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Embarrassed by his grimy appearance in the presence of an immaculate little girl, ten-year-old Tom-an ill-treated London chimney-sweep-promptly runs away. Diving into a river, he enters a magical underwater world where he meets wee creatures of the deep, and learns about goodness, fairness, and "right and wrong." Young readers will find themselves anticipating with pleasure the frequent appearances of such enchanting characters as Mrs. Doasyouwouldbedoneby,...
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In 1874, the Anglican socialist and advocate of "muscular Christianity" looked at England and saw that "tens of thousands...lead sedentary and unwholesome lives, stooping, asphyxiated, employing as small a fraction of their bodies as their minds." This book compiles his thoughts on improving the physical and spiritual health of the nation.
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My dear children, some of you have heard already of the old Greeks; and all of you, as you grow up, will hear more and more of them. Those of you who are boys will, perhaps, spend a great deal of time in reading Greek books; and the girls, though they may not learn Greek, will be sure to come across a great many stories taken from Greek history, and to see, I may say every day, things which we should not have had if it had not been for these old Greeks....
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Hypatia, or New Foes with an Old Face details the fictional life of the philosopher Hypatia and tells the story of Philammon, a young monk, who becomes involved in the political and religious issues within the city of Alexandria. This fantastic book is considered to be Kingsley's greatest novel, widely read in its time and still enjoyed by discerning readers today - a must-have for any collector of Kingsley. Originally published in 1853, we proudly...
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This 1867 collection of sermons includes "The Physician's Calling," "The Victory of Life," "The Wages of Sin," "The Shaking of the Heavens and the Earth," "The Battle of Life," "Cholera, 1866," "The Great Commandment," "The Wicked Servant," "Civilized Barbarism," and "The Meteor Shower."
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I am bound to speak of the farmer, as I know him in the South of England. In the North he is a man of altogether higher education and breeding: but he is, even in the South, a much better man than it is the fashion to believe him. No doubt, he has given heavy cause of complaint. He was demoralised, as surely, if not as deeply, as his own labourers, by the old Poor Law. He was bewildered-to use the mildest term-by promises of Protection from men who...
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Charles Kingsley turned his literary skills to poetry for this collection. Gathered here are his long poem "Andromeda," and poems with such evocative titles as "The Starlings," "Ode to the Northeast Wind," "The Watchman," and "The World's Age"-as well as some of Kingsley's earlier verses.
8) The Hermits
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During the unjust and corrupt world of the Roman Empire, the Reverend Kingsley asserts, certain Christian mystics and ascetics proved that men could live in harmony and brotherhood. He illustrates this point in his 1869 collection of biographical sketches of Saints Paul, Anthony, Basil, Simeon Stylites, Severinus, Malo, Brendan, and others.
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One of his chief theological works and an engrossing read for any student of theology, Discipline and Other Sermons collects the famous clergyman's meditations on such subjects as the title sermon, discipline, as well as wisdom, prayer, the humanity of God, the Good Samaritan, humility, the kingdom of Christ, and more.
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"Women and Politics" by Charles Kingsley. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks...
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The year before his death, the author of The Water Babies and other beloved fantasy novels, collected five lectures from his tour of America for this volume: "Westminster Abbey," "The Stage As It Was Once," "The First Discovery of America," "The Servant of the Lord," and "Ancient Civilisation."
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Hereward, the Last of the English is an 1866 novel by Charles Kingsley. It tells the story of Hereward, a historical Anglo-Saxon figure who led resistance against the Normans from a base in Ely surrounded by fen land. It was Kingsley's last historical novel, and was instrumental in elevating Hereward into an English folk-hero.
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Charles Kingsley was a 19th century British novelist. Kingsley became a minister before becoming a Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge. Kingsley often used his writing to champion social issues. Sir Walter Raleigh (c. 1552 - 29 October 1618) was an English aristocrat, writer, poet, soldier, courtier, and explorer. He took part in the suppression of two rebellions and participated in two infamous massacres at Rathlin Island and...
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"Scientific Essays and Lectures" by Charles Kingsley. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to...
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The eminent Victorian clergyman, novelist, and essayist kept his eyes open to the wonders of the natural world. This 1873 collection of nature writing includes "A Charm of Birds," "Chalk-Stream Studies," "My Winter-Garden," "From Ocean to Sea," and "The Fens."
16) Town Geology
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The eminent Victorian clergyman and naturalist set out in this 1872 collection of lectures to make discoveries in geology accessible to the general reader. In addition to a ringing call for study of the natural sciences, the author considers climate change, glaciers, limestone, coral reefs, volcanoes, and the origin of coal.
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This collection of meditations creates a gospel of social engagement and activism, drawing connections between the lessons of the Bible and contemporary concerns. Kingsley's subjects include "The King of the Earth," "Holy Scriptures," "A Preparation for Christmas," "True Abstinence," "On the Day of Thanksgiving," "The Covenant," and three sermons "On the Cholera."
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