Este libro representa para la autora una especie de cierre en la línea de investigación sobre el tema de la identidad, desde el cual se llegó al tema de la subjetivación, para finalmente arribar al tema del cuerpo.
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All Flowers Bloom
by Kawika Guillermo Buy it here Winner of the 2021 Reviewers Choice Gold Award for Best General Fiction/Novel In a cruise ship stateroom, a soul awakens in the afterlife, still dressed in the Roman servant garbs of his previous life. He can’t remember much, but a silent woman stands out in his memory: his first… Continue reading All Flowers Bloom
History of Saint John’s Lodge of Boston
by Saint John’s Lodge Freemasons Purchase Saint John’s is the oldest lodge in the United States and its social history when fully written will be a corrective to a historiography is often too limited to diplomacy and wars. Fraternal organizations like Saint John’s have impacted society for hundreds of years. Yet, over time research into… Continue reading History of Saint John’s Lodge of Boston
History of the Grand Orient of Italy
Emanuela Locci, Editor Purchase The initiative to write this volume comes from the need to fill a bibliographic gap: no book in Masonic literature upon the history of Italian Freemasonry has been edited in English up to now. Thus, it aims to cover this lack and to enter those scholars referring to the English idiom… Continue reading History of the Grand Orient of Italy
War Scenes I Shall Never Forget
by Carita Spencer Purchase In this work, Carita Spencer offers some sketches of her experiences during World War I, along with photos, and even a menu. Spencer offered the work as an American going overseas to document the war, and to report her findings back to the United States. The scenes can be quite graphic,… Continue reading War Scenes I Shall Never Forget
The Life of Mason Long, the Converted Gambler
by Mason Long Purchase Mason Long was born on September 10, 1842 in Luray, Ohio. He had a very difficult childhood, and then went on to serve in the Union Army during the Civil War. He spent three years in the service, and discusses drinking and gambling, and their popularity among soldiers during the War.… Continue reading The Life of Mason Long, the Converted Gambler
Bought and Paid For: A Story of To-day
by Arthur Hornblow and George Broadhurst Purchase George Howells Broadhurst was born on June 3, 1866 in Walsall, England. In 1882, he moved to the United States and became a playwright. He was successful, and moved into other aspects of theater production, such as being a producer, theater owner, and manager. He owned theaters across… Continue reading Bought and Paid For: A Story of To-day
James Monroe Buckley
by George Preston Mains Purchase through Amazon James Monroe Buckley was born in Rahway, NJ on December 16, 1836. He became a Methodist Church minister in 1858. He worked in Delaware, New York and Michigan. He also became the editor of The Christian Advocate in 1881 and served until 1912. In 1872, he received the… Continue reading James Monroe Buckley
Three Wonder Plays: The Dragon, Aristotle’s Bellows, The Jester
by Lady Gregory Purchase through Amazon Isabella Augusta, who went as Lady Gregory, was a famed Irish dramatist deeply involved in all things theater, including being a theater owner. She primarily was a writer, and received much accolades for her work, later being recognized for spawning the Irish Literary Revival. In part, this was due… Continue reading Three Wonder Plays: The Dragon, Aristotle’s Bellows, The Jester
Ritual for Local Camps: Royal Neighbors of America, Auxiliary of the Modern Woodman of America
by Royal Neighbors of America Purchase The early members of the Society were ahead of their time. In addition to providing life insurance for women, they stood firmly behind the women’s suffrage movement. Royal Neighbors was also one of the first fraternal societies to insure children and recognize mortality studies establishing the fact that women… Continue reading Ritual for Local Camps: Royal Neighbors of America, Auxiliary of the Modern Woodman of America
Geopolitics of Outer Space: Global Security and Development
by Ilayda Aydin Purchase Civilization in the twenty-first century is characterized by its technological capacity, which is substantially realized through space technologies. A desire for increased security and rapid development is driving nation-states to engage in an intensifying competition for speed and superiority to better utilize the unique assets of space. This competition, however, is… Continue reading Geopolitics of Outer Space: Global Security and Development
