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The Book of Job
The Book of Job – Gilbert Keith Chesterton The Book of Job is among the other Old Testament Books both a philosophical riddle and a historical riddle. Controversy has long raged about which parts of this epic belong to its original scheme and which are interpolations of considerably later date. The doctors disagree, as it […]
The Crimes of England
The Crimes of England – Gilbert Keith Chesterton Brilliant, political, historical, social, and topical literary essays. A list of England’s crimes is furnished, but they are not those of which she was accused by the Germans. Among the best chapters is “The Awakening of England, and among the finest writing is the last chapter, on […]
History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts
History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts – Samuel Adams Drake It is unnecessary to spend words denying the position of Middlesex County in New England history, or to assert its preeminence over some of her sister counties of the commonwealth. The fact is that three separate counties in Massachusetts are entitled to the distinction of “ […]
Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People
Philadelphia – A History of the City and its People – Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer Dr. Oberholtzer was engaged upon this book for many months. He has aimed to present the people of Philadelphia, as well as the details of their government, and he has opened new sources of information and presents new aspects in the […]
The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia
The Historic Mansions and Buildings of Philadelphia – Thompson Westcott Mr. Thompson Westcott, the author, is perfectly at home on this subject, having written „The Guide Book to Philadelphia,“ and a history of the city. In the present volume, he has given a description of all the interesting historic buildings of the city, e.g. Penn’s […]
The Story of Philadelphia
The Story of Philadelphia – Lilian Ione Rhoades Philadelphia is especially rich in historic associations. In its halls were enunciated those principles of human rights that gave birth to free institutions. Here were assembled those patriotic men whose wise words and brave deeds laid the foundations and gave shape to the temple of American liberty. […]