![]() ![]() The binding is completely intact, strong and like new. The inside pages are clean and completely unmarked. This book is in Used but in Near Fine condition. ![]() Published by Charles Scribner's Sons - 1947 ![]() ![]() Red Cloth Cover With Gold Title on the Spine. Rockefeller, as well as his public service. Joseph Allan Nevins (1890 – 1971) was an American historian and journalist, known for his extensive work on the history of the Civil War and his biographies of such figures as Grover Cleveland, Hamilton Fish, Henry Ford, and John D. The individual books are:ĭouglas, Buchanan, and Party Chaos, 1857–1859įor the last two volumes, published in 1971, Nevins won the U.S. Ordeal of the Union, Is an eight-volume set (published 1947–1971) on the American Civil War by Allan Nevins, is one of the author's greatest works, ending only with his death. This is a study of how and why the Civil War came about. This is the first volume of an eight-volume set. The cover boards are red with gold title on the spine. 1947 Hardcover Book, Ordeal of the Union, Volume One, Allan Nevins, First Edition, History, Civil War, Illustrated, Award-Winning Series, MilitaryĪ hardcover book entitled Ordeal of the Union: Fruits of Manifest Destiny 1847 - 1852. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Hailed as “a magnificent story of the great adventure of individual goodness” by The New York Times Book Review and “full of life and people and color” by Harper’s, The Keys of the Kingdom is considered by many to be A.J. Francis Chisholm, a role for which he earned his first Best Actor Oscar nomination. ![]() The Keys of the Kingdom was adapted into the 1944 film starring Gregory Peck as Fr. Despite enormous obstacles and temptations, Father Chisholm continues to live in accordance with what he holds as the ultimate truth-serving humanity is the one true religion of the world. Cronin (19 July 1896 6 January 1981) was a Scottish physician and novelist who continued to. He encounters fierce resistance from the local Chinese who distrust his motives, especially as they do not understand or condone his faith. Ostracized by the clerical community and looked down on by his superiors, Chisholm takes a position in China where he supervises a mission beset by poverty, civil war, and plague. Cronin’s inspiring novel of a controversial Scottish priest on a mission in China, where he learns the true meaning of humanity-and of faith.įrancis Chisholm-a kindhearted and straightforward Scottish priest-walks a path all his own, making him unpopular with other members of the clergy. ![]() ![]() ![]() Inspired by Swedish artist Carl Larsson’s controversial painting, Midvinterblot (translated as midwinter sacrifice), Sedgwick crafts these seven treats with spare, exact prose in which no word is unnecessary. This form, as well as the novel’s reliance on adult protagonists, is a rarity in literature for teens. ![]() Presented as different cycles of the moon, the stories feature various genres, from realistic and war stories to stories about ghosts and Viking vampires, ending with a hint of mystery to be revealed in subsequent chapters. ![]() But how and when did he know her? Seven linked stories progress backward across centuries, following Eric and Merle’s relationship as it takes on many forms, such as father/daughter or brother/sister, throughout time. As Eric drinks a strange tea brewed from the orchid, he begins to forget his life on the mainland yet remembers feelings for Merle. Tasked with gathering information on a rare orchid that is rumored to stop the aging process, he feels instant attraction to native islander Merle. The Time Traveler’s Wife meets Lost in this chilling exploration of love and memory.Ī dystopian start to the novel finds journalist Eric on remote Blessed Island in the extreme north in the year 2073. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The New Authors Breakfast is open to all registered attendees of Malice Domestic. The annual Mystery Scene's New Authors Breakfast combines two of our favorite things, breakfast and new authors. Naturally the Edgar, Malice, and, later, Anthony awards will make readers more aware of new authors, many of whom they haven't yet discovered.Įach year Mystery Scene does its part for new authors at the Malice Domestic Conference, April 27-29 in Bethesda, MD. ![]() Choices made there affect each novel.Īnd that leads us to the latest crop of new authors. That debut sets the tone for the author's entire series. There is a certain freshness, an energy and an intrigue about reading an author's first work. But mysteries never fail to interest me.