In "The English Provincial Printers, Stationers and Bookbinders to 1557," E. Gordon Duff meticulously catalogs the lesser-known figures and local industries that contributed to the rich tapestry of English printing before the Elizabethan period. Through his scholarly inquiry, Duff employs a detailed bibliographical approach, blending meticulous archival research with a narrative style that is both enlightening and accessible. The work stands as a critical contribution to book history, shed...

This meticulously edited collection on witchcraft is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Introduction to Witchcraft: The Superstitions of Witchcraft by Howard Williams The Devil in Britain and America by John Ashton Witchcraft in Europe: History of Magic and Witchcraft: Magic and Witchcraft Lives of the Necromancers Witch, Warlock, and Magician Practitioners of Magic & Witchcraft and Clairvoyance Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch Sidonia, the Sorcere...

In 1862, Lucie Duff Gordon left her husband and three children in England and settled in Egypt, where she remained for the rest of her short life. Seeking respite from her tuberculosis in the dry air, she moved into a ramshackle house above a temple in Luxor, and soon became an indispensable member of the community. She set up a hospital in her home where all were welcome, from slaves to local leaders. Her humane, open-minded voice and her enchantment with her Arab neighbours shines across...

"Letters from Egypt" is a captivating collection of correspondence written by Lady Lucie Duff Gordon during her time in Egypt. The letters provide a vivid and personal account of her experiences, observations, and reflections on the culture, people, and landscapes of the region. Duff Gordon's eloquent prose captures the essence of her travels, offering readers a glimpse into the life of a Victorian woman exploring a foreign land. Her insights into the social dynamics and natural beauty of ...

The “story” of Perugia is, like the story of nearly all Italian towns, as full and varied as the story of a nation. Every side-light of history is cast upon it, and nearly every phase of man’s policy and art reflected on its monuments. To do justice to so grand a pageant in a narrow space of time and binding was, we may fairly plead, no easy task; and now that the work is done, and the proofs returned to the printer, we are left with an inevitable regret; for it has been impossible for us ...

Fresh from solving her third mystery, Gethsemane Brown is ready to relax and enjoy her summer. Her plans include nothing more dangerous than performing in the opening ceremony of the annual rose and garden show and cheering on Frankie Grennan, who has entered his hybrid rose into the competition. But when a mysterious stalker starts leaving Frankie floral bouquets as coded messages, Gethsemane fears a copycat may be planning to recreate the still-unsolved murders of the infamous Flower Sho...

Excerpt: "When we speak of the invention of printing, we mean the invention of the art of multiplying books by means of single types capable of being used again and again in different combinations for the printing of different books. Taking the word printing in its widest sense, it means merely the impression of any image; and the art of impressing or stamping words or pictures seems to have been known from the very earliest times. The handles of Greek amphoræ, the bases of Roman lamps and...

The Story of Assisi opens a window onto a city where legend, history, art, and devotion are inseparable. In richly illustrated chapters, it traces Assisi from its mythical foundation and Roman past through centuries of conflict, rebuilding, and spiritual renewal, always keeping the Umbrian hill town in view as a living monument of faith and memory. The narrative moves from the Temple of Minerva and the buried remains of antiquity to the struggles of medieval politics, the rule of emperors ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the heart of nineteenth-century Egypt through the vivid eyes of Lady Lucie Duff Gordon in Letters from Egypt. More than mere travel notes, these intimate letters bring to life the rhythms, colors, and voices of a land caught between ancient traditions and modern change. Writing with wit, warmth, and remarkable empathy, Duff Gordon paints unforgettable portraits of bustling Cairo streets, timeless vill...

"Letters from the Cape" is a collection of correspondence by Lady Lucie Duff Gordon, who vividly recounts her experiences in South Africa. Through her letters, she provides a unique perspective on the culture, landscape, and people of the Cape Colony during her time there. Her eloquent prose captures the beauty of the region and the challenges faced by its inhabitants, making her observations both personal and insightful. The letters serve as a historical document, reflecting the social dy...

“Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch” is an 1838 novel by Wilhelm Meinhold, originally published in German and translated into English by Lady Duff-Gordon. Initially published as a hoax claiming to be a 17th-century account of witchcraft, Meinhold eventually confessed to the deceit but encountered significant trouble when trying to prove that he actually wrote the book. Set during the Thirty Years War, the plot revolves around the story of a pastor, whose only daughter, Maria, has been accuse...

Gethsemane fought off an attack by a sleazy hotel developer who wanted to turn her Irish cottage into a tourist trap. But now she must face a vengeful ghost determined to exact revenge for a murder that took place centuries ago. This ghost's wrath spares no one-not Gethsemane's students, Inspector Niall O'Reilly, fellow teacher Frankie Grennan, or the group of ghost hunters that has descended on Dunmullach to capture proof that ghosts exist... Proof that Gethsemane has to quash to keep Eam...