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  • The Chaldean Account of the Deluge

    by George Smith ...
    "The Chaldean Account of the Deluge," published in 1873, George Smith focuses on his groundbreaking translation and analysis of an ancient Babylonian text known as the Epic of Gilgamesh. Within the Epic of Gilgamesh, there is a famous flood narrative that shares similarities with the biblical story of Noah's Ark.Smith's work highlights the discovery and translation of the Babylonian flood story, ... Read more

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  • Assyrian discoveries

    by George Smith ...
    In November 1873 English Assyriologist George Smith again left England for Nineveh for a second expedition, this time at the expense of the Museum, and continued his excavations at the tell of Kouyunjik (Nineveh). An account of his work is given in Assyrian Discoveries book, published early in 1875. The rest of the year was spent in fixingtogether and translating the fragments relating to the ... Read more

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  • The Chaldean Account of the Deluge

    by George Smith ...
    A short time back I discovered among the Assyrian tablets in the British Museum, an account of the flood; which, under the advice of our President, I now bring before the Society. For convenience of working, I had divided the collection of Assyrian tablets in the British Museum into sections, according to the subject matter of the inscriptions. I have recently been examining the division ... Read more

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  • Atheism

    The Case Against God

    by George H. Smith ...
    George H. Smith sets out to demolish what he considers the most widespread and destructive of all the myths devised by human beings - the concept of a supreme being. With painstaking scholarship and rigorous arguments, Mr. Smith examines, dissects, and refutes the myriad "proofs" offered by theists - sophisticated, professional theologians - as well as the average religious layman. He explores the ... Read more

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  • Mushroom and Toadstools: How to Distinguish Easily the Differences between Edible and Poisonous Fungi

    by Worthington George Smith ...
    Perhaps no other country can vie with Great Britain in the vast number of edible species of fungi that may be gathered during all seasons of the year, from one end of the land to the other. The pastures and woodlands literally teem with them; they are, however (sad to say), little known, sadly neglected, or looked upon with unmerited suspicion. The literature, too, of the subject is so small, and ... Read more

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  • The Chaldean Account of Genesis: Containing the Description of the Creation, the Fall of Man, the Deluge, the Tower of Babel, the Times of the Patriarchs

    by Archibald Henry Sayce & George Smith ...
    It has long been known from the fragments of the Chaldean historian, Berosus, preserved in the works of various later writers, that the Babylonians were acquainted with traditions referring to the Creation, the period before the Flood, the Deluge, and other matters of which we read in the book of Genesis. Berosus, however, who recorded these events, is stated by Eusebius and Tatian to have been a ... Read more

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  • Gipsy Life

    by George Smith ...
    "Gipsy Life" by George Smith is a captivating exploration of the nomadic lifestyle, delving into the rich tapestry of experiences that define the lives of the Romani people. Smith's vivid storytelling brings to life the vibrant culture, traditions, and challenges faced by those who embrace a life on the move. Through a series of engaging anecdotes and insightful observations, the author paints a ... Read more

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  • The Chaldean Account Of Genesis (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Babylonian Creation, Flood Legends, and Cuneiform Myths from the Ancient Near East

    by George Smith, Selah Kestmere ...
    The Chaldean Account of Genesis (Illustrated Edition) is a foundational work of nineteenth-century Assyriology, presenting translations and interpretations of Babylonian creation, flood, and early-world traditions recovered from cuneiform tablets. Written in a clear yet learned Victorian prose, it places Mesopotamian myth beside the Book of Genesis without reducing either to mere curiosity. The ... Read more

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  • Henry Martyn Saint and Scholar: First Modern Missionary to The Mohammedans, 1781-1812

    by George Smith ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The Chaldean Account of Genesis

    by George Smith ...
    George Smith (Chelsea, London March 26, 1840 August 19, 1876), was a pioneering English Assyriologist who first discovered and translated the Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest-known written work of literature.The Chaldean Account of Genesis contains the description of the creation, the fall of man, the deluge, the tower of Babel, the times of the patriarchs, and Nimrod; Babylonian fables, and legends ... Read more

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  • I've been a Gipsying

    by George Smith ...
    "I've Been a Gipsying" by George Smith is a captivating exploration of the Romani culture through the eyes of an insider. Smith, drawing from his own experiences, provides a vivid portrayal of the life, traditions, and struggles of the Romani people. The narrative is rich with anecdotes that highlight the beauty and resilience of a community often misunderstood and marginalized. Through his ... Read more

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  • I've Been a Gipsying

    by George Smith ...
    After being kept in bed at a friend’s house by pain and prostration for forty hours, it was pleasant to tramp upon the green, mossy sward of Nature in Victoria Park on a bright Easter Monday morning, with the sun winking and blinking in my face through the trees on my way to the station in the midst of a throng of busy holiday-seekers, dressed in their best clothes, with all the variety of colour ... Read more

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