Bøger af John Williamson

This book contains John Williamson's observations on the West India Islands, particularly regarding medical practices. He delves into the climate and environment of the region, as well as the diseases and remedies common to the area. This is an important resource for those interested in the history of medicine in the Caribbean.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 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.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.

Published in 1817, this groundbreaking book provides a detailed look at the medical practices and conditions in the West Indies in the early 19th century. Williamson, a Scottish physician, explores the diseases and injuries common to the region, as well as the cultural and social factors that impacted healthcare.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 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.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 memoir provides a glimpse into the life and work of the Rev Charles Simeon MA. Simeon was a prominent figure in the Evangelical movement in the Church of England, and this memoir offers insight into the challenges he faced as a clergyman during a time of significant change in the church. Williamson's account is both insightful and informative, shedding light on the religious landscape of the early 19th century.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 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.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.

With the end of an era comes chaos and danger of the worst kind. The great stag who had led the roe deer of the deep forest to safety and peace so many years before is now nearing the end of his reign. Ulex, a stag with some very dangerous idea's is the only real contender for the job. His chance finally comes with the arrival of Buttercup and Fred, a cow and calf escaped from a local farm earlier in the year. Now as chaos breaks out the only hope for the herd is to find help and a worthy replacement before the herd pays the ultimate price. With impending battle you can be sure Sederic the surgeon seagull (from 'Awing to the wild') will be on hand to ply his very special trade. Only the greatest of great stags can unite the deer herds of the deep forest and return peace for the generation to come.

In a world where anonymity is all, Jack finds himself noticed for all the wrong reasons. With the provost on his tale, he has little choice but to accept a diplomatic mission, on foreign shores, but as the supposed mission of mercy becomes manipulated by players on all sides, Jack finds himself in the middle of an explosive stand-off. lurking in the shadows of the Napoleonic wars, a second war rages. Not a war of honour or glory, and not a war that will ever be written, as some of the deeds done in the name of Kings and Emperors are unrepeatable, most especially for those of noble birth, who perform them. In the midst of this deceitful broth, one young man stands apart. Of common birth, he becomes a tool in a war he doesn't fully understand; a disposable asset who refuses to be disposed of.

When three very different creatures stumble across The Festering Pheasant, a filthy, badly run country pub, they immediately settle into a life of luxury and constant feasting. It's only when a mysterious guest arrives at the pub that things begin to change. As their once perfect home becomes clean and tidy, their world is turned upside down. With so much at stake, the unlikely trio decide to stand and fight against the forces of cleanliness, right to the last mouldy pie crust! This is a fun story which takes a closer look at the creatures living in our shadow, and our attitude towards them.

When a labourer is murdered on the coast road, the identity of the killers would be beyond the imagination of the townsfolk. That is if the whole sorry incident hadn't been witnessed by a roguish young poacher, who is immediately blamed. The chain of events that follows, open up a world of traitors and spy catchers. As the musket balls start to fly the gritty youngster with nothing to lose is dragged into the whole unseen war. A world where nobody is quite as they seem and trust is an unaffordable luxury. This is the first in a series, which follows Jack as he's plunged into the Napoleonic war and the unseen battles, which determined the fate of so many.

Little white duck is the only duck on a small farm, life is lonely and uneventful, though the food is incredibly plentiful. Her only friends, the wild birds tell her such colourful tales of travel and adventure. Stories of amazing animals and far away places which remain an unobtainable dream until the day a new friend puts an overly ambitious idea in her head, to swim to Africa! It would be quite wrong to tell if she makes it or not but one thing is for certain, life will never be the same again for our hero or the friends she meets along the way. Join our feathered friend as she discovers some unexpected skills, incredible new friends and a terrible enemy, explores incredible wilderness and discovers the joy of family. Could it be that the birds and animals around us each have a story to tell just as exciting as any Hollywood blockbuster?

A Treatise of Military Finance is a book written by John Williamson in 1796. The book is a comprehensive guide to the financial aspects of military operations. It covers topics such as the cost of raising and equipping an army, the financing of wars, and the management of military finances. The book also discusses the importance of taxation and the role of the government in funding military campaigns. Throughout the book, Williamson provides examples from historical military campaigns to illustrate his points. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both military professionals and laypeople interested in the financial aspects of warfare. Overall, A Treatise of Military Finance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of military finance and the economics of war.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.

In the second of the Black Whiskers adventures, we follow the otter pirate and his crew as they battle a brand new enemy. As the fur begins to fly and the odds stack up against our heroes, the threat of an ancient enemy looms over the whole of Wingtangleshire. This is quite as action packed as the first of the series, meeting new characters on both sides. This time we get to know the crew a bit better, as well as seeing the softer side of the grizzled old pirate, who has somehow been entrusted with the title of 'defender against tyranny.' (These books are ideal for children easily bored by slower moving stories.)

In the midst of the fragile peace of 1802, trouble looms between Britain and France. A wrecked French gold shipment lies stranded on the rocks of a Scottish island. A prize of such unimaginable value can't be ignored by either side, regardless of the cost. Only a totally deniable force can be sent to retrieve the prize for king and country, but amongst the thieves and cut-throats selected, can any one of them be trusted? This is the third of the 'Rib Bone Jack' adventures, following the roguish youngster into a whole new level of warfare, once more with the stakes stacked against him and as ever, his fate being manipulated by the ever more sinister Major.

