Bøger af Henry Johnston

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn is a thorough overview of the revolutionary campaign with letters from participants and illustrations.

Doctor Congalton's Legacy: A Chronicle of North Country By-Ways is a historical novel written by Henry Johnston and published in 1896. The story is set in the rural North Country of England and follows the life of Doctor Congalton, a respected physician who has recently passed away. The novel chronicles the legacy that he left behind and the impact that he had on the people and communities in the region.The novel is divided into several parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Doctor Congalton's life and work. The first part introduces the reader to the doctor and his family, as well as the various towns and villages in which he practiced medicine. The subsequent parts of the novel delve into the doctor's relationships with his patients and colleagues, as well as his involvement in local politics and social issues.Throughout the novel, Johnston paints a vivid picture of the North Country and its people, describing the landscape, customs, and traditions of the region in great detail. He also explores themes of community, identity, and legacy, showing how Doctor Congalton's work impacted the lives of those around him long after his death.Overall, Doctor Congalton's Legacy is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of rural England in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Chronicles of Glenbuckle is a historical fiction novel written by Henry Johnston and originally published in 1889. The book is set in the fictional Scottish village of Glenbuckle and follows the lives of its inhabitants over several generations. The novel begins in the early 18th century and covers a period of over 100 years, chronicling the lives of the people of Glenbuckle as they navigate through the social, political, and economic changes of the time. The story is told through a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on a different character or event in the village's history.Throughout the novel, Johnston explores themes of love, loyalty, family, and community, as well as the impact of industrialization and modernization on traditional ways of life. The characters in the book are vividly drawn and their struggles and triumphs are portrayed with great empathy and sensitivity.Chronicles of Glenbuckle is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in rural Scotland during a time of great change. It is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Sydney Australia, sometime in the 1960s. Watched by family and friends, thirteen determined young Rugby League players commence a seminal year which finishes in triumph for some, tragedy for others. Welcome to the dangerous alleys of Sydney's inner west, in a time before credit cards, when working-class families bought household goods on hire purchase; when off-course gambling was a way of life and ';cockatoos' kept watch for local SP bookies operating in every corner pub. Best and Fairest assembles a fractured mosaic of almost forgotten everyday lives, and creates a powerful impression of a culture and era now rapidly fading from memory