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  • Lines That Divide

    Historical Archaeologies of Race, Class, and Gender

    by James A. Delle, Robert Paynter, Stephen A. Mrozowski ...
    “A truly creative, rigorous, and novel interdisciplinary collection that rethinks some of historical archaeology’s most fundamental questions.”—Paul Mullins, Indiana University–Purdue UniversityThe division of human society by race, class, and gender has been addressed by scholars in many of the social sciences. Now historical archaeologists are demonstrating how material culture can be used to ... Read more

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  • Secrets of the Streets: 10 Books of Captivating Prostitution Tales

    Ten Classic Tales and Investigations of Vice, Poverty, Reform, and Gender

    by George Bernard Shaw, George J. Kneeland, Fflorens Roberts, Robert O. Harland, Samuel Paynter Wilson, H. M. Lytle, Elizabeth W. Andrew, Katharine C. Bushnell ...
    Secrets of the Streets assembles ten compelling accounts of prostitution as a social, legal, and moral question, moving between dramatic critique, investigative reportage, reformist exposé, and documentary observation. Rather than treating the street as a merely sensational setting, the volume examines its hidden economies, coercive institutions, and gendered vulnerabilities. Its strongest pieces ... Read more

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  • Meaning and Ideology in Historical Archaeology

    Style, Social Identity, and Capitalism in an Australian Town

    by Heather Burke ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Focusing on the city of Armidale during the period 1830 to 1930, this book investigates the relationship between the development of capitalism in a particular region (New England, Australia) and the expression of ideology within architectural style. The author analyzes how style encodes meaning and how it relates to the social contexts and relationships within capitalism, which in turn are related ... Read more

    $89.99 USD

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    by Ambrose Bierce, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 1 - Delphi Series Three
    For the first time in publishing history, Delphi Classics is proud to present the complete works of master storyteller Ambrose Bierce. This comprehensive eBook is spiced with numerous illustrations, rare and forgotten texts, concise introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bierce’s life and works* Concise introductions to the ... Read more

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  • Fantastic Fables

    by Ambrose Bierce ...
    A Moral Principle met a Material Interest on a bridge wide enough for but one. “Down, you base thing!” thundered the Moral Principle, “and let me pass over you!” The Material Interest merely looked in the other’s eyes without saying anything. “Ah,” said the Moral Principle, hesitatingly, “let us draw lots to see which shall retire till the other has crossed.” The Material Interest maintained an ... Read more

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  • Fantastic Fables (Mobi Classics)

    by Ambrose Bierce ...
    This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display. ... Read more

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  • Complete Works of Ambrose Bierce. Illustrated

    Chickamauga. An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. The Death of Halpin Frayser. The Moonlit Road. The Devil's Dictionary. Tales of Soldiers and Civilians and other

    by Ambrose Bierce ...
    Ambrose Bierce is considered a modern master of the short story. A soldier with the Union Army during the American Civil War (1861-1865), his experiences as a soldier influenced his writing. While no anthology would be complete without "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", this collection of Bierce's stories includes ghost stories, tales of war, humorous episodes, stinging aphorisms, and political ... Read more

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  • Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum

    by Hiram Chase ...
    "Two Years and Four Months in a Lunatic Asylum" by Hiram Chase is a compelling narrative that offers a unique perspective on mental health and the treatment of individuals in asylums during the 19th century. Chase, who was himself a patient, provides an insightful account of his experiences, detailing the conditions within the asylum and the various treatments administered. His observations ... Read more

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  • White Slaves

    by Louis Albert Banks ...
    This volume had its origin in experiences which came to me in the daily duties of a city pastorate. The inadequate wages received by some of the members of my own congregation, and the impoverished and unhealthy surroundings of many of the poor people who came for me to christen their children, pray with their sick, or bury their dead, so aroused my sympathy for the victims, and my indignation ... Read more

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  • The Confessions of Artemas Quibble

    by Arthur Train ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • A Study in Heredity and Contradictions

    by Slason Thompson ...
    Slason Thompson's 'A Study in Heredity and Contradictions' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the intricate relationship between genetics and conflicting traits within individuals. Written in a comprehensive and analytical style, the book presents a detailed exploration of how heredity influences the formation of contradictory characteristics in individuals. Through insightful case studies ... Read more

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  • Danger!

    by Howe and Hummel ...
    It is interesting to keep in mind while reading this fascinating account of crime in 19th century New York that the authors of this work, law partners Howe and Hummel, have been shown by history to have been at the heart of the city’s corruption during that period, and that they received fat retainers from a significant proportion of the criminals, brothel-keepers, and abortionists of the city. ... Read more

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