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Author: Esther Lilian Duff Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781334371141 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 86
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Excerpt from Bohemian Glass OF what merchandise Life has despoiled us, good friends, we have not vouchsafed to you; nor will: for these things must be ours. And of our hopes, which lie with the future of our strength - what should we say to you of these? But to stay you in an unequal contest and to give you comradeship when brother knows no more the face of brother; to prove solace to you in the hour before the dawn, we thus made stead, fast the memory of such things as Life gave to us by a free gift. Read, knowing that what is shall no wise help you, and what may come shall be as nought, but that what has been has remained. Read, remembering that as all Life shall be Death, so was this Death Life. For, knowing what should come, and how man of his frailty follows his deeds into the darkness, we hid these things against your coming. From the sorrow of our own hearts hid we them that they might live: and from the hardness of our lives did we put them away. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Esther Lilian Duff Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9781334371141 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 86
Book Description
Excerpt from Bohemian Glass OF what merchandise Life has despoiled us, good friends, we have not vouchsafed to you; nor will: for these things must be ours. And of our hopes, which lie with the future of our strength - what should we say to you of these? But to stay you in an unequal contest and to give you comradeship when brother knows no more the face of brother; to prove solace to you in the hour before the dawn, we thus made stead, fast the memory of such things as Life gave to us by a free gift. Read, knowing that what is shall no wise help you, and what may come shall be as nought, but that what has been has remained. Read, remembering that as all Life shall be Death, so was this Death Life. For, knowing what should come, and how man of his frailty follows his deeds into the darkness, we hid these things against your coming. From the sorrow of our own hearts hid we them that they might live: and from the hardness of our lives did we put them away. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Antonín Langhamer Publisher: Tigris ISBN: 8086062112 Category : Antiques & Collectibles Languages : en Pages : 297
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In this book, Antonín Langhamer brings to life the whole depth and breadth of Czech glass achievement. The book covers its entire history, not only artistic, but technical, economic and commercial. His exhaustive glossary at the back is more than just a place to look up terms, but an illuminating narrative on every aspect of glass, from ancient times to the present. The work is illustrated with lush photographs created by outstanding photographers who specialise in capturing the breathtaking beauty unique to glass. In Langhamer's narratives on early times, readers will find fascinating parallels with the behaviour of modern people, nations and industries. Despite its early origins, Bohemian glass took considerable time to reach prominence. Beginning in obscurity, Bohemian glassmakers produced wares that for a long time were good, but not exceptional. Bohemia's history has been turbulent, and readers can draw inspiration from the ingenuity and persistence of those glassmakers who succeeded against overwhelming odds. While World War II was raging, in the midst of shortages of every imaginable material and fuel, a Czech entrepreneur built himself a little glass furnace. Raw materials were hard to come by, so he made do by re-melting crushed bottles. This book is full of many stories of human valour and weakness, the development of technical and artistic marvels, legal harassment, sex discrimination, industrial espionage, and the triumph of ambition over adversity. But it also tells of ordinary people doing their ordinary work throughout their ordinary lives, and thereby achieving something magnificent. Glass affects everyone's life, and everyone's life, in some small way, affects the evolution of glass. Readers will never see glass in the same way again.
Author: Esther Lilian Duff Publisher: ISBN: 9781297416033 Category : Languages : en Pages : 80
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Smithsonian Institution Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780656075379 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 766
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Excerpt from Smithsonian Contributions to Knowledge, Vol. 29 I employ small blown vessels of Bohemian glass, with flat bottoms, such as are found in trade. I choose them of the same dimensions, or nearly so, which can easily be ascertained by fitting together their edges and noting whether they have nearly the same external diameter. It is not necessary to carry accuracy any farther, considering all the inevitable irregularities connected with measurement. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: 9780989584500 Category : Languages : en Pages : 127
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This exceptional catalog illustrates 1,475 individual pieces, many of them in metal mounts. Hosch offered decorated items from many Bohemian manufacturers, including Reidel and Elizabethhutte (Pallme Konig), Kralik, Harrach, probably Ruckl and Welz, and decorated Loetz Tango blanks. This extravagant catalog includes flower vases, toilet sets, liquor sets, card trays, sweet boxes, tumblers, night water sets, carafes, inkwells, flower-stands, fish bowls, bonbon boxes, fairy lamps and religious items, table lamps, and an incredible variety of other pieces.
Author: Scott R. Sherwood Publisher: Forgotten Books ISBN: 9780267301218 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 192
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Excerpt from The Lays of a Bohemian: Being Some of the Metrical Conceits of Scott R. Sherwood I love fair face, wherever met; Sweet-heart I love still more, And pity all who never yet Of pity have found store; For love and pity true are kin, And all my sorrow here IS for the many never win From fellow-kind a tear. I favor give to them I like, And take from them who please TO give to me because I strike As one who can appease The wish Of sympathy - that glows In every human heart, Yet fondest utterance bestows On like's responsive part. I press my Views on no man's glass, Nor reflect his from mine, Since God's intent, 'tis plain, alas! For reasons wise, divine. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author: Esther Lilian Duff
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Author: Esther Lilian Duff
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