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Author : John Jay Smith
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Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book American Historical and Literary Curiosities written by John Jay Smith and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : J. Jay Smith
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Series One written by J. Jay Smith and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a fascinating glimpse into American history with 'American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Series One'. This extraordinary collection of plates by J. Jay Smith and John F. Watson offers a window into the past, showcasing rare and intriguing artifacts from the early days of the United States. From antique coins to ancient maps, from old manuscripts to historic letters, this volume is a treasure trove of curiosities that will delight and inform anyone interested in American history, literature, or culture.
Author : J. Jay Smith
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (57 download)
Download or read book American Historical and Literary Curiosities: Second Series, Complete written by J. Jay Smith and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'American Historical and Literary Curiosities, Second Series, Complete', J. Jay Smith brings together a fascinating collection of autographs and other historical artifacts from the American Revolution. Through facsimiles of these documents, readers can see firsthand the signatures of some of the most important figures in American history, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin. A must-read for anyone interested in the Revolution or in the lives of these great men.
Author : John Jay Smith
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Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (22 download)
Download or read book American Historical and Literary Curiosities; consisting of facsimiles of original documents relating to the events of the revolution, ... With a variety of reliques, antiquities, and modern autographs, collected and edited by J. J. Smith ... and J. F. Watson ... assisted by an association of American antiquarians. (Part 1. Second edition.). written by John Jay Smith and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Jay Smith
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Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book American Historical and Literary Curiositirs written by John Jay Smith and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Author : Edward Brooke-Hitching
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797212052
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (972 download)
Download or read book The Madman's Library written by Edward Brooke-Hitching and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-07-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating and bizarre collection compiles the most unusual, obscure books from the far reaches of the human imagination throughout history. From the author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a unique and beautifully illustrated journey through the history of literature. The Madman's Library delves into its darkest territories to hunt down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. From the Qur'an written in the blood of Saddam Hussein, to the gorgeously decorated fifteenth-century lawsuit filed by the Devil against Jesus, to the most enormous book ever created, The Madman's Library features many long forgotten, eccentric, and extraordinary volumes gathered from around the world. Books written in blood and books that kill, books of the insane and books that hoaxed the globe, books invisible to the naked eye and books so long they could destroy the Universe, books worn into battle and books of code and cypher whose secrets remain undiscovered. Spell books, alchemist scrolls, wearable books, edible books, books to summon demons, books written by ghosts, and more all come together in the most curiously strange library imaginable. Featuring hundreds of remarkable images and packed with entertaining facts and stories to discover, The Madman’s Library is a captivating compendium perfect for bibliophiles, literature enthusiasts, and collectors intrigued by bizarre oddities, obscure history, and the macabre. • MUST-HAVE FOR BOOKLOVERS: Anyone who appreciates a good read will love delving into this weird world of books and adding this collection to their own bookshelf. • DISCOVER SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE: The Madman's Library will let you in on the secret and obscure histories of the strangest books ever made. • EXPERT AUTHOR: Edward Brooke-Hitching is the son of an antiquarian book dealer, a lifelong rare book collector, and a master of taking visual deep dives into unusual historical subjects, such as the maps of imaginary geography in The Phantom Atlas or ancient pathways through the stars in The Sky Atlas.
Author : John Sutherland
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1446409015
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (464 download)
Download or read book Curiosities of Literature written by John Sutherland and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-10-31 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much heavier was Thackeray's brain than Walt Whitman's? Which novels do American soldiers read? When did cigarettes start making an appearance in English literature? And, while we're about it, who wrote the first Western, is there any link between asthma and literary genius, and what really happened on Dorothea's wedding night in Middlemarch? In Curiosities of Literature, John Sutherland contemplates the full import of questions such as these, and attempts a few answers in a series of essays that are both witty and eclectic. His approach is also unashamedly discursive. An account of the fast-working Mickey Spillane, for example, leads to a consideration of the substances, both legal and illegal, that authors have employed to boost their creative energies. An essay on good and bad handwriting points out in passing that Thackeray could write the Lord's Prayer on the back of a stamp. As for Mary Shelley, a brief recital of the circumstances in which she wrote Frankenstein stops off to consider what impact the miserable summer weather of 1816 had on the future path of English literature. Of course, it is debatable whether knowledge of these arcane topics adds to the wisdom of nations, but it does highlight the random pleasures to be found in reading literature and reading about it. As John Sutherland rightly asks, 'Why else read?'
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Author : Henry Stevens
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Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)
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Author : Henry Stevens
Publisher : London : C. Whittingham
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 766 pages
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Download or read book Catalogue of the American Books in the Library of the British Museum at Christmas MDCCCLVI. written by Henry Stevens and published by London : C. Whittingham. This book was released on 1866 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Allan
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Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book A Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, Engravings, and Miscellaneous Articles, Belonging to the Estate of the Late John Allan written by John Allan and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John ALLAN (of New York.)
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Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (18 download)
Download or read book A Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, Engravings, and miscellaneous articles belonging to the estate of the late John Allan. Prepared by Joseph Sabin written by John ALLAN (of New York.) and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Allan
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3752580976
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (525 download)
Download or read book A Catalogue of the Books, Autographs, Engravings, and Miscellaneous Articles, belonging to the estate of the late John Allan written by John Allan and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-03-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1864.
Author : Isaac Disraeli
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Total Pages : 574 pages
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Download or read book Curiosities of Literature written by Isaac Disraeli and published by . This book was released on 1823 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 40 pages
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Author : Edward Brooke-Hitching
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1471166929
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (711 download)
Download or read book The Madman's Library written by Edward Brooke-Hitching and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK * 'Anybody who loves the printed word will be bowled over by this amusing, erudite, beautiful book about books. It is in every way a triumph. One of the loveliest books to have been published for many, many years' Alexander McCall Smith 'Quite simply the best gift for any book lover this year, or perhaps ever' Lucy Atkins, Sunday Times Literary Book of the Year 'An utterly joyous journey into the deepest eccentricities of the human mind… The most cheering, fascinating book I’ve read for ages' Guardian From the author of the critically acclaimed and globally successful The Phantom Atlas, The Golden Atlas and The Sky Atlas comes a stunning new work. The Madman’s Library is a unique, beautifully illustrated journey through the entire history of literature, delving into its darkest territories to hunt down the very strangest books ever written, and uncover the fascinating stories behind their creation. This is a madman’s library of eccentric and extraordinary volumes from around the world, many of which have been completely forgotten. Books written in blood and books that kill, books of the insane and books that hoaxed the globe, books invisible to the naked eye and books so long they could destroy the Universe, books worn into battle, books of code and cypher whose secrets remain undiscovered… and a few others that are just plain weird. From the 605-page Qur'an written in the blood of Saddam Hussein, through the gorgeously decorated 15th-century lawsuit filed by the Devil against Jesus, to the lost art of binding books with human skin, every strand of strangeness imaginable (and many inconceivable) has been unearthed and bound together for a unique and richly illustrated collection ideal for every book-lover.
Author : Charles Fenno Hoffman
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Total Pages : 854 pages
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Download or read book The Knickerbocker written by Charles Fenno Hoffman and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 854 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
