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  • The Language Secret: How to Learn a Foreign Language

    Or. How to Speak 10 Languages. Badly

    by John Stedman ...
    “What do you call someone who speaks three languages?”“Trilingual”“What do you call someone who speaks two languages?”“Bilingual”“What do you call someone who speaks one language?”“English/American/Australian”The author of this book spent many years as a linguist in Africa – which is where I first heard the joke that begins this introduction – and frequently met people who spoke eight, nine or ten ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Most Influential Memoirs Of Former Slaves

    by Thomas Clarkson, Daniel Drayton, Louis Hughes, Lydia Maria Child, Austin Steward, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Moses Grandy, William Wells Brown, William Still, Nat Turner, Henry Bibb, Olaudah Equiano, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, Kate Drumgoold, Frederick Douglass, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Booker T. Washington, Elizabeth Keckley, Charles Ball, Solomon Northup, Josiah Henson, Stephen Smith, Ellen Craft, William Craft, John Gabriel Stedman, Sarah H. Bradford, Lucy A. Delaney, L. S. Thompson, F. G. De Fontaine, Henry Box Brown, John Dixon Long, Harriet Jacobs, Jacob D. Green, Thomas S. Gaines, Willie Lynch, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Joseph Mountain ...
    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

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Study of Astronomy, adapted to the capacities of youthIn twelve familiar dialogues, between a tutor and his pupil

    Explaining the general phaenomena of the heavenly bodies, the theory of the tides, etc.

    by John Stedman ...
    The Study of Astronomy, Adapted to the Capacities of Youth is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the wonders of the night sky, thoughtfully crafted for young readers. Presented in twelve accessible and lively dialogues between a knowledgeable tutor and his inquisitive pupil, the book demystifies the complex phenomena of astronomy, making them understandable and fascinating for beginners. ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD

  • Congo

    A Story in 26 Words

    by John Stedman ...
    Congo. One name. One mighty river. Two countries. A combined surface area greater than that of the whole of Western Europe. 250 languages. Infinite complexity.In the 2011 edition of the Human Development Index, the Republic of Congo was listed in 137th place. Its neighbour and near namesake, the Democratic Republic of Congo, was last of all: 187th, behind such bywords for chaos and conflict as ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Study of Astronomy

    by John Stedman ...
    The Study of Astronomy written by British–Dutch colonial soldier and writer John Stedman. This book is one of many works by him. Now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Study of Astronomy

    by John Gariel Stedman ...
    The Study of Astronomy written by British–Dutch colonial soldier and writer John Stedman. This book is one of many works by him. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Stedman's Surinam

    Life in an Eighteeth-Century Slave Society

    by John Gabriel Stedman ...
    The famed account of 18th-century slavery in South America, "made more readable by moderate editorial changes . . . A well-accomplished abridgment" ( Colonial Latin American Historical Review).This abridgment of Richard and Sally Price's acclaimed 1988 critical edition is based on John Gabriel Stedman's original, handwritten manuscript, which offers a portrait at considerable variance with the ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Never Forgotten, Never Could be

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

    by Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Lydia Maria Child, William Wells Brown ...
    '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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  • 100$ REWARD ON MY HEAD – Powerful & Unflinching Memoirs Of Former Slaves: 28 Narratives in One Volume

    Powerful Narratives of Liberation and Resilience

    by Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Lydia Maria Child, William Wells Brown ...
    This edition brings to you the finest collection of personal memoirs from the true champions of liberty. With their powerful narratives, they have changed people's convictions about slavery and shook the very foundation of this social evil: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup The Underground Railroad The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave! ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Narrative of Five Years Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam

    Transcribed for the First Time From the Original 1790 Manuscript

    by John Gabriel Stedman ...
    When John Gabriel Stedman's Narrative of Five Years Expedition was first published in 1796—a bowdlerized edition "full of lies and nonsense"—Stedman claimed to have burned two thousand copies. It nevertheless became an immediate popular success. A first-hand account of an eighteenth-century slave society, including graphic accounts of the worlds of both masters and slaves, it also contained vivid ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Narrative of a Five Years' Expedition Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana on the Wild Coast of South America from the Year 1772 to 1777 (Complete)

    by John Gabriel Stedman ...
    The exploring of foreign countries having of late years, and particularly since the recent discoveries of the immortal Captain Cook, so generally been the object of persons both in private and public situations; and the histories of their labours and pursuits being so interesting to the curiosity of the public, I have ventured to offer such observations as I have had an opportunity of making in a ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • UNCHAINED - Powerful & Unflinching Narratives Of Former Slaves: 28 True Life Stories in One Volume

    Journey to Freedom: Unyielding Slavery Narratives

    by Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Jacobs, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Lydia Maria Child, William Wells Brown ...
    This unique collection consists of the most influential narratives of former slaves and the stories of people who have helped them. With their powerful & unflinching stories, they changed people's convictions and shook the very foundation of slavery: Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup The Underground Railroad The Willie Lynch Letter: The Making of Slave ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus