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The Norsk Nightingale; Being the Lyrics of a "Lumberyack"

Songs of Labor and Lumber: Poetic Reflections on Life in the American Frontier

by William Frederick Kirk ...

In "The Norsk Nightingale; Being the Lyrics of a 'Lumberyack,'" William Frederick Kirk presents a captivating exploration of the cultural and emotional landscape of Scandinavian lumberjacks in America. The book features lyrical poetry infused with the rustic charm of rural life, blending vivid imagery with folkloric elements that reflect both the struggles and joys of these laborers. Through a ... Read more

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In "The Norsk Nightingale; Being the Lyrics of a 'Lumberyack,'" William Frederick Kirk presents a captivating exploration of the cultural and emotional landscape of Scandinavian lumberjacks in America. The book features lyrical poetry infused with the rustic charm of rural life, blending vivid imagery with folkloric elements that reflect both the struggles and joys of these laborers. Through a
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The Surrender of Napoleon

Unveiling Napoleon's Final Days: Exile, Surrender, and Intrigue in Saint Helena

by Frederick Lewis Sir Maitland ...

In "The Surrender of Napoleon," Frederick Lewis Sir Maitland crafts an intricate narrative that dissects the pivotal moments surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's capitulation in 1815, encapsulating both the military strategies and the psychological turmoil of this historic event. Through a meticulous blend of primary sources and contemporary accounts, Maitland adopts a rich, descriptive style that ... Read more

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In "The Surrender of Napoleon," Frederick Lewis Sir Maitland crafts an intricate narrative that dissects the pivotal moments surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's capitulation in 1815, encapsulating both the military strategies and the psychological turmoil of this historic event. Through a meticulous blend of primary sources and contemporary accounts, Maitland adopts a rich, descriptive style that
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A-Z of Jamaican Patois (Patwah)

Words, Phrases and How We Use Them.

by Teresa P. Blair ...

After it was known that Jamaican natives failed interviews that were conducted in patois, the writer decided that it was time to awaken Patois. This book was written to inform readers that Patois is a written language which can be learned and spoken like any other language. The words and phrases in this book, originated from English, African, and Creole, and can be heard wherever Jamaican natives ... Read more

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After it was known that Jamaican natives failed interviews that were conducted in patois, the writer decided that it was time to awaken Patois. This book was written to inform readers that Patois is a written language which can be learned and spoken like any other language. The words and phrases in this book, originated from English, African, and Creole, and can be heard wherever Jamaican natives
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1415 Agincourt

A New History

by Anne Curry ...

As night fell in Picardy on Thursday 24 October 1415, Henry V and his English troops, worn down by their long march in search of a crossing of the Somme, can only have dreamt that the battle of the next day would be remembered as one of the most momentous victories ever won.Six hundred years down the line, the battle of Agincourt still rings through the centuries. In this stupendous victory ... Read more

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As night fell in Picardy on Thursday 24 October 1415, Henry V and his English troops, worn down by their long march in search of a crossing of the Somme, can only have dreamt that the battle of the next day would be remembered as one of the most momentous victories ever won.Six hundred years down the line, the battle of Agincourt still rings through the centuries. In this stupendous victory
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Selected Poems

by Linton Kwesi Johnson ...

Now including an afterword and new poems by the author and an introduction by Gary YoungePioneering poet Linton Kwesi Johnson has revolutionized English literature with his electrifying fusion of oral verse, Jamaican speech, radical politics and reggae rhythms. This new edition of a vital selection of poems covers over four decades and includes classic early poems such as 'Inglan is a Bitch', 'New ... Read more

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Now including an afterword and new poems by the author and an introduction by Gary YoungePioneering poet Linton Kwesi Johnson has revolutionized English literature with his electrifying fusion of oral verse, Jamaican speech, radical politics and reggae rhythms. This new edition of a vital selection of poems covers over four decades and includes classic early poems such as 'Inglan is a Bitch', 'New
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More Jamaica Old-Time Sayings

by Edna Bennett ...

Jamaicans, like others around the world, often experience a tugging at the heart that can only be assuaged by pleasant memories. In her collection of old Jamaican proverbs, Edna Bennett shares the powerful messages and folk wisdom of the Jamaican people, conveying not only the mellowness of nostalgia, but also the gentleness of the island culture. Led by a desire to keep her culture alive, Bennett ... Read more

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Jamaicans, like others around the world, often experience a tugging at the heart that can only be assuaged by pleasant memories. In her collection of old Jamaican proverbs, Edna Bennett shares the powerful messages and folk wisdom of the Jamaican people, conveying not only the mellowness of nostalgia, but also the gentleness of the island culture. Led by a desire to keep her culture alive, Bennett
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The Crecy War

A Military History of the Hundred Years War from 1337 to the Peace of Bretigny in 1360

by Alfred H. Burne ...

