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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This w...

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Excerpt from The Khalifate of the West: Being a General Description of MoroccoIT has been in my mind for some time past to write a book on Morocco giving my impressions of that country which have been gathered from a long con nection with it, and which the following pages will unfold. I explained my ideas to Mr. Henry Gurney, who very kindly gave me every encouragement in his power to carry out the work. There was reason to think that such a b...

Excerpt from Egyptian Myth and LegendIn this volume the myths and legends of ancient Egypt are embraced in a historical narrative which begins with the rise of the great Nilotic civilization and ends with the graeco-roman Age. The principal s are dealt with chiefly at the various periods in came into prominence, while the legends are so arranged as to throw light on the beliefs and manners and customs of the ancient people. Metrical renderings...

Excerpt from Lord Kitchener: The Story of His Life and WorkIn the following pages the story of Kitchener's life and work is accompanied by historical notes, to assist the young reader in realizing the importance of this great man's services, not only to the Empire, but to the cause of civilization. Stories are told, which afford glimpses of his impressive and fascinating personality, and extracts are given from his writings and speeches that r...

Excerpt from The World's Heritage of Epical, Heroic and Romantic Literature, Vol. 2 of 2The volume closes with Don Quixote, that famous and immortal satire of knight-errantry and decadent romance, which has long been a classic not only in Spain but in almost every country in Europe and in the Americas. Its in¿uence on modern literature can scarcely be overestimated. Cervantes lingers at the elbow of every writer of poetry or prose as a friendl...

Excerpt from From All the FrontsHe was born in 1860, in the Lincolnshire village of Welbourne. On his father's side he is of Scottish extraction and on his mother's of English. At school he was known as an industrious and pains taking pupil, who seemed determined to get on. Some thought he was likely to become an artist, so fond was he of sketching landscapes and draw ing maps in his spare time.His teachers were greatly interested in him, and ...

Excerpt from Ancient Man in BritainAt the present time students arejust awakening to the fact that no adequate idea of the anthro pology Of any area can be acquired unless every kind Of evidence, somatic and cultural, be taken into account, and the problems of the particular locality are integrated with those worldwide move ments of men and of civilization Of which the people and culture of that locality form a part.About the PublisherForgotte...

Excerpt from Indian Myth and LegendDuring the early Vedic Age in India prominence was given to the gods: the social organization was of patri archal character, the goddesses remained shadowy and vague, some being, indeed, little more than figures of speech. A great change took place, however, after the invasions of the Bharata and other tribes who are now referred to as late comers. Profound and speculative thinkers attained to the pantheistic...

Excerpt from The World's Heritage of Epical, Heroic and Romantic Literature, Vol. 1 of 2There are two ways in which the epics can be dealt with in such a volume as this. One is by giving bald and brief summaries of their contents, another by rendering them, partly in condensed form, so as to convey to the reader some idea of their charm as narratives, and also something of their character and atmosphere, utilizing good metrical renderings of f...

Excerpt from The Flooding of the Sahara: An Account of the Proposed Plan for Opening Central Africa to Commerce and Civilization From the North West Coast, With a Description of Soudan and Western Sahara, and Notes on Ancient Manuscripts, &C, The Author acknowledges his indebtedness to the following Authorities for some of the materials for this work.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. ...

Excerpt from Stories of Russian Folk-LifeHow little ivan became A tsar ivan and the scots soldiers man who fought the wolves old order and the new.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original fo...

Excerpt from Heroes and Heroic, Deeds of the Great WarNever before in the history of the world has war been waged on such a gigantic scale. Never before have such vast armies been gathered together, or so many different nations and races been drawn into con¿ict. It is no exaggeration to say that the ultimate result of this great war will affect the future Of every people on the face of the globe.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hun...

Excerpt from Myths of China and JapanIsles of the Blest in the Eastern Ocean, they were not alone in Asia in believing in a Western Paradise situated among the mountains.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, pre...

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Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie is a great insight into Scottish legends and rich culture. Mackenzie puts together some of the most well-known stories that are at the heart of Scottish history and ancient beliefs. He explains how a majority of these have been passed on from generation to generation through the oral tradition via reciters. Revolving around deities and the acceptance of certain characters like...