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Download or read book Cassell s History of the Boer War 1899 1901 written by Richard Danes and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Søgeord: Transvaal; Kapstaden; Mafeking; Talana Hill; Elandslagte; Engelsk Kolonistyre i Afrika; Pepworth; Nicholsons Nek; Magersfontein; Ladysmith; Vryburg; Kuruman; Kimberley; de Wet; Botha's Pass; Pretoria; Kroonstadt; Rhodesia; Wepener; Reddersburg; Bloemfontein; Cronje; Paardeberg; Roberts; Buller, R.; Spion Kop; Joubert; Baden-Powell; Botha; Brabant; British Forces in South Africa; General Broadwood; Carrington, F.; Churchill; Kruger; Hamilton, I.; Hunter, A.; Gatacre; General French; Dundonald; Colenso; De Wet, C.; Slaapkranse; Smith-Dorrien; Methuen; Warren, C.; Steyn; Vaal Krantz;

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Download or read book The Chronicle of the Ostmen written by Ian McKay Nunn and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-02-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 869 and Ard Mhacha remains the principal meeting place of the ancients. Within a land controlled by clan lords the monks tell its people how to act and what to learn, Mael MacConaill a privilaged young noble disregards the messages of God's path for him. When the monastery is raided by Ostmen, everything changes. Experience the survival of a young Irish hostage to a warlord. Mael is propelled into the chaos surrounding the Danish invasion of the British kingdoms. While the battle for the last Saxon kingdom ensues, Mael becomes an outsider in a pagan culture within a foreign country. Now as he learns to rely on his resourcefulness in a brutal chaotic realm, Mael finds his way through a clash of religious traditions in the battle for the last Saxon kingdom, which is brought to a teetering threshold of existence by the onslaught of pagan forces.

Download or read book The Magic of the Horse shoe with other folk lore notes written by Robert Means Lawrence and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Magic of the Horse-shoe' is a fascinating book that explores the history and meaning behind popular customs and beliefs. From the significance of the horse-shoe to the folklore surrounding common salt, author Robert Means Lawrence delves into the intriguing world of superstitions. While some may see these beliefs as trivial relics of the past, Lawrence argues that they provide valuable insights into the workings of the human mind.

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Download or read book The Mythology of Horses written by Gerald Hausman and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.

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