Crecy, the Black Princes most famous victory, was the first of two major victories during the first part of the Hundred Years War. This was followed ten years later by his second great success at the Battle of Poitiers. The subsequent Treaty of Bretigny established the rights of the King of England to hold his domains in France without paying homage to the King of France.In this hugely-acclaimed ... Read more

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Crecy, the Black Princes most famous victory, was the first of two major victories during the first part of the Hundred Years War. This was followed ten years later by his second great success at the Battle of Poitiers. The subsequent Treaty of Bretigny established the rights of the King of England to hold his domains in France without paying homage to the King of France.In this hugely-acclaimed
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Recollections of the Emperor Napoleon, During the First Three Years of His Captivity on the Island of St. Helena

by Betsy (elizabeth) Balcombe ...

Lucia Elizabeth Balcombe was born in 1802 as the second child of William and Jane Balcombe, née Cranston. Her father was Superintendent of Public Sales for the East India Company. Balcombe and her sister Jane, two years her senior, were educated in England and there taught the French language. In 1814, the sisters returned to Saint Helena and resided with their parents and two younger brothers in ... Read more

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Lucia Elizabeth Balcombe was born in 1802 as the second child of William and Jane Balcombe, née Cranston. Her father was Superintendent of Public Sales for the East India Company. Balcombe and her sister Jane, two years her senior, were educated in England and there taught the French language. In 1814, the sisters returned to Saint Helena and resided with their parents and two younger brothers in
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Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present

by James MacPherson Sir Le Moine ...

This volume, purporting to be a sequel to QUEBEC PAST AND PRESENT, published in 1876, is intended to complete the history of the city. New and interesting details will be found in these pages, about the locality, where Samuel de Champlain located his settlement in 1608, together with a rapid glance at incidents, sights, objects, edifices, city gates and other improvements, both ancient and modern, ... Read more

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This volume, purporting to be a sequel to QUEBEC PAST AND PRESENT, published in 1876, is intended to complete the history of the city. New and interesting details will be found in these pages, about the locality, where Samuel de Champlain located his settlement in 1608, together with a rapid glance at incidents, sights, objects, edifices, city gates and other improvements, both ancient and modern,
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Dog Ghosts and The Word on the Brazos

Negro Preacher Tales from the Brazos Bottoms of Texas

by J. Mason Brewer ...

This book contains two volumes of African American folk tales collected by J. Mason Brewer.The stories included in Dog Ghosts are as varied as the Texas landscape, as full of contrasts as Texas weather. Among them are tales that have their roots deeply imbedded in African, Irish, and Welsh mythology; others have parallels in pre-Columbian Mexican tradition, and a few have versions that can be ... Read more

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This book contains two volumes of African American folk tales collected by J. Mason Brewer.The stories included in Dog Ghosts are as varied as the Texas landscape, as full of contrasts as Texas weather. Among them are tales that have their roots deeply imbedded in African, Irish, and Welsh mythology; others have parallels in pre-Columbian Mexican tradition, and a few have versions that can be
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The Great Chevauchée

John of Gaunt’s Raid on France 1373

by Dr David Nicolle ...

Series Book 20 - Raid
In 1373, John of Gaunt set off from Calais on a great raid to strike at the heart of France. Driven by the high ideals of chivalry,the raiders left with epic pageantry. However, the reality soon overwhelmed the raiders. Beset on all sides by French ambushes and plagued by disease and starvation, the raiders battled their way through Champagne, east of Paris, into Burgundy, across the Massif ... Read more

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In 1373, John of Gaunt set off from Calais on a great raid to strike at the heart of France. Driven by the high ideals of chivalry,the raiders left with epic pageantry. However, the reality soon overwhelmed the raiders. Beset on all sides by French ambushes and plagued by disease and starvation, the raiders battled their way through Champagne, east of Paris, into Burgundy, across the Massif
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Female Warriors Volumes I & II

by Ellen C. Clayton ...

This set includes Volume I and Volume II of Ellen Clayton’s scholarly work, Female Warriors. It documents women warriors throughout history, including tribal women, fierce women throughout ancient and medieval history, and brave women in more recent history. It also includes stories from mythology.VOLUME I CONTENTS:CHAPTER I.Mythology—Warlike Goddesses—The Amazons—The Sarmatians—The Machlyes and ... Read more

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This set includes Volume I and Volume II of Ellen Clayton’s scholarly work, Female Warriors. It documents women warriors throughout history, including tribal women, fierce women throughout ancient and medieval history, and brave women in more recent history. It also includes stories from mythology.VOLUME I CONTENTS:CHAPTER I.Mythology—Warlike Goddesses—The Amazons—The Sarmatians—The Machlyes and
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