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Book SynopsisThe very word Taxes sends shivers up spines. Yet, very few realize the tremendous impact that taxation has had on civilization. The author changes that in this fascinating history.

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Book SynopsisNoted historian Charles Adams has assembled an extraordinary collection of articlesnever before collected and made available for easy studywritten by foreign journalists at the time of the U.S. Civil War. These journals are a fount of insights about the war, and readers will be rewarded with a new appreciation for the views of contemporary foreign observers of America''s war. Readers will realize that the Europeans seemed to know more about America''s quarrel, as they liked to call the war, than previously thought possible. Foreign observers wrote in an atmosphere of freedom, without the dangers that crippled and destroyed journalism in America. Foreign writers were not arrested and locked up; nor were foreign journals silenced by armed soldiers, mobs, or by censorship of the mails, nor were their editors hauled off to prison. Also, the American Civil War was not their struggle, and, as the reader will discover, by looking at the quarrel from a distance the foreign correspondents could see what Americans at the scene could not. A broad sweep of views running from pro-North to pro-South, with foreign writers marshalling their arguments with facts and information that had come to their attention, is presented. Among the many distinguished British journals represented are Blackwood''s Magazine, The Saturday Review, Macmillan''s Magazine, The Athenaeum, The Cornhill Magazine, The Economist, The Times and two periodicals edited by Charles DickensHousehold Words and All the Year Round. From the continent there are translated articles from the French La Presse and Revue des Deux Monde, the Italian La Civilta Cattolica and Scritti Editie Inediti, and the Spanish Pensamiento Espanol and La Iberia. Civil War historians and students will certainly benefit from the fascinating observations afforded by the golden age of periodical literature presented in Slavery, Secession, and Civil War.Trade ReviewThis collection contains articles written by foreign journalists living in the UK and Europe during the American Civil War, who provide an outsider's view of events. Articles were first published from 1856-1865 in British, French, and Spanish journals such as The Saturday Review, The Economist, La Presse, Revue des deux monde, Pensamiento Español, La Iberia, and others. Political cartoons from Punch are included, as well as an excerpt from the American journal The North American Review. In each chapter, articles are presented in alphabetical order by magazine and without commentary, but with a general description of the journal. Adams, a historian and taxation attorney, has written several books and articles. This book is intended for Civil War buffs, students, and historians. * Reference and Research Book News, May 2007 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction Part 3 1 While the Storms Brews: Pre-Civil War British Journals, 1856-1869 Part 4 2 While the Storm Rages: 1861-1865 Part 5 3 The Continentals: How They Saw the War Part 6 Index Part 7 About the Author

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Book Synopsis The Arkansas Regulators is a rousing tale of frontier adventure, first published in German in 1846, but virtually lost to English readers for well over a century. Written in the tradition of James Fenimore Cooper, but offering a much darker and more violent image of the American frontier, this was the first novel produced by Friedrich Gerstäcker, who would go on to become one of Germany’s most famous and prolific authors. A crucial piece of a nineteenth-century transatlantic literary tradition, this long-awaited translation and scholarly edition of the novel offers a startling revision of the frontier myth from a European perspective.Trade Review “This finely translated edition provides insight into Gerstäcker’s descriptions of frontier Arkansas, and what Germans were reading about America. An Introduction and Selected Bibliography guide the reader to this and other works by Gerstäcker. His novel on Arkansas helps us understand why he was one of the major bestselling authors in the history of German literature.” • German Life “Americans are often amazed and amused at the fascination and enthusiasm Germans have long brought to tales of the American West. It is an enthusiasm, rooted in the real and imagined, that stretches back across nearly two centuries. It’s alive today. Now comes the delightful story of The Arkansas Regulators – translated in its entirety into lively English for the first time since its publication in 1846. This