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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve ...

Excerpt from Lord Baltimore's Struggle With the Jesuits, 1634-1649The early colonizers of Maryland, though Sprung from a common stock, were not a homogeneous people in their sym pathies and antipathies. Maryland soil, as early as the mid dle of the Seventeenth century, had been occupied by three distinct classes of settlers. Clayborne was first in the field with his Protestant settlement on Kent Island, in Chesapeake Bay. Profit, and not piety...

Excerpt from The Catholic and the Puritan Settler of Maryland: An Address Delivered on Invitation of the Maryland Legislature, in the Hall of the House of Delegates, March 5, 1894, at the Celebration of the Bi-Centennial of the Removal of the State Capital From St. Mary's to AnnapolisAny theory that may be accepted in explanation of Calvert's purpose in the colonization of Maryland leads by a natural regress of causes to England under the firs...

Excerpt from Eastern Problems at the Close of the Eighteenth CenturyThe history of the world, in its largest aspect, is the history of the intercourse between East and West. This intercourse has been potent in many important directions, in afiairs of race, religion, and trade, the vital relation between Asia and Europe has either created or solved difficult problems in human existence. It has also been continuous, and though there have been ye...

Excerpt from Captain Martin Pring, Last of the Elizabethan SeamenFirst, however, I must speak of the England which gave birth to Martin Pring, of the manner of men he had for his example, of their purpose and endeavor made evident in action and of the spirit which must have been bred in him by the events of his time, that we may the better judge how well this Benjamin.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare a...

Excerpt from Captain Martin Pring, Last of the Elizabethan SeamenFirst, however, I must speak of the England which gave birth to Martin Pring, of the manner of men he had for his example, of their purpose and endeavor made evident in action and of the spirit which must have been bred in him by the events of his time, that we may the better judge how well this Benjamin.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare a...

Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. O...

Presented in a useful handbook style, Top 60 Signs for Nurses: Quick reference guide for best practice care outlines the evidence base and clinical value of each clinical sign to assist with interpretation. Each of the signs is related back to the mechanism of action along with clearly documented research to demonstrate the evidence base associated with this sign. Signs are ordered alphabetically within each chapter outlining a specific body s...

A Native American Fiction Novel filled with adventure, danger, and romance - Yellowstone Brigade rides with these hunters into the High Lonesome, narrating the savage ferocity of hostile warriors, grizzly bears, and the harsh elements of winter storms. It shares a piece of history the mountain men called the Shining Times. The Rocky Mountains of the early 1830s were as wild and untamed as the men who dared to venture into them. Trappers, hun...

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Rover is the true story of a courageous dog and the family he loved. His adventures and accomplishments as one of the greatest dogs that ever lived are still told by the people that knew him. This book is only part of Rover's life and the many stories told about him. Remarkably intelligent, Old Rover seemed able to read your mind. Rover hunted meat for the family table, worked our cattle, and on many occasions he placed himself between real ...

Excerpt from The Catholic and the Puritan Settler of Maryland: An Address Delivered on Invitation of the Maryland Legislature, in the Hall of the House of Delegates, March 5, 1894, at the Celebration of the Bi-Centennial of the Removal of the State Capital From St. Mary's to Annapolis Ladies and Gentlemen: It is most appropriate that the people of this immediate vicinity should publicly celebrate a day that chose this city above the fairest ...

A great Native American novel of romance, action, and courage as the Lanes go west, facing many hardships as they search for the mighty warrior Lone Eagle. Identical twins, 3-year-old William and Phillip Lane, grandsons of General Horatio Lane are torn apart when their wagon train is attacked by the mighty Sioux warriors. William and his sister Virginia are found by a passing army patrol but Phillip is missing. Eighteen years later at the Fo...

Excerpt from Eastern Problems at the Close of the Eighteenth Century The history of the world, in its largest aspect, is the history of the intercourse between East and West. This intercourse has been potent in many important directions, in affairs of race, religion, and trade, the vital relation between Asia and Europe has either created or solved difficult problems in human existence. It has also been continuous, and though there have been ...

Native American, historical fiction novel with action, adventure, and romance. Nathan Buell, whom the Mohawk and other tribes call the Catamount, traverses the dangerous forest in the northeast. Join him on his quest to rescue and bring back the Indian girl he loves as well as returning the captive white to Canada. The revolutionary war is over but the fight for the vast, fertile, unsettled lands of America begins. White settlers encroaching ...

A great western novel of action and courage after Texas wins independence. Sam Houston needs a strong man to lead settlers to northern Texas. They establish a settlement along the banks of the Bosque River to help stop the depredations of the roving warlike Comanche. President Houston summons Luther Brant, Sergeant of the Rangers, to build a trading post and fort at the base of Chalk Mountain. Many obstacles stand in Brant's way as he faces ...

Adventure, action, romance and personal conflict come to life as Matt tries to overcome every challenge. The Tillman brothers inherit the huge Elkhorn Ranch in Colorado Territory at the end of the great Civil War. The ranch is divided between the wild and unpredictable Matt Tillman and his older brother Cage. The beautiful Jessie, the lifelong love of Matt, marries Cage when Matt goes off to war. Matt has to let Jessie go but will his heart ...

Native American Fiction... action, suspense, and romance all unfold as Massai struggles to unlock shocking family secrets while facing life and death battles with formidable enemies. Mason Davis is a troubled half-breed youth raised by his wealthy father in New York City. When his rebellious ways land him in serious trouble, Mason is sent west to relatives on the San Carlos Indian Reservation. There, he is forced to confront his Indian heritag...

The author produces another great action novel about Native Americans and the American Frontier. The book describes the trials and tribulations early settlers and Native Americans had to endure. A great read of the early years of America... a book you cannot put down.Lance Hawkins returns home to find his parents and little brother dead and their bodies mutilated. The marauding Shawnee Warriors with their ally the Frenchman St. Georges take hi...