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22/06/2024
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Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 054

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Sixteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include Science and Exploration–a tribute to Egyptologist Amelia Edwards, and discourses on gravitation and relativity by Georges-Louis Le Sage and Ralph Sampson; Sociology and Society–Julio Guerrero on the Mexican character, reflections on life from Kierkegaard’s Diapsalmata, Immanuel Kant on religious education, the fate of romance in the King of Siam’s harem, nickelodeons, and the tragic results of an 1851 fire on small businesses in New York’s Bowery; Nature–how weeds spread, animal coloration, and mountaineering in the Rockies; as well as a biography of Buster Keaton, and a treatise on British hat making in the age of Top Hats with styles named the Bang-Up and the Vis-a-Vis. (summary by Sue Anderson)     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Pee-Wee Harris on the Trail

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In this, the second Pee-Wee Harris adventure, we follow young Walter, B.S.A (Boy of Superior Appetite or Boy Scout of America, take your pick) as he encounters robbers, proves himself a good friend and follows a trail of footprints into trouble. – Summary by Lynne Thompson     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Pee-Wee Harris in Luck

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Another episode in the life of the loveable Pee-Wee Harris, Boy Scout and Boy of Superior Appetite, who always lands on his feet, even when things don’t turn out as planned.     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Og – Son of Fire

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Five hundred thousand years ago, Og has been separated from his people during a volcano eruption. This story follows Og on his journey to find his people and the many adventures he experiences along the way. (Summary by linny)     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Pee-Wee Harris Adrift

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That lovable Boy Scout, Pee-Wee Harris, is back for another adventure, this time on the water. Somehow, he always manages to find the snacks necessary for him to land on his feet. – Summary by Lynne Thompson     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Ceres’ Runaway & Other Essays

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Alice Meynell was an English essayist, critic, and poet who was also a leading suffragist, serving as vice-president of the Women Writers’ Suffrage League, She and her husband Wilfrid Meynell were active in publishing and editing literary works including helping to launch the first works of Francis Thompson, author of “Hound of Heaven.” The Meynell’s later converted to Roman Catholicism. These essays are very evocative for anyone who has, or wants to visit London, capturing the atmosphere of the late nineteenth century In “Ceres’ Runaway,” she covers topics ranging through travel, literature and children. – Summary by Larry Wilson     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Pee-Wee Harris: Fixer

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Pee-Wee Harris, Boy Scout of America and Boy of Superior Appetite returns for another adventure — just normal events in the life of a boy. Parades, a visit to New York, exploring the woods and introducing a new boy to scouting life.     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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From the Easy Chair Vol. 2

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The second volume of essays and observations From the Easy Chair of William Curtis, editor of Harper’s Weekly and one of the founders of the American Republican party, and served Ulysses S. Grant; although he split from the party in the 1880s over the choice of presidential candidate. He was an original member of the New York Board of Education. – Summary by Lynne Thompson     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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Radio Boys in the Secret Service

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Twin sixteen year-old brothers, Guy and Walter Burton are the “Radio Boys” headed for another adventure. Travels take Guy from their home in New England to London where he meets another radio enthusiast, Glennon. There are city adventures before they find themselves on an old steamer headed for disaster. Can the wireless radio help them in their time of need? And, where is Walter? – Summary by Larry Wilson     [chương_files]  

22/06/2024
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From the Easy Chair Vol. 3

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The third volume of essays and observations From the Easy Chair of William Curtis, editor of Harper’s Weekly and one of the founders of the American Republican party, and served Ulysses S. Grant; although he split from the party in the 1880s over the choice of presidential candidate. He was an original member of the New York Board of Education. ( Lynne Thompson)     [chương_files]