is Friedrich Gerstäcker's celebrated yarn of the frontier, the granddaddy of German novels about the Old West, a picaresque tale that will surely satisfy scholars and charm lay readers.” • Christopher Corbett, author of Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express “An accurate, full-length translation of this text has been needed for many years, and it is exciting that Friedrich Gerstäcker’s work is being made available to an English readership.” • Kathleen Condray, University of Arkansas “This is a solid piece of scholarship and an excellent translation. Irmscher and Adams deserve praise for their historical thoroughness and rediscovery of Gerstäcker's American legacy.” • Wolfgang Hochbruck, University of FreiburgTable of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgements A Note about the Text List of Abbreviations Introduction Foreword Chapter 1. The Reader Makes the Acquaintance of Four Worthy Fellows and Learns More about Their Circumstances Chapter 2. Several New Persons Make Their Appearance on the Stage: Wonderful Hunting Adventure of “The Little Man” Chapter 3. The Indian and the Methodist – An Invitation to a Wedding Chapter 4. The Regulators – Squabble and Struggle Chapter 5. Brown and Marion Chapter 6. Bear Baiting – The Strange Discovery – The Indian’s Ingenuity Chapter 7. Two Genuine Backwoodsmen – Bahrens’ and Harper’s Stories Chapter 8. Morning in the Log Cabin – Searching for the Traces of Blood Found the Previous Evening – Assowaum Dives for the Corpse Chapter 9. The Gang of Four Negotiates a Business Matter – Rowson’s Righteous Indignation at the Murder, and Marion’s Weakness Chapter 10. The Sheriff’s Election in Pettyville – A Lack of Rosin The Pursuers Are on the Trail Chapter 11. Assowaum, the “Feathered Arrow,” and His Squaw – Weston and Cotton Await Impatiently Their Comrades Chapter 12. The Horse Thieves’ Trick – The Surprise – Alapaha and Rowson Chapter 13. The Preacher Unmasked by the Indian Woman – The Successful Escape Chapter 14. Brown on His Way Home – The Mysterious Meeting – The Indian – The Old Farmer – A Canoe Trip Chapter 15. The Prayer Meeting – The Terrible Message Chapter 16. The Deathwatch Chapter 17. The Burial of the Indian Woman Chapter 18. Roberts’ Adventure on the Panther Hunt. – The Water Party Chapter 19. Harper’s Dwelling – Cook’s Account of the Pursuit of the Horse Thieves – Harper’s and Bahrens’ Wonderful Tales Chapter 20. Rowson at Roberts’ – Assowaum Chapter 21. Wilson’s Confessions – The Beautiful Washerwoman – An Arkansas Cradle – The Retreat Chapter 22. Atkins’ Dwelling – The Strange Visit – The Password Chapter 23. A Gang of Criminals – Unexpected Guests – The New Scheme Chapter 24. The Pioneer Family – The New Regulator Sets a Trap for Himself Chapter 25. Harper and Marion – Ellen’s Arrival at Roberts’ Chapter 26. The Regulators’ Meeting – Jones Finds Himself in a Most Unpleasant Position – Cunning versus Cunning Chapter 27. The Return from the Meeting Chapter 28. The Indian on Johnson’s Trail Chapter 29. Rowson at Roberts’ – The Turkey Hunt – Ellen and Marion Chapter 30. The Ambush Chapter 31. The Company of Ladies – Account of Various Children’s Illnesses, Related for the Consolation of the Mother – The Surprise Chapter 32. The Cross Oak Chapter 33. The Criminal Unmasked Chapter 34. The Siege Chapter 35. Ruse and Counter-Ruse – The Assault – Indian and Methodist Chapter 36. The Court of the Regulators Chapter 37. Roberts’ House Chapter 38. The Revenge of the “Feathered Arrow” Chapter 39. Coda Selected Bibliography

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Book Synopsis The Arkansas Regulators is a rousing tale of frontier adventure, first published in German in 1846, but virtually lost to English readers for well over a century. Written in the tradition of James Fenimore Cooper, but offering a much darker and more violent image of the American frontier, this was the first novel produced by Friedrich Gerstäcker, who would go on to become one of Germany’s most famous and prolific authors. A crucial piece of a nineteenth-century transatlantic literary tradition, this long-awaited translation and scholarly edition of the novel offers a startling revision of the frontier myth from a European perspective.Trade Review “This finely translated edition provides insight into Gerstäcker’s descriptions of frontier Arkansas, and what Germans were reading about America. An Introduction and Selected Bibliography guide the reader to this and other works by Gerstäcker. His novel on Arkansas helps us understand why he was one of the major bestselling authors in the history of German literature.” • German Life “Americans are often amazed and amused at the fascination and enthusiasm Germans have long brought to tales of the American West. It is an enthusiasm, rooted in the real and