Author: Ambrose PrattPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Franks, Duellist
Author: Ambrose PrattFranks
Author: Ambrose PrattPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781341397172
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
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Franks
Author: Ambrose PrattPublisher:
ISBN: 9781332599172
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Excerpt from Franks: Duellist: A Novel Satan, I imagine, may be a contemplative Old gentleman endowed with a fund of unlimited good humour and a capacity for tolerance truly astonish ing. He is the scapegoat of five continents, the execrated bogey of innumerable religions, the ac credited possessor Of almost omnipotent powers for working evil, and yet who has ever heard of him doing a mean thing or troubled to prosecute him in a police court? The fact is, I privately believe he does not exist. If he does 1 should be glad to meet him and take his hand. I feel sure I should find him such a right good fellow as myself, who has perhaps been compelled into diverse false positions by the force of circumstance. Circumstance is your true Demon, and his twin brother is a little black imp called Opportunity. 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.
Franks
Author: Ambrose PrattPublisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294148661
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Treatise on Tolerance
Author: VoltairePublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Treatise on Tolerance was Voltaire's first major philosophical work in his battle against the infamous. The text aims at the rehabilitation of Jean Calas, a Protestant falsely accused and executed for murdering his son to prevent his conversion to Catholicism. In his Treatise, Voltaire calls for tolerance between religions and targets religious fanaticism, especially that of the Jesuits (under whom Voltaire received his early education), indicting all superstitions surrounding religions. François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), known by his nom de plume Voltaire, was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher famous for his wit, his attacks on the established Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. As a satirical polemicist, he frequently made use of his works to criticize intolerance, religious dogma, and the French institutions of his day.
The Elements of Style
Author: William Strunk Jr.Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Elements of Style William Strunk concentrated on specific questions of usage—and the cultivation of good writing—with the recommendation "Make every word tell"; hence the 17th principle of composition is the simple instruction: "Omit needless words." The book was also listed as one of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923 by Time in its 2011 list.
Ball of Fat
Author: Guy de MaupassantPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
"Boule de Suif" (translated as "Ball of Fat") is a famous short story by the late-19th century French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is arguably his most famous short story and is the title story for his collection on the Franco-Prussian War, entitled "Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre" ("Dumpling and Other Stories of the War"). The story is set in the Franco-Prussian War and follows a group of French residents of Rouen, recently occupied by the Prussian army. The ten travellers decide, for various reasons, to leave Rouen and flee to Le Havre in a stagecoach. Sharing the carriage are Boule de Suif or "Butterball", a prostitute whose real name is Elisabeth Rousset; the strict Democrat Cornudet; a shop-owning couple from the petty bourgeoisie, M. and Mme. Loiseau; a wealthy upper-bourgeoisie factory-owner and his wife, M. and Mme. Carré-Lamadon; the Comte and Comtesse of Bréville; and two nuns. Thus, the carriage constitutes a microcosm of French society, representing different parts of the French population during the late 19th century. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Maupassant was a protégé of Flaubert and his stories are characterized by economy of style and efficient, effortless dénouements (outcomes). He wrote some 300 short stories, six novels, three travel books, and one volume of verse. His first published story, "Boule de Suif" ("Ball of Fat"), is often considered his masterpiece.
Three Years with Thunderbolt
Author: Ambrose PrattPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
"Three Years with Thunderbolt" is the memoir of William Monckton, who for three years attended the famous nineteenth century Australian outlaw, Frederick Ward, better known as Captain Thunderbolt, as servant, companion and intimate friend. During this period he shared the bushranger's crimes and perils, and was twice severely wounded in encounters with the police. Monckton was arrested and convicted for crimes of robberies, but received a light sentence on account of his youth, being a minor at the time. After his release, he was a reformed person, and rose to become a prosperous farmer in New South Wales.
Franks, Duellist
Author: Ambrose PrattKing Edward VII
Author: Marie Belloc LowndesPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
This incredible biography gives us a deep insight into to life of the royal family during the greatest era in British History! Edward VII (1841-1910), the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Edward was related to royalty throughout Europe. Before his accession to the throne, he was heir apparent and held the title of Prince of Wales for longer than any of his predecessors. During the long reign of his mother, he was largely excluded from political power, and came to personify the fashionable, leisured elite. He travelled throughout Britain performing ceremonial public duties, and represented Britain on visits abroad. His tours of North America in 1860 and the Indian subcontinent in 1875 were popular successes, but despite public approval his reputation as a playboy prince soured his relationship with his mother. Content: An Appreciation Birth and Early Years The King's Boyhood Oxford, Cambridge, and the Curragh The King's Visit to Canada and the United States Death of the Prince Consort—Tour in the East The Wedding of King Edward and Queen Alexandra Early Married Life Their Majesties' Tour in Egypt and the Mediterranean The Franco-Prussian War—The King's Illness 1873-1875 The King's Tour in India Quiet Years of Public Work, 1876-1887—Visit to Ireland—Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee Silver Wedding of King Edward and Queen Alexandra—Engagement and Marriage of Princess Louise The Baccarat Case—Birth of Lady Alexandra Duff—The King's Fiftieth Birthday—Illness of Prince George The Duke of Clarence and Avondale Chapter XVII. The Housing of the Working Classes—Marriage of Prince George—The Diamond Jubilee—Death of the Duchess of Teck Later Years—A Serious Accident to the King—Gradual Recovery—The Attempt on the King's Life The King as a Country Squire The King in London The King and State Policy The King and the Services The King and Freemasonry The King as a Philanthropist The King as a Sportsman Death of Queen Victoria—The King's Accession