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
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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
The Jesters: A Simple Story in Four Acts of Verse from the French of Miguel Zamacois
by John N. Raphael Purchase through Amazon Miguel Louis Pascal Zamacoïs was born on September 8, 1866 into a family of artists. He himself became a writer of many types, including journalism, writing for the paper, Je suis partout; multiple novels; operas and numerous other pieces for the theater, including Les Bouffons; and poetry, such… Continue reading The Jesters: A Simple Story in Four Acts of Verse from the French of Miguel Zamacois
The Masonic Genius of Robert Burns: An Address Delivered in Lodge “Quatuor Coronati,” 2076, 4th March, 1892
by Bro. Benjamin Ward Richardson 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… Continue reading The Masonic Genius of Robert Burns: An Address Delivered in Lodge “Quatuor Coronati,” 2076, 4th March, 1892
Some African Highways: A Journey of Two American Women to Uganda and the Transvaal
by Caroline Kirkland, Introduction by Lieutenant-General Baden-Powell Purchase through Amazon Much of this work originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune. Caroline Kirkland’s goal was to encourage other Americans, particularly women, to make the voyage into Uganda and parts of East Africa. Kirkland described her journey as “made with entire safety and great comfort…where else can… Continue reading Some African Highways: A Journey of Two American Women to Uganda and the Transvaal
Pirates with a Foreword and Sundry Decorations
by Daniel Defoe, Introduction by C. Lovat Fraser Purchase through Amazon Daniel Defoe has a very long history of readership. Thought to have been born on September 13, 1660 as Daniel Foe, he lived until April 24, 1731. He was many things, including a writer, trader, political thinker and spy. He wrote a great deal… Continue reading Pirates with a Foreword and Sundry Decorations
Lectures on Sculpture: On the Death of Thomas Banks, Antonio Conova, and John Flaxman
by John Flaxman R.A., Contributions by Sir Richard Westmacott R.A. Purchase through Amazon John Flaxman (1755-1826) was an extraordinarily popular British sculptor, illustrator, and teacher. He earned his start by creating funerary monuments. Despite moving on to creating different sculpture forms and art in different media, he was still influenced by his early form of… Continue reading Lectures on Sculpture: On the Death of Thomas Banks, Antonio Conova, and John Flaxman
Select Passages from Ancient Writers: Illustrative of the History of Greek Sculpture
by H. Stuart Jones M.A. Purchase through Amazon Henry Stuart Jones (1867-1939) was a British scholar who worked at University of Oxford, Trinity College, and University College of Wales at Aberystwyth. He did quite well in Wales, as he learned Welsh, and served on a number of councils, such as the National Library of Wales. He… Continue reading Select Passages from Ancient Writers: Illustrative of the History of Greek Sculpture
A Series of Discourses Upon Architecture in England
by Rev. James Dallaway Purchase through Amazon Rev. James Dallaway had published the successful survey Observations on English Architecture. Yet, the passing of twenty years had brought more insight, clarity, and of course further changes to the physical layout of buildings across the United Kingdom. Rather than revising the original work, he created this volume,… Continue reading A Series of Discourses Upon Architecture in England
The Old Clock Book: A History of Dials, Clocks, Watches and More
by N. Hudson Moore Purchase through Amazon N. Hudson Moore (1857-1927) was the penname of Hannah Woodbridge Hudson, who, in person went by the nickname Nannie. In London, her books were published under the name Mrs. Hannah Woodbridge Hudson Moore. She was a passionate antiquarian and knowledgeable about furniture and design, and wrote numerous volumes… Continue reading The Old Clock Book: A History of Dials, Clocks, Watches and More
In the Great God’s Hair: Translated from the Original Manuscript
by F. W. Bain Purchase through Amazon F.W. Bain translated this work from the original Sanskrit, and offered this as an introduction, “The name of the little Indian gable, here presented to the lover of curiosities in an English dress, is ambiguous. We may translate it indifferently, either: The New Moon in the hair of… Continue reading In the Great God’s Hair: Translated from the Original Manuscript
Dave Darrin and the German Submarines
by H. Irving Hancock Purchase through Amazon Harrie Irving Hancock was born on January 16, 1868 in Massachusetts, passing away on March 12, 1922. Although he was a chemist, he is recognized more for his writing. He was a journalist for several years, working for the Boston Globe, and served as a war correspondent during… Continue reading Dave Darrin and the German Submarines
The Quintessence Of Nietzsche
by J. M. Kennedy Purchase through Amazon 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 Classical Philology, which he held… Continue reading The Quintessence Of Nietzsche
Beasts, Men and Gods: Russia, Mongolia, Tibet and the Living Buddha
by Ferdynand Antoni Ossendowski Purchase through Amazon If the tales by Ferdinand Ossendowski are true, then he led an extraordinary life. Ossendowski begins his account in a solitary shack in Siberia. Having heard that the police are coming for him, he sneaks off in the bitter cold, armed with an axe, guns, and many shells.… Continue reading Beasts, Men and Gods: Russia, Mongolia, Tibet and the Living Buddha