The Genesis of Art-Form
by George Lansing Raymond Purchase When on July 12, 1929, George Raymond died of pneumonia at the age of 89 he had enjoyed a crowded life as a professor and popular author of esthetics. He was born into fortunate circumstances, having a father who was one of the first mayors of Chicago. In 1862, he… Continue reading The Genesis of Art-Form
History and Mystery of Precious Stones
by William Jones FSA Purchase William Jones takes on the difficult tasks of collecting and categorizing the many ways that precious gems have taken on value in different cultures. For example, he studies pearls and the appeal that they have had in different cultures, time periods, uses and across various religious rituals including Judaism, Christianity… Continue reading History and Mystery of Precious Stones
The Art of the Vatican: A Brief History of the Palace, and an Account of the Principal Works of Art Within Its Walls
by Mary Knight Potter Purchase Mary Knight Potter was born in Boston into a family of artists. While she initially studied art herself, she preferred writing. Unfortunately, she battled health ailments. In September of 1915, she had married longtime friend and musician, Thomas Parker Currier, but sadly passed away only three weeks after. She left… Continue reading The Art of the Vatican: A Brief History of the Palace, and an Account of the Principal Works of Art Within Its Walls
Discourses and Poems of William Newell, Minister of the First Parish in Cambridge: A Memorial Volume
by William Newell Purchase On February 25, 1804, William Newell was born in Littleton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Boston Latin School in 1818, and then earned an AB from Harvard in 1824 and an AM in 1827. Two years later, he graduated from Harvard Divinity School. He was well regarded, and quickly found a post… Continue reading Discourses and Poems of William Newell, Minister of the First Parish in Cambridge: A Memorial Volume
Quaker Women, 1650-1690
by Mabel Richmond Brailsford Purchase Mabel Richmond Brailsford was not a Friend, but this work is considered to be truthful, extremely well researched, and also sympathetic. Brailsford did extensive research at the Library at Devonshire House in order to complete the portraits of numerous Quaker women, such as Margaret Fell, Barbara Blaugdone, Elizabeth Hooton, Elizabeth… Continue reading Quaker Women, 1650-1690
The Spanish Borderlands: A Chronicle of Old Florida and the Southwest
by Herbert E. Bolton Purchase The Spanish Borderlands focuses on the areas between Florida and California, and the influence that Spanish conquistadores held. The work is broken into two sections, with the first highlighting exploration of the region by Spaniards, and the latter half of the book looking at these areas as colonies. Bolton examines… Continue reading The Spanish Borderlands: A Chronicle of Old Florida and the Southwest
Nietzsche in Outline & Aphorism
by A. R. Orage Purchase Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was a philosopher, a poet, and a scholar. Unfortunately, he suffered from poor health, which caused him to resign from his position as the Chair of Classical Philology, which he held at the age of 24. At 44, he was so ill that his mother, and then… Continue reading Nietzsche in Outline & Aphorism
The Quaker of the Future Time
by George A. Walton Purchase The William Penn Lectures were put together by the Young Friends Movement of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. George A. Walton was a member of the organization, and gave this lecture. In it, among other principles, he discusses the impact labor has on the current world. He advocates for living faith in… Continue reading The Quaker of the Future Time
Unitarian Affirmations: Seven Discourses Given in Washington, D.C.
by Seven Unitarian Ministers Purchase Unitarianism is a theological movement which at its start proclaimed that God is a singular entity, rather than a trinity. It rejects other tenants common in Christianity, such as the concept of original sin and the Bible as infallible. The belief emerged during the 1600s and spread quickly through Europe… Continue reading Unitarian Affirmations: Seven Discourses Given in Washington, D.C.
