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  • Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy

    by John M. Batten ...
    "Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy" by John M. Batten offers a vivid account of naval life during a transformative period in American history. Batten, drawing from his personal experiences, provides readers with a unique perspective on the challenges and adventures faced by sailors. His narrative captures the camaraderie among crew members, the rigors of naval duty, and the ... Read more

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  • Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy

    by John M. Batten ...
    In "Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy," John M. Batten presents an evocative memoir that captures the complexities of naval life during a pivotal period in American history. With a vivid and engaging literary style, Batten shares his firsthand experiences aboard a Navy ship, providing insight into the day-to-day realities of sailors, the camaraderie forged under duress, and the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Europa's Fairy Book

    by Joseph Jacobs, John Dickson Batten ...
    «Europa's Fairy Book» is a collection of European fairy tales restored and retold by Joseph Jacobs. This ebook edition from Animedia Company is magnificently illustrated by John Dickson Batten and consists of 29 marvellous tales, such as:Snowwhite, Beauty and the Beast, The Cinder-Maid, All Change, The King of the Fishes, Scissors, Reynard and Bruin, The Dancing Water, the Singing Apple, and the ... Read more

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  • More Celtic Fairy Tales

    [Illustrated 20 Famous Fairy Tales]

    by John D. Batten ...
    Illustrated by John D. Batten ...
    This book, like the others of this series, has only been rendered possible by the courtesy and complaisance of the various collectors from whom I have culled my treasures. In particular, I have to thank Mr. Larminie and Mr. Eliot Stock for permission to include that fine tale "Morraha" from the former's "West Irish Folk-tales," the chief addition to the Celtic store since the appearance of my last ... Read more

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  • Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy

    by John M. Batten ...
    This is a short memoir that recalls John Batten’s service in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. From the beginning: “After bidding my relatives and friends good-bye, I proceeded to Philadelphia, Pa., and reported for duty on board the United States steamer Princeton, which was lying anchored in the Delaware river off Philadelphia, and which was the same vessel on which Abel Parker Upshur, ... Read more

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  • Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy

    by John M. Batten ...
    Excerpt...Newbern on the Neuse river, Washington on the Tar river, and Plymouth on the Roanoke river, lie in a circle which might be described from a point somewhere in Pamlico Sound—the former and latter towns being each about thirty miles from Washington, the latter town being in the middle; so that the report of heavy artillery could be heard at Washington from either of the other two places ... Read more

    $5.48 CAD

  • Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy

    A Sailor's Tale of 19th Century Naval Life and Adventures

    by John M. Batten ...
    In "Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy," John M. Batten provides an intimate and evocative account of his naval service during a tumultuous period in American history. The narrative unfolds with vivid detail and engaging prose, blending personal anecdotes with broader reflections on naval life and the challenges faced by sailors. Batten's literary style combines a conversational ... Read more

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  • Reminiscences of Two Years in the United States Navy

    by John M. Batten ...
    Series series The World At War
    Excerpt: "After bidding my relatives and friends good-bye, I proceeded to Philadelphia, Pa., and reported for duty on board the United States steamer Princeton, which was lying anchored in the Delaware river off Philadelphia, and which was the same vessel on which Abel Parker Upshur, Secretary of State under President Tyler, was killed by the explosion of a monster cannon whilst visiting said ... Read more

    $3.12 CAD

  • Indian Fairy Tales

    by Joseph Jacobs and John Dickson Batten ...
    Soils and national characters differ; but fairy tales are the same in plot and incidents, if not in treatment. The majority of the tales in this volume have been known in the West in some form or other, and the problem arises how to account for their simultaneous existence in farthest West and East. Some - as Benfey in Germany, M. Cosquin in France, and Mr. Clouston in England - have declared that ... Read more

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  • Indian Fairy Tales

    by John Dickson Batten and Joseph Jacobs, Illustrated by John D. Batten ...
    An Indian flavor with 29 stories in this collection. These Indian tales resemble the stories that flourished in Europe, such as the tales by the Brothers Grimm and by Aesop. The collector of these stories contends that they are very old, older than the legends and folk-tales that later flourished in Europe. The author believes that India was the originator of this genre and the stories were ... Read more

    $1.98 CAD

  • MORE CELTIC FAIRY TALES - 20 Celtic Children's Stories from the land of Erin

    by Anon E. Mouse, Illustrated by John D. Batten, Compiled and retold by Joseph Jacobs ...
    In this sequel to Celtic Fairy Tales you will find 20 more Celtic tales; tales likeJack the Cunning Thief,Paddy o’Kelly and the Weasel,the Dream of Owen O'Mulready,The Farmer of Liddesdale,The Greek Princess and the Young Gardener,Elidore,the Ridere of Riddles; and many more.In Jacobs’ own words, “The Celts went forth to battle, but they always fell. Yet the captive Celt has enslaved his captor in ... Read more

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  • EUROPA'S FAIRY BOOK - 25 Popular European Fairy Tales

    by Anon E. Mouse, Retold by Joseph Jacobs, Illustrated by John D. Batten ...
    Herein you will find 25 of Europe’s finest and most popular fairy tales. This was the sixth and last time that the famous folklorist Joseph Jacobs teamed up with the equally famous illustrator John D. Batten to produce yet another volume of exquisite fairy tales. Not only exquisitely told, but also exquisitely illustrated with 48 BnW illustrations.Created especially for his granddaughter, Peggy, ... Read more

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