Bøger af William Ray

""Poems, On Various Subjects: Religious, Moral, Sentimental And Humorous"" is a collection of poetry written by William Ray and published in 1821. The book features a diverse range of poems that explore different themes and emotions, including religious devotion, morality, sentimentality, and humor.The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, odes, and ballads, and are presented in a straightforward and accessible manner. The collection includes both longer and shorter poems, with some focusing on specific topics, such as love or nature, while others are more general in their scope.Overall, ""Poems, On Various Subjects: Religious, Moral, Sentimental And Humorous"" is a rich and varied collection of poetry that offers readers a glimpse into the mind and emotions of a talented writer. Whether you are looking for spiritual inspiration, moral guidance, or simply a good laugh, this book is sure to have something to offer.To Which Is Added A Brief Sketch Of The Author�������s Life, And Of His Captivity And Sufferings Among The Turks And Barbarians Of Tripoli On The Coast Of Africa, Written By Himself.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.

The American Tars In Tripolitan Slavery is a historical book written by William Ray and published in 1911. The book recounts the experiences of American sailors who were captured and enslaved by the Barbary pirates of Tripoli during the early 19th century. The author provides a detailed account of the harsh conditions endured by these sailors, including physical abuse, starvation, and forced labor. The book also explores the political and economic factors that led to the conflict between the United States and the Barbary States, and the eventual defeat of the pirates. The American Tars In Tripolitan Slavery is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of American history, and provides a vivid portrayal of the brutality of slavery in the early 19th century.Containing An Account Of The Loss And Capture Of The United States Frigate Philadelphia; Treatment And Sufferings Of The Prisoners; Description Of The Place; Manners, Customs, And Etc. Of The Tripolitans; Public Transactions Of The United States With That Regency, Including Gen. Eaton's Expedition, Interspersed With Interesting Remarks, Anecdotes, And Poetry, On Various Subjects. Written During Upwards Of Nineteen Months Imprisonment And Vassalage Among The Turks.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.

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Title: Horrors of slavery, or, The American tars in Tripoli: containing an account of the loss and capture of the United States frigate Philadelphia ...: written during upwards of nineteen months' imprisonment and vassalage among the Turks.Author: William RayPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++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 insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP02758400CollectionID: CTRG98-B2725PublicationDate: 18080101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Includes several pages of poetry (p. [3]-[15], [285]-289)Collation: 280, [285]-298 p.: ill

Title: Poems, on various subjects, religious, moral, sentimental and humorous.Author: William RayPublisher: Gale, Sabin Americana Description: Based on Joseph Sabin's famed bibliography, Bibliotheca Americana, Sabin Americana, 1500--1926 contains a collection of books, pamphlets, serials and other works about the Americas, from the time of their discovery to the early 1900s. Sabin Americana is rich in original accounts of discovery and exploration, pioneering and westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War and other military actions, Native Americans, slavery and abolition, religious history and more.Sabin Americana offers an up-close perspective on life in the western hemisphere, encompassing the arrival of the Europeans on the shores of North America in the late 15th century to the first decades of the 20th century. Covering a span of over 400 years in North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean, this collection highlights the society, politics, religious beliefs, culture, contemporary opinions and momentous events of the time. It provides access to documents from an assortment of genres, sermons, political tracts, newspapers, books, pamphlets, maps, legislation, literature and more.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.++++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 insure edition identification: ++++SourceLibrary: Huntington LibraryDocumentID: SABCP02758100CollectionID: CTRG98-B2724PublicationDate: 18210101SourceBibCitation: Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary of books relating to AmericaNotes: Errata at end ([1] p.) "Biographical sketch of the author's life, &c."--P. [199]-254.Collation: 254, [1] p.; 18 cm