The Greatest Showman in the history of the Universe reveals his secrets for accumulating vast sums of wealth so that anyone can follow his program and become STINKING RICH. After a wonderful career in which he made and lost fortunes, entered bold ventures and had brilliant successes, captivated Kings and Queens, and used his genius, wit and eloquence, P.T. Barnum wrote these GOLDEN RULES for making money. These twenty rules make it easy for anyone to avoid the pitfalls of POVERTY and enjoy life by having the means to be content with WEALTH.
A practical cookbook for the frugal homemaker. Four hundred recipes for delicious dishes with no wasting of food.
In the second and final book in the beloved series, Cubby bounces from one adventure to another, exploring further the wonders of Yellowstone and hearing from the animals bits about the early history of this Wonderland. Originally published in 1935.
Originally published in 1903 by G.W. Dillingham Co. of New York, Denslow's One Ring Circus is one of eighteen classic fairy tales, retold and illustrated by W.W. Denslow in his "Denslow's Picture Books" series. It was Denslow's intention to eliminate "all coarseness, cruelty, and everything that might frighten children" from his picture books. In One Ring Circus, little Peter Funnybone falls asleep in the hayloft and dreams of a wonderful and fantastic circus that arrives in his yard.Denslow was one of the most famous illustrators of his day, best-known for his illustrations of Frank L. Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."
This illustrated young-readers edition of the great 1852 literary classic Uncle Tom's Cabin was created especially for young readers more than 100 years ago. Today, people still request copies of this carefully-prepared juvenile version, which preserves all of the favorite characters, situations, and "lofty tone of benevolence and humanity" found in Stowe's groundbreaking anti-slavery novel and makes it accessible for children.
The thirty-eight volume Judy Bolton series was written during the thirty-five years from 1932-1967. It is one of the most successful and enduring girls' series ever published. The Judy Bolton books are noted not only for their fine plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and their social commentary. Unlike most other series characters, Judy and her friends age and mature in the series and often deal with important social issues. To many, Judy is a feminist in the best light-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her true beliefs; a perfect role model.
Trieste Publishing has a massive catalogue of classic book titles. Our aim is to provide readers with the highest quality reproductions of fiction and non-fiction literature that has stood the test of time. The many thousands of books in our collection have been sourced from libraries and private collections around the world.The titles that Trieste Publishing has chosen to be part of the collection have been scanned to simulate the original. Our readers see the books the same way that their first readers did decades or a hundred or more years ago. Books from that period are often spoiled by imperfections that did not exist in the original. Imperfections could be in the form of blurred text, photographs, or missing pages. It is highly unlikely that this would occur with one of our books. Our extensive quality control ensures that the readers of Trieste Publishing's books will be delighted with their purchase. Our staff has thoroughly reviewed every page of all the books in the collection, repairing, or if necessary, rejecting titles that are not of the highest quality. This process ensures that the reader of one of Trieste Publishing's titles receives a volume that faithfully reproduces the original, and to the maximum degree possible, gives them the experience of owning the original work.We pride ourselves on not only creating a pathway to an extensive reservoir of books of the finest quality, but also providing value to every one of our readers. Generally, Trieste books are purchased singly - on demand, however they may also be purchased in bulk. Readers interested in bulk purchases are invited to contact us directly to enquire about our tailored bulk rates.
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: Philadelphia: S.P. Town in 1875 in 94 pages; Subjects: Physicians; Biography
Two years after the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin brought Harriet Beecher Stowe widespread acclaim, Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands was published in two volumes in 1854. This book, which was a memoir of her travels in England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, and The Rhine, includes 49 letters from Mrs. Stowe to her friends, as well as a journal from Stowe's brother, Reverend C. Beecher."The work is an admirable one; conceived in a wholesome spirit, written with a genial pen, and literally overflowing with brilliant flashes of poetry and humor.""One of the principle charms of Mrs. Stowe's book is that it is genuine throughout-written in the first impulse of the moment, and for a circle of private friends, not for a censorious public."'With her genius, humanizing instincts, and sound common sense, she is to America what Dickens is to England, and will, we doubt not, be equally industrious, philanthropic and sincere in all she does."-from The New York Times, August 1, 1854
Newly published under the Applewood After Dark imprint is a facsimile of this lighthearted "guide book” to Parisian nightlife in the 1920s, written by Bruce Reynolds. Subtitled "A new sort of 'Travel Cocktail' that works fast and kicks hard, and opens the gates to a 'million dollars' worth of frolic—IN PARIS,” this humorously-illustrated travelogue was originally published in 1927. It offers "inside information to make your next trip to Paris a whirlwind of joy.”"All you need to have a good time is money and alibis,” says Reynolds, and his hilarious, and naughty, look at all Paris has to offer the visiting American not only is sure to amuse, but provides useful information on the sights, sounds, tastes, and attractions of the City of Light during the Jazz Age.
