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    Life in the Confederate Army

    by William Watson ...
    Narrated by Nick Marinovich ...

    Unabridged

    15 hours 31 min

    In 1861 a Scotsman living in Louisiana took up the Confederate Flag.William Watson presents a narrative of his observations and experience in the Southern States, both before and during the American Civil War.Prior to the War, Watson lived in the hot, fertile state of Louisiana.With Lincoln in office, and the secession of the southern states, North and South was plunged in a violent Civil War ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Scottish Rebel in the Confederate Army (Expanded, Annotated)

    by William Watson ...
    What could possibly induce an educated, merchant Scotsman, with no citizenship in the U.S., no sympathy for slavery, and a clear opposition to secession, to join and fight for the Confederate Army?In this fascinating 1888 memoir by William Watson, you'll find out. As a foreigner, he had a unique and fairly dispassionate view of the impending calamity of the American Civil War. He had lived and ... Read more

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  • Massacre at Duffy's Cut

    Tragedy & Conspiracy on the Pennsylvania Railroad

    by William E. Watson, J. Francis Watson ...
    Series series True Crime
    The shocking murder of railroad laborers in nineteenth-century Pennsylvania—and the centuries-long coverup that followed—is revealed in this true crime history.In June 1832, railroad contractor Philip Duffy hired fifty-seven Irish immigrant laborers to work on Pennsylvania's Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad. They were sent to a stretch of track in rural Chester County known as Duffy's Cut. Six ... Read more

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  • Life in the Confederate Army

    Observations and Experiences of a Foreigner in the South During the American Civil War

    by William Watson ...
    Life in the Confederate Army is a firsthand account of a Confederate State Army solider William Watson. The book was written shortly after the war and it chronicles author's army life.Watsonjoined the local Rifle Volunteers, and when the Civil War broke out enlisted in the Confederate Army. As a sergeant in the 3rd Louisiana Infantry the author served in a number of military campaigns with the ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Inequality Trap

    Fighting Capitalism Instead of Poverty

    by William Watson ...
    Series series UTP Insights
    US President Barack Obama has called economic inequality the “defining issue of our time.” It has inspired the “Occupy” movements, made a French economist into a global celebrity, and given us a new expression – the “one percent.” But is our preoccupation with inequality really justified? Or wise?In his new book, William Watson argues that focusing on inequality is both an error and a trap. It is ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • Yale Classics (Vol. 2)

    Enriched edition. The Rise and Fall of Rome: The Greatest Works of the Roman Classical Literature

    by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust0, Juvenal1, Lucan2, Suetonius3, Tibullus4, Tacitus5, Petronius6, Cornelius Nepos7, Lucretius8, Martial9, Catullus0, Cicero1, Claudian2, Pliny the Younger3, Saint Augustine of Hippo4, Plautus5, Ennius6, Propertius7, The Metamorphoses8, Augustus9, Quintilian0, Arden Whitlowe5 ...
    Translated by William Jackson Brodribb1, Alfred John Church2, Paul Nixon3, Robinson Ellis4, Christopher Smart5, Harold Edgeworth Butler6, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet7, Lewis Evans8, Maurice Platnauer9, William Ellery Leonard0, Theodore Chickering Williams1, E. Jones2, W. A. McDevitte3, John William Mackail4, Henry Thomas Riley5, W. S. Bohn6, William Rose7, John Selby Watson8, James Rhoades9, J.S.Watson0, Frederick W. Shipley1, William Charles Firebaugh2 ...
    Yale Classics (Vol. 2) is an exceptional compendium that traverses the vast expanse of Latin literature, encapsulating an array of styles and genres from eminent classical authors. The anthology presents a rich tapestry of thought and artistry, ranging from the incisive philosophical musings of Seneca to the majestic epic narratives of Virgil. Readers will discover a bevy of satires, elegies, and ... Read more

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  • Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 2)

