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Outlines of Universal History, Designed as a Text-book and for Private Reading
Authors: Fisher, George Park, 1827-1909
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"Outlines of Universal History, Designed as a Text-book and for Private Reading" by George Park Fisher is a comprehensive historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work aims to present essential facts of history in an organized manner while exploring the connections between different events and eras, and it seeks to engage re...
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The Egyptian Book of the dead by P. Le Page Renouf and Edouard Naville
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"The Egyptian Book of the Dead" by P. Le Page Renouf and Edouard Naville is a historical text and religious document compiled from various periods of ancient Egyptian civilization. Likely written from the Old to the Ptolemaic period, the work is a collection of spells, hymns, and prayers designed to guide the deceased through the afterlife, promisi...
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Oeuvres complètes, tome 5 by Laurence Sterne
Authors: Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768
"Oeuvres complètes, tome 5" by Laurence Sterne is a collection of literary works written in the early 19th century. This volume includes "Le Voyage sentimental," which reflects Sterne's unique narrative style interwoven with humor and philosophical musings. The text focuses on the experiences of the main character, Yorick, as he journeys through Fr...
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Wanderungen durch die interessantesten Gegenden des Sächsischen Obererzgebirges…
Authors: Lindner, Johann Traugott, 1777-1856
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"Wanderungen durch die interessantesten Gegenden des Sächsischen Obererzgebirges" by Finanzprocurator Lindner is a geographical and cultural exploration written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the region of the Saxon Ore Mountains, describing its landscapes, local customs, and industrial activities, providing a rich tapestry of the a...
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Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
Authors: Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851
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Salambó by Gustave Flaubert
Authors: Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880
"Salambó" by Gustave Flaubert is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in ancient Carthage, the story revolves around the tumultuous events surrounding the mercenaries who rebel against their leadership, particularly focusing on the characters Salambó, the daughter of the general Amílcar, and Matho, a young prince caught in the tu...
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Lectures pour une ombre by Jean Giraudoux
Authors: Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944
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"Lectures pour une ombre" by Jean Giraudoux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of World War I, exploring the complexities of life, war, and personal narratives as they intertwine in the experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. Central to the story are the reflections and interactions of vari...