Two years after the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin brought Harriet Beecher Stowe widespread acclaim, Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands was published in two volumes in 1854. This book, which was a memoir of her travels in England, Scotland, France, Switzerland, and The Rhine, includes 49 letters from Mrs. Stowe to her friends, as well as a journal from Stowe's brother, Reverend C. Beecher."The work is an admirable one; conceived in a wholesome spirit, written with a genial pen, and literally overflowing with brilliant flashes of poetry and humor.""One of the principle charms of Mrs. Stowe's book is that it is genuine throughout-written in the first impulse of the moment, and for a circle of private friends, not for a censorious public."'With her genius, humanizing instincts, and sound common sense, she is to America what Dickens is to England, and will, we doubt not, be equally industrious, philanthropic and sincere in all she does."-from The New York Times, August 1, 1854
The Diaries of Hanna and Rebecca Smith offer a rare glimpse into the inner lives of two young ladies from Martha's Vineyard in the early 1800s. In a practice unusual for rural women of their day, the Smith sisters avoided describing domestic activities. Instead, these diaries from the collection of the Martha's Vineyard Museum reflect their authors' wide-ranging reading, observations of the world around them, and thoughts on mortality.In this volume, Marian Ragan Halperin, former Director of the Museum, has used her knowledge of the Island's history and the Museum's collection to enhance our understanding of these rare documents.
The town of Bedford, Massachusetts, is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. For nearly one hundred years, this territory comprised the outlying districts of Concord and Billerica; Bedford was incorporated by the General Court in September of 1729. This illustrated history, which covers the town from its earliest settlement to 1891, when the book was originally published, includes information on early Indian claims; Bedford's part in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars; its burial grounds and epitaphs; and a genealogical register of old families.
Irving Van Wart's humorous rhyming travelogue of a journey through Europe—largely Germany and France—was illustrated by his son Ames Van Wart. Originally published in 1864, Van Wart remarks on the prodigious quantities of beer in Germany and describes a donkey ride in Aix, France. Irving Van Wart was named after his uncle, Washington Irving (Washington's sister Sarah was Irving Van Wart's mother). Washington Irving lived with the Van Wart family in Birmingham, England on a few separate occasions, and wrote many of his classic stories there, including ""Rip Van Winkle.""
American philosopher, essayist, and Transcendentalist Amos Bronson Alcott's diary entries from April through September 1869 were originally published as "Concord Days" in 1872. Written at Orchard House, the Alcott home in Concord, Massachusetts, the writings dwell largely on literary matters, family and friends, and the passing of the seasons in rural New England, from spring to summer to fall.The diary subjects range from memories of his deceased friend Thoreau ("The most welcome of companions was this plain countryman. One seldom meets with thoughts like his, coming so scented of mountain and field breezes and rippling springs..."); thoughts about his neighbor Emerson ("A poet, speaking to individuals as few others can speak, and to persons in their privileged moments, he is heard as none other are."); ruminations on favorite readings and conversations; and berries, grandchildren, and Walden Pond.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin,wrote this 1869 novel with the intent of describing aNew England village's life and character in the yearsafter the Revolutionary War, before the advent ofindustrialization. Said Stowe, in the voice of the novel'snarrator Horace Holyoke, "I would endeavor to showyou New England in its seed-bed, before the hot sunsof modern progress had developed its sprouting germsinto the great trees of today." She based some of thebook on the childhood memories of her husband,Calvin Ellis Stowe, and the residents of his birthplace,Natick, Massachusetts.
May Alcott, the youngest of the four Alcott sisters, is best known to readers as "Amy" in the beloved classic "Little Women," written by her sister Louisa May Alcott. Caroline Ticknor's 1928 memoir describes May as the vibrant artist of the family (as was the semi-fictional Amy), with an enthusiasm for beauty, people, and life. A half dozen of May's sketches are included in the book, as is a prelude from renowned American sculptor Daniel Chester French (Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial; the Minute Man statue at the North Bridge in Concord, MA), who credited May with encouraging him to pursue his art.
Back after 45 years, Margaret Sutton's young detective, Judy Bolton, returns for her 39th mystery adventure. At the end of book #38, The Secret of the Sand Castle, the author gave the title of the next book in the series, The Strange Likeness. However, the series was canceled, and the promised book was not written...until now.Beloved author Margaret Sutton (1903-2001) published her first Judy Bolton mysteries in 1932. The original series continued until 1967, making it the longest-lasting juvenile series written by a single author. The books are noted not only for their engaging plots and thrilling stories, but also for their realism and social commentary. To many young girls Judy was an ideal role model-smart, capable, courageous, nurturing, and always unwavering in her core beliefs. Based on conversations with Margaret Sutton and her family, plus extensive research, coauthors Kate Duvall and Beverly Hatfield recreate the magic of Judy and her friends, who find themselves pursuing a criminal who resembles Judy's husband. Courage and keen observation are Judy's trademarks, and theyprove her up to the task once again.
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