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This illustrated portfolio of ancient sites and archaeological findings is a historical treasure in itself. Written by Austen H. Layard, prominent English archaeologist and historian of the 19th century, this book is a record of the travel and excavations of the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon and other Mesopotamian regions, conducted by the Trustees of the British Museum.

Charles Angelo Siringo (1855-1928) was an author, detective, bounty hunter, lawman, and cowboy (not necessarily in that order) who worked for the Pinkerton Detective Agency from 1886 to 1907. As you may have guessed by the title of the book, Siringo and Pinkerton had their share of run-ins.Siringo wrote his first book, and autobiography, just before his career with Pinkerton, to great acclaim. More than 20 years later, in 1912, he attempted to...

Andrew Murray wrote his devotional message with a clarity that resonates throughout the ages. In this work, he explores the concept of living life regularly in the presence of the Lord. Murray answers the most practical and immediate questions troubling believers who wish to live a life of constant devotion and practical advice on overcoming everyday obstacles.

Published in 1909, this comprehensive tutorial on art is not only a guide to creating art for the cultivation of the soul of the individual and culture, but also as a practical guide to how the artist can make their passion into an occupation.Johnson appeals to a broad spectrum of people, specifically calling to "those who have not the time or money to go to an academy" by simplifying the instruction of design, drawing, and painting so that an...

Christian theology and many modern preachers suggest that we surrender entirely to God. However, no matter how hard we try, most of us find our path blocked in innumerable ways. In this book, Murray gives a practical guide to abandoning resistance and embracing faith absolutely.

Ingersoll Lockwood's books enjoyed a revival in interest due to their similarity, at least in terms of names, to former President Donald Trumps' family members. The Last President, in particular, includes some strangely familiar political images. Aside from this curious coincidence, Lockwood's books stand on their own as particularly evocative examples of early 20th Century early adult literature. In these books, the young Baron Trump explores...

Douglass escaped from slavery to become the most eloquent and inspiring abolitionist of his era. Much of his work is autobiographical, chronicling his own experiences with racism and oppression. Despite his suffering and that of his people, he never lost sight of others' struggles and preached equality for all.

Andrew Murray believed that any Christian church's first and primary mission is to focus on mission work and spread the good word. He practiced what he preached, playing the driving role in spreading his Evangelical faith throughout South Africa. His faith's practical aspect resounds in his work, which focuses on leading a moral and principled daily life.

Machiavelli's thought marks the firm break between the philosophy of the Renaissance and the theological view that dominated Medieval thought. Niccolo Machiavelli believed that humans determined their destiny and focused on how the quality of leadership rather than divine right governed political affairs. Though often maligned as immoral, a closer look at his work shows that Machiavelli believed in moral principles but doubted they will always...

Dunstable, NH has been raided, rearranged, and renamed since its incorporation in 1673.During Queen Anne's War, it was raided by the Wabanaki Confederacy (A Native American confederation of five different nations).It was divided between Massachusetts and New Hampshire in 1746 after a survey in 1741 determined the southernmost part of the town belonged to Massachusetts, then, in 1836, the remaining area still recognized as "Dunstable, NH" was r...

Despite dying at the age of 24, Thérèse of Lisieux is one of the most beloved Catholic saints. Her writings preach a simple but profound form of worship and belief. Her work emphasizes the physical appearance and presence of Jesus Christ. The profound honesty and lack of pretense in her style made her a refreshing voice in Catholic mysticism.

Just as with many other books associated with the Masonic or Shriner's organizations, Dr. Ruben Swinburne Clymer's 1907 book "Ancient Mystic Oriental Masonry" has a flair for capturing the imagination. In it, he gives accounts of the Orders' strict expectations of its members to live a life of service and brotherhood. This isn't, however, all he addresses in the book. It's also a call to action for his fellow Masons to learn of the traditions ...

Originally published in 1893, the Education Manual could possibly be considered the first publication of woodshop class curriculum in existence (although we may be wrong about that).It teaches the practical, useful skills of woodworking, tool design, and building beginning with kindergarteners doing hand-eye coordination exercises and learning observation skills, progressing to drawing and construction with paper and ending with high-school se...

Born in 1778, Margaret Bayard Smith was a highly intellectual woman "read widely in the classics, sciences, and literature" according to The Papers of Thomas Jefferson.Despite her capabilities, she was confined to a role of domesticity as was the practice of the time, but she used that role to befriend many of the prominent political families of Washington D.C., eventually becoming regular guests at Jefferson's white house and the home of Jame...

What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July? was a famous speech by Frederick Douglass. He delivered it on July 5, 1852, to the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Society in Rochester, New York.

The Heroic Slave is one of Frederick Douglass, (1818-1895) only pieces of fiction. It was inspired by the case of an enslaved cook onbord the ship Creole, who led a rebellion and gained freedom for its captives.

The Arthur Schopenhauer Collection includes the influential German philosopher's most famous works. These include Counsels and Maxims, On Human Nature, The Wisdom of Life, Studies in Pessimism.

The E.M. Bounds Collection contains Power Through Prayer, Prayer and Praying Men, Purpose in Prayer, The Essentials of Prayer, The Necessity of Prayer, The Possibilities of Prayer, and The Reality of Prayer, The Weapon of Prayer. Edward McKendree Bounds was known for his theological works emphasizing the active role of prayer in salvation. This collection includes his most famous pieces.

Multitudes of people undoubtedly shorten their lives by many years because of their deep-seated convictions that they will not live beyond a certain age-the age, perhaps, at which their parents died. How often we hear this said: "I do not expect to live to be very old, my father and mother died young.

One of the original detective novels, predating the Sherlock Holmes series by twenty years, the Moonstone inspired an entire genre. The book focuses on the theft of a valuable diamond, which had originated in India. As the intriguing mystery is solved, the reader will meet unforgettable characters such as the trailblazing Sergeant Cuff and the comically inclined Gabriel Betteridge.