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    Long, long ago, there was a good saint named David, who taught the early Cymric or Welsh people better manners and many good things to eat and ways of enjoying themselves. Now the Welsh folks in speaking of their good teacher pronounced his name Tafid and affectionately Taffy, and this came to be the usual name for a person born in Wales. In our nurseries we all learned that "Taffy was a Welshman, ... Read more

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  • The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Meiji

    "The Religions of Japan, from the Dawn of History to the Era of Meiji" by William Elliot Griffis offers a comprehensive exploration of the diverse religious landscape of Japan. The book delves into the origins and evolution of Shinto, Buddhism, and other spiritual practices, highlighting their interconnections and influences throughout Japanese history. Griffis meticulously examines how these ... Read more

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    Corea, though unknown even by name in Europe until the sixteenth century, was the subject of description by Arab geographers of the middle ages. Before the peninsula was known as a political unit, the envoys of Shinra, one of the three Corean states, and those from Persia met face to face before the throne of China. The Arab merchants trading to Chinese ports crossed the Yellow Sea, visited the ... Read more

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  • Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer

    Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer by William Elliot Griffis explores the life and career of one of the most significant figures in American naval history. Perry is best known for his role in opening Japan to the West, which marked a pivotal moment in international relations. Griffis delves into Perry's early life, his naval training, and his various missions, highlighting ... Read more

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  • John Chambers, Servant of Christ and Master of Hearts, and His Ministry in Philadelphia

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    Charles Carleton Coffin was a prominent figure in American journalism and literature, known for his vivid accounts of the Civil War as a war correspondent. His writings not only captured the harrowing experiences of soldiers but also provided a broader perspective on the societal impacts of war. Coffin's ability to convey the emotional weight of conflict made his work resonate with readers, ... Read more

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    The name which the Belgians give to their country is Belgique. The English form Belgium is that from the Latin of ancient days. The country is inhabited by two races. Draw a line across the map of Belgium and you divide the kingdom into two regions, inhabited by Flemings and Walloons. Let the line pass from east and west through Brussels. North of this, as a rule, there are farms, gardens and sea ... Read more

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  • Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks

    Long ago, in Dutch Fairy Land, there lived a young mermaid who was very proud of her good looks. She was one of a family of mere or lake folks dwelling not far from the sea. Her home was a great pool of water that was half salt and half fresh, for it lay around an island near the mouth of a river. Part of the day, when the sea tides were out, she splashed and played, dived and swam in the soft ... Read more

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