Fast moving action adventure set in the deadly world of spies and spy catchers, during the Napoleonic wars. Amidst rumours of the King's failing health and general discontent amongst the general population, revolution is in the air. Not the loud spectacle the French laid on a few years before, but a quiet sneaky operation conducted by corrupt politicians and self serving officials. Slowly over the winter of 1802 power and liberty had been removed from the crown, leaving them powerless to those that would surrender British interests to the highest bidder. In the final stages of this quiet rebellion, a small group of loyal men retreat to the North Norfolk coast to defend their last faint hope. The fourth in the Rib Bone Jack series sees the roguish hero take arms once more. As ever, the action is thick and fast, and trust is an unaffordable luxury. (The fourth in the series but they read in any order)

At a time when Humanity has identified itself as a destructive force to be eradicated, the minority continue the fight to bring balance against the obsessive, self destructive policies of the Returner movement, to fight for that most basic human right; the right to live.In the harsh weeks that follow the Dockling uprising, Shanks' glorious rebels slowly descend into a poorly led band of starving refugees, surrounded by two Returner armies and on the brink total defeat. With only the marshes to protect them, and time all but lost, those that would still fight take a desperate path and approach a dangerous new ally.

Set in our near future, the fear of global warming and our own rapidly advancing technologies spark the first and only global uprising. fuelled and made possible by social media, the Returner movement sets about plunging the entire globe back to a pre-industrial age. Five years on from the uprising only shadows of the old world are left with anything resembling infrastructure being destroyed by the ever more powerful Returners, who rule with increasing brutality. For five long years, every attempt to resist their rule have been quashed with merciless force, but when a small village in the newly formed marshes of East Anglia stand and fight in the face of starvation, the murky battle line are drawn. This is a fast paced action adventure from the 'Rib Bone Jack' author, offering an alternative suggestion as to where the human race might be heading. Don't expect ray guns and space age technology, everything about this book has a rural and historic feel, in keeping with the author's preferred genre.

A brand new, must read for all pirate fans. When the otter pirate, Black Whiskers sets sail for early retirement, he plans one last great adventure, to find the fisherman's gold. With his old enemy, Captain Silk in the race and the mysterious secret order determined not to let it go, the fur is sure to fly in this action packed twist on the old pirate stories that we all love so much.

""A Brief Memoir of Charles Simeon"" is a biographical book written by John Williamson in 1848. The book is a tribute to the life and work of Charles Simeon, a prominent figure in the Anglican Church in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The memoir details Simeon's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent career as a clergyman. The book also provides insight into Simeon's theological beliefs and his influence on the evangelical movement in the Church of England. Through anecdotes and personal reflections, Williamson paints a vivid picture of Simeon as a man of great faith, humility, and perseverance. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Anglican Church and the evangelical movement in Britain.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.

A collection of seven shorter tales, ideal for bedtime stories or just a short read. The book answers some unanswered questions from the previous stories, and introduces us to some new characters who will become significant later. We learn just how Black Whiskers set a course for a life of piracy, and what became of Captain Silk after the sinking of 'The River Prince.' We also discover how Sederic discovered his surgical skill and just how his feud with Gander began. We meet a very young Robustus of the Roes, and find out how he became chief at such a young age. As well as these familiar characters we also meet a sleepy sheep, a raging roaster and two very clever jackdaws. Ingenious Beasties has been carefully written to introduce new readers to the world of Wingtangleshire, as well as expanding on previous storylines and preparing the ground for future tales. As such each of the stories in this book make sense even if you haven't read the other books.

It's 1802, and Jack finds himself surrounded by spoilt aristocrats in a mysterious training camp on the South coast of England. Once more he is drawn into an unexplained murder mystery, and with the dead man's family baying for blood, someone is going to pay, regardless of their guilt or innocence. Could a mysterious French ship stalking the English coastline be in some way linked to the killing? Able to outrun anything the English navy puts against it, the need to catch this enigmatic vessel becomes vital to the war effort, its very survival highlighting England's weaknesses. As the body count grows, the rules of both war and honour become secondary to the necessity to win at any price. As ever in the Major's world, nothing is quite as it seems and everyone is expendable for the greater good. Jack is the ultimate underdog, with nothing to lose. A lowly peasant dragged into a dangerous world of spies and spy catchers, where the privilege of seeing a new day is a prize to be fought for.

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This study examines in detail the experiences of three countries that have in recent years operated exchange rate systems of "crawling bands," similar in spirit to the target zones that the author has recommended in the past. Williamson compares the succcessful experiences of 3 countries that have operated crawling bands with 15 similar countries and concludes that the crawling band exchange-rate policy has been an important element in their success. The study includes a manual for managing crawling bands.

To help overcome its financial crisis, Russia is being urged to create a currency board, which has met with success in other countries such as Argentina, Estonia, and Hong Kong. This study explains what a currency board is and how it differs from a central bank, and examines the advantages and disadvantages of each type of arrangement. The author concludes that currency boards may be quite attractive to small, open economies and a useful prop in those emerging from a very deep macroeconomic crisis, but that their disadvantages outweigh these attractions in most large countries.

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.