Bøger af Josiah Phillips Quincy

Lyteria is a dramatic poem written by Josiah Phillips Quincy. The story is set in ancient Greece and revolves around the character of Lyteria, a young woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her love for a young man named Demetrius. The play explores themes of love, duty, and honor, as Lyteria struggles to reconcile her feelings for Demetrius with her responsibilities to her family and her community. Along the way, she must navigate the treacherous political landscape of ancient Greece, where alliances are constantly shifting and loyalty is always in question. Quincy's poetic language and vivid imagery bring the world of ancient Greece to life, immersing readers in a world of passion, intrigue, and drama. Whether you are a fan of poetry, drama, or historical fiction, Lyteria is a compelling read that will keep you engaged from beginning to end.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.

Alexandre Vattemare: His Services in Connection with the Boston City Library is a historical account of the contributions made by Alexandre Vattemare to the Boston City Library. Written by Josiah Phillips Quincy in 1885, the book details Vattemare's efforts to establish an international exchange of books and documents between libraries in various countries. The book begins with a brief biography of Vattemare, tracing his early life and career as a diplomat and collector of books and documents. It then focuses on his work with the Boston City Library, where he served as an agent for the exchange of books and documents between libraries in Europe and the United States. Quincy describes in detail the challenges Vattemare faced in his efforts to establish the exchange program, including resistance from some library officials and logistical difficulties in transporting and cataloging the books. The book also includes a number of letters and documents written by Vattemare himself, providing insight into his methods and motivations. Overall, Alexandre Vattemare: His Services in Connection with the Boston City Library is a fascinating account of the early days of international library exchange programs and the important role played by Vattemare in their development. It is a valuable resource for historians, librarians, and anyone interested in the history of libraries and book exchange programs.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 is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ 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 ensure edition identification: ++++ The Protection Of Majorities: Or, Considerations Relating To Electoral Reform. With Other Papers Josiah Phillips Quincy Roberts brothers, 1876 Representative government and representation

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The Peckster Professorship: An Episode In The History Of Psychical Research (1888) is a book written by Josiah Phillips Quincy. It is a historical account of a professorship that was established at a fictional university in the late 19th century for the purpose of investigating paranormal phenomena. The book follows the story of Professor Peckster, a renowned scholar in the field of psychical research, as he takes on the position of the Peckster Professorship and begins his investigations.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the Peckster Professorship. The first chapter provides an overview of the university and the circumstances that led to the establishment of the professorship. The following chapters describe the various experiments and investigations that Professor Peckster conducts, including experiments with mediums, telepathy, and clairvoyance.Throughout the book, Quincy provides a detailed account of the methods and techniques used by Professor Peckster in his investigations. He also explores the various controversies and debates surrounding psychical research at the time, including skepticism from the scientific community and criticism from religious groups.Overall, The Peckster Professorship: An Episode In The History Of Psychical Research (1888) is a fascinating historical account of the early days of psychical research. It provides a valuable insight into the methods and techniques used by early researchers in this field and sheds light on the controversies and debates that surrounded their work.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.