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Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life

Unveiling the Frontier Legacy: A Journey Through Mayne Reid's Literary World

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In "Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life," Elizabeth Hyde Reid presents an intimate and evocative portrayal of the life of her husband, the renowned 19th-century author and adventurer. The memoir captures Reid's adventurous spirit and literary contributions, showcasing the convergence of personal anecdotes and broader historical contexts that characterized his life. Hyde Reid's rich, descriptive prose ... Read more

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In "Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life," Elizabeth Hyde Reid presents an intimate and evocative portrayal of the life of her husband, the renowned 19th-century author and adventurer. The memoir captures Reid's adventurous spirit and literary contributions, showcasing the convergence of personal anecdotes and broader historical contexts that characterized his life. Hyde Reid's rich, descriptive prose
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Kean University

by Erin Alghandoor, Frank J. Esposito, Elizabeth Hyde, Jonathan Mercantini ...

Series series Campus History
Kean University, New Jersey's third largest institution of higher education, has a fascinating history dating back to its 1855 founding in Newark. Initially a normal school used for training the city's teachers, it has evolved into a university that offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in many fields, including medical and allied health, management, speech, fine arts, liberal ... Read more

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Kean University, New Jersey's third largest institution of higher education, has a fascinating history dating back to its 1855 founding in Newark. Initially a normal school used for training the city's teachers, it has evolved into a university that offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in many fields, including medical and allied health, management, speech, fine arts, liberal
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In our culture, artistic genius and poverty seem inevitably linked, but does it have to be that way? Jim Henson didn’t think so.An iconic creator and savvy businessman, Henson is a model for artists everywhere: without sacrificing his creative vision, Henson built an empire of lovable Muppets that continues to educate and inspire—and a business that was worth $150 million at the time of his death. ... Read more

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In our culture, artistic genius and poverty seem inevitably linked, but does it have to be that way? Jim Henson didn’t think so.An iconic creator and savvy businessman, Henson is a model for artists everywhere: without sacrificing his creative vision, Henson built an empire of lovable Muppets that continues to educate and inspire—and a business that was worth $150 million at the time of his death.
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Memoirs of Mrs. Seacole

Enriched edition. The Autobiography of Britain's Greatest Black Heroine, Business Woman & Crimean War Nurse

by Mary Seacole, Gavin Avery ...

In "Memoirs of Mrs. Seacole," Mary Seacole presents a compelling narrative that captures her extraordinary experiences as a Black woman in the 19th century. Written in a conversational and candid style, her memoir intertwines captivating anecdotes with insights into the socio-political landscape of the time, notably during the Crimean War. Seacole's literary approach transcends mere autobiography; ... Read more

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In "Memoirs of Mrs. Seacole," Mary Seacole presents a compelling narrative that captures her extraordinary experiences as a Black woman in the 19th century. Written in a conversational and candid style, her memoir intertwines captivating anecdotes with insights into the socio-political landscape of the time, notably during the Crimean War. Seacole's literary approach transcends mere autobiography;
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Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands

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Written in 1857, this is the autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose fame rivalled Florence Nightingale's during the Crimean War. Seacole's offer to volunteer as a nurse in the war met with racism and refusal. Undaunted, Seacole set out independently to the Crimea where she acted as doctor and 'mother' to wounded soldiers while running her business, the 'British Hotel'. A witness to key battles, ... Read more

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Written in 1857, this is the autobiography of a Jamaican woman whose fame rivalled Florence Nightingale's during the Crimean War. Seacole's offer to volunteer as a nurse in the war met with racism and refusal. Undaunted, Seacole set out independently to the Crimea where she acted as doctor and 'mother' to wounded soldiers while running her business, the 'British Hotel'. A witness to key battles,
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The Wonderful Adventures of Mrs Seacole in Many Lands

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The autobiography of Mary Jane Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who travelled great distances in order to heal the sick and wounded during the Crimean War.This was the first autobiography to be written by a black woman in Britain. ... Read more

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The autobiography of Mary Jane Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who travelled great distances in order to heal the sick and wounded during the Crimean War.This was the first autobiography to be written by a black woman in Britain.
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Four Fathers of Big Game Hunting - Biographical Sketches Of The Sporting Lives Of William Cotton Oswell, Henry Astbury Leveson, Samuel White Baker & Roualeyn George Gordon Cumming

by Thormanby, Tony Read ...

