Authors: Skeat, Walter William, 1866-1953

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By Carol Thompson

"Malay Magic" by Walter William Skeat is an introductory work on folklore and popular religion written in the late 19th century. It explores the rich tapestry of beliefs, customs, and magical practices of the Malays in the Malay Peninsula, drawing upon a variety of sources, including personal observations, native manuscripts, and published works. T...

Authors: Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882

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By Carol Thompson

"Geologische Beobachtungen über die Vulcanischen Inseln" by Charles Darwin is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work offers detailed geological observations gathered during Darwin's travels aboard the HMS Beagle, specifically focusing on volcanic islands and their geological formations. It delves into the geological pecu...

Authors: Hay, John H. Drummond (John Hay Drummond), 1816-1893

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By Carol Thompson

"A Memoir of Sir John Drummond Hay" is a memoir based on the journals and correspondence of Sir John Drummond Hay written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life of Hay, who served as a British diplomat and Minister at the Court of Morocco, providing an intricate look into his personal recollections, experiences in diplomacy, and ad...

Authors: Champagnac, J.-B.-J. (Jean-Baptiste-Joseph), 1796-1858

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By Carol Thompson

"Chronique du crime et de l'innocence, tome 2/8" by J.-B.-J. Champagnac is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work presents a collection of tragic events involving crimes such as poisonings, assassinations, and other atrocities committed throughout French history, organized chronologically. Through a lens of moral r...

Authors: Donne, John, 1572-1631

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Authors: Lizárraga, Reginaldo de, 1545?-1615

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By Carol Thompson

"Descripción Colonial" by Fr. Reginaldo de Lizárraga is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work is an exploration and description of various regions that are now part of modern-day Peru, Argentina, and Chile, focusing on the indigenous peoples, environments, and societal structures observed during the author's travels. This...

Authors: Duden, Konrad, 1829-1911

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By Carol Thompson

"Vollständiges Orthographisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache" by Konrad Duden is a spelling dictionary first published on July 7, 1880. This foundational work gathered 27,000 entries on 187 pages and became the basis for standardized German spelling across the German Empire. The dictionary evolved through numerous editions, navigating political...

Authors: Schopenhauer, Arthur, 1788-1860

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By Carol Thompson

"Essays of Schopenhauer" by Arthur Schopenhauer is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 19th century. The work reflects Schopenhauer's unique views on a variety of topics such as authorship, noise, education, women, and the emptiness of existence. He approaches these subjects with a critical eye, providing a deep analysis of hu...

Authors: Plutarch, 46-120?

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"Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 (of 4)" by Plutarch is a series of biographies written in Greek probably at the beginning of the second century. This monumental work pairs the lives of famous Greeks and Romans to reveal their shared moral virtues and failings. Through 23 paired biographies—matching figures like Alexander the Great with Julius Caesar—Pl...