Bøger af Tighe Hopkins

Nell Haffenden: A Strictly Conventional Story is a novel written by Tighe Hopkins and first published in 1896. The story follows the life of Nell Haffenden, a young woman who is brought up in a strict and conventional household. Nell's mother is obsessed with social status and propriety, and she raises her daughter to be the perfect society lady. Despite her upbringing, Nell is a free spirit who longs for adventure and excitement. She rebels against her mother's strict rules and falls in love with a man who is not considered suitable by her family. Nell's mother is outraged by her daughter's behavior and tries to force her to marry a wealthy but dull man who can offer her financial security. As Nell struggles to reconcile her own desires with her mother's expectations, she must navigate the complicated social hierarchies of Victorian England. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and social class, and provides a vivid portrait of life in late 19th century England. Overall, Nell Haffenden: A Strictly Conventional Story is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social mores of Victorian society.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.

Kilmainham Memories is a historical book written by Tighe Hopkins in 1896. The book tells the story of what is referred to as ""the greatest political crime of the century"", which took place in Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, Ireland. The crime in question was the execution of several Irish nationalist leaders who had been imprisoned in the gaol following the failed Easter Rising of 1916.In the book, Hopkins provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the executions, including the political climate of the time and the actions of the British government. He also includes many new and important details that had not previously been made public.The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Irish history, particularly the struggle for independence from British rule. It offers a unique perspective on the events of the Easter Rising and the subsequent executions, shedding light on the motivations and actions of those involved.Overall, Kilmainham Memories is a well-researched and informative book that provides a fascinating insight into a pivotal moment in Irish history.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.

An Idler in Old France ist ein unveränderter, hochwertiger Nachdruck der Originalausgabe aus dem Jahr 1899.Hansebooks ist Herausgeber von Literatur zu unterschiedlichen Themengebieten wie Forschung und Wissenschaft, Reisen und Expeditionen, Kochen und Ernährung, Medizin und weiteren Genres. Der Schwerpunkt des Verlages liegt auf dem Erhalt historischer Literatur. Viele Werke historischer Schriftsteller und Wissenschaftler sind heute nur noch als Antiquitäten erhältlich. Hansebooks verlegt diese Bücher neu und trägt damit zum Erhalt selten gewordener Literatur und historischem Wissen auch für die Zukunft bei.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Being the story and romance of most celebrated prisons of monarchy and revolution. Contents: Conciergerie; dungeon of Vincennes; great and little Chatelet and Fort l Eveque; Temple; Bicetre; Sainte Pelagie; Abbaye; Luxembourg in '93; Bastille; prisons of Aspasia; La Roquette. Also contains over 10 illustrations.