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  • The Rector's Daughter

    by F. M. Mayor ...
    The Rector’s Daughter is the story of Mary Jocelyn, a woman who fears life is passing her by. Having lost her mother and her beloved invalid sister, Mary shares her days in sleepy Dedmayne with her father, the severe and distant Canon Jocelyn. Then, with the arrival in the village of Robert Herbert, her quiet, ordered existence is changed forever. ... Read more

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  • Not Just for Show

    The Archaeology of Beads, Beadwork, and Personal Ornaments

    Beads, beadwork, and personal ornaments are made of diverse materials such as shell, bone, stones, minerals, and composite materials. Their exploration from geographical and chronological settings around the world offers a glimpse at some of the cutting edge research within the fast growing field of personal ornaments in humanities’ past. Recent studies are based on a variety of analytical ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Book at Bedtime: A BBC Radio Collection

    10 Unmissable Classics

    Unabridged

    26 hours 33 min

    A bumper collection of accessible classics from the perennially popular BBC Radio 4 seriesThis diverse, wide-ranging anthology features readings of 10 of the greatest books in the English language, taken from the BBC's Book at Bedtime and performed by a stellar cast of narrators. Here are nearly 27 hours of sensational stories, from iconic romances and humorous travelogues to pioneering Modernist ... Read more

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  • The Third Miss Symons

    by F. M. Mayor ...
    "The Third Miss Symons" is a character-driven novel that explores the life of its protagonist, Henrietta Symons, who is the third daughter in her family. Henrietta is depicted as a woman who struggles to find her place in the world and feels overlooked and unappreciated by her family and society.The novel follows Henrietta's journey as she navigates the challenges of growing up and coming to terms ... Read more

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  • The Third Miss Symons (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Quiet Psychological Novel of Spinsterhood, Family Cruelty, and Women's Lives in Edwardian England

    The Third Miss Symons is a finely wrought study of an unwanted life, tracing Henrietta Symons from neglected childhood through the narrowing disappointments of middle age and old age. Written in a cool, lucid, and quietly devastating style, the novel belongs to the tradition of late Victorian and Edwardian psychological realism, yet anticipates modernist interest in inwardness, social invisibility ... Read more

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  • The Third Miss Symons

    Enriched edition.

    F. M. Mayor's 'The Third Miss Symons' is a poignant exploration of the complexity of personal ambition and societal expectations set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. The narrative unfolds through the life of Miss Symons, a single woman caught in the web of her own aspirations and the constraints imposed by her environment. Mayor employs a delicate yet incisive prose style, ... Read more

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  • The Most Influential Memoirs Of Former Slaves

    The Most Influential Memoirs Of Former Slaves offers a profound exploration into the lives and experiences of those who bore the cruelty of slavery and emerged with voices that have transcended time. This anthology brings together a vast array of literary styles, including personal narratives, reflective essays, and poignant speeches, highlighting the resilience and resistance of former slaves. ... Read more

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  • The Third Miss Symons

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Loneliness and Society: An Exploration of Emotions in Edwardian Britain

    In "The Third Miss Symons," F. M. Mayor crafts a poignant and introspective narrative that delves into the complexities of personal identity and societal expectations in early 20th-century England. Through the life of the titular character, Miss Symons, the novel explores themes of unfulfilled aspirations, familial obligations, and the struggle for individuality against conventional norms. Mayor ... Read more

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  • Mount Vernon Revisited

    Series series Images of America
    Mount Vernon Revisited commemorates pivotal milestones of the past 150 years while offering indicators of the city's potential and identity. An important gateway suburban community, Mount Vernon was formed around the construction of two commuter rail lines to and from New York City. In the first quarter of the 20th century, its contiguous borders with Greater New York, rapid population growth, ... Read more

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  • The Trial of Galileo, 1612-1633

    Edited by Thomas F. Mayer ...
    This unique reader allows students to examine Galileo's trial as a legal event and, in so doing, to learn about seventeenth-century European religion, politics, diplomacy, bureaucracy, culture, and science. Noted scholar of the trial Thomas F. Mayer has translated correspondence, legal documents, transcripts, and excerpts from Galileo's work to give students the opportunity to critically analyze ... Read more

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  • Never Forgotten, Never Could be

    Documented Testimonies of Former Slaves, Memoirs & History of Abolitionist Movement

    'Never Forgotten, Never Could Be' is a profound anthology that captures the essences of struggles, resilience, and emancipation through the voices of eminent historical figures and activists. Ranging from poignant narratives to riveting personal accounts, the collection presents a formidable array of styles — from introspective diaries to powerful speeches and heartfelt letters. As readers journey ... Read more

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