The Crack of Doom is a historically significant work that has been preserved through modern reformatting and retyping, ensuring its clarity and readability for contemporary and future audiences. This effort highlights the book's importance in human history, making it accessible in a fresh format while maintaining its original essence.
Title: A Plunge into Space.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Cromie, Robert; 1890. 240 p.; 8 . 012631.f.14.
Profiles of America
Set in 1898 in the Pacific, a typhoon forces the "S.S. Maori" to sink, leaving only society girl Margery and second-class Englishman George stranded on an uncharted island. As they confront the challenges of survival, they must navigate their contrasting backgrounds and personal fears, forging an unexpected bond in the face of adversity. This tale explores themes of resilience, class differences, and the human spirit's capacity to adapt and connect amidst dire circumstances.
This dictionary serves as a fascinating glimpse into the slang and colloquial language of early 19th-century England. Compiled by Robert Cromie, it features a diverse array of terms and phrases, providing insight into the culture and social dynamics of the time. The work not only defines vulgar expressions but also reflects the humor and creativity of the language used by the common people. Ideal for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of English vernacular.
This revised edition of Rand McNally's Chicago (1980), with about one-third of the 150 color photographs new, adds more humanity to the city, encompassing the people as well as the renowned vistas. The text is by Chicago journalist, author and TV personality Robert Cromie. 10<1/2>x13<1/2>". Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
