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A Queen on Trial

The Affair of Queen Caroline

by E. A. Smith ...

The so-called 'trial' of Queen Caroline, wife of George IV, in 1820 was one of the most sensational events of the nineteenth century. Not only was a Queen Consort of Great Britain publicly accused of adultery over a period of years, and in particularly sordid circumstances, but the full details of the accusations were paraded before a crowded House of Lords and the general public, through the ... Read more

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The so-called 'trial' of Queen Caroline, wife of George IV, in 1820 was one of the most sensational events of the nineteenth century. Not only was a Queen Consort of Great Britain publicly accused of adultery over a period of years, and in particularly sordid circumstances, but the full details of the accusations were paraded before a crowded House of Lords and the general public, through the
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The Marvelous Land of Snergs

by Veronica Cossanteli, E. A. Wyke-Smith ...

Illustrated by Melissa Castrillón ...

A funny, quirky, brand-new story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit , featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillón.At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora were never good at following the rules. When Flora is kidnapped, they find themselves in the Marvelous Land of Snergs, a magical ... Read more

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A funny, quirky, brand-new story based on E.A. Wyke-Smith's classic, the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit , featuring wonderful illustrations from Melissa Castrillón.At the Sunny Bay Home for Superfluous and Accidentally Parentless Children, Pip and Flora were never good at following the rules. When Flora is kidnapped, they find themselves in the Marvelous Land of Snergs, a magical
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George IV

by E.A. Smith ...

This engrossing biography of George IV, king of England from 1820 to 1830, gives a full and objective reassessment of the monarch’s character, reputation, and achievement. Previous writers have tended to accept the unfavorable verdicts of the king’s contemporaries that he was a dissolute, pleasure-loving dilettante and a feeble and ineffective ruler who was responsible for the decline of the power ... Read more

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This engrossing biography of George IV, king of England from 1820 to 1830, gives a full and objective reassessment of the monarch’s character, reputation, and achievement. Previous writers have tended to accept the unfavorable verdicts of the king’s contemporaries that he was a dissolute, pleasure-loving dilettante and a feeble and ineffective ruler who was responsible for the decline of the power
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A guide to the shell and starfish galleries

Mollusca, Polyzoa, Brachiopoda, Tunicata, Echinoderma, and Worms

by F. J. Bell, R. Kirkpatrick, E. A. Smith ...

Enclosed within the pages of 'A Guide to the Shell and Starfish Galleries' is a wondrous exploration of marine narratives and oceanic symbolism. This anthology gathers a myriad of literary styles that range from lyrical poetry capturing the ephemeral beauty of oceanic life to deeply reflective essays on the symbiotic relationship between humans and the sea. The collection stands as a tribute to ... Read more

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Enclosed within the pages of 'A Guide to the Shell and Starfish Galleries' is a wondrous exploration of marine narratives and oceanic symbolism. This anthology gathers a myriad of literary styles that range from lyrical poetry capturing the ephemeral beauty of oceanic life to deeply reflective essays on the symbiotic relationship between humans and the sea. The collection stands as a tribute to
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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

by E. A. Wyke-Smith ...

The story follows the adventures of Joe and Sylvia, a young boy and girl who stumble into the enchanting and whimsical land of the Snergs, a race of small, jolly, and industrious creatures. Together with their Snerg friend Gorbo, Joe and Sylvia embark on an adventure that involves castles, knights, witches, and giant ogres. J. R. R. Tolkien recorded his love for the novel which has led to ... Read more

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The story follows the adventures of Joe and Sylvia, a young boy and girl who stumble into the enchanting and whimsical land of the Snergs, a race of small, jolly, and industrious creatures. Together with their Snerg friend Gorbo, Joe and Sylvia embark on an adventure that involves castles, knights, witches, and giant ogres. J. R. R. Tolkien recorded his love for the novel which has led to
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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

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Series series Dover Children's Classics
Located somewhere in "a world apart," just beyond the reach of current navigational tools, lies the land of the Snergs, a haven for countless neglected children, all of whom are watched over by maternal women. Also inhabited by a sturdy race of generous people no taller than the average table, the realm is surrounded by a forest occupied by friendly bears.Into this unusual kingdom come Joe and ... Read more

