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A Journey in Russia in 1858

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"A Journey in Russia" by Robert Heywood is a captivating travel narrative that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of 19th-century Russian life. Heywood, an astute observer, chronicles his experiences and encounters as he traverses the vast landscapes of Russia. His vivid descriptions bring to life the culture, traditions, and the complexities of Russian society during this period. The book ... Read more

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"A Journey in Russia" by Robert Heywood is a captivating travel narrative that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of 19th-century Russian life. Heywood, an astute observer, chronicles his experiences and encounters as he traverses the vast landscapes of Russia. His vivid descriptions bring to life the culture, traditions, and the complexities of Russian society during this period. The book
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A Journey to America in 1834

Enriched edition. An Immigrant's Tale of Early America: A Literary Journey in 1834

by Robert Heywood, Asher McKenzie ...

In "A Journey to America in 1834," Robert Heywood presents a vivid and insightful account of his travel experiences in the early 19th century United States. The narrative combines elements of travel literature with intricate social commentary, as Heywood meticulously details the landscapes, customs, and burgeoning societal complexities he encounters. Written in a reflective prose style ... Read more

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In "A Journey to America in 1834," Robert Heywood presents a vivid and insightful account of his travel experiences in the early 19th century United States. The narrative combines elements of travel literature with intricate social commentary, as Heywood meticulously details the landscapes, customs, and burgeoning societal complexities he encounters. Written in a reflective prose style
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A Journey in Russia in 1858

Enriched edition. A Literary Exploration of 19th Century Russian Culture

by Robert Heywood, Everett Cole ...

In "A Journey in Russia in 1858," Robert Heywood crafts a vivid and intricate narrative of his travels across the Russian Empire during a transformative period marked by social upheaval and cultural exchange. Through keen observation and lyrical prose, Heywood captures the diverse landscapes and complex societal structures of 19th-century Russia, interweaving personal anecdotes with broader themes ... Read more

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In "A Journey in Russia in 1858," Robert Heywood crafts a vivid and intricate narrative of his travels across the Russian Empire during a transformative period marked by social upheaval and cultural exchange. Through keen observation and lyrical prose, Heywood captures the diverse landscapes and complex societal structures of 19th-century Russia, interweaving personal anecdotes with broader themes
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Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.” His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.” You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.” Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails were swilled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, the arts, and ... Read more

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Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.” His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.” You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.” Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails were swilled as writers, humorists, actors, and critics poked fun at culture, the arts, and
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Great American Wit

The Classic Humor of the Algonquin Round Table

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The perfect gift for the snarky literature fan in your life!“Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.”“His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.”“You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.”Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails swirled as writers, humorists, ... Read more

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The perfect gift for the snarky literature fan in your life!“Stop looking at the world through rose-colored bifocals.”“His mind is so open, the wind whistles through it.”“You can’t teach an old dogma new tricks.”Ever wonder where these sayings came from? For decades, the dining room of New York’s legendary Algonquin Hotel was a hub of letters and humor. Cocktails swirled as writers, humorists,
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In Miserable Slavery: Thomas Thistlewood in Jamaica, 1750-86

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This book highlights the diary of Thomas Thistlewood and contains a rich chronicle of platation life in Jamaica during the 18th century. ... Read more

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This book highlights the diary of Thomas Thistlewood and contains a rich chronicle of platation life in Jamaica during the 18th century.
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Dark Victory

The Life of Bette Davis

by Ed Sikov ...

The legendary Hollywood star blazes a fiery trail in this enthralling portrait of a brilliant actress and the movies her talent elevated to greatnessShe was magnificent and exasperating in equal measure. Jack Warner called her "an explosive little broad with a sharp left." Humphrey Bogart once remarked, "Unless you're very big she can knock you down." Bette Davis was a force of nature—an ... Read more

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The legendary Hollywood star blazes a fiery trail in this enthralling portrait of a brilliant actress and the movies her talent elevated to greatnessShe was magnificent and exasperating in equal measure. Jack Warner called her "an explosive little broad with a sharp left." Humphrey Bogart once remarked, "Unless you're very big she can knock you down." Bette Davis was a force of nature—an
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The Interesting Narrative and Other Writings

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Completely revised and edited with an introduction and notes by Vincent CarrettaAn exciting and often terrifying adventure story, as well as an important precursor to such famous nineteenth-century slave narratives as Frederick Douglass's autobiographies, Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrativerecounts his kidnapping in Africa at the age of ten, his service as the slave of an officer in the ... Read more

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Completely revised and edited with an introduction and notes by Vincent CarrettaAn exciting and often terrifying adventure story, as well as an important precursor to such famous nineteenth-century slave narratives as Frederick Douglass's autobiographies, Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrativerecounts his kidnapping in Africa at the age of ten, his service as the slave of an officer in the
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Oscar Wars

A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears

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The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes Hollywood drama.America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine decades, perfectly coiffed starlets, debonair leading men, and producers with gold in their eyes ... Read more

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The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes Hollywood drama.America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine decades, perfectly coiffed starlets, debonair leading men, and producers with gold in their eyes
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The Women of the American Revolution

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In "The Women of the American Revolution," Elizabeth F. Ellet meticulously unveils the pivotal roles that women played during the tumultuous years of the American Revolution. Ellet's literary style is both narrative and analytical, blending personal anecdotes, letters, and historical documents to weave a vivid portrayal of these formidable figures, thereby placing them in a literary context often ... Read more

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In "The Women of the American Revolution," Elizabeth F. Ellet meticulously unveils the pivotal roles that women played during the tumultuous years of the American Revolution. Ellet's literary style is both narrative and analytical, blending personal anecdotes, letters, and historical documents to weave a vivid portrayal of these formidable figures, thereby placing them in a literary context often
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City of Nets

A Portrait of Hollywood in the 1940's

by Otto Friedrich ...

"With its tough humor, profound cynicism, and unerring nose for corruption and hypocrisy, City of Nets offers a distinctly Brechtian vision of Hollywood." — The Village VoiceIn 1939, fifty million Americans went to the movies every week, Louis B. Mayer was the highest-paid man in the country, and Hollywood produced 530 feature films a year. One decade and five thousand movies later, the studios ... Read more

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"With its tough humor, profound cynicism, and unerring nose for corruption and hypocrisy, City of Nets offers a distinctly Brechtian vision of Hollywood." — The Village VoiceIn 1939, fifty million Americans went to the movies every week, Louis B. Mayer was the highest-paid man in the country, and Hollywood produced 530 feature films a year. One decade and five thousand movies later, the studios
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Dorothy Parker

What Fresh Hell Is This?

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Marion Meade's engrossing and comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most captivating womenIn this lively, absorbing biography, Marion Meade illuminates both the charm and the dark side of Dorothy Parker, exploring her days of wicked wittiness at the Algonquin Round Table with the likes of Robert Benchley, George Kaufman, and Harold Ross, and in Hollywood with S. J. Perelman, ... Read more

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Marion Meade's engrossing and comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most captivating womenIn this lively, absorbing biography, Marion Meade illuminates both the charm and the dark side of Dorothy Parker, exploring her days of wicked wittiness at the Algonquin Round Table with the likes of Robert Benchley, George Kaufman, and Harold Ross, and in Hollywood with S. J. Perelman,
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