Modern Methods in Horology
by Grant Hood Purchase through Amazon This book offers a history of horology to the turn of the 20th century, with chapters on watchmaking and repair. Perhaps author Grant Hood can put the aims of the book in the best perspective: “Knowing the difficulties that present themselves to the average watchmaker as he begins serving… Continue reading Modern Methods in Horology
Life of Brian Houghton Hodgson: British Resident at the Court of Nepal, Member of the Institute of France; Fellow of the Royal Society; a Vice-President of the Royal Asiatic Society, etc
by Sir William Wilson Hunter Purchase through Amazon Brian Houghton Hodgson was born on February 1, 1800. His family had troubles financially, but through Hodgson’s aptitude and some family connections, he was able to continue his studies. He was especially gifted in learning languages, namely Bengali, but also Sanskrit and Persian. In 1818, with the… Continue reading Life of Brian Houghton Hodgson: British Resident at the Court of Nepal, Member of the Institute of France; Fellow of the Royal Society; a Vice-President of the Royal Asiatic Society, etc
Some Letters of William Vaughn Moody
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The White Morning: A Novel of the Power of the German Woman in Wartime
by Gertrude Atherton Purchase through Amazon Born on October 30, 1857, in San Francisco, Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was fortunate enough to be raised by her grandfather after her parents divorced when she was two. Her grandfather was Stephen Franklin, a relative of Benjamin Franklin, was deeply committed to her education. After completing school, she… Continue reading The White Morning: A Novel of the Power of the German Woman in Wartime
The Story of Ab: A Tale of the Time of the Cave Man
by Stanley Waterloo Purchase through Amazon Stanley Waterloo was a writer of many types of media, both fiction and non-fiction, and of books, essays and newspaper articles. Born in 1846, he showed a great deal of promise. He was to attend West Point, but due to an injury, Waterloo did not. He instead went into… Continue reading The Story of Ab: A Tale of the Time of the Cave Man
A Description and History of the Pianoforte
by A. J. Hipkins Illustrated by John Hipkins Purchase through Amazon Alfred James Hipkins spend a lifetime surrounded by music. Born on June 17, 1826, in England, he began his career at the age of 14, working as a piano tuner. He was such an expert at it, that by the age of 20 he… Continue reading A Description and History of the Pianoforte
Adirondack Summer, 1969: A Novel
by Alan Robert Proctor Purchase through Amazon “In Adirondack Summer, 1969, Alan Proctor has fashioned a marvelous world that invokes nostalgia and realism (and even magical realism) to superb effect. It’s a poignant, playful, intensely imagined book, written with grace and good humor and the kind of sentences all writers ache to produce. Highly recommended,… Continue reading Adirondack Summer, 1969: A Novel
A Manual of Ancient Sculpture, Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek, Roman: With One Hundred and Sixty Illustrations
by George Redford FRCS Purchase through Amazon Free download for National Sculpture Society members On October 26, 1895, George Redford passed away after an illness. He had lived 80 years, his life spanning very different callings. He was remembered as one being well traveled in art circles, a fan of the old masters in particular.… Continue reading A Manual of Ancient Sculpture, Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek, Roman: With One Hundred and Sixty Illustrations
Old and New Unitarian Belief
by John White Chadwick Purchase through Amazon Born in 1840, John White Chadwick was initially to become a shoemaker. Although he was in the middle of an apprenticeship, he preferred to continue a non-trade education. During his education at normal school in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, he determined his calling in life was to become a minister.… Continue reading Old and New Unitarian Belief
Dry-Fly Fishing: A Guide with a Scottish Perspective
by R. C. Bridgett Purchase through Amazon Dry-Fly Fishing is a specific style of fishing done with floating lines and flies that float, rather than typical lines and lures that sink. Most fish, particularly trouts, feed underwater, there is roughly 10% of their diet that consists of items found floating on the surface. This adds… Continue reading Dry-Fly Fishing: A Guide with a Scottish Perspective
Letters of a Diplomat’s Wife, 1883-1900: Mission to London and Moscow
by Mary King Waddingto Purchase through Amazon Mary Alsop King Waddington was born on April 28, 1833 in New York City. The daughter of a prominent academic and politician, Charles King, Mary enjoyed a life of great privilege. It helped that her grandfather, Rufus King, was a US Senator, and a one-time presidential candidate, running… Continue reading Letters of a Diplomat’s Wife, 1883-1900: Mission to London and Moscow
Doctor Rabbit and Tom Wildcat
by Thomas Clark Hinkle Purchase through Amazon Thomas Clark Hinkle wrote many children’s books, such as Snowy Tail, A Champion Jack Rabbit, Doctor Rabbit and Brushtail Fox, and Doctor Rabbit and Grumpy Bear. In other works, he wrote How to Eat: A Cure for Nerves.
