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The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI

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Diogenes Laertius

There are 10 divisions in this title. This project is a recording of book 6. There is a number of interesting anecdotes on the lives of Anti…

The Martyrs of Science, or, the Lives of Galileo, Tycho Brahe, and Kepler

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David Brewster

“The martyrs of Science” gives a brief biography of Galileo, Brahe and Kepler. These three men played a pivotal role in the scientific revol…

My Reminiscences

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Rabindranath Tagore

These Reminiscences were written and published by the Author in his fiftieth year, shortly before he started on a trip to Europe and America…

Chapter XVII - Shetland Hospitality

In The Two Destinies

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Wilkie Collins

Mary Dermody is destined to be together with George Germaine one day, or so at least her grandmother prophesies. Destiny at first doesn't se…

Chapter 7 Part 1

In The Life of Mozart Volume 1

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Otto Jahn

An in depth look into the life of one of the greatest ever composers and musicians. Mozart was truly a gifted individual and this is an inte…

Chapter XIV - The Battle of Valmy - Part 1

In The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World

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Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy

This work is Edward Creasy's best known fundamental work of history. It describes in detail 15 battles of world history, beginning with the …

Chapter IV

In The Gods are Athirst

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Anatole France

The Gods Are Athirst (French: Les dieux ont soif, also translated as The Gods Are Thirsty or The Gods Will Have Blood) is a 1912 novel by An…

Preface

In Life of Chopin

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Franz Liszt

Chopin was a romantic era Polish composer. This work is a memoir by Liszt who knew Chopin both as man and artist. This memoir gives a unique…