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The History of Philippine Islands by Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga John Maver
epub |eng | 2020-12-17 | Author:Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga, John Maver [Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga, John Maver]

Note VII.—Page 18. This shell, which even here, as every where else, bears the name of cowrie, forms likewise the currency of Africa, as it formerly did that of India; ...
( Category: Philippines February 17,2023 )
History of Morgan's Cavalry by Basil Wilson Duke
epub |eng | 2019-12-04 | Author:Basil Wilson Duke [Duke, Basil Wilson]

It is probable that no other man than Colonel Morgan would have escaped (in such a situation) death or capture. But his presence of mind and address, in the midst ...
( Category: Nonfiction February 17,2023 )
The History of Peru by Henry S. Beebe
epub |eng | 2012-08-15 | Author:Henry S. Beebe [Beebe, Henry S.]

* * * CHAPTER XI. Table of Contents Western Towns—Surrounding Country—Scene as viewed from the Chamber's House—Salubrity of the Climate—Water—Soil—Markets—Roads—Hogs and Cattle—Dairies—Sheep—Grass fatted meat—Horses—Choice of Markets—Scarcity of Timber—Morals and Society—Former ...
( Category: Americas February 17,2023 )
A History of Modern Wales 1536-1990 by Philip Jenkins
epub |eng | 2014-10-13 | Author:Philip Jenkins [Jenkins, Philip]

Markets The Welsh coal industry was fortunate in the variety of its production. Initially, it offered the type of coal needed for coking to supply the early iron furnaces. This ...
( Category: History February 17,2023 )
History of Napoleon the Third by Samuel Smucker
epub |eng | 2018-01-19 | Author:Samuel Smucker [Smucker, Samuel]

CHAPTER XV. ~ THERE WAS A MAN IN France possessing remarkable qualities and great eminence, both as a soldier and as a statesman; who was the chief rival of Louis ...
( Category: History February 17,2023 )
A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Arthur E. R. (Arthur Edward Romilly) Boak
epub |eng | 1977-01-01 | Author:Arthur E. R. (Arthur Edward Romilly) Boak [Boak, Arthur E. R.]

IV. Nero, 54–68 a. d. The quinquennium Neronis. Agrippina had previously made sure of the support of the praetorians, and so the appointment of Nero to the principate transpired without ...
( Category: Nonfiction February 17,2023 )
A History of Sinai by Lina Eckenstein
epub |eng | 2021-02-24 | Author:Lina Eckenstein [Eckenstein, Lina]

The MS. account discovered at Arezzo was incomplete. But the account, in its complete form, was apparently in the hands of Peter the Deacon when he compiled his little book ...
( Category: Egypt February 17,2023 )
The History of Science and the New Humanism by Michael Novak
epub |eng | 2018-01-16 | Author:Michael Novak [Novak, Michael]

1. J. H. Breasted’s monumental edition of the Edwin Smith surgical papyrus was finally published in August 1930 (2 vols., University of Chicago Press) ; it has more than fulfilled ...
( Category: History & Philosophy February 17,2023 )
The History Of Scotland - Volume 8: From The Scots Invasion To The Restoration by Andrew Lang
epub |eng | 2012-12-13 | Author:Andrew Lang [Lang, Andrew]

As to the embers of the Royalist rising, David Leslie drove Huntly into the wilds of Lochaber, where he was unwelcome to the Camerons; and then, meeting Argyll and Sir ...
( Category: History February 17,2023 )
The History Of Scotland - Volume 12: From Jacobite Leaders To The End Of Jacobitism by Andrew Lang
epub |eng | 2012-01-15 | Author:Andrew Lang [Lang, Andrew]

The Prince had plenty of courage as regards the perils' of war: his departure from his army after Culloden was caused by the anxieties of one who had a price ...
( Category: Scotland February 17,2023 )
A History of Stepfamilies in Early America by Lisa Wilson
epub, pdf |eng | 2014-10-06 | Author:Lisa Wilson [Wilson, Lisa]

William Blackstone’s view of a fictional stepfamily from the legal perspective. William Blackstone, A Treatise on the Law of Descents in Fee-Simple (Oxford: Clarendon, 1759), appendix. Courtesy of the Linda ...
( Category: Marriage & Family February 17,2023 )
The History of Suicide in England, 1650–1850, Part II vol 6 by unknow
epub |eng | 2021-11-18 | Author:unknow

Letter to Hoey’s Dublin Mercury, 15–17 August 1771 For the DUBLIN MERCURY. Mr. HOEY, HAVING seen in your paper of Tuesday the 13th inst. August, published from one of the ...
( Category: other February 17,2023 )
The History of Tasmania, Volume I by John West
epub |eng | 2009-12-15 | Author:John West [West, John]

FOOTNOTES: [190] Signed by C. Swanston, T. Anstey, J. Kerr, C. M'Lachlan, R. Willis, W. A. Bethune. [191] Letter produced by Mr. Kelsy, of the Colonial office. [192] Twelve months ...
( Category: Higher & Continuing Education February 17,2023 )
The History of Texas Wine: From Spanish Roots to Rising Star by Katherine Crain Neil Crain PhD
epub |eng | 2013-04-23 | Author:Katherine Crain, Neil Crain PhD [Katherine Crain, Neil Crain PhD]

CHAPTER 9 Southeastern Wine Region of Texas Like the other wine regions of Texas, the Southeastern Region is big, and the wineries are spread out. Visiting more than a few ...
( Category: Christian Bibles February 17,2023 )
History of the Anglo-Saxons, from the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest by Thomas Miller
epub |eng | 2015-10-17 | Author:Thomas Miller [Miller, Thomas]

* * * CHAPTER XXII. ALFRED THE GREAT. "'Tis much he dare: And, to that dauntless temper of his mind, He hath a wisdom that doth guide his brain To ...
( Category: Medieval February 17,2023 )

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