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Irish Wonders by D. R. McAnally

Authors: McAnally, D. R. (David Russell), 1847-1909

In History

By Abil Kile

"Irish Wonders" by D. R. McAnally, Jr. is a collection of folklore tales, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the imaginative aspects of Irish culture, exploring a range of fantastical figures such as ghosts, banshees, fairies, and pookas, while encapsulating the rich oral storytelling tradition of the Irish people. At the...

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On a Dynamical Top, for exhibiting the phenomena of the motion of a system of…

Authors: Maxwell, James Clerk, 1831-1879

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"On a Dynamical Top, for exhibiting the phenomena of the motion of a system of invariable form about a fixed point, with some suggestions as to the Earth’s motion" by James Clerk Maxwell is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the intricate dynamics of rotational motion and utilizes the spinning top as a pr...

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A Popular History of the Art of Music by W. S. B. Mathews

Authors: Mathews, W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock), 1837-1912

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"A Popular History of the Art of Music" by W. S. B. Mathews is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of music from ancient times to the present-day context, covering musical instruments, scales, and notable composers. It aims to make the intricate history of music accessib...

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The Romantic Composers by Daniel Gregory Mason

Authors: Mason, Daniel Gregory, 1873-1953

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"The Romantic Composers" by Daniel Gregory Mason is a comprehensive study of music written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on notable composers from the Romantic Period, beginning with Franz Schubert and continuing through Schumann, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Berlioz, and Liszt, exploring their contributions to music and the unique characteri...

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The art of music, Vol. 02 (of 14) : Classicism and Romanticism by Mason et al.

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In History

By Abil Kile

"The Art of Music, Vol. 02 (of 14), A Narrative History of Music" is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume, edited by Daniel Gregory Mason, focuses on the development of music during the Classicism and Romanticism periods, exploring the transformative impact of composers like Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, and Brahms on ...

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History of the World War : An authentic narrative of the world's greatest war

Authors: Beamish, Richard J. (Richard Joseph), 1867-1945

In History

By Abil Kile

"History of the World War: An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War" by Francis A. March, Ph.D., in collaboration with Richard J. Beamish, is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time culminating in the conclusion of World War I. This comprehensive narrative captures the breadth and depth of the ...

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Judith of the Plains by Marie Manning

Authors: Manning, Marie, -1945

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Judith of the Plains" by Marie Manning is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Mary Carmichael, a young woman journeying across the rugged American West, who faces the challenges of an inhospitable environment and complex social dynamics in a predominantly male society. The novel explores themes of hardship, indepe...