outside of tr...

In "Addresses: by John A. Martin," the author presents a compelling collection of essays that interweave personal reflection with broader social commentary. The literary style is characterized by its eloquent prose, sharp wit, and a keen awareness of the contemporary societal issues, encapsulated within the framework of Martin's unique experiences. Each address stands as a resonant call to action, inviting readers to engage critically with themes of identity, community, and responsibility,...

A collection of some of the best photographs captured by the author and his wife on their many visits to Oman.