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  On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots

  J Keith Cheetham

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  Life dealt Mary Queen of Scots love, intensity, betrayal and tragedy in generous measure. On the Trail of Mary Queen of Scots traces the major events in the turbulent life of the beautiful, enigmatic queen whose romantic reign and tragic destiny exerts an undimmed fascination.
  Places of interest to visit –
  99 in Scotland, 35 in England and 29 in France
  One general map and 6 location maps
  Line drawings and illustrations
  Simplified family tree of the royal houses of Tudor and Stuart
  Key sites include:
  Linlithgow Palace – Mary's birthplace
  Stirling Castle – where, only nine months old, Mary was crowned Queen of Scotland
  Notre Dame Cathedral – where, aged 15, she married the future King of France
  Palace of Holyroodhouse – where Rizzio, one of Mary's closest advisers, was murdered
  Sheffield Castle – where Mary was imprisoned for 14 years at the hands of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I
  Fotheringhay – where Mary was executed
  This book is for everyone interested in the life of perhaps the most romantic figure in Scotland's history; a thorough guide to places connected with Mary, it is also a guide to the complexities of her personal and public life.

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  Dolly Parton - The Life of a...

  Newbury Publishing

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  Dolly Parton is best known for her musical prowess, but there is so much more to her character than people realize. Nowadays, she is the epitome of old Hollywood glamor. She is pretty well known for getting a lot of cosmetic surgery over the years in order to keep up the gaudy, glamorous image we’ve come to know and love. Even through all this she’s still modest. Having received several offers to pose nude for Playboy Magazine, she always turned them down; even though she did pose in a bathing suit one time. Even with her modest and humble nature she is still up for a little fun. 
  What people may not realize is that her early life was anything but glamorous. She wasn’t always full of glitz like we see her today. In fact, Parton was raised in a poor family in small town Tennessee. Her childhood story is as country as country gets. However, this tough upbringing would not deter her, and she continued to pursue her musical dreams through ups and downs.

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  The Downfall of Pride - Custer's...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Step into the tumultuous heart of one of America's most infamous military disasters with *The Downfall of Pride: Custer's Catastrophic Decisions at Little Bighorn*. This gripping and meticulously researched account unveils the tragic miscalculations and hubris that led to General George Armstrong Custer's dramatic downfall at the Battle of Little Bighorn. 
  Explore how Custer's unyielding arrogance and strategic blunders set the stage for his ultimate defeat. Delve into the psychological and tactical errors that transformed his confidence into a fatal flaw. Experience the chaos of June 25, 1876, through vivid, on-the-ground descriptions and personal accounts from both Custer's troops and Native American warriors. Discover how decisions made under intense pressure led to one of the most significant confrontations in American history. 
  *The Downfall of Pride* is more than just a historical account; it's a compelling exploration of leadership, ego, and the devastating consequences of underestimating your opponents. Perfect for history buffs, military enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the complexities of human nature, this book provides a profound examination of how pride and misjudgment can lead to ruin. Dive into this riveting tale of ambition, failure, and the relentless quest for redemption in one of history's most defining battles.

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  Mircea Eliade: Autobiography -...

  Mircea Eliade

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  "Here finally are Eliade's memoirs of the first thirty years of his life in Mac Linscott Rickett's crisp and lucid English translation. They present a fascinating account of the early development of a Renaissance talent, expressed in everything from daily and periodical journalism, realistic and fantastic fiction, and general nonfiction works to distinguished contributions to the history of religions. Autobiography follows an apparently amazingly candid report of this remarkable man's progression from a mischievous street urchin and literary prodigy, through his various love affairs, a decisive and traumatic Indian sojourn, and active, brilliant participation in pre-World War II Romanian cultural life."—Seymour Cain, Religious Studies Review

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  The Life of Charlotte Bronte...

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  Part of the Hero Classics series 
  “As far as she could see, her life was ordained to be lonely, and she must her nature to her life, and, if possible, bring the two into harmony. When she could employ herself in fiction, all was comparatively well. The characters were her companions in the quiet hours, which she spent utterly alone, unable often to stir out of doors for many days together.” 
  When Charlotte Bronte’s father asked Gaskell to write his daughter’s biography, his main concern was to preserve the legacy of Charlotte and present an authorised take on her life as opposed to the speculations and gossip in the yellow papers. Gaskell and Charlotte had met on just a few occasions, so the biographer had to do profound research to actually delve into her mysterious life. From Charlotte’s own notes to various letters she had access to, Gaskell is seen mapping through a range of sources to find out the truth of her life. Right from the first pages of the text, we can distinctly spot Gaskell’s artistic infusions of metaphors and the poetic descriptions of the setting as well as doing justice with the life of Charlotte Bronte. This biography is all that is needed for Bronte’s readers as well as the admirers of inventive stylistic takes in non-fictional writing. 
  Upon its publication in 1857, The Life of Charlotte Bronte quite predictably caused controversy, so much so that the biographer was threatened with a legal action. Exciting exploration into Charlotte’s life and the criticism which followed, this makes it a must read for Bronte students and fans. 
  The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of One’s OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American SlaveUtopia

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  The Earth Is the Lord's - A Novel

  Taylor Caldwell

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  From a #1 New York Times–bestselling author: A “magnificent” epic based on the early life of Genghis Khan (New York Herald Tribune). This sweeping saga captures life in the Far East during the Middle Ages and dramatizes the events that transformed a Mongol tribesman named Temujin into the man who would conquer Asia and be known to the world for centuries to come as Genghis Khan.   Raised by an indomitable woman and educated by his outcast uncle, Temujin becomes a fearsome warrior who inspires loyalty in his friends and hatred in his enemies. But he is also blessed with a keen intelligence and the charisma of a natural born leader. In an era marked by treachery and savage violence, these gifts lead Temujin to a relentless pursuit of power.   From the Gobi Desert to Samarkand, Taylor Caldwell transports readers to a distant world and shines a brilliant light on one of history’s most enigmatic figures. On her “huge historical canvas . . . blood spurts from the knife; beads of sweat stand out on straining flesh; lusts are consummated and revenges achieved” (New York Herald Tribune).

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