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  • The Castle of Otranto

    Widely considered the first gothic novel, and indeed an initiator of the whole genre, The Castle of Otranto is a 1764 novel by Horace Walpole. It tells the tale of the lord of a castle, Manfred, and his family. Manfred's son Conrad is about to be married to princess Isabella, but Conrad is killed; crushed to death by the fall of a huge helmet from above. In light of an ancient prophesy, this ... Read more

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  • Camp Cookery

    Master the art of preparing nutritious and satisfying meals far from civilization with Camp Cookery by Horace Kephart (1862-1931). First published in 1910, this compact and immensely practical volume became an essential companion for explorers, hunters, fishermen, and campers traversing the North American wilderness.Kephart, a renowned librarian, ethnographer, and author of the seminal Camping and ... Read more

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  • Christ and the Salvation

    Horace Bushnell was an American Congregational clergyman and theologian. Bushnell was a Yankee born in the village of Bantam, township of Litchfield, Connecticut. He graduated at Yale in 1827, was literary editor of the New York Journal of Commerce from 1828–1829, and in 1829 became a tutor at Yale. Here he initially studied law, but in 1831 he entered the theology department of Yale College. In ... Read more

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  • Raising Game Birds

    This antiquarian book contains a detailed and practical guide to keeping and breeding game birds, with information on pheasants, quail, ducks, bantam, and more. This easy-to-digest guide contains all the information a prospective owner might need to know, and is highly recommended for those with a practical interest in the subject. The chapters of this book include: “Raising Game Birds”, “Mallard ... Read more

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  • The Character of Jesus

    The Character of Jesus is a message of meditation based on the Bible and written by Horace Bushnell was an American Congregational clergyman and theologian. Bushnell was a Yankee born in the village of Bantam, township of Litchfield, Connecticut.He graduated at Yale in 1827, was literary editor of the New York Journal of Commerce from 1828–1829, and in 1829 became a tutor at Yale. Here he ... Read more

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  • The castle of Otranto

    The Castle of Otranto tells the story of Manfred, lord of the castle, and his family. The book begins on the wedding-day of his sickly son Conrad and princess Isabella. Shortly before the wedding, however, Conrad is crushed to death by a gigantic helmet that falls on him from above. This inexplicable event is particularly ominous in light of an ancient prophecy, "that the castle and lordship of ... Read more

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  • The Castle of Otranto

    Hailed as the first gothic novel, and credited with inspiring an entire genre of literary works, the Castle of Otranto is a venerable classic. First published in 1764, the book tells the tale of the titular castle, and the supposed curse that has befallen Manfred - its lord - and his family. When his son is struck and killed by a gargantuan helmet falling onto him from above shortly before his ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    The Castle of Otranto

    Narrated by Tony Jay ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 59 min

    On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed under mysterious circumstances. His calculating father, Manfred, fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son’s bride himself—despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as the curse placed on Manfred’s ancestor, ... Read more

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    The Castle of Otranto

    Narrated by Neville Jason ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 39 min

    The Castle of Otranto is regarded as the first Gothic novel. The son of Manfred, Prince of Otranto, is mysteriously killed on his wedding day by a huge helmet. The event leads to a fast-paced story of jealous passion, intrigue, murder and supernatural phenomena unfolding in an atmosphere of thunderclaps, moonlight and dark castle walls mirroring the inner turmoils of the characters themselves. ... Read more

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  • The Works of Horace

    Timeless Reflections and Witty Observations in Ancient Roman Poetry

    by Horace ...
    Horace's 'The Works of Horace' showcases a masterful integration of lyrical poetry and incisive social commentary, reflecting the intricacies of Roman life during the Augustan period. This anthology encapsulates various poetic forms, including odes, satires, and epistles, characterized by Horace's signature wit, philosophical musings, and sophisticated style. His ability to blend personal ... Read more

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  • The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry of Horace

    Enriched edition.

    Translated by John Conington ...
    In 'The Satires, Epistles, and Art of Poetry,' Horace emerges as a masterful voice of the Augustan age, blending humor with philosophical insight. This compilation showcases his sharp wit and keen observations of Roman society, particularly through the satirical lens that critiques human folly and moral failings. The elegance of his Latin prose and verse is interlaced with a refined, didactic tone ... Read more

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  • Horace Walpole and his World

    We offer to the general reader some specimens of Horace Walpole’s correspondence. Students of history and students of literature are familiar with this great mine of facts and fancies, but it is too extensive to be fully explored by those who have not both ample leisure and strong inclination for such employment. Yet most persons, we imagine, would be glad to have some acquaintance with the prince ... Read more

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