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Modern Greek Folklore and Ancient Greek Religion - A Study in Survivals

This book is the outcome of work undertaken in Greece during my two years’ tenure of the Craven Studentship from 1898 to 1900. It is therefore my first duty gratefully to commemorate John, Lord Craven..

The Scottish Cavalier - An Historical Romance, Volume 1 (of 3)

James Grant

From the historical and descriptive nature of the following tale, the Author intended that certain passages should be illustrated with notes, containing the local traditions and authorities from which..

Impromptu - How to Think on Your Feet

Grenville Kleiser

The game of "Impromptu" is the outgrowth of an exercise devised by the author and used by him in The Public Speaking Club of America. A conscientious student will endeavor to make each succeeding effo..

Pictures of the Socialistic Future

Eugen Richter

In 1893 Socialism in this country was a subject for academic discussion. In 1907 it has its representatives and its party in parliament, and it may soon arrive within the range of practical politics. ..

The Scottish Cavalier - An Historical Romance, Volume 2 (of 3)

James Grant

In 1570 the Guard consisted of a hundred curassiers, or hommes-des-armes, a hundred archers of the corps, and twenty-five "keepers of the King's body,"—all Scottish gentlemen of noble descent and coat..

The Scottish Cavalier - An Historical Romance, Volume 3 (of 3)

James Grant

There was something very gloomy and catafalcque-like in the aspect of the gigantic bed in which Lilian was to repose; its massive posts of dark oak and darker ebony were covered embossage, and the dee..

The Starlight Wonder Book

Henry Beston

The Starlight Wonder Book is a collection of short stories for children written by Henry Beston. THE BRAVE GRENADIERTHE PALACE OF THE NIGHTTHE ENCHANTED BABYTHE TWO MILLERSTHE ADAMANT DOORTH..

Travels in Nova Scotia in the Year 1913

C. G. Hine

Nova Scotia was a sudden inspiration, induced by the enthusiasm of a friend who had enjoyed a recent vacation here, and after some correspondence with Nova Scotians who knew their country, I selected ..