History of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
by J. Fanning O’Reilly Purchase The Fraternal Order of Eagles is an international fraternal organization that was founded on February 6, 1898 in Seattle, Washington by a group of six theater owners. It was initially composed of those who worked within the performing arts. The first meetings were typically social gatherings held on theater stages.… Continue reading History of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Why Thirty-Three?: Searching for Masonic Origins
by S. Brent Morris, PhD, Introduction by Wallace E. Boston, Jr. Purchase The papers presented here represent over twenty-five years of publications by S. Brent Morris. They explore his many questions about Freemasonry, usually dealing with origins of the Craft. What “high degrees” were in the United States before 1830? What were the activities in… Continue reading Why Thirty-Three?: Searching for Masonic Origins
Mesmerism and Christian Science: A Short History of Mental Healing
by Frank Podmore Purchase Frank Podmore was born on February 5, 1856 and died by drowning on August 14, 1910. During his life, he focused on two major projects. One was advancing socialism in Britain, and to support his belief in incremental changes to bring about socialism, rather than a revolution, he founded the Fabian… Continue reading Mesmerism and Christian Science: A Short History of Mental Healing
John Quincy Adams Ward: An Appreciation
by Adeline Adams Purchase John Quincy Adams Ward (June 29, 1830 – May 1, 1910) was a sculptor. He was born in Ohio to a family of means. He enjoyed playing on their 600 acre estate, and in his early childhood enjoyed making sculptures out of malleable sediment from a nearby creek. He began studying… Continue reading John Quincy Adams Ward: An Appreciation
Discourses and Reviews Upon Questions in Controversial Theology and Practical Religion
by Orville Dewey Purchase Orville Dewey was born in Sheffield, Massachusetts on March 28, 1794. He spent his time in school and also working on his family’s farm. His household was strongly Calvinist, due to his mother. Both intelligent and studious, Dewey excelled in school, graduating from Williams College, and then later attended Andover Theological… Continue reading Discourses and Reviews Upon Questions in Controversial Theology and Practical Religion
William Lloyd Garrison and His Times; or, Sketches Of The Anti-Slavery Movement in America, and of the Man Who Was Its Founder and Moral Leader
by Oliver Johnson, Introduction by John G. Whittier Purchase William Lloyd Garrison was born on December 10, 1805. Despite the title of this work, he was certainly not the founder of the Anti-Slavery Movement in America, which had long preceded him. However, he made many notable contributions to the fight for the end of the barbarous… Continue reading William Lloyd Garrison and His Times; or, Sketches Of The Anti-Slavery Movement in America, and of the Man Who Was Its Founder and Moral Leader
Hypnotism, and Magnetism, Mesmerism, Suggestive Therapeutics and Magnetic Healing
by L. W. de Laurence Purchase Perhaps appropriately, L. W. de Laurence was born on Halloween in 1868 in Cleveland, Ohio. He went on to develop the major occult publishing firm, De Laurence, Scott & Co. operating out of Chicago. In addition to selling books related to occultism, they also sold related goods. The company… Continue reading Hypnotism, and Magnetism, Mesmerism, Suggestive Therapeutics and Magnetic Healing
Oriental Mysticism: A Treatise on Sufiistic and Unitarian Theosophy of the Persians
by Edward Henry Palmer Purchase Edward Henry Palmer put together this work that was based on a Persian manuscript, Maksad i Aksá by Azíz bin Mohammed Nafasí. The work sheds some light on Sufis, a Islamic mysticism, which is often characterized as offering the internalization and intensification of Islamic faith.As a child, Palmer enjoyed the… Continue reading Oriental Mysticism: A Treatise on Sufiistic and Unitarian Theosophy of the Persians
Pryings Among Private Papers: Chiefly of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
by Thomas Longueville Purchase Thomas Longueville wrote numerous works about the history of royalty. During his research, he came across many salacious or otherwise interesting tidbits from the Reports of the Historical Commission he often found himself wading in. This work is a collection of phrases, notes, diaries and other pieces of information Longueville collected.… Continue reading Pryings Among Private Papers: Chiefly of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
Wine, Women, and Song: Medieval Latin Students’ Songs Now First Translated into English Verse with an Essay
by John Addington Symonds Purchase John Addington Symonds was born on October 5, 1840 in Bristol, England. He became well known as a poet, researcher, and teacher. Biographers have often remarked on Symonds’ bisexuality as being a significant influence on his life. He was in multiple relations with men and women throughout his life. These… Continue reading Wine, Women, and Song: Medieval Latin Students’ Songs Now First Translated into English Verse with an Essay
