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Excerpt from Gems From the Sacred Mine, or Holy Thoughts Upon Sacred SubjectsThe editor, therefore, congratulates himself upon the matchless skill of the illustrious lapi darics who have aided in its preparation, and re peats the fervent prayer that these gems may shine like a lamp upon benighted hearts - may illumine the too dusky pathway of the faithful children of God - until they both are brought to the heaven of the righteous, to shine as...
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 Beauties of Sacred Literature: Illustrated by Eight Steel EngravingsHE is supremely happy, who, by well directed efforts, is able to advance the cause of Sacred Literature, and the means of unfolding to the reader of holy things, those mysteries of the Bible which to some are so dark and intricate.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis b...
Excerpt from Memoirs of the Generals, Commodores, and Other Commanders: Who Distinguished Themselves in the American Army and Navy During the Wars of the Revolution and 1812, and Who Were Presented With Medals by Congress, for Their Gallant ServicesIn conclusion, it is hoped that they, and the public, will dwell with pleasure and satisfaction on these pages.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic ...
Sir Thomas Wyatt: Love For Love: Selected Poems Selected and Introduced by Louise Cooper This is a collection of Sir Thomas Wyatt's poetry, featuring his Petrarchan sonnets, songs, ballads, epigrams and rondeaux. The poems, in meticulously wrought stanzas, are mainly about love: love lost, won, and desired. Sir Thomas Wyatt was the first of the great English Renaissance love poets. Wyatt's poetry is too often neglected, beside towering talents...
Excerpt from History of the Kings of France: Containing the Principal Incidents in Their Lives, From the Foundation of the Monarchy to Louis Phillippe, With a Concise Biography of EachHe has attentively compared various authors, and trusts this volume will be found to contain facts incontestably established.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book...
Excerpt from The Poetical Works of Sir Thomas Wyatt: With a MemoirA traditional story is told, supported by several concur rent circumstances, that whilst in the Tower a cat brought him a pigeon every day from a neighbouring dovecot, which supply saved him from starvation. ~at\ the Mote, near Maidstone, the Earl of Romney has a charming portrait of Sir Henry Wyatt in prison, with the cat that fed him there.About the PublisherForgotten Books pu...
Excerpt from The Poetical Works of Sir Thomas WyattA traditional story is told, supported by several concur rent circumstances, that whilst in the Tower a cat brought him a pigeon every day from a neighbouring dovecot, which supply saved him from starvation. At the Mote, near Maidstone, the Earl of Romney has a charming portrait of Sir Henry Wyatt in prison, with the cat that fed him there.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds ...
Excerpt from The Poems of Sir Thomas Wiat, Vol. 2: Introduction, Commentary, AppendixesFortune favoured him in the early years of his diplomatic career by Opening out opportunities which brought him into direct contact with the leaders of Europe. Visiting France with Cheney, he was chosen to carry, and deliver personally, messages from Henry VIII to the French King. He could speak French with ease, and had as much wit to mark and remember ever...
Excerpt from The Poems of Sir Thomas Wiat, Vol. 2: Introduction, Commentary, AppendixesFortune favoured him in the early years of his diplomatic career by Opening out opportunities which brought him into direct contact with the leaders of Europe. Visiting France with Cheney, he was chosen to carry, and deliver personally, messages from Henry VIII to the French King. He could speak French with ease, and had as much wit to mark and remember ever...
Excerpt from A Manual of Conchology, According to the System Laid Down by Lamarck: With the Late Improvements by De Blainville, Exemplified and Arranged for the Use of StudentsThe brightest and richest colour known by the ancients, and used by them for the celebrated Tyrian purple die, is produced by animals at this time known by the name of Purpura.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. F...