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An extraordinary novel told partly in verse, The People from Heaven takes place in 1943, the year it was originally published, in Warrensburg, New York, where Eli Bishop, a white shopkeeper, initiates a reign of terror on the populace following his rape of America Smith, a black woman.

Whether you are reading Greek mythology for psychological insights or studying the classics in college, there are a number of goddesses who have been almost entirely over-looked. They are who John Sanford calls the lesser-known goddesses. However, there is nothing lesser about them. They personify the deeper elements that exist across all life, nature, and spiritual reality. Our current culture often neglects their qualities but would be wise ...

Excerpt from Introduction to English History is an authentic and systematic record of events in the career of a nation or community. In its strict sense it contains the five elements of (1) authenticity, (2) a scheme, or philosophical system, of statement, (3) a narration of matters of public and general interest, (4) a narration of past events, (5) a recorded (written) statement. The word is often used in a broader sense when one, or more,...

Excerpt from Studies and Illustrations of the Great Rebellion My obligations to the authorities of the British Museum will be at once seen, and are hereby gratefully acknowledged. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstru...

Excerpt from The Stage in the Attic Theatre of the 5th Century The principal thought in this thesis is contained in the third chapter, and it is this: that in the Greek theatre of the fifth century B. C. both actors and chorus stood in the orchestra. In establishing the truth of this thought the chorus is at all times a prominent element. It is, in fact, in great measure, the conduct of the chorus, and the relation that it sustains to the act...

Excerpt from The Great Governing Families of England, Vol. 2 of 2 The Grenvilles are country squires, who for five hundred years vegetated on slowly increasing estates in Buckinghamshire, then acquired almost by accident an earldom, then gave a connection, one William Pitt, a heavy annuity, turned politicians, exhibited singular capacity for that profession, - which they worked like a profession, caring for themselves as well as the country, ...

Excerpt from The Influence of Literature: An Oration Gentlemen of the Erosopic and Philomathic Societies: During the reign of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the wisest man that ever sat upon the throne of the Imperial Cæsars, an insurrection was fomented by Avidius Cassius, a descendant of the conspirator against the great Dictator. Although he was the commander-in-chief of the Oriental army stationed at Antioch, he was narrow-minded, fanatical,...

Excerpt from The Great Governing Families, Vol. 1 of 2: EnglandThe papers have now been revised throughout, and matter has been occasionally added which had been previously omitted through want of space.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 di...

This book is about the insights of psychology, mythology, literature, philosophy and Christianity.

Excerpt from The Code of the City of Montgomery: Prepared in Pursuance of an Order of the City Council of Montgomery About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This 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 format whilst repairing i...

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Excerpt from Report of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Alabama, During December Term, 1877, Vol. 59 The defendant was indicted at the July term, 1879, for an assault with intent to murder Michael Ford. The bill of exceptions in this case shows, that Michael Ford owned and resided on a lot near the city of Montgomery, and that defendant owned and resided on a tract of land adjoining, and west of the lot of Ford. The two lot...

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Between People' is the fruit of John Sanford's long experience as an analyst, dealing with people who have difficulty expressing their feelings and their opinions. It is a concise and helpful book for those who want to improve their skills at one-to-one communication.

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