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A Thin Ghost and Others
This is the third volume of ghost stories that M.R. James has published. It has five ghost stories including "The Diary of Mr. Poynter". Due to his preface in the book, it can be assumed that he is publishing a lighthearted series for Christmas that…
A View in "Melchester" Illustration in "Life's Little Ironies"
This is an image of the front-piece in the "Life's Little Ironies" volume called A View in "Melchester." This volume is a collection of stories by Thomas Hardy which have a setting in various places with fictional names, including Melchester, in…
A Woman's Diary of the Siege of Vicksburg
A diary was written by a woman in New Orleans, who found herself surrounded by many familiar faces yet, feeling entirely alone. A suiter from a neighboring area took her hand and married her immediately. This diary is an account of her adventures in…
Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton's Duel Site
In 1804 Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton participated in a duel in Weehawken New Jersey that lead to the death of Alexander Hamilton.