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Located somewhere in "a world apart," just beyond the reach of current navigational tools, lies the land of the Snergs, a haven for countless neglected children, all of whom are watched over by maternal women. Also inhabited by a sturdy race of generous people no taller than the average table, the realm is surrounded by a forest occupied by friendly bears.Into this unusual kingdom come Joe and
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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

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This children's fantasy novel is set on a fictional, hard-to-reach island somewhere on planet Earth. The island is host to a colony of children, a wicked witch, the crew of the Flying Dutchman, and the titular snergs—as well as unicorns, tigers, bears, ghouls, and dragons that live in the woods. The story follows Sylvia and Joe on an adventure gone wrong once they're taken captive by an ogre, ... Read more

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This children's fantasy novel is set on a fictional, hard-to-reach island somewhere on planet Earth. The island is host to a colony of children, a wicked witch, the crew of the Flying Dutchman, and the titular snergs—as well as unicorns, tigers, bears, ghouls, and dragons that live in the woods. The story follows Sylvia and Joe on an adventure gone wrong once they're taken captive by an ogre,
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The Marvellous Land of Snergs

Two Runaway Children Among a Small Sturdy People

by E. A. Wyke-Smith ...

Two children run away from a home for unwanted infants and fall in with the Snergs — a small, sturdy, hospitable people — and with an ogre who has given up eating children, a witch, and Vanderdecken's ghostly crew. E. A. Wyke-Smith published it in 1927; Tolkien read it to his children and said it was an unconscious source for hobbits. The comedy is dry and the forest is genuinely dangerous. Ten ... Read more

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Two children run away from a home for unwanted infants and fall in with the Snergs — a small, sturdy, hospitable people — and with an ogre who has given up eating children, a witch, and Vanderdecken's ghostly crew. E. A. Wyke-Smith published it in 1927; Tolkien read it to his children and said it was an unconscious source for hobbits. The comedy is dry and the forest is genuinely dangerous. Ten
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A Manual of the Mammalia

An Homage to Lawlor's Handbook to the Orders and Families of Living Mammals

by Douglas A. Kelt, James L. Patton, Bill Stone ...

"An outstanding contribution. . . . The glossary and illustrations are excellent and most helpful. This book will be the standard for years to come." —Robert M. Timm, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas, and past president, American Society of MammalogistsDouglas A. Kelt and James L. Patton provide a long-overdue update to Timothy E. Lawlor's Handbook to the Orders ... Read more

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"An outstanding contribution. . . . The glossary and illustrations are excellent and most helpful. This book will be the standard for years to come." —Robert M. Timm, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, University of Kansas, and past president, American Society of MammalogistsDouglas A. Kelt and James L. Patton provide a long-overdue update to Timothy E. Lawlor's Handbook to the Orders
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The Wind in the Willows (Tales of the Willows)

by Kenneth Grahame ...

The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie. ... Read more

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The Wind in the Willows is a classic of children's literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie.
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A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa

by Graham Alexander ...

Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and ... Read more

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Southern Africa is home to a remarkably diverse and rich reptile fauna, which is presented in this book in a lively and accessible way. A Guide to the Reptiles of Southern Africa introduces the 517 species currently described in the region and presents interesting insight on reptile identification and diversity, distribution patterns, and biology and behaviour. It also offers tips on finding and
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The Sword in the Stone

by T. H. White ...

Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor and fair damsels, foul monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the code of the gentleman. Under the wise guidance of Merlin, the all-powerful magician for whom life progresses backward, the king-to-be becomes expert in falconry, jousting, hunting, and swordplay. He is transformed by his remarkable old tutor into various ... Read more

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Growing up in a colorful world peopled by knights in armor and fair damsels, foul monsters and evil witches, young Arthur slowly learns the code of the gentleman. Under the wise guidance of Merlin, the all-powerful magician for whom life progresses backward, the king-to-be becomes expert in falconry, jousting, hunting, and swordplay. He is transformed by his remarkable old tutor into various
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