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  • Walks in Rome

    Exploring Rome's Past and Present: A Literary Journey through Historical Landmarks and Hidden Gems

    In "Walks in Rome," Augustus J. C. Hare offers an evocative and richly detailed exploration of the Eternal City, blending personal anecdotes with historical insights to create a literary tapestry that vibrantly captures Rome's enchanting allure. Hare's prose is imbued with a sense of wanderlust, seamlessly weaving together the city's picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins, and vibrant neighborhoods ... Read more

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  • Walks in Rome

    "Walks in Rome" by Augustus J. C. Hare is a captivating exploration of the Eternal City, offering readers a unique perspective on its rich history and vibrant culture. Hare, an English writer and traveler, takes us on a series of leisurely strolls through Rome's streets, sharing anecdotes, historical insights, and personal reflections. His vivid descriptions bring the city's landmarks to life, ... Read more

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  • Walks in Rome

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia

    Exploring the Cultural Mosaic of Holland and Scandinavia

    In "Sketches in Holland and Scandinavia," Augustus J. C. Hare offers a captivating exploration of the landscapes, cultures, and societies of Northern Europe. Written in a rich, descriptive prose style characteristic of the 19th century, the work presents a series of vignettes that blend travelogue and personal reflection. Hare's meticulous observations and attention to detail elevate everyday ... Read more

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  • The Story of My Life, volumes 4-6

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Writer's Reflective Journey Through Life and Society

    In the concluding volumes of "The Story of My Life," Augustus J. C. Hare intricately weaves his personal narrative with reflections on the society of the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. His literary style embodies a rich, descriptive prose that vividly captures the intricacies of his experiences, alongside astute observations of cultural shifts. These ... Read more

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  • The Story of My Life, volumes 1-3

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Literary Journey of Self-Discovery and Reflection

    In "The Story of My Life," Augustus J. C. Hare presents a captivating autobiographical narrative that seamlessly intertwines personal anecdotes with wider historical contexts. Spanning three volumes, Hare's prose is marked by its introspective depth and rich descriptive quality, bringing to life his experiences across Victorian England and beyond. The work is not merely an autobiography; it is a ... Read more

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  • Seeing Europe through the Eyes of the Famous Authors (Vol. 1-8)

    'Seeing Europe through the Eyes of the Famous Authors (Vol. 1-8)' masterfully curates an eclectic compilation of works that offer a panoramic view of European landscapes, cultures, and histories, through the distinctive lenses of some of the most revered writers in literary history. The anthology encompasses a vast array of literary styles - from the lyrical poems of Percy Bysshe Shelley to the ... Read more

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  • Seeing Europe with Famous Authors (Vol. 1-8)

    Great Britain, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Sicily & Greece

    A two-fold purpose has been kept in view during the preparation of this book – on the one hand, to refresh the memories and, if possible, to enlarge the knowledge, of readers who have already visited Europe; on the other, to provide something in the nature of a substitute for those who have not yet done so, and to inspire them with new and stronger ambitions to make the trip. Contents: Great ... Read more

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  • Augustus Hare

    Victorian Gentleman

    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1985, in this book Malcolm Barnes, the editor of Augustus Hare’s autobiography, tries to elucidate: a man who wrote much about others, but little of consequence about himself in spite of the longest ‘story of my life’ in the English language. When Augustus Hare published the first part of his autobiography in 1896, it was received with anger and abuse. He was attacked because he ... Read more

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  • Memorials of a Quiet Life - Vol. II.

    This vintage book contains the first volume of Augustus J. C. Hare’s memoirs, "Memorials of a Quiet Life". These charming and insightful memoirs will appeal to those with an interest in the life and work of Augustus Hare, and they would make for a great addition to any personal collection. The chapters of this book include: “Childhood”, “Stoke, Alderley, and Hodnet”, “The Hares of Hurstmonceaux”, ... Read more

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  • The Story of My Life (Complete)

    IN 1727, the year of George the First's death, Miss Grace Naylor of Hurstmonceaux, though she was beloved, charming, and beautiful, died very mysteriously in her twenty-first year, in the immense and weird old castle of which she had been the heiress. She was affirmed to have been starved by her former governess, who lived alone with her, but the fact was never proved. Her property passed to her ... Read more

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  • Epitaphs for Country Churchyards

    Enriched edition. Uncovering the Literary Lore of British Tombstone Inscriptions

    In "Epitaphs for Country Churchyards," Augustus John Cuthbert Hare presents a moving collection of epitaphs that reflect the diverse lives commemorated within rural British churchyards. Written in an evocative style characteristic of the Victorian era, Hare's prose is both lyrical and mournful, effectively capturing the poignant intersection of life, death, and memory. Contextually, the work ... Read more

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