"We pronounce it the most interesting book we have ever met with." -Kingston's Magazine, 1863"Henry Aaron Stern...was described as the most courageous missionary...as a Jew by birth Stern was deemed in a far better position to judge the many characteristics and customs of the Falashas than other foreign observers." - From Falashas to Ethiopian Jews (2017)"Stern...cannot escape a major share of the responsibility for the situation which led to...the c...

"We pronounce it the most interesting book we have ever met with." -Kingston's Magazine, 1863"Henry Aaron Stern...was described as the most courageous missionary...as a Jew by birth Stern was deemed in a far better position to judge the many characteristics and customs of the Falashas than other foreign observers." - From Falashas to Ethiopian Jews (2017)"Stern...cannot escape a major share of the responsibility for the situation which led to...the costly ...

A descent into terror.Legends tell of a hollow earth, a world beneath our own. A world filled with wonders... and danger. But what if the legends are true?Delve into dark worlds in HELLHOLE, where death lurks around every corner, and come face to face with creatures from your worst nightmares in this collection of dark thrillers. New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry and Bram Stoker Award winner Rena Mason headline a cast of bestselling and award-winning author...

Nature vs nurture turns out to be a bloodbathThe wide open outback offers plenty of space for someone to hide. Or to hide a body.When wiry youngster Mick Taylor starts as a jackaroo at a remote Western Australian sheep station, he tries to keep his head down among the rough company of the farmhands. But he can't keep the devils inside him hidden for long.It turns out he's not the only one with the killer impulse – and the other psychopaths don't apprec...

First published in 1862, this is a narrative of the life led in the islolated Ethiopia of a century ago.

The character of American humor, and its want of resemblance to the humor of Kamtschatka and Patagonia,—will the reader forgive us if we fail to set down here the thoughts suggested by these fresh and apposite topics? Will he credit us with a self-denial proportioned to the vastness of Mr. Clements's very amusing book, if we spare to state why he is so droll, or—which is as much to the purpose—why we do not know? This reticence will leave us very little to say by way of analysis; and, inde...

ALEXANDER the Great died when he was quite young. He was but thirty-two years of age when he ended his career, and as he was about twenty when he commenced it, it was only for a period of twelve years that he was actually engaged in performing the work of his life. Napoleon was nearly three times as long on the great field of human action. Notwithstanding the briefness of Alexander's career, he ran through, during that short period, a very brilliant series of exploits, which were so bold, ...

The 'History of Ancient Egypt' curated by George Rawlinson and Arthur Gilman emerges as a profound exploration into one of the most enigmatic and sophisticated ancient civilizations. This anthology artfully combines a wide array of literary styles, from analytical essays to descriptive narratives, each delving into different aspects of Egyptian history, culture, and society. This diversity in approach not only highlights the complexity and richness of Egyptian civilization but also showcas...

Jacob Abbott's Cleopatra presents the life of Egypt's last Ptolemaic queen as a moralized historical narrative, combining classical anecdote, political explanation, and vivid storytelling. Written for the educational market of the nineteenth century, the book situates Cleopatra amid the collapse of the Roman Republic, tracing her relations with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony while emphasizing character, ambition, diplomacy, and the instability of power. Its lucid prose, orderly chapters, an...

In "Callista: A Tale of the Third Century," John Henry Newman artfully weaves a narrative set against the backdrop of early Christian Rome, exploring themes of faith, identity, and moral struggle. The novel employs rich, evocative prose that reflects Newman's theological insights and aesthetic sensibilities, inviting readers into the nuanced lives of its characters. Through the lens of the titular character, Callista, Newman delves into the complexities of pagan versus Christian worlds, of...

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