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Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men.

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LOT (4) INCLUDING HOLY BIBLE WITH CARVED BOARDS, 1895;: LOT (4) INCLUDING HOLY BIBLE WITH CARVED BOARDS, 1895; HITHCOCK'S COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF THE HOLY BIBLE, 1873; LIVES OF EMINENT SAINTS, BUTLER, 1880; LIVES OF THE FATHERS, MARTYRS & SAINTS, BUTLER, VOL.

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1889 1st ed Mark TWAIN Connecticut Yankee: 1889 1st ed Mark TWAIN Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court Magic Novel “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” ― Mark

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DIBDIN, Thomas Frognall (1776–1847).: DIBDIN, Thomas Frognall (1776–1847). Reminiscences of a Literary Life. London: John Major, 1836. 2 volumes, royal 8vo. 10 engraved plates including an engraving on india paper on blank leaf faci

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Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men.

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From the Cabinet Cyclopoedia, an academic project conducted by Rev. Dionysus Lardner, with contributions by eminent literary and scientific men. Assembled and published in three volumes (1835, 1835, 1837). Printed in London for Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, and John Taylor. Vol I, 312 pps; Vol II, 394 pps.; Vol III, 333 pps. All volumes in original red cloth bindings; covers and spines show wear; VG, clean text throughout. Note: Mary Shelleyâ€™s role. Despite Lardnerâ€™s citation of contributions of â€œeminent men,” most of the literary biographies were written by Mary Shelley (author of Frankenstein), including criticism of the political and social restrictions of the day, and arguing that women can be productive members of society if given the proper educational and social opportunities.

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