imagined, that stretches back across nearly two centuries. It’s alive today. Now comes the delightful story of The Arkansas Regulators – translated in its entirety into lively English for the first time since its publication in 1846. This is Friedrich Gerstäcker's celebrated yarn of the frontier, the granddaddy of German novels about the Old West, a picaresque tale that will surely satisfy scholars and charm lay readers.” • Christopher Corbett, author of Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express “An accurate, full-length translation of this text has been needed for many years, and it is exciting that Friedrich Gerstäcker’s work is being made available to an English readership.” • Kathleen Condray, University of Arkansas “This is a solid piece of scholarship and an excellent translation. Irmscher and Adams deserve praise for their historical thoroughness and rediscovery of Gerstäcker's American legacy.” • Wolfgang Hochbruck, University of FreiburgTable of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgements A Note about the Text List of Abbreviations Introduction Foreword Chapter 1. The Reader Makes the Acquaintance of Four Worthy Fellows and Learns More about Their Circumstances Chapter 2. Several New Persons Make Their Appearance on the Stage: Wonderful Hunting Adventure of “The Little Man” Chapter 3. The Indian and the Methodist – An Invitation to a Wedding Chapter 4. The Regulators – Squabble and Struggle Chapter 5. Brown and Marion Chapter 6. Bear Baiting – The Strange Discovery – The Indian’s Ingenuity Chapter 7. Two Genuine Backwoodsmen – Bahrens’ and Harper’s Stories Chapter 8. Morning in the Log Cabin – Searching for the Traces of Blood Found the Previous Evening – Assowaum Dives for the Corpse Chapter 9. The Gang of Four Negotiates a Business Matter – Rowson’s Righteous Indignation at the Murder, and Marion’s Weakness Chapter 10. The Sheriff’s Election in Pettyville – A Lack of Rosin The Pursuers Are on the Trail Chapter 11. Assowaum, the “Feathered Arrow,” and His Squaw – Weston and Cotton Await Impatiently Their Comrades Chapter 12. The Horse Thieves’ Trick – The Surprise – Alapaha and Rowson Chapter 13. The Preacher Unmasked by the Indian Woman – The Successful Escape Chapter 14. Brown on His Way Home – The Mysterious Meeting – The Indian – The Old Farmer – A Canoe Trip Chapter 15. The Prayer Meeting – The Terrible Message Chapter 16. The Deathwatch Chapter 17. The Burial of the Indian Woman Chapter 18. Roberts’ Adventure on the Panther Hunt. – The Water Party Chapter 19. Harper’s Dwelling – Cook’s Account of the Pursuit of the Horse Thieves – Harper’s and Bahrens’ Wonderful Tales Chapter 20. Rowson at Roberts’ – Assowaum Chapter 21. Wilson’s Confessions – The Beautiful Washerwoman – An Arkansas Cradle – The Retreat Chapter 22. Atkins’ Dwelling – The Strange Visit – The Password Chapter 23. A Gang of Criminals – Unexpected Guests – The New Scheme Chapter 24. The Pioneer Family – The New Regulator Sets a Trap for Himself Chapter 25. Harper and Marion – Ellen’s Arrival at Roberts’ Chapter 26. The Regulators’ Meeting – Jones Finds Himself in a Most Unpleasant Position – Cunning versus Cunning Chapter 27. The Return from the Meeting Chapter 28. The Indian on Johnson’s Trail Chapter 29. Rowson at Roberts’ – The Turkey Hunt – Ellen and Marion Chapter 30. The Ambush Chapter 31. The Company of Ladies – Account of Various Children’s Illnesses, Related for the Consolation of the Mother – The Surprise Chapter 32. The Cross Oak Chapter 33. The Criminal Unmasked Chapter 34. The Siege Chapter 35. Ruse and Counter-Ruse – The Assault – Indian and Methodist Chapter 36. The Court of the Regulators Chapter 37. Roberts’ House Chapter 38. The Revenge of the “Feathered Arrow” Chapter 39. Coda Selected Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture, whether you are taking a Level 2 RHS, City and Guilds or BTEC course, are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener. Written in a clear and accessible style, this book covers the principles that underpin growing plants for the garden and allotment; with reference to how these are tackled by professionals. With highlighted definitions, key points, and illustrated in full colour, this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Horticulture and gardening 2. Plants of the word 3. Ecology and garden wildlife 4. Classification and naming of plants 5. Plant life cycles 6. Plant cells and tissues 7. External features of plants 8. Plant reproduction 9. Plant growth 10. Transport in plants 11. Plant propagation 12. Physical properties of soils 13 Organic matter in the root environment 14. Plant nutrition 15. Growing in containers 16. Plant health maintenance 17. Garden weeds 18. Garden pests 19. Garden diseases and plant disorders

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