Īs much as I enjoy the work of established authors, there is nothing like reading a debut author. I have been reviewing mysteries since 1991 and I can't even imagine how many novels I have read during these past years. ![]() ![]() ![]() A wonderful slice of history with full charm and spin. The concepts of mathematics and theoretical physics glides effortlessly for both layman and science majors I would state with high probability even if Einstein adheres to his belief that God does not play dice. All the difficulties of Einstein not acheiving the all extensive unified theory or accepting quantum mechanics is handled most smoothly without recourse to detailed theory. The book maintains ones interest without a mistep. ![]() One never chokes on a difficult english sentence and the continuity over time moves well throughout. By comparision we know little as to where George Washington slept The translation from German is exellent. 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Twain was an influential writer of his time and remains so today. ![]() He wrote about a myriad of topics, ranging from life along the Mississippi River, detailed in famous works such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1872) and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1884), to a collection of essays written while abroad, to political essays. ![]() Twain is famous as an author, satirist, essayist, newspaper contributor, and lecturer. 1898 HOME > Literature of the Spanish-American War > Mark Twain Mark Twain 1835-1910 BiographyĪlthough born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the author adopted what is one of the most famous pen names in literature, Mark Twain, from a Mississippi river slang phrase. ![]() ![]() ![]() People don’t pray with each other anymore, she testified. So in the same spirit, she called out to me every time I left her presence, “Don’t forget to love!” I share what bell taught me about love. During “our time” together, two Kentucky women, her, Black from the hills of Kentucky and me, white from central Kentucky, bell taught me directly All About Love. “Yes, please share about our time,” she whispered to me once. ![]() In my 30s, it was bell’s work that helped me understand the violent nature of white feminism, how “there could be no real sisterhood between white women and women of color if white women were not able to divest of white supremacy.” I took my last trip to see her on my 40th birthday, six weeks before she died. She published her first book, “Ain’t I A Woman: Black Women and Feminism” in 1981, the year I was born. How to continue her legacy of love in the face of the “imperialist capitalist white supremacist patriarchy” is a question I’m honored to bear.īell taught us much about how to love through her prolific gift of 40-plus books and hundreds of public lectures, conversations and articles. Processing the late-in-life friendship I had with bell, born Gloria Jean Watkins in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, will be a lifelong endeavor. More: Feminist author and poet bell hooks, known for 'Aint I A Woman' and 'All About Love', dies at 69 ![]() ![]() What happens to us, humans when everyone we love is gone and you can’t trust anyone? What happens when there is chaos and war? This book made me think about a real dystopia. I love how the plot focuses more on our humanity. This is told in the first person POV by primarily 3 main characters: Cassie, Ben, and Evan (Sammy, Cassie’s little brother also has a short POV). We meet our heroine, Cassie Sullivan after the fourth wave, by herself. The attacks come in waves the first wave: total blackout the second wave, natural disasters (earthquake) the third wave: pestilence (disease) and the fourth wave: trust no one. The Fifth Wave is about an alien attack on Earth. Let’s just say that I am very fascinated by aliens. ![]() In fact, one of my favorite shows is Ancient Aliens, but I digress. If you know me, you would know that I am so into aliens. Ok, I admit it, I have never heard of The Fifth Wave until I saw the trailer a couple of months ago. ![]() ![]() Don’t want to read the whole review? Click to jump to the Review At a Glance. ![]() ![]() ![]() Logan struggles with his attachment to Christian and his fears of being left behind. It's a chance to explore a talent his parents crushed before he could dream of spending his life studying it-but is he up to the challenge? Is it worth taking the risk, knowing his family won't support him? ![]() But fate has never followed their neat plans.Ĭhristian receives an opportunity to pursue one of his greatest unfulfilled passions: acting. With one year of college under their belts, they're ready to grow up and see what the rest of their lives will be like together by strengthening their relationship over the next few months. Summary After six months deeply in love with each other, childhood best friends Logan and Christian are excited for their first summer away from home. But please don't worry, you still have more than 500,000 other books you can enjoy! Playing House Suzanne Clay We are sorry! The publisher (or author) gave us the instruction to take down this book from our catalog. ![]() |