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Excerpt from Paul Meggitt's Delusion: And Other TalesPaul Meggitt was a tall, handsome, well shaped man, of some forty years of age, and had married, some years before the events here narrated, the only daughter of a county magnate, Aubrey Aubrey, Esq., m.p., j.p., and the popular Master of the Berkeley hounds. Two sweet little girls had been born to him, and in his beautiful suburban mansion, and with his beautiful wife and children, and eke ...

Excerpt from Paul Meggitt's Delusion: And Other TalesPaul Meggitt was a tall, handsome, well shaped man, of some forty years of age, and had married, some years before the events here narrated, the only daughter of a county magnate, Aubrey Aubrey, Esq., m.p., j.p., and the popular Master of the Berkeley hounds. Two sweet little girls had been born to him, and in his beautiful suburban mansion, and with his beautiful wife and children, and eke ...

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Harry Wray and Seishiro Sugihara transcend the one-sided Tokyo Trial view of the war in an effort to conduct a balanced exchange on historical perception. This will be of interest equally to both those inside and outside Japan who are perplexed by Japan's "victimization consciousness." Through this impassioned and heartfelt dialogue, Wray challenges theories embraced by some Japanese who believe that the US simply "used the atomic bombings to ...

When Matthew Bennett responds offensively to someone in need, he's forced to spend the rest of his school year in a group home to learn a very special lesson. With a mouth full of arrogance, Matthew is put to the ultimate test: How not to be a dick. Will he survive?

Excerpt from Fair Oaks: Report of the First Annual Reunion of the Survivor's Association, 23d Penna. Vols., Held at Maennerchor Hall, Philadelphia, Penna., May 31, 1882This Association is composed of honorably discharged soldiers of the 23d Penna. Vols. And honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who were transferred from the 23d, and it is but fitting that a brief sketch of its origin should preface this Report.During the days while battlin...

Excerpt from Fair Oaks: Report of the First Annual Reunion of the Survivor's Association, 23d Penna. Vols., Held at Maennerchor Hall, Philadelphia, Penna., May 31, 1882This Association is composed of honorably discharged soldiers of the 23d Penna. Vols. And honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who were transferred from the 23d, and it is but fitting that a brief sketch of its origin should preface this Report.During the days while battlin...

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Reproduction of the original: Nestleton Magna by J. Jackson Wray

Reproduction of the original: Nestleton Magna by J. Jackson Wray

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Excerpt from How to Play ShortstopProminent in the sports at Vassar. Smith. Wellesley. Bryn Mawr and other leading colleges. Price 10 cents.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 format wh...

Excerpt from How to Play ShortstopThe shortstop's position has been termed the keystone of the infield. More properly, it is the pivot. More plays center about shortstop as a fulcrum, and more is asked of the holder of this position than is true of any other baseman. The accuracy of the shortstop's assists are, at times, supremely vital, while the strength of his arm, the speed of his legs and the quickness of his perception many times may con...

Excerpt from How to Play ShortstopAs in nearly every other department of life, there are men physically better adapted to holding the position of shortstop than others. A peculiar combination of strength, Speed and keen wits is required.In general the men who are built low and close to the ground are accepted as ideal for this position. Short stature means that it is easier for the player to field ground balls, as he will have to stoop a less ...

Excerpt from How to Play ShortstopAs in nearly every other department Of life, there are men physically better adapted to holding the position Of shortstop than others. A peculiar combination Of strength, speed and keen wits is required.In general the men who are-built low and close to the ground are accepted as ideal for this position. Short stature means that it is easier for the player to field ground balls, as he will have to stoop a less ...

Excerpt from Nestleton Magna: A Story of Yorkshire MethodismIN this book I have sought to present a faithful picture of village Methodism - a picture which 11 do not hesitate to say is being reproduced to-day, as far as Church work and beneficent piety is concerned, in many a village in this country. I have had, for more years than I care to count an intimate knowledge of Methodist rural life. Nathan Blyth, Old Adam Olliver and his wife Judith...