This commemorative volume marks the centenary of Sir Walter Scott's birth with portraits, illustrations, memoir, and historical notes that celebrate the novelist who revived Scotland's Border past in the public imagination. From his uncertain Edinburgh origins and childhood illnesses to the legends, landscapes, and ballads that shaped his mind, Scott emerges as a boy of limited schooling but immense memory, drawn early to history, romance, and folklore. His legal training, marriage to Char...

"The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation. Volume 1" by Charles Roger is a comprehensive exploration of Canada's transformation from its early, primitive state to a prosperous and civilized nation. Roger delves into the historical, social, and economic factors that contributed to this evolution, providing readers with a detailed account of the challenges faced by early settlers and the indigenous populations. His narrative is rich with anecdotes and insights, making it...

"The beauty of a book, as of a picture, consists in the grouping of images and in the arrangement of details. Not only has attitude and grouping to be attended to by the painter, and by the narrator of events, but attention must be paid to light and shade; and the same subject is susceptible of being treated in many ways. When the idea occurred to me of offering to the public of Canada a history of the province, I was not ignorant of the existence of other histories. Smith, Christie, Garne...

The Modern Scottish Minstrel, encompassing six volumes, serves as a comprehensive anthology that showcases the rich tapestry of Scottish verse and song from the 18th and 19th centuries. Rendered in a lyrical style that resonates with folkloric authenticity, this collection blends traditional themes with contemporary sensibilities. It captures the ethos of Romanticism that burgeoned during this period, reflecting the social, cultural, and political landscapes of Scotland while celebrating t...

The beauty of a book, as of a picture, consists in the grouping of images and in the arrangement of details. Not only has attitude and grouping to be attended to by the painter, and by the narrator of events, but attention must be paid to light and shade; and the same subject is susceptible of being treated in many ways.

THE FUNNIEST, MOST POPULAR KID IN SCHOOL, Charles Aubrey Rogers suffered from depression and later addiction, then ultimately died by suicide.Diary of a Broken Mind focuses on the relatable story of what led to his suicide at age twenty and answers the why behind his addiction and this cause of death, revealed through a mother’s story and years of Charles’ published and unpublished song lyrics. The closing chapters focus on hope and healin...

The Centenary Garland is a masterfully curated anthology celebrating the literary milestones of the last century, showcasing contributions from a diverse array of authors who have shaped the contours of modern literature. This collection encompasses a range of styles, from the introspective lyricism of early 20th-century poets to the experimental prose of postmodernists. As an intertextual tapestry, it highlights not only individual brilliance but also the socio-political influences that h...

The cover image is an instant attention grabber for anyone who has ever explored Olive Boulevard. It is part of the very definition of Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Hundreds of thousands of us are familiar with Olive Boulevard. Not so many of us know about Hog Hollow Road. The stories are about real life. Real life includes flooded river valleys, politicians, religion, and snakes. Real life is FUN!

Myrtle Allen was born in Paris, Texas, in 1896. She saw the doughboys go away to fight World War I, survived the flu epidemic after the soldiers came home, had children and raised them during the Great Depression. Over a lifetime of 99 years, she was divorced once and widowed twice. She met presidents and governors, politicians and judges. A talented musician and gifted storyteller, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren flocked to her as if she were a rock star. No subject was off limi...

Drawing on his experiences as a rural Missouri goat farmer, the author has produced a short collection of essays that will bring a smile of recognition to those who love the people, the land, and the culture of the Ozarks. Describing activities as pastoral as a stroll across a newly mowed hay field and as ordinary as a pet dog's close encounter with a skunk, he evokes the rhythms of a nearly forgotten life style. The overall tone is gentle good humor blended with love for the time and plac...

In the opening years of the nineteenth century, south of Natchez, hidden away in a remote backwater named Deadman's Bend, a woman in her 20s found herself a widow, the mother of two small children. With fierce determination, she supported her family.On the waters of the great river and in the shade of the deep woods, her precocious son Hiram grew like a wild plant, with no schools and no churches. Soon enough, he learned how to catch a riverboat into Natchez. There he encountered b...

The world of climate politics is increasingly no longer confined to the activities of national governments and international negotiations. Critical to this transformation of the politics of climate change has been the emergence of new forms of transnational governance that cut across traditional state-based jurisdictions and operate across public and private divides. This book provides the first comprehensive, cutting-edge account of the world of transnational climate change governance. Co...