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In "The Lost Heir," G. A. Henty crafts a vivid historical adventure set in the tumultuous period of the English Civil War. The narrative follows young Philip, who embarks on a quest to reclaim his inheritance after being wrongfully dispossessed by his uncle. Henty'Äôs hallmark storytelling is characterized by detailed descriptions, vivid characterizations, and a seamless blend of historical fact with fiction, capturing the spirit of the era while providing readers with a gripping tale of bravery, intrigue, and self-discovery. His masterful integration of socio-political themes enriches the narrative, allowing readers to grasp the complexities of loyalty and identity amidst conflict. G. A. ...
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As a whole, Cuban history, culture, and art are often misconstrued with a heritage specific to Havana. In Cuba's Wild East, Peter Hulme attempts to right this wrong, focusing on the eastern region of the island and the specific fictions, poetries, locations, and histories that constitute a specific eastern culture. Examining a region with a rich insurgent and revolutionary history, Peter Hulme examines the stories of rebellion, heroism, and sacrifice that are so intimately tied to the places and sites that have now become part of a national pantheon, at the same time showing the international influence of US journalists and novelists whose presence in Cuban literature alongside native Cuban writers further defines the region as a place of encounter.
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Using biographies of three natural scientists--geologist Clarence King, forester Robert Marshall, and biologist Rachel Carson--Science and the Social Good investigates the links between nature's scientific study and social improvement.
Reproduction of the original: The Boat Club by Oliver Optic
Grown people have such an exasperating way of saying, "Now, when I was a little girl -" Then, just as you prick up the little white ears of your mind for a story, they finish, loftily, "I did - or didn't do - so-and-so." It is certainly an under