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Deuteronomy 4:10 KJV

 

Literature Around the World from 1700 ~1900

Arranged Chronologically

Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster

Albert Marrin, Dutton Children's Books

Dr. Jenner and the Speckled MonsterSubtitled "The Search for the Smallpox Vaccine," Dr. Jenner and the Speckled Monster covers the history of smallpox and the search for the cure.

        

9780525469223

List $19.99

Sale $17.99

The Short Stories Of G. A. Henty, Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Volume 1 includes several short stories that take place on the North American Continent during the 1620s to the 1870s.

9781931587334

List $21.99

Sale $14.49

Madeleine Takes Command

By Brill

French Canada,1692

9781883937171

List $12.95

Sale $11.49

Susanna Wesley, Mother of John and Charles

By Charles Ludwig, Sowers Series

Mother of Charles and John Wesley, Grade 7

9780880621106

List $7.99

Sale $6.99

Bonnie Prince Charlie Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden. Battle of Culloden 1745 Britain, Scotland, France.

9781887159548

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With Pipe, Paddle, and Song

Elizabeth Yates

French Canada 1750’s Canadian traders

9781883937379

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With Wolfe in Canada Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

This is a tale of the French and Indian War. With Wolfe in Canada takes place in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada during the 1750s to 1760s time period.

9781887159180

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The Reb and the Redcoats

By Savery

England, 1780’s

9781883937423

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With Frederick the Great Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Story of the Seven Years War takes place in Europe around 1760.

9781887159814

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With Clive in India Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Around 1786 in India.

9781931587181

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Marie's HomeMarie's Home

by Caroline Austin

Illustrated by Gordon Browne R. I.

Honor, duty, compassion and forgiveness are all themes that are portrayed in Marie's Home, the fictional journal of young Marie Hamilton, recording her family's harrowing adventures during the French Revolution.

Marie's Home was originally published in 1885 and is reprinted by Salem Ridge Press.  It has 197 pages and a softcover.  It is suitable for ages 10 to adult.

9780977678655

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In the Reign of Terror Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

French Revolution around 1793 in Europe, mainly France. Adventures of a Westminster boy.

9781887159500

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No Surrender Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Rising of La Vendée. French Revolution around 1793 in Europe, mainly France.

9781931587044

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The Tiger of Mysore Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Story of the war with Tippo Saib around 1795 in India--Mysore War.

9781887159906

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At Aboukir and Acre Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt.

"Follow young Edgar as he saves the life of a son of an Arab chief, is accepted into their tribe and takes part in the Battle of the Pyramids and the revolt at Cairo. He joins the Navy in opposition to the French during Napoleon's invasion of Palestine and fights until he's cut off from home at the Battle of the Nile. Adventures abound as Edgar works his way from Africa to Palestine until Napoleon's historic defeat. Around 1798.

9781931587471

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The Slaves' Champion

By Henry Wheeler, Reprinted by Master Books

The Slaves' ChampionThe Slaves' Champion is an accurate and historical biography of the British Abolitionist, William Wilberforce. Originally published in 1861, this is a faithful reproduction from the original. It includes the reflections of those who knew him and reveals his impact on the final destruction of the brutal slave trade.

9780892216703

List $12.00

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A Journey Through the Life of William Wilberforce

By Kevin Belmonte

A Journey Through the Life of William WilberforceA Journey through the Life of William Wilberforce was written by Dr. Kevin Belmonte, one of the world's leading scholars dedicated to educating the public about William Wilberforce. This full-color guide to Wilberforce's life includes descriptions of his work on behalf of social justice issues like slavery and the end of poverty. Portraits of him and his contemporaries and photographs of historic sites in England, make this an excellent and educational tool.

9780892216710

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Wilberforce An Activity Book

By Andrew Edwards and Fleur Thornton

Wilberforce: An Activity BookWilberforce: An Activity Book is a fun and educational companion to A Journey through the Life of William Wilberforce. For elementary age students, there are 24 ready-to-use lesson plans to reinforce historical facts. Each lesson plan is accompanied by fun activities such as word searches, mazes, and code-breaking games.

