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Maclaine, the son of a Presbyterian minister, enticed women for money, committed a series of robberies and extortions; his fast life was the subject of a burlesque in 1750. Cf. DNB.
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. Delve into what it was like to live during the eighteenth century by reading the first-hand accounts of everyday people...
This treasure trove of boredom-busting ideas will keep children entertained for hours on end, whatever the weather. Stage a shadow puppet show, make musical instruments, fly a kite and lots more, then stimulate your brain with riddles, word games and memory puzzles. With specially selected links to websites with even more fun things to do.
Explore one of the most famous cities in the world in this whistlestop tour of London's iconic landmarks. With over 150 stickers to add to the scenes of London life. London is one of the biggest and busiest cities in the world, packed with buildings that are recognised the world over; Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and many others. A fun way for children to practise important fine motor skills.
What do tigers eat and how do they catch their food? Can tigers swim? Why do they scratch trees? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinting lives of tigers.