In "Darwinism. The Noachian Flood," Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing delves into the intersection of evolutionary biology and biblical narratives, specifically scrutinizing the implications of Darwinian theory in the context of the Noachian Flood. Stebbing's literary style is characterized by a meticulous yet accessible approach, combining rigorous scientific analysis with contemplative philosophical discourse. He deftly navigates the contentious debates of the late 19th century, positioning Da...

In "Essays on Darwinism," Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing presents a critical examination of Charles Darwin's theories, engaging with the broader implications of evolutionary thought during the late 19th century. Through a series of essays characterized by their eloquent prose and intellectual rigor, Stebbing navigates the philosophical and ethical dimensions of Darwinian theory, addressing both scientific and theological perspectives. His literary style combines a clear argumentative structur...

Silvio Pellico was born at Saluzzo, in North Italy, in the year of the fall of the Bastille, 1789. His health as a child was feeble, his temper gentle, and he had the instincts of a poet. Before he was ten years old he had written a tragedy on a theme taken from Macpherson's Ossian. His chief delight as a boy was in acting plays with other children, and he acquired from his father a strong interest in the patriotic movements of the time. He fastened upon French literature during a stay of som...

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Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

In "My Ten Years' Imprisonment," Silvio Pellico presents a poignant autobiographical account of his incarceration within the Austrian prisons of Venice, where he was held as a political prisoner for his nationalistic beliefs during the Risorgimento. The narrative eloquently captures the psychological and spiritual turmoil of confinement, conveyed through a lyrical prose that emphasizes emotional depth and moral reflection. Pellico's work is not merely a recounting of suffering; it intertwi...

The Right Honourable Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe P.C., D.C.L., F.R.S. A Biographical Sketch is a comprehensive and insightful account of the life and achievements of one of the most distinguished chemists and public figures of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This biographical sketch delves into the remarkable journey of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe, chronicling his early life, education, and the influences that shaped his scientific career. The narrative explores Roscoe’s pioneering...

Não podiam esquecer o passado…Mason McAulty esteve envolvida, há dez anos, numa aventura arrebatadora com o príncipe Danyl Nejem Al Arain... e tinha terminado mal. Agora, Danyl aparecera na sua quinta na Austrália, que estava a passar por dificuldades, com uma oferta de um milhão de dólares para que assistisse a uma gala real. Ela não podia rejeitar essa oferta, nem podia negar a paixão ardente que surgia entre eles. Quando as lembranças voltaram a levá-la para os braços do xeque, ...

Faria qualquer coisa para acertar contas... inclusive fingir um noivado!O multimilionário Antonio Arcuri, para se vingar do seu pai implacável, necessitava imediatamente de uma noiva falsa e pediu a Emma Guilham, a sua tímida secretária, para assumir esse papel. Ele, em troca, ajudá-la-ia a realizar os seus sonhos... começando por uma viagem a Buenos Aires. Era apenas uma farsa, até que a tensão que irrompeu entre eles se tornou um vulcão de desejo irreprimível. Antonio teve que de...

This Lanzi's work features the history of painting in Italy from the period of the revival of the fine arts to the end of the 18th century. The method that the author applies in treating of each school is as follows: he first gives a general character of each school; then he distinguishes it into three, four, or more epochs, according as its style underwent changes with the change of taste. A few celebrated painters, who have swayed the public taste, and given a new tone to the art, are pl...

Luigi Lanzi's 'The History of Italian Painting' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the evolution of Italian painting from its earliest manifestations to the Renaissance period. Lanzi skillfully dissects the artistic movements, techniques, and themes that defined Italian painting, offering a detailed analysis that showcases his profound knowledge of the subject. His writing style is academic yet accessible, making this book suitable for both scholars and enthusiasts of art his...