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The Paston Letters: A Selection in Modern Spelling

Davis, Norman

Oxford University Press

This anthology covers a period in English literature--from the death of Chaucer to the early years of Henry VIII's reign--which produced a variety of rich and fascinating writings. Chosen by Douglas Gray, the representative works in this collection include songs, ballads, and romances by familiar authors such as Malory, Henryson, Skelton, and More, as well as never-before published texts and some works previously available only in obscure editions. Gray provides the full text, along with a commentary and detailed glossary, for a number of works, including The Testament of Cresseid, Mankind, and Everyman. The book not only focuses not literary representations, but also offers a colorful picture of the time by setting private letters, scenes from chronicles, and extracts from books on alchemy, medicine, hunting, and fishing alongside Malory's moving account of the death of Arthur or charming stories from the Golden Legend. It also includes recipes for salmon, stewed partridge, and ones that promise to make hair grow, and tips for pilgrims going to the Holy Land. As a whole, The Oxford Book of Late Medieval Verse and Prose forms an impressive, entertaining affirmation of the period as one of ferment and achievement.

The Oxford Book of Late Medieval Verse and Prose

Literature & Fiction

British & Irish

This Glossary, designed as a practical aid to the reading of Chaucer, is intended to be serviceable with any of the widely read editions. Its primary aim is to explain the meanings of words and phrases used by Chaucer in ways which are unfamiliar in modern English. Words used as they are today are not included, but many now in common use do appear, as they had different connotations in Chaucer's time. This concise working tool will be valuable to all Middle English scholars.

A Chaucer Glossary

Ingham, Patricia

Wallace-Hadrill, Anne

Gray,. Douglas

Reference

Paston Letters and Papers of the Fifteenth Century Part Two

History

Europe

Oxford Univ. Pr.

The Hellenistic kingdoms: portrait coins and history

Thames and Hudson

Disillusioned with Cornwallis's scorched earth policy in South Carolina, and to win the love of the passionately patriotic Media Gant DeVoe, Tory Sergeant Buck McCalister turns his coat and becomes a spy for General Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. As the war draws to a close, with Media's love still in the balance, McCalister is sent to capture the notorious Nehemiah Youngblood, his former commanding officer, and the last Tory Militia Colonel still fighting in South Carolina. But to get to Youngblood, McCalister must first confront his bitterest enemy, Tory Lieutenant Zachariah Trae.

Redcoat-Bluecoat

Contemporary

iUniverse, Inc.

Jailbirds and Stool Pigeons is a study of human weakness. Featuring true crime stories of the Pacific Northwest from the 1880s to 1935, this book is full of flawed characters. Tom McCarty, mentor to Butch Cassidy and Matt Warner, led his clan into a life of crime showing no remorse for crimes they committed. Charles McDonald and George Frankhauser robbed a train but fielded to the pleasures of the flesh-then they were doomed. The Folsom thirteen killed to be free from prison, but they could never escape their guilt. Frank 'Frigidaire' Grigware fell prey to an easy money scheme and ended up in jail, but not for long. These are just some of the lives that were touched by the events chronicled in this book.

Jailbirds and Stool Pigeons: Crime Stories of the West

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Hancock House Publishers

Westchester County is an original shire; it was formed in 1683 although it was settled much earlier. Hence, the county and its families have a long and illustrious history. The first settlers were primarily Dutch, English, and French Huguenots; Irish, Sco

Westchester Patriarchs: A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester County, New York Families Prior to 1755

Americas

Heritage Books, Inc.

As air conditioning has become an accepted part of every new car, it's also become an expected part of nearly all hot rods, from 1932 Fords to 1966 GTOs. How To Air Condition Your Hot Rod explains how to plan and install air conditioning in street rods, muscle cars, American classics and pick up trucks. From determining how much radiator is enough, to picking and installing the compressor brackets, the information you need to buy and install an air conditioning system is contained here. Three start-to-finish installations are documented, as well as discussions of all the major components. With over 350 color photos and 144 pages, this book, written by the owner and chief engineer at Vintage Air, takes you from planning to installation, from hot rod to cool ride.

How to Air Condition Your Hot Rod

Engineering & Transportation

Chisenhall, Jack L.

Automotive

Wolfgang Productions

A good how-to-book explains not just how to install, but how to understand the technology being installed. How To Air Condition Your Hot Rod, explains first; how air conditioning works, and then how to install an air conditioning unit in your hot rod or specialty vehicle.

Chisenhall, Jack

Wolfgang Publications

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