Books by David Davis
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La Novela Picaresca by Federico Ruiz Morcuende
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In Nutrition
By David Davis
"La Novela Picaresca" by Federico Ruiz Morcuende is a literary anthology likely compiled in the early 20th century. This collection delves into the picaresque genre, with an emphasis on the character Lázaro de Tormes, who recounts his life from his humble beginnings to his complex interactions with various masters, showcasing the themes of survival...
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Der Unterkiefer des Homo Heidelbergensis: Aus den Sanden von Mauer bei…
Authors: Schoetensack, Otto, 1850-1912
In Wellness
By David Davis
"Der Unterkiefer des Homo Heidelbergensis: Aus den Sanden von Mauer" by Otto Schoetensack is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book documents the discovery and analysis of a human mandible found in the Mauer sand deposits near Heidelberg, contributing to the field of paleoanthropology. It explores the geological contex...
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Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch by Ludwig Bechstein
Authors: Bechstein, Ludwig, 1801-1860
In Health
By David Davis
"Ludwig Bechsteins Märchenbuch" by Ludwig Bechstein is a fairy tale collection published between 1845 and 1857. Drawing from old texts and oral traditions, Bechstein compiled tales that included his own retellings of stories from the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and other sources. The collection features beloved tales like Hansel and Gretel, L...
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Ιστορία του Ιωάννου Καποδιστρίου Κυβερνήτου της Ελλάδος by Tryphon E. Euangelides
Authors: Euangelides, Tryphon E., 1863-1941
In Nutrition
By David Davis
"Iστορία του Ιωάννου Καποδίστριου Κυβερνήτου της Ελλάδος" by Tryphon E. Euangelides is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life and political achievements of Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first governor of modern Greece, particularly during the tumultuous period following Greece's War of Independence. The open...
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L'Illustration, No. 3259, 12 Août 1905 by Various
Authors: Various
In Fitness
By David Davis
"L'Illustration, No. 3259, 12 Août 1905" by Various is a historical publication from the early 20th century. This book is essentially a magazine issue that encapsulates a snapshot of various events, cultural phenomena, and artistic endeavors from that time. Its likely topic revolves around contemporary art, politics, and societal trends as depicted...
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English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century. by Everitt
Authors: Everitt, Graham
In Wellness
By David Davis
"English Caricaturists and Graphic Humourists of the Nineteenth Century" by Graham Everitt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of English caricature and graphic satire from the time of Napoleon until the death of noted cartoonist John Leech in 1864. It provides a detailed examin...
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Portuguese literature by Aubrey F. G. Bell
Authors: Bell, Aubrey F. G. (Aubrey Fitz Gerald), 1882-1950
In Nutrition
By David Davis
"Portuguese Literature" by Aubrey F. G. Bell is a scholarly account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the development and richness of Portuguese literature, spanning various epochs from its origins to contemporary times. Bell aims to highlight the contributions of notable authors and the broader cultural context that has shaped t...
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Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England by Bell and Dixon
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In Wellness
By David Davis
"Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England" by Bell and Dixon is a collection of traditional poetry, ballads, and songs that preserve the oral culture of England's rural populace, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology aims to capture the unique voice and perspectives of the English peasantry through various for...
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La Biblia en España, Tomo I (de 3) by George Borrow
Authors: Borrow, George, 1803-1881
In Fitness
By David Davis
"La Biblia en España, Tomo I (de 3)" by George Borrow is a travel book published in 1843. It chronicles Borrow's adventures as a Bible salesman traversing Spain during the tumultuous Carlist Civil War from 1835 to 1838. Facing opposition from the Catholic Church and political authorities, he encounters prime ministers, beggars, Gypsies, and crypto-...