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  The Alice Behind Wonderland

  Anonimo

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  On a summer's day in 1858, in a garden behind Christ Church College in Oxford, Charles Dodgson, a lecturer in mathematics, photographed six-year-old Alice Liddell, the daughter of the college dean, with a Thomas Ottewill Registered Double Folding camera, recently purchased in London. 
   
  Simon Winchester deftly uses the resulting image--as unsettling as it is famous, and the subject of bottomless speculation--as the vehicle for a brief excursion behind the lens, a focal point on the origins of a classic work of English literature. Dodgson's love of photography framed his view of the world and was partly responsible for transforming a shy and half-deaf mathematician into one of the world's best-loved observers of childhood. Little wonder that there is more to ""Alice Liddell as the Beggar Maid"" than meets the eye. Using Dodgson's published writings, private diaries, and of course his photographic portraits, Winchester gently exposes the development of Lewis Carroll and the making of his Alice.

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  Inventing Human Rights - A History

  Lynn Hunt

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  How were human rights invented, and how does their tumultuous history influence their perception and our ability to protect them today? From Professor Lynn Hunt comes this extraordinary cultural and intellectual history, which traces the roots of human rights to the rejection of torture as a means for finding the truth. She demonstrates how ideas of human relationships portrayed in novels and art helped spread these new ideals and how human rights continue to be contested today.

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  Jamestown - The Legacy of...

  Marshall W. Fishwick

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  Jamestown by Marshall W. Fishwick delves into the fascinating story of America's first permanent English settlement. Blending history, culture, and myth, the book examines Jamestown's pivotal role in shaping American identity and its lasting influence on the nation's heritage. Fishwick brings to life the struggles, achievements, and enduring legacy of the settlers who laid the foundation for modern America.

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  Canadian History Stories: 50...

  Ahoy Publications

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  Join us in these captivating tales of significant events and interesting characters from Canada’s past! 
  Do you have a keen interest in Canadian history? 
  Do you want to learn about the historical figures and events that laid the foundations for modern-day Canada? 
  Are you looking for a guide that appreciates the diversity and complexity of Canadian history? 
  From indigenous beginnings and European explorations through Confederation and modern challenges – Canada has seen its share of diverse cultural, social, and political events – and this audiobook will guide you through it all. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Dive into the background of Canadian Indigenous communities.Learn about the role French explorer Jacques Cartier played in Canadian history.Explore the past of the Huron-Wendat people, their society, and their culture.Uncover the roots of French-Canadian identity, including their unique cultural heritage, language, and religion.Gain a better understanding of the Canadian Confederation from enchanting stories.Understand the excitement, challenges, and impacts of the Klondike Fever era.Learn about Canada’s pivotal role and sacrifice in World War I.Explore riveting stories from the Avro Arrow Saga.Understand the public reaction resolution, as well as the immediate and long-term impact the October Crisis had on Canadian society, law, and politics.Read about how human rights and legislative change in Canada have evolved over recent years. 
  This audiobook brings together captivating narratives from different eras of the country’s history by illuminating key events and influential figures and offering a broad yet intimate understanding of Canada’s evolution. 
  Click on the “add to cart” now to begin your journey throughout Canadian history!

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  Roman Empire for Kids The: A...

  Captivating History

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  Explore the captivating Roman Empire and learn fascinating insights about a crucial period in ancient history. 
  You’ll learn everything from how it started and ended to the emperors and the history of important women often forgotten! If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in the Roman Empire – and the incredible achievements and legacies behind –this is the audiobook for you! 
  History will come alive with fun facts, helpful pronunciation prompts for tricky words, and useful descriptions for new words. Plus, there’s even a bonus chapter at the end! At the end of each chapter, there are fun activities. 
  Here’s just a hint of the weird and wonderful things you’ll discover about the Roman Empire:Assassination plots - was everyone trying to kill someone?How a love affair with an Egyptian Queen sparked the start of an EmpireGladiators - the Roman love of blood and goreThe many incredible Roman buildings that are still being used today!How to count like a RomanThe British tribal queen who took on the RomansHow the plants in our solar system got their names from the RomansThe Greek influence on Roman cultureThe good, the bad, and the downright mad emperors who ruledAn empire divided - why Rome was split in halfThe important wars and the men who fought themWhat Romans did for funThe slave who led a rebellion against the might of RomeAnd so much more! 
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey into the past today!

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  A Rare Recording of Evel Knievel

  Evel Knievel

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  Robert Craig Knievel (October 17, 1938 - November 30, 2007), known as Evel Knievel, was an American stunt performer and entertainer, born in Butte, Montana. Throughout his career, he attempted more than 75 ramp-to-ramp motorcycle jumps. Knievel's most famous stunts include a 1967 jump over the fountains at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, which infamously resulted in severe injuries, and a September 8, 1974, attempt to jump across the Snake River Canyon in Idaho using a rocket-powered cycle called the Skycycle X-2. The jump failed after the parachute deployed prematurely, but Knievel survived with minor injuries. The following recordings are from interviews in 1970, 1972, 1974, and in 1975 after Knievel jumped 14 Greyhound buses.

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