Prophets of Dissent: Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy
by Otto Heller Purchase through Amazon Otto Heller pulls together four unique voices because he argues that they are radicals who put forth powerful theories for living. In his own words, Heller states: However, the gathering together of Maeterlinck, Nietzsche, Strindberg, and Tolstoy under the hospitality of a common book-cover permits of a supplementary explanation… Continue reading Prophets of Dissent: Essays on Maeterlinck, Strindberg, Nietzsche and Tolstoy
Food: Fuel for the Human Engine: What to Buy, How to Cook It, How to Eat It
by Eugene Lyman Fisk M. D. Purchase through Amazon Eugene Lyman Fisk, M.D. was a lifelong New Yorker born in Brooklyn in 1867. He attended New York University Medical College, where he graduated with distinction in 1888. Afterwards he remained in Brooklyn to practice medicine, subsequently becoming head of the medical division of various life… Continue reading Food: Fuel for the Human Engine: What to Buy, How to Cook It, How to Eat It
Thomas Heaphy, 1775-1835, First President of the Society of British Artists
by William T. Whitley Purchase through Amazon Thomas Heaphy was born in 1775 to a wealthy merchant, and as such, was able to freely pursue his interest in the arts. He studied at the art school in London run by John Boyne and then became an appreciated painter and water-colorist, being appointed portrait-painter to the… Continue reading Thomas Heaphy, 1775-1835, First President of the Society of British Artists
The Romance of English Almshouses
by Mary F. Raphael Purchase through Amazon Almshouses date to England in the Middle Ages. In fact, the still existing Hospital of St. Cross in Winchester of York is evidence of this long history of almshouses. It remains in operation today. Almshouses were developed in order to help the elderly, ill, disabled, or impoverished get the… Continue reading The Romance of English Almshouses
Some Experiences of a Barrister’s Life: Curious and Famous Trials
by Serjeant William Ballantine Purchase through Amazon Life is a wonderfully meandering path, as is the story told in Some Experiences of a Barrister’s Life. In this autobiographical work, Serjeant Ballantine focuses on his professional career, detailing interesting cases he had a hand in, which ranged the gamut from gambling houses, strange accidents, murder, and… Continue reading Some Experiences of a Barrister’s Life: Curious and Famous Trials
Unitarianism: Its Origin and History: A Course of Sixteen Lectures Delivered in Channing Hall, Boston, 1888-9
by American Unitarian Association Purchase through Amazon 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… Continue reading Unitarianism: Its Origin and History: A Course of Sixteen Lectures Delivered in Channing Hall, Boston, 1888-9
The History of Fashion in France: or, The Dress of Women From the Gallo-Roman Period to the Present Time
by M. Augustin Challelmel Translated by Mrs. Cashel Hoey and Mr. John Lillie Purchase through Amazon Born in Paris, Jean Baptiste Marie Augustin Challamel (1818-1894) was a historian who wrote extensively about various aspects of the social history of France. He wrote a great deal, and his works were well-received. Some of his titles included… Continue reading The History of Fashion in France: or, The Dress of Women From the Gallo-Roman Period to the Present Time
The Death Penalty in the Caribbean: Perspectives from the Police
Editor, Wendell C. Wallace PhD Purchase through Amazon “The Death Penalty in the Caribbean is a novel, thought-provoking and timely contribution to the contentious debate of the Death Penalty in the Anglophone Caribbean. This book is directed at policy makers, law enforcement practitioners and scholars, and is a must read for students of criminology, international… Continue reading The Death Penalty in the Caribbean: Perspectives from the Police
Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign: The Spanish-American War of 1898
by John Bigelow Jr. Purchase through Amazon The major land campaign of the Spanish-American War of 1898 was the American battle with Spain for the Cuban city of Santiago. Painfully aware of the mistakes made and lives needlessly lost, John Bigelow, Jr, who served as the Captain in the U.S. Calvary, wrote: “The enlisting, organizing,… Continue reading Reminiscences of the Santiago Campaign: The Spanish-American War of 1898
The Ranger Boys Outwit the Timber Thieves
by Claude A. Labelle Purchase through Amazon In 1922, the A. L. Burt Company developed The Ranger Boy Series, which was aimed at boys between 12 and 16 years old. The Ranger Boys are three friends. Garfield Boone is consider the leader. He comes from wealth, as his father is involved in the lumber industry.… Continue reading The Ranger Boys Outwit the Timber Thieves
The Clock That Had No Hands and Nineteen Other Essays About Advertising
