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  • The Colonizer Abroad

    Island Representations in American Prose from Herman Melville to Jack London

    by Christopher McBride ...
    Series series Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory
    Looking at a diverse series of authors--Herman Melville, Richard Henry Dana, Jr., Mark Twain, Charles Warren Stoddard, and Jack London--"The Colonizer Abroad" claims that as the U.S. emerged as a colonial power in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the literature of the sea became a literature of imperialism. This book applies postcolonial theory to the travel writing of some of America's ... Read more

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  • Birdpedia

    A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore

    by Christopher W. Leahy ...
    Series series Pedia Books
    A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birdingBirdpedia is an engaging illustrated compendium of bird facts and birding lore. Featuring nearly 200 entries—on topics ranging from plumage and migration to birds in art, literature, and folklore—this enticing collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian.Christopher Leahy sheds light on "hawk-watching," "twitching," and other ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Revolutionary Turns

    Religion and America's Founding Era

    by Katherine Carté, Shelby M. Balik, Michael Baysa, Peter Choi, Christopher Jones, Adam Jortner, Spencer W. McBride, Jessica Lauren Nelson, Alyssa Penick, Seth Perry0, Peter W. Walker1 ...
    Exploring the dynamic interplay between religion and revolution in the founding eraReligion lies at the heart of how many Americans understand the birth of their nation, giving rise to passionate calls for national unity and principled struggles for religious freedom. For the first time in thirty years, scholars of the founding era have joined together to reassess this central topic for our ... Read more

    $28.09 USD

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    Joseph Smith for President

    The Prophet, The Assassins, and the Fight for American Religious Freedom

    by Spencer W. McBride ...
    Narrated by Christopher Grove ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 56 min

    By the election year of 1844, Joseph Smith, the controversial founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had amassed a national following of some 25,000 believers. In less than twenty years, Smith had helped transform the American religious landscape and grown his own political power substantially. Unable to garner federal protection, Smith decided to take matters into his own ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

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    Also available as: eBook

  • Moby Dick

    by Herman Melville ...
    Series series Chartwell Deluxe Editions
    Journey to the heart of the sea with this larger-than-life classic.Regarded as the Great American Novel, Moby Dick is the ultimate tale of seeking vengeance.Narrated by the crew member Ishmael, this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod, as its captain, Ahab, descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface—of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

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    by J. Storer Clouston ...
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  • The Life of St. Frances of Rome and Others

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    In the biography of St. Frances of Rome, Fullerton delves into the saint’s early life, her marriage, and her eventual founding of the Oblates of Mary, a religious community dedicated to charitable works. Fullerton highlights St. Frances's commitment to her faith, her acts of compassion during times of crisis, and her role as a spiritual leader. The narrative emphasizes her deep connection to God ... Read more

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  • Cap'n Warren's Wards

    by Joseph Crosby Lincoln ...
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  • Original Short Stories — Volume 8

    by Guy de Maupassant ...
    Series series Classics To Go
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  • The Ghost: A Modern Fantasy

    by Arnold Bennett ...
    In "The Ghost," Arnold Bennett ventures into the realm of fantasy, a departure from his more typical realistic novels. The story revolves around the protagonist, an ambitious young man named Edward, who encounters supernatural occurrences and experiences that challenge his perception of reality.As Edward navigates through the mysterious events, he grapples with questions of identity, morality, and ... Read more

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    In "From the Ranks," Charles King likely draws upon his own experiences as a former military officer to provide readers with a realistic portrayal of army life. The novel may follow the journey of a young soldier as he rises through the ranks, faces the challenges of military service, and experiences the camaraderie and conflicts inherent in army life.King's writing often emphasizes themes of duty ... Read more

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  • From The Caves And Jungles Of The Hindostan

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