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  • A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information

    by William Henry Gray ...
    In all countries it is difficult to trace the history of their early discovery and settlement. That of Oregon is no exception. The Spanish claim, and it is generally conceded, that they were the discoverers of the coast, and gave names to the principal capes and to Fuca’s Straits. No evidence can be found in national archives, or among the native tribes of the country, that gives the discovery of ... Read more

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  • Mastering English: 34 Classic Books on Linguistics and Vocabulary

    Classic Studies in Grammar, Etymology, Usage, Pronunciation, and the History of English

    by Walter Ripman, Thomas Preston, Henry Sweet, Frances Delavan Page Jermain, Andrew P. Peabody, Francis Trench, Parry Gwynne, Harry Jewett Jeschke, Walter W. Skeat, H. L. Mencken, Louis A. Flemming, Trench H. Johnson, John Camden Hotten, J. R. R. Tolkien, G. F. Graham, Marian Wharton, Samuel Kirkham, Brainerd Kellogg, Alonzo Reed, Alexander Crombie, John Lewis, Thomas Wood, Noah Webster, Charles Godfrey Leland, William Swinton, Huber Gray Buehler, Henry Bate, Joseph Devlin, Edwin Herbert Lewis, Gilbert Sykes Blakely, Elmer W. Cavins, Otis Ashmore, Tom Hood ...
    Mastering English gathers thirty-four classic texts that chart the English language as system, history, social practice, and imaginative resource. Prescriptive grammars and schoolroom manuals stand beside philological inquiries, vocabulary guides, studies of pronunciation, dialect, and American usage, creating a richly varied archive of linguistic thought. The volume's range—from practical ... Read more

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  • Travels in Western Africa, in the Years 1818-21 From the River Gambia to the River Niger

    by Major William Henry Gray ...
    In offering to the public the following pages, it may be necessary to state the motives which operated to my acceptance of that important command, which it will be their business to disclose. Though not born in the camp, nor altogether educated in the field, I have been early taught in that frankness which generally characterises the soldier, and, I trust, it will be found that, in all I describe, ... Read more

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    by Joseph T Shipley ...
    This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words.The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English ... Read more

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  • An English Grammar

    by W. M. Baskervill and J. W. Sewell ...
    Unlock the intricacies of the English language with An English Grammar by W. M. Baskervill and J. W. Sewell. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for students, educators, and language enthusiasts alike, offering clear explanations of grammatical rules and principles.As you delve into this informative work, you will discover the foundational elements of English grammar, from ... Read more

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  • Legends, Traditions, and Laws of the Iroquois or Six Nations, and History of the Tuscarora Indians (c. 1900)

    by Elias Johnson ...
    According to Wikipedia: "The indigenous peoples of the Americas are the pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Americas, their descendants, and many ethnic groups who identify with those peoples. They are often also referred to as Native Americans, First Nations, Amerigine, and by Christopher Columbus' geographical mistake Indians, modernly disambiguated as the American Indian race, American Indians, ... Read more

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  • A Dictionary of Modern English Usage:The Classic First Edition

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    by H. W. Fowler ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    No book had more influence on twentieth-century attitudes to the English language in Britain than Henry Fowler's Dictionary of Modern English Usage. It rapidly became the standard work of reference for the correct use of English in terms of choice of words, grammar, and style. Much loved for his firm opinions, passion, and dry humour, Fowler has stood the test of time and is still considered the ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of A. E. Housman (Delphi Classics)

    by A. E. Housman, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 1 - Delphi Poets Series
    The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of A. E. Housman, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Housman's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the ... Read more

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  • The Spirit Lake Massacre and the Captivity of Abbie Gardner (Expanded, Annotated)

    by Abbie Gardner-Sharp ...
    Long considered one of the best of the captive narratives from the 19th century, Abbie Gardner's thrilling and graphic tale of her abduction by a band of Santee Sioux in 1857 will captivate you from beginning to end. Barely 14 years old, her family was butchered before her eyes and she witnessed the deaths of two other women captives before her release by Chief Inkpaduta.Gardner suffered years of ... Read more

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  • How To Speak And Write Correctly

    by Joseph Devlin,Theodore Waters ...
    In the preparation of this little work the writer has kept one end in view, viz.: To make it serviceable for those for whom it is intended, that is, for those who have neither the time nor the opportunity, the learning nor the inclination, to peruse elaborate and abstruse treatises on Rhetoric, Grammar, and Composition. To them such works are as gold enclosed in chests of steel and locked beyond ... Read more

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  • The Chickasaw Nation

    by James Malone ...
    We have followed De Soto into the land of the Chickasaws. He and his followers were the first white men to visit their country and to look into their faces. They were great travelers and ever on the alert, and the news that De Soto had put other Indians into chains and captivity, as well as the news of the battle at Mauilla, had doubtless reached the Chickasaws long before the expedition had ... Read more

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  • A Grammar of the English Tongue

    by Samuel Johnson ...
    "A Grammar of the English Tongue" by Samuel Johnson is a seminal work that explores the intricacies of the English language. Johnson, renowned for his dictionary, delves into the rules and structures that govern English grammar. His approach combines prescriptive and descriptive elements, offering insights into usage, syntax, and the evolution of the language. The book serves as both a guide for ... Read more

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