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The 1899 lynching of Sam Hose in Newnan, Georgia, was one of the earliest and most gruesome events in a tragic chapter of US history. Hose was a black laborer accused of killing Alfred Cranford, a white farmer, and raping his wife. This title offers an examination of the lynching of Sam Hose.

Dare I say it? Dare I say that I, a plain, prosaic lieutenant in the republican service have done the incredible things here set out for the love of a woman - for a chimera in female shape, for a pale, vapid ghost of woman-loveliness? At times I tell myself I dare not: that you will laugh, and cast me aside as a fabricator, and then again I pick up my pen and collect the scattered pages, for I MUST write it - the pallid splendour of that thing...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

Edwin Lester Linden Arnold (1857-1935) was an English author. Most of his works were issued under his working name of Edwin Lester Arnold.

Edwin Lester Linden Arnold (1857-1935) was an English author. Most of his works were issued under his working name of Edwin Lester Arnold.

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This book contains a selection of Indian poetry masterfully translated by the great English poet Edwin Arnold. This rare classic of beautiful Indian poetry is a must-have for any enthusiasts of worldly poesy and constitutes a worthy selection for any library. Originally published in 1886, this rare text has been chosen because of its cultural and historical value, and is proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author....

This antiquarian volume contains 'The Light of Asia or the Great Renunciation', being an account of the life and teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and founder of Buddhism. This book is written in the style of a narrative poem, and describes the life and time of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who, after attaining enlightenment, became The Buddha. It furnishes insights into his life, personality, and ideas - all in a series of verses, and was fir...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

Mars -- a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters! Here is a princess to be rescued, a River of Death, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled by a man from Earth!

Mars -- a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters! Here is a princess to be rescued, a River of Death, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled by a man from Earth!

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

Whisked away to the legendary red planet, the intrepid Lieutenant Gullivar Jones is caught up in the adventure of a lifetime. To win the love of a beautiful princess, he fights his way across a dying and savage planet of desolate cities, lost races, utopian societies, and the haunting and unforgettable River of Death. This classic, influential tale of Mars, written in the utopian tradition of H. G. Wellss The Time Machine, is also considered a...

At its initial publication in 1879, this lovely retelling of the life of Prince Gautama Buddha, prior to his attaining enlightenment to become the Buddha, was a huge hit, and a huge scandal. Eastern scholars of Buddhism claimed it misrepresented the doctrine. Western Christians were outraged by the likening of Buddha to Jesus. Its reputation was cemented. English poet SIR EDWIN ARNOLD (1832-1904), whose verse in The Light of Asia was praise...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed w...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.