The Work and the Man (Classic Reprint)

The Work and the Man (Classic Reprint)

Author: Agnes Rush Burr

Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB

Published: 2018-01-12

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13:

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The Work and the Man (Classic Reprint) by Agnes Rush Burr offers a thought-provoking examination of the relationship between labor and character. This thought-provoking book argues that the work a person does can shape their character, and conversely, the character can influence their work. Through insightful commentary and vivid illustrations, Burr creates a compelling discourse on the importance of work in personal development. The Work and the Man is a timeless book that will inspire and challenge you to reflect on your own work and its impact on your character. Delve into the intriguing relationship between work and character with The Work and the Man by Agnes Rush Burr. Discover the profound insights within this classic reprint today!


Queen Kaʻahumanu of Hawaii

Queen Kaʻahumanu of Hawaii

Author: Thomas W. Goodhue

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2022-04-14

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1476645175

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King Kamehameha the Great had 30 wives. Ka'ahumanu (c.1768-1832) was his favorite. Descended from Oceanian voyagers, she grew up in a society completely isolated from the rest of the world, her life enmeshed in dynastic wars and constrained by an elaborate system of taboos. In 1778, she was shocked by the arrival of alien ships, followed by an influx of foreigners. In their wake came devastating epidemics. Seizing power after the King's death, Ka'ahumanu overturned those taboos and guided her nation through revolutionary change, crucial to the Hawaiian Islands' unification. Through sicknesses, romances, infidelities, murders, rebellions, pardons, travels, missionary work, and more, her story challenges many beliefs about American history, Christianity, and gender. Further, it has implications for current debates about immigration, sexuality, and religious diversity. Drawing on seldom-analyzed French and Russian sources, this biography covers neglected aspects of Ka'ahumanu's life. The many spouses and lovers she and Kamehameha had, the roles played by Central Europeans, African-Americans, Catholics and Unitarians in her realm, and struggles with religious pluralism are all included.


With Lord Byron at the Sandwich Islands in 1825

With Lord Byron at the Sandwich Islands in 1825

Author: James MacRae

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019781500

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Follow James Macrae's travels with Lord Byron to the Sandwich Islands (modern-day Hawaii) in 1825, where they encounter the island's indigenous people and witness their traditions firsthand. With vivid descriptions of the island's natural beauty and culture, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th century Hawaii. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Bazaar Literature

Bazaar Literature

Author: LESLEE. THORNE-MURPHY

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2022-12-15

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0192866885

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Charity bazaars were a key method women used to intervene in political, social, and cultural affairs. Bazaar Literature reorients our understanding of Victorian social reform fiction by reading it in light of the copious amount of literature generated for charity bazaars--which shaped the social, political, and literary movements of its time.


The Home-maker

The Home-maker

Author: Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Publisher:

Published: 1924

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13:

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Novel describes the problems of a family in which husband and wife are oppressed and frustrated by the roles that they are expected to play. Evangeline Knapp is the ideal housekeeper, while her husband, Lester is a poet and a dreamer. Suddenly, through a nearly fatal accident, their roles are reversed; Lester is confined to home in a wheelchair and his wife must work to support the family. The changes that take place between husband and wife and between parents and children are handled in a contemporary manner.


Titus Coan

Titus Coan

Author: Phil Corr

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-10-21

Total Pages: 761

ISBN-13: 1666713953

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In this book Phil Corr provides a tour de force by writing for both the biography reader and the scholar. In this hybrid work he vividly portrays the life of Titus Coan, "the pen painter," while also filling gaps in the scholarship. These gaps include: the volume itself (no full-length published book has previously been written on Titus Coan) and the following chapters--"Patagonia," "Peace," and "Other Religions." Using the unpublished thesis by Margaret Ehlke and many other primary and secondary sources, he significantly deepens the understanding of Coan in many areas. This book is presented to the future reader for the purposes of edification and increasing the scholarship of this man who lived an incredible life during incredible times.