Making of the British Empire (A.D. 1714-1832), The by Arthur Hassall (1853 - 1930) 16. Mai 2021

At its height, the British Empire was the largest in history. This short volume traces its development through the long 18th century, from 1714 to the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Founded on the prosperity of Sir Robert Walpole's ministry (1721-1742), the Empire emerged from the Indian conquests of that gifted military amateur, Lord Clive, […]

Sermons for all the Sundays in the year (Sermons I - XXV) by Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1696 - 1787) 15. Mai 2021

This work is entitled, ABRIDGED SERMONS FOR ALL THE SUNDAYS IN THE YEAR. They are called Abridged Sermons, because, although each contains abundant matter for a sermon, the sentiments are briefly expressed—not, however, so briefly as to render the sense obscure. Hence the work may be used for spiritual lectures. Diffuseness has been purposely avoided, […]

Nana by Émile Zola (1840 - 1902) 15. Mai 2021

Excerpt from Introduction: "Nana" stands third in popularity among the Zola novels. It is a study of the prostitute type and it gives a memorable picture of the life of the tinsel underworld of the Paris theaters, night life, and its parasites. Perhaps Zola pursues Nana a bit too relentlessly: certainly his putting a period […]

Endeavour Journal of Sir Joseph Banks from 25 August 1768-12 July 1771, The by Joseph Banks (1743 - 1820) 15. Mai 2021

In this Journal, Joseph Banks records almost daily observations of the journey of the ship the Endeavour on the first of James Cook’s voyages to the Pacific during the years 1768-1771. There are also more detailed accounts of the events, people, flora, fauna and geology of the places (except Brazil) where they landed. They landed […]

Tale of Bunny Cotton-Tail, The by Laura Rountree Smith (1876 - 1924) 14. Mai 2021

Little Bunny Cotton-tail is a very naughty bunny. He runs away, he won't go to school, and he keeps nibbling on Farmer Jones' cabbage! Mother Bunny will have to ask for help to get her little bunny to behave. (Summary by Patrice DeHart)