Speech and Manners for Home and School
by Miss E. S. Kirkland Purchase E. S. Kirkland wrote books intended for children regarding domesticity in general. Her most popular book was Six Little Cooks, aiming to teach children how to cook, along with some specially selected recipes. When first released, Speech and Manners for Home and School was advertised with the following:”This book…is… Continue reading Speech and Manners for Home and School
The Life of Friedrich Nietzsche
by Daniel Halévy, Translated by J. M. Hone, Introduced by T. M. Kettle Purchase Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) has had a profound impact on our way of life. Among other things, he was a philosopher, a poet, and a scholar. Unfortunately, he suffered from poor health, which caused him to resign from his position as the Chair of… Continue reading The Life of Friedrich Nietzsche
A Scholar’s Letters to a Young Lady: Passages from the Later Correspondence of Francis James Child
by Francis James Child Purchase through Amazon On February 1, 1825, Francis James Child was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Although his family lived in poverty, Child benefited from the public school system in Boston. His dedication and intelligence while in school was recognized with a scholarship to attend Harvard. Child was a bit shy because… Continue reading A Scholar’s Letters to a Young Lady: Passages from the Later Correspondence of Francis James Child
Old Stories & Sayings from India, Ceylon, Burma, and the Near East
by Isa Fyvie Mayo Purchase through Amazon Isabella Fyvie Mayo was an incredible woman. Born in 1843 in London, she enjoyed the benefits of schooling and encouragement of her writing. She worked tirelessly to help her family, but for many years she was uncompensated for her writing. Finally, once she was published it was to… Continue reading Old Stories & Sayings from India, Ceylon, Burma, and the Near East
Psychic Phenomena: A Brief Account of the Physical Manifestations Observed in Psychical Research
by Edward T. Bennett, Introduction by Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge Purchase through Amazon Edward Trusted Bennett was born on July 1, 1831 in London. He was trained as a botanist, as was his younger brother, Alfred William Bennett. He was a Quaker, but after supporting the views of Charles Voysey, a priest in the Church… Continue reading Psychic Phenomena: A Brief Account of the Physical Manifestations Observed in Psychical Research
The New Rebellion
by Dr. Karl F. M. Sandberg Purchase through Amazon Karl Ferdinand Marius Sandberg was a longtime member of the Socialist Party in the United States, including serving on the National Committee. He was particularly interested in the banking, currency and general monetary systems in the US. He wrote multiple works on this subject, including The… Continue reading The New Rebellion
Homes of the London Poor
by Octavia Hill Purchase through Amazon Octavia Hill was born in December 1838 into a large family of ultimately nine children. Her father was a corn merchant, but after he suffered from mental issues, he was no longer able to support his family, so his wife, Caroline Southwood Smith and her family, financially supported the… Continue reading Homes of the London Poor
From the Heart of Israel: Jewish Tales and Types
by Rabbi Dr. Bernard Drachman Purchase through Amazon Rabbi Dr. Bernard Drachman was born on June 27, 1861 in New York City. He received his early education at High School, Jersey City, NJ, and the Hebrew Preparatory School before going on to earn his B.A from Columbia College. Afterwards, he earned his rabbinic ordination from… Continue reading From the Heart of Israel: Jewish Tales and Types
Pioneering in Masonry: The Life and Times of Rob Morris, Masonic Poet Laureate, Together with the Story of Clara Barton and the Eastern Star
by Lucien V. Rule Purchase through Amazon Social history as a corrective to a historiography is often too limited to diplomacy and wars. It began an upward trajectory as early as the 1930s, but it remains constrained by the frustrating cost and availability of materials that even great research libraries lack. This volume is a… Continue reading Pioneering in Masonry: The Life and Times of Rob Morris, Masonic Poet Laureate, Together with the Story of Clara Barton and the Eastern Star
The Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry: As Connected with Ancient Norse Guilds, and the Oriental and Mediæval Building Fraternities
by George F. Fort Purchase through Amazon Social history as a corrective to a historiography is often too limited to diplomacy and wars. It began an upward trajectory as early as the 1930s, but it remains constrained by the frustrating cost and availability of materials that even great research libraries lack. This volume is a… Continue reading The Early History and Antiquities of Freemasonry: As Connected with Ancient Norse Guilds, and the Oriental and Mediæval Building Fraternities
Francis Joseph and His Court: From the Memoirs of Count Roger De Rességuier
