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  • The Chaucer Story Book

    HARRY BAILEY, landlord of the Tabard Inn, stood in the open doorway, listening. He heard the loud skirling of a bagpipe, the jingling of little bells, the slender notes of a flute, then a snatch of a song, and after it a hearty laugh. The tramping of hoofs sounded nearer and nearer, and up the street that led from London Bridge there came at an easy pace a company of riders. "I'll warrant they're ... Read more

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  • The Children's Hour, Volume 5. Stories from Seven Old Favourites

    This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1900 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Children's Hour, Volume 5. Stories from Seven Old Favourites' is collection of classic tales from John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, and several other notable authors. Eva March Tappan was born on 26th December 1854, in Blackstone, Massachusetts, ... Read more

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  • In the Days of Queen Victoria

    This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1903. "In the Days of Queen Victoria" is a biography of Queen Victoria, the woman who became queen at eighteen and for nearly 64 years wore the crown of Great Britain, and details aspects of her school days, her coronation, and her family life.Eva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts. She ... Read more

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  • The Chaucer Story Book

    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • The Tale of Mulan, The Maiden Chief

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Cultural Diplomacy in Southern Europe

    Spain, Portugal and Greece in the Twentieth Century

    Series series Routledge Studies in Modern European History
    This book offers a comprehensive overview of how culture, science, technology and academic activity functioned as instruments of cultural diplomacy and soft power in Spain, Portugal and Greece during the interwar and Cold War periods.Cultural Diplomacy in Southern Europe is particularly timely due to the growing academic focus on the role of culture and science as relevant actors in countries’ ... Read more

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  • European Hero Stories

    IF an Italian country boy had been taken to visit Rome fifteen hundred years ago, he would have found much to see. There were temples and theatres and baths. There were aqueducts, sometimes with arches one hundred feet high, stretching far out into the country to bring pure water to the city. There was an open space known as the Forum, where the people came together for public meetings, and in ... Read more

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  • Heroes of the Middle Ages

    PEPIN THE SHORT had done a great deal to unite the kingdom; but when he died, he left it to his two sons, and so divided it again. The older son died in a few years; and now the kingdom of the Franks was in the hands of Charlemagne, if he could hold it. First came trouble with the Saxons who lived about the lower Rhine and the Elbe. They and the Franks were both Germans, but the Franks had had ... Read more

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  • In the Days of William the Conqueror

    You mean, did Richard tell him to do it, said Count Robert bluntly. "Who knows what one man has said to another? Richard was with him from morning till night. My father called him a 'good youth.' I suppose I was a bad one," and the young man laughed recklessly. "Anyway, Richard is Duke of Normandy, and I am only the Count of the Hiesmois; and here I am in the village of Falaise that ought to be ... Read more

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  • Makers Of Many Things

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    In "Makers of Many Things," Eva March Tappan invites young readers to explore the captivating world of industrial processes and the origins of everyday objects, fostering curiosity and a deeper appreciation for innovation. Through vivid anecdotes, Tappan illustrates the interconnectedness of society and the fulfillment found in industriousness. The book delves into various industries, starting ... Read more

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  • The Little Book of the Flag

    "The Little Book of the Flag" by Eva March Tappan is a charming exploration of the significance and history of flags, particularly the American flag. Tappan's engaging narrative invites readers to appreciate the symbolism and values represented by flags around the world. Through vivid descriptions and thoughtful insights, she emphasizes the importance of national identity and pride, making it ... Read more

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  • In the Days of Queen Elizabeth

    “Now it is so, my Lady Elizabeth is put from that degree she was afore, and what degree she is at now, I know not but by hearsay. Therefore I know not how to order her myself, nor none of hers that I have the rule of, that is, her women and grooms, beseeching you to be good Lord to my good Lady and to all hers, and that she may have some raiment.” The letter goes on to say that she has neither ... Read more

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