54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • How They Held the Bass for King James–1691-1693 Cover
      by LovelyMay How They Held the Bass for King James--1691-1693 recounts one of the boldest episodes in the Jacobite struggle, where four men, once prisoners on a lonely rock fortress in the Firth of Forth, turned captivity into rebellion. The Bass Rock, often used to imprison those loyal to the Covenant, had seen hymns echo off its cliffs as prisoners clung to faith within cold, damp stone. But in 1691, that somber silence was shattered when Halyburton, Middleton, Roy, and young Dunbar, imprisoned there under grim…
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    • From Felix The Cat To Anime Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin From Felix the Cat to Anime, the journey of animation has seen incredible technological advancements, shifting from early methods like hand-drawn images to the sophisticated computer-generated animations we see today. The first forms of animation began with static drawings projected using devices such as the "magic lantern," a precursor to modern film projectors. The magic lantern allowed artists to display their paintings or drawings in a way that brought them to life, though in a very rudimentary form…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 22, "GHOSTLANDS," reflects on the lingering traces of the Osage Nation’s past, focusing on the transformation of the once-thriving oil boom landscape in Oklahoma. The narrative highlights how the passage of time has eroded many of the physical reminders of this era, such as the towering petroleum derricks that once symbolized rapid wealth and industry. One of the most poignant losses is the disappearance of the "Million Dollar Elm," where Osage landowners signed lucrative oil leases that…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin I understand your requirements, but it appears that you've only provided the HTML metadata of the book and not the actual content of the chapter. Please provide the text of the chapter you would like me to summarize, and I'll be happy to comply with your…
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      BOOK II

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      by LovelyMay Arms and quickly lowered the mast at the stay by the forestays, and they rowed the ship with their oars and made fast to the bank with ropes stretched to the shore. And they leaped out far eager to touch the land of Colchis. Here were the ox-stalls where Jason later would yoke the fire- breathing bulls to plow the field of Ares. Here too was the grove sacred to the war god, where hung the Golden Fleece guarded by a sleepless dragon, into which task Jason would be thrust as part of his quest. By the…
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      Memory

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      by LovelyMay In "Just Folks," the first chapter encapsulates a poignant reflection on memory, evoking the nostalgia and love the narrator has for a time that has elapsed. Observing a young boy at play, the narrator is transported back to the days when his own child, bearing a striking resemblance to the boy he sees, filled his life with joy. The little boy's laughter, his features, and even the warmth of his presence rekindle the bittersweet memories of a cherished past. This moment of reminiscence reveals a deep…
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    • VERSE:  GIVE ME THY HEART Cover
      by LovelyMay Thine alone, My God, my All Thou art!” She left the darkened church at peace, Her heart no longer riven, For she had given her heart to God, And found the key to heaven. The once buzzing church had emptied, leaving its sacred halls filled with echoes of the departed congregation. Amidst the fading sounds and dimly lit ambience, a solitary figure remained knelt in prayer, her soul burdened with an invisible weight. Amid the serenity of the church, her pleas for guidance and salvation broke the silence, a…
    • Ballad: A Discontented Sugar Broker Cover
      by LovelyMay In "A Discontented Sugar Broker" from *The Bab Ballads*, we are introduced to a prominent figure in the East India broking scene, whose identity remains undisclosed out of respect for privacy. This individual enjoys considerable success in his profession, evidenced by his financial stability, a dedicated spouse, a team consisting of a manager, a few boys, six clerks, and seven porters, and a home free from creditors. Despite this outward prosperity, he harbors a personal dissatisfaction stemming from his…
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      Peace on Earth

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      by LovelyMay Peace is echoed in the humble words of a man named Ichabod, his frayed hat in hand as a testament to his journey. Amidst the coldness of the earth, he proclaims, "Peace on Earth," his voice a blend of hope and weariness. Skepticism meets this declaration as the speaker questions the feasibility of such a peace, poking at the belief in a divine entity and the celebration of a birth said to change mankind. Ichabod, with a mix of sorrow and wisdom, challenges conventional faith, suggesting a God beyond the…
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      Lead Soldiers

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      by LovelyMay In this chapter titled Lead Soldiers, the story begins with the unstoppable advance of a fire devouring a once-grand cathedral, illuminating the sky with its cruel brilliance. Smoke spirals upward while stained-glass windows crack and melt, unable to withstand the blaze’s assault. The flames move like a creature unleashed, curling around doorways and beams, swallowing relics, manuscripts, and lives built over years. Citizens scatter, their panic no match for the fire’s focus, and even the…
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