by Herbert Kaufman Purchase through Amazon Herbert Kaufman was an advertising executive, leading the Herbert Kaufman Advertising firm, located in Manhattan. Prior to it, he was a partner at Du Fine/Kaufman. His emphasis was on smaller businesses, particularly in graphic arts and printing. In this particular work, he offers several stories about his experiences in… Continue reading The Clock That Had No Hands and Nineteen Other Essays About Advertising
Dublin Castle and the Irish People
by R. Barry O’Brien Purchase through Amazon Richard Barry O’Brien ware born in Kilrush, in the mid-west region of Ireland, in 1847. He was passionate about Ireland, particularly its history and politics, although his first love was always of writing, which he preferred even when offered the opportunity to get into politics. O’Brien studied law… Continue reading Dublin Castle and the Irish People
The Handbook of Conundrums
by Edith B. Ordway Purchase through Amazon Edith Bertha Ordway had a witty way with words. In this work, The Handbook of Conundrums, she offers hundreds of perplexing problems, puns, jokes and head-scratchers. Fans of bad jokes and surprising twists will enjoy this work. Ordway composed The Etiquette of Today (1913), The Opera Book (1915),… Continue reading The Handbook of Conundrums
Shakespeare Problems: Shakespeare’s Fight with the Pirates and the Problems of the Transmission of his Text
by Alfred W. Pollard Purchase through Amazon Alfred William Pollard, 1859-1944, was a prolific writer who specialized in literary history. He became well known for elevating the study of Shakespeare, through encouraging rigorous examination, study, and sourcing of material. As a distinguished bibliographer, Pollard rose to be Keeper of the British Museum. Additionally, he served… Continue reading Shakespeare Problems: Shakespeare’s Fight with the Pirates and the Problems of the Transmission of his Text
From Incarnation to Re-Incarnation
by Richard Ingalese and Isabella Ingalese Purchase through Amazon Richard and Isabella Ingalese were a husband and wife team deeply interested in all matters of what is often considered to be the occult. We know that the pair lived in New York City, where Isabella practiced as apsychic and a healer, and Richard worked as… Continue reading From Incarnation to Re-Incarnation
Mashrak-el-Azkar: Descriptive of the Bahai Temple and Illustrative of an Exhibition of Preliminary Designs for the First Mashrak-el-Azkar to be Built in America
by Charles Mason Remey Purchase through Amazon Charles Mason Remey (1874-1974) was the son of Admiral George Collier Remey and grew up in Washington DC, at 1527 New Hampshire Ave NW, which is now the home of Westphalia Press, the Policy Studies Organization, and of the American Political Science Association. He drew detailed plans and… Continue reading Mashrak-el-Azkar: Descriptive of the Bahai Temple and Illustrative of an Exhibition of Preliminary Designs for the First Mashrak-el-Azkar to be Built in America
Basket-Maker Caves of Northeastern Arizona: Report on the Explorations, 1916-17
by Samuel James Guernsey and Alfred Vincent Kidder Purchase through Amazon Samuel James Guernsey was born in Dover, Maine in 1868. He attended seminary and art schools, and was long interested in Native American culture. Due to his artistic background, he was asked to prepare artistic renderings of Native American life for the Peabody Museum.… Continue reading Basket-Maker Caves of Northeastern Arizona: Report on the Explorations, 1916-17
Goodwill and Its Treatment in Accounts: A Historical Look at Goodwill, Trade Marks & Trade Names
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Catholic Problems in Western Canada
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Chess Endings From Modern Master-Play
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Wood Sculpture: From Ancient Egypt to the End of the Gothic Period
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New England Arbitration and Peace Congress: Report of the Proceedings: Hartford and New Britain, Connecticut: May 8 to 11, 1910
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Money and Its Laws: Embracing a History of Monetary Theories: and A History of the Currencies of the United States
by Henry V. Poor Purchase through Amazon Henry Varnum Poor was born on December 8, 1812 in Andover, Maine. He went on to graduate from Bowdoin College in 1835, and then practiced law with his uncle’s firm. Poor became quite rich after he and his family invested in Maine’s timber industry, and then in the… Continue reading Money and Its Laws: Embracing a History of Monetary Theories: and A History of the Currencies of the United States
Melodies for the Craft, or Songs for Freemasons Suitable for Every Occasion
by R. Fellow 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. One subject getting renewed attention is… Continue reading Melodies for the Craft, or Songs for Freemasons Suitable for Every Occasion
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