Biographical sketches of four of the most famous early big game hunters. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of William Cotton Oswell - Henry Astbury Leveson ("Old Shekarry") - Sir Samuel White Baker and Roualeyn George Gordon Cumming. These four were important pioneers of big game hunting worldwide. This ... Read more

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Biographical sketches of four of the most famous early big game hunters. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of William Cotton Oswell - Henry Astbury Leveson ("Old Shekarry") - Sir Samuel White Baker and Roualeyn George Gordon Cumming. These four were important pioneers of big game hunting worldwide. This
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Sergeant Lamb's America

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The author of I, Claudius "recounts, in faithful and nicely atmospheric detail" the story of a British soldier during the American Revolution ( The Philadelphia Inquirer).The first in a two-book series, Sergeant Lamb's America tells the story of Sgt. Roger Lamb, an Irish soldier who served on the British side during the American War of Independence. Based on real historical events and people, ... Read more

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The author of I, Claudius "recounts, in faithful and nicely atmospheric detail" the story of a British soldier during the American Revolution ( The Philadelphia Inquirer).The first in a two-book series, Sergeant Lamb's America tells the story of Sgt. Roger Lamb, an Irish soldier who served on the British side during the American War of Independence. Based on real historical events and people,
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Proceed, Sergeant Lamb

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The author of Sergeant Lamb's America continues the fictionalized account of an Irish soldier fighting for the British during the Revolutionary War.This is the second in a two-book series telling the story of Sgt. Roger Lamb, a non-commissioned officer in the British Army, who served in America during the American War of Independence. Captured with Gen. Johnny Burgoyne after the Battle of Saratoga ... Read more

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The author of Sergeant Lamb's America continues the fictionalized account of an Irish soldier fighting for the British during the Revolutionary War.This is the second in a two-book series telling the story of Sgt. Roger Lamb, a non-commissioned officer in the British Army, who served in America during the American War of Independence. Captured with Gen. Johnny Burgoyne after the Battle of Saratoga
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Tales from the Rifle Brigade

Adventures in the Rifle Brigade & Random Shots From a Rifleman

by John Kincaid ...

To Napoleon's troops, the sharp shooters of the 95th (Rifle) Regiment were 'the rascals in green', famed throughout Europe for their bravery, skill, and dash. Kincaid's Adventures in the Rifle Brigade was the first book to be published by a veteran, recounting the amazing escapades of this legendary unit in the war against French armies in Portugal and Spain. His second volume, Random Shots From a ... Read more

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To Napoleon's troops, the sharp shooters of the 95th (Rifle) Regiment were 'the rascals in green', famed throughout Europe for their bravery, skill, and dash. Kincaid's Adventures in the Rifle Brigade was the first book to be published by a veteran, recounting the amazing escapades of this legendary unit in the war against French armies in Portugal and Spain. His second volume, Random Shots From a
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Travel Writing 1700-1830

An Anthology

Edited by Elizabeth A. Bohls, Ian Duncan ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
'How is the mind agitated and bewildered, at being thus, as it were, placed on the borders of a new world!' - William Bartram 'Thus you see, dear sister, the manners of mankind do not differ so widely as our voyage writers would have us believe.' - Mary Wortley Montagu With widely varied motives - scientific curiosity, commerce, colonization, diplomacy, exploration, and tourism - British ... Read more

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'How is the mind agitated and bewildered, at being thus, as it were, placed on the borders of a new world!' - William Bartram 'Thus you see, dear sister, the manners of mankind do not differ so widely as our voyage writers would have us believe.' - Mary Wortley Montagu With widely varied motives - scientific curiosity, commerce, colonization, diplomacy, exploration, and tourism - British
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Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands

by Mary Seacole, W. H. Russell, W. J. S. ...

MY BIRTH AND PARENTAGE – EARLY TASTES AND TRAVELS – MARRIAGE, AND WIDOWHOOD. ... Read more

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