9780892216727

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Amazing Grace of Freedom

By Ted Baehr, Susan Wales, Ken Wales

Amazing Grace of FreedomThe Amazing Grace of Freedom includes:

  • A comprehensive collection of essays and commentary from ministry leaders and scholars such as Chuck Colson, D. James Kennedy, John Piper, Alveda King, and many more
  • An exclusive interview with Amazing Grace producer Ken Wales on his six-year journey of faith to see the movie come to life
  • Historic paintings, engravings, and documents are highlighted on every page
  • Go on location in historic England with movie photos and backstage info from the exciting production of Amazing Grace.

Ted Baehr of MOVIEGUIDE® has teamed with acclaimed filmmaker Ken Wales and author Susan Wales to create this unique book about the enduring legacy and powerful faith of Wilberforce. Representing an influential and growing presence of faith-honoring entertainment professionals in Hollywood, this book is an important and educational extension of the William Wilberforce story, and will be a treasured addition to any home, school, or university library.

9780892216734

List $19.99

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Facing Death Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Coal Mines in the 1800's in Wales. Depicts life in a Welsh mining village.

9781887159487

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Jefferson's War: America's First War on Terror 1801-1805

Joseph Wheelan

In Jefferson's War, the author captures the story of America's first war against terror and the nations that supported it. With telling illustrations, "Jefferson's War" traces the events surrounding the evolution of the third president's resolute belief that peace with the Barbary States, and respect from Europe, could be achieved only through the "medium of war."

In this book you will also learn how the United States Navy grew strong enough to beat the British in the War of 1812.

9780786714049

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With Moore at Corunna Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Peninsular War in Portugal around 1808.

9781931587020

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Through Russian Snows Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow, Russia in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars.

9781931587150

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Under Wellington's Command Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Tale of the Peninsular War around 1810 in Portugal and Spain.

9781887159944

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Treasure of the Incas Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Learn about the history and culture of Peru in this Henty story set in 1830's Peru.

9781931587358

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They Loved to Laugh

By Kathryn Worth

Quakers With illustrations by Marguerite de Angeli, this is the story of an orphan taken in by a Quaker family with five sons in North Carolina 1830’s

9781883937164

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To Herat and Cabul Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Story of the First Afghan War around 1840-2 in Afghanistan.

9781931587174

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Florence Nightingale, God's Servant at the Battlefield

By David R. Collins, Sowers Series

Crimean War 1850

9780880621267

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Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

This is a children's version of the story of Abbie Burgess, lighthouse heroine.  If you like this story, you will enjoy The Original Biography of Abbie Burgess below. 1850s Maine

9780876144541

List $5.95

The Original Biography of Abbie Burgess

Ruth Sargent and Dorothy Jones

A complete biography of the heroine of “Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie.”  Wonderful and inspirational - They homeschooled!  Mid 1800’s in Maine.

9780962988257

List $10.95

Out on the Pampas Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Or, The Young Settlers takes place in Argentina and South America during the mid-1800s.

9781887159791

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Under a Changing Moon

Margot Benary-Isbert

Germany 1860’s

9781883937331

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By Sheer Pluck Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Ashanti War, By Sheer Pluck takes place on the Gold Coast of Africa around 1873.

9781887159777

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For Name and Fame Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

Second Afghan War around 1879 in Afghanistan.

9781931587129

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The Dash for Khartoum Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Nile Expedition to rescue General Gordon around 1885 Africa and Sudan.

9781887159418

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With Kitchener in the Soudan Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Story of Athara and Omdurman that takes place in Africa and Egypt around 1898.

9781931587488

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With the Allies to Pekin Hardcover Edition

By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed

A Tale of the Boxer Rising around 1900 in China.

9781931587273

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Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes

By Beverley Birch

9780812097931

List $5.95

Marie Curie's Search for Radium

By Beverley Birch

9780812097917

List $5.95

Sergeant York and The Great War

Ed. by Skeyhill/Wheeler

9781889128467

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Revised 05/16/08