by Herbert Vivian Purchase through Amazon Herbert Vivian was very much of an obnoxious opportunist, and later became a fascist. Born in 1865 in England, he enjoyed a life of privilege and elevated social circles. He was once friends with Oscar Wilde, but after Vivian published “The Reminiscences of a Short Life” Wilde forbid Vivian… Continue reading Francis Joseph and His Court: From the Memoirs of Count Roger De Rességuier
The Howadji in Syria
by George William Curtis Purchase through Amazon George William Curtis (February 24, 1824 – August 31, 1892) was born in Rhode Island, and became a well-known writer. He was deeply moved by the Transcendentalist movement, and was a member of Brook Farm for approximately one year. He traveled across Europe and the Middle East, writing… Continue reading The Howadji in Syria
How to Make a Violin and Violin Notes
by John Broadhouse and Ole Bull Purchase through Amazon With an attention for detail, John Broadhouse explains how to build a violin. The work is well illustrated to help explain the process, and all the options available. Broadhouse produced numerous works, including Musical Acoustics; or, The Phenomena of Sound as Connected with Music (1892), and… Continue reading How to Make a Violin and Violin Notes
An Outline History of Sculpture for Beginners and Students: with Complete Indexes and Numerous Illustrations
by Clara Erskine Clement Purchase through Amazon Clara Erskine Clement was born on August 28, 1834 to John and Harriet Bethiah Erskine in St. Louis, Missouri. She was able to get an education through private tutors. After her first marriage, she relocated to Massachusetts. Throughout her life, she wrote a great deal, primarily on art… Continue reading An Outline History of Sculpture for Beginners and Students: with Complete Indexes and Numerous Illustrations
Harvard Lights and Shadows: College Sketches in War Time
by Victor Rine Purchase through Amazon In this work, Victor Rine takes a comedic approach to life at Harvard during World War I. The war figures fairly distantly in the background, as Rine highlights his experiences at Harvard. Rine ruminates on the nature of conflict, peace, and one’s role in the world. He was very… Continue reading Harvard Lights and Shadows: College Sketches in War Time
Told in the Hills: A Novel
by Marah Ellis Ryan Purchase through Amazon Marah Ellis Ryan was born on February 27, 1860 in Pennsylvania. She wrote a great deal, especially under the pen name Ellis Martin. She is most well known for living with Hopi in Arizona. She was an theater actress for five years, but then she went on to… Continue reading Told in the Hills: A Novel
Our Quaker Friends of Ye Olden Time: Being in part a transcript of the minute books of Cedar Creek meeting, Hanover County, and the South River Meeting, Campbell County, Va
by James Pinkney Pleasant Bell Purchase through Amazon Publisher James Bell was moved to print these various meeting notes and announcements since his mother’s family were members of the Society of Friends. As Bell states, “…sometimes in my early childhood I attended their meetings for worship, held in the old Meetinghouse at Golansville, in Caroline… Continue reading Our Quaker Friends of Ye Olden Time: Being in part a transcript of the minute books of Cedar Creek meeting, Hanover County, and the South River Meeting, Campbell County, Va
Foreign Freemasonry: Its Position vis-a-vis of Christianity and of Catholicity
by D. Moncrieff O’Connor Purchase through Amazon Social history as a corrective to a historiography is often too limited to diplomacy and wars. It began an upward trajectory as early as the 1930s, but it remains constrained by the frustrating cost and availability of materials that even great research libraries lack. This volume is a… Continue reading Foreign Freemasonry: Its Position vis-a-vis of Christianity and of Catholicity
The Grand International Masters’ Chess Tournament at St. Petersburg, 1914
by David McKay Purchase through Amazon For over a month, from April 21 to May 22, 1914 the top chess players from around the world converged in St. Petersburg. Play for the tournament took place at the St. Petersburg Chess Club, beginning in the afternoon and lasting through the evening. Players were treated to large… Continue reading The Grand International Masters’ Chess Tournament at St. Petersburg, 1914
The Art of the Exposition: Personal Impressions of the Architecture, Sculpture, Mural Decorations, Color Scheme & Other Aesthetic Aspects of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
by Eugen Neuhaus Purchase through Amazon Eugen Neuhaus was born on August 18, 1879, in Germany. He moved to the United States in 1904, ultimately becoming a US citizen in 1911. He began teaching various art and design classes at colleges in northern California, including the University of California. He lectured at numerous colleges, including… Continue reading The Art of the Exposition: Personal Impressions of the Architecture, Sculpture, Mural Decorations, Color Scheme & Other Aesthetic Aspects of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
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