    The Rise and Fall of Rome: The Greatest Works of the Roman Classical Literature

    by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Juvenal, Lucan, Suetonius, Tibullus, Tacitus, Petronius, Cornelius Nepos, Lucretius, Martial, Catullus, Cicero, Claudian, Pliny the Younger, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plautus, Ennius, Propertius, The Metamorphoses, Augustus, Quintilian ...
    Translated by William Jackson Brodribb, Alfred John Church, Paul Nixon, Robinson Ellis, Christopher Smart, Harold Edgeworth Butler, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet, Lewis Evans, Maurice Platnauer, William Ellery Leonard, Theodore Chickering Williams, E. Jones, W. A. McDevitte, John William Mackail, Henry Thomas Riley, W. S. Bohn, William Rose, John Selby Watson, James Rhoades, J.S.Watson, Frederick W. Shipley, William Charles Firebaugh ...
    Yale Required Reading - Collected Works (Vol. 2) presents a rich tapestry of classical literature that illuminates the diversity and depth within the Roman literary canon. This anthology encompasses a wide array of themes, from the political discourse of Julius Caesar and Suetonius to the philosophical musings of Seneca and Saint Augustine. Readers will find themselves immersed in the poetic ... Read more

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  • Cactus Culture for Amateurs

    by William Watson ...
    "Cactus Culture for Amateurs" by William Watson is a comprehensive guide designed for both novice and experienced cactus enthusiasts. The book delves into the fascinating world of cacti, offering insights into their unique characteristics, care requirements, and cultivation techniques. Watson's approachable writing style makes it easy for readers to understand the essentials of growing these ... Read more

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  • The Adventures of a Blockade Runner

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by William Watson ...
    This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. This vivid Civil War seafaring memoir follows the Rob Roy, a shallow-draft schooner built for the dangerous work of blockade running along the Gulf and Caribbean. As the Union blockade tightens and Southern trade collapses, cotton piles up uselessly in the Confederacy while shortages deepen and illicit commerce ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Yale Classics - Roman Classical Literature

    Enriched edition. Exploring Roman Thought: Philosophical, Political, and Poetic Masterpieces of Antiquity

    by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Julius Caesar, Boethius, Horace, Plutarch, Apuleius, Virgil, Persius, Terence, Ammianus Marcellinus, Sallust, Juvenal, Lucan, Suetonius, Tibullus, Tacitus, Petronius, Cornelius Nepos, Lucretius, Martial, Catullus, Cicero, Claudian, Pliny the Younger, Saint Augustine of Hippo, Plautus, Ennius, The Metamorphoses, Augustus, Quintilian ...
    Translated by William Jackson Brodribb, Alfred John Church, Paul Nixon, Robinson Ellis, Christopher Smart, Harold Edgeworth Butler, Frederick Charles Tindal Bosanquet, Lewis Evans, Maurice Platnauer, William Ellery Leonard, Theodore Chickering Williams, E. Jones, W. A. McDevitte, John William Mackail, Henry Thomas Riley, W. S. Bohn, William Rose, John Selby Watson, Richard Mott Gummere, James Rhoades, J.S.Watson, Frederick W. Shipley, William Charles Firebaugh, Edward Ridley ...
    Yale Classics - Roman Classical Literature invites readers on an intellectual journey through the epochs of ancient Rome, featuring works that span a vast array of themes from philosophy and politics to satire and epic poetry. This anthology is a vibrant tapestry of Roman literary tradition, showcasing the dynamism and complexity of the era. From philosophical meditations to incisive political ... Read more

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  • Trevethlan: A Cornish Story Volume II

    by William Davy Watson ...
    The story continues the narrative from Volume I and focuses on the lives of the characters introduced earlier. Set against the backdrop of Cornwall, particularly during the Victorian era, the novel likely portrays the rugged landscapes, traditions, and social dynamics unique to the region.Key themes in "Trevethlan: A Cornish Story" include local customs, family relationships, societal changes, and ... Read more

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  • Adventures of a Motorcycle Despatch Rider

    by William Henry Lowe Watson ...
    Series series The World At War
    Captain William Henry Lowe Watson (1891-1932) was the British author of Adventures of a Despatch Rider (1915). (Excerpt) "This book is not a history, a military treatise, an essay, or a scrap of autobiography. It has no more accuracy or literary merit than letters usually possess. So I hope you will not judge it too harshly. My only object is to try and show as truthfully as I can the part played ... Read more

    $1.99 USD