"Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature" by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley explores the unique and often peculiar naming conventions of the Puritan era. The book delves into the historical context of Puritanism, examining how religious beliefs influenced the choice of names. Bardsley presents a fascinating array of names, many of which reflect the Puritans' values, aspirations, and their desire for a distinct identity. Through meticulous research, he uncovers the stories behind these names, ...

One Race One Blood reveals the origins of the horrors of discrimination, the biblical truth of “interracial” marriage, as well as the proof revealed in the Bible that God created only one race. Explore the science of genetics, melanin and skin tone, affected by the history of the Tower of Babel and the origin of people groups around the world.DivisionsEthnic cleansing, genocide, “racial” conflicts have taken place from colonialism to Nazi Germany to...

"English Surnames: Their Sources and Significations" by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and meanings of English surnames. Bardsley delves into the historical context of surnames, tracing their development from patronymics and occupational titles to geographical identifiers. The book serves as a valuable resource for genealogists, historians, and anyone interested in the etymology of names, providing insights into how surnames reflect social sta...

In "Curiosities of Puritan Nomenclature," Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley delves into the fascinating world of Puritan names, unearthing the cultural, religious, and social threads that shaped naming conventions during the 16th and 17th centuries. This scholarly work showcases Bardsley's meticulous research and analytical prowess, combining linguistic study with historical context to explore how Puritan ideals influenced the naming practices of the era. Through an engaging narrative inters...

In "The Romance of the London Directory," Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley intricately weaves a narrative that transcends mere listings to explore the cultural and socio-historical significance of London's directory from its inception. Combining meticulous detail with rich description, Bardsley employs a narrative style that marries the factual with the poetic, inviting readers to uncover the layered social fabric of Victorian London. His work stands as both a historical document and a lite...

"The Romance of the London Directory" by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley is a captivating exploration of the intricate history and evolution of London's directory system. Bardsley delves into the lives of the individuals and businesses that shaped the city, revealing how the directory served as a vital tool for navigation and commerce. Through engaging anecdotes and detailed accounts, the book highlights the social and economic transformations that London underwent, making it an essential ...

To review the sources of a people’s nomenclature is to review that people’s history. When we remember that there is nothing without a name, and that every name that is named, whether it be of a man, or man’s work, or man’s heritage of earth, came not by chance, or accident so called, but was given out of some nation’s spoken language to denote some characteristic that language expressed, we can readily imagine how important is the drift of each—what a record must each contain. We cannot bu...

If you owe too much money, you can go to prison even though you have not committed a crime. You can also be kicked out of your home and face a myriad of other negative consequences. Even so, the largest religion in the United States continues to be consumerismthe deeply held belief that buying goods and services makes us better and happier. Attorney Charles Jerome Ware explores how you can keep spending, maintain your freedom, and stand up for yourself. He shares ways to prevent foreclosur...

Originally published in 1867, this book is a collection of songs of African-American slaves. A few of the songs were written after the emancipation, but all were inspired by slavery. The wild, sad songs capture the feelings of their creators perfectly; of crushed hopes, keen sorrow and a dull daily misery, which covered them as hopelessly as the fog from the rice swamps. On the other hand the words breathe a trusting faith in the life after to which their eyes seem constantly turned

A newly illustrated edition of an outdoor adventure story by South Carolina's first poet laureateArchibald Rutledge's story "The Doom of Ravenswood" is a harrowing account of the power of the natural world and of the dangers for humans and animals alike to be found in the ominous swamps of the South Carolina lowcountry. As the narrator of this cautionary tale is riding home astride his faithful horse, Redbird, to Ravenswood Plantation, he is compelled to stop along...

Antonia Fraser's bestselling account of the lives of women in seventeenth-century England.Just how weak were the women of the Civil War era? What could they expect beyond marriage and childbirth in an age where infant and maternal mortality was frequent and contraception unknown? Did anyone marry for love? Could a woman divorce? What rights had the unmarried? What expectations the widows?An expert on the period, Antonia Fraser brings to life the many and va...

The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing"By resisting both the popular tendency to use gimmicks that oversimplify securities analysis and the academic tendency to use jargon that obfuscates common sense, Pat Dorsey has written a substantial and useful book. His methodology is sound, his examples clear, and his approach timeless."--Christopher C. Davis Portfolio Manager and Chairman, Davis AdvisorsOver the years, people from around the world have turned to Mornin...