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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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Publisher: London : GrolierSubjects: Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800Devonshire, Georgiana Spencer Cavendish, Duchess of, 1757-1806Gordon, Jane Maxwell Gordon, Duchess of, d. 1812Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1886.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Publisher: Ward and Downey; Publication date: 1892; Subjects: Sects; Church buildings; London (England); Architecture / Religious Buildings; Religion / General; Religion / Comparative Religion; Religion / Cults; Religion / Ecumenism; Religion / Christianity / Denominations; Travel / Europe / Great Britain; ... Read more

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Volume: 2General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1901Original Publisher: Hutchinson ... Read more

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Volume: 2General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1896Original Publisher: Downey ... Read more

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Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free.This is an OCR edition with typos.Excerpt from book:CHAPTER IIWagner Reaches the Castle of Berg—His First Interview with Ludwig —Extravagant Estimate of the Impression he has Made—Near him am I to Abide—Change in Wagner's Circumstances—The March of Homage—Frau von Bulow—Wagner Remembers a Dream—The Heavenly Prodigy of Youth—First Production of Tristan—The Courtiers Dislike Wagner—Agitation Against him— His Reply to his Enemies—A Supreme Egotist—Ministers Demand his Dismissal—The Populace Gather Round the Palace—Ludwig's Reply to them—Wagner is Forced to Leave Munich—Hears of his Wife's Death—Settles on the Borders of Bavaria—Is Visited by the King—The Experiences of Catulle Mendes—Wagner's Letters to his Dressmaker—The King's Projected Marriage—Extensive Preparations—His Majesty Outrages the Composer—Wagner Graciously Pardons him—The King's Marriage is Broken off— First Production of the Meistersinger—Unfriendly Criticisms—The King's Winter Garden—The Designs of a Prima Donna—Frau von Bulow's Marriage is Dissolved—She Marries Wagner—Franz Liszt Takes Minor Orders.THE distinguished tenor, Herr Vogl, told Mr. Henry T. Finck, the author of an exhaustive biography called Wagner and his Works that the composer was so overwhelmed by misfortunes that he had decided to end his life at the moment the Royal messenger found him. That his wondrous self- confidence should have deserted him seems doubtful,especially as in writing to his " priceless friend," Frau Wille, he says he could not have endured the depths of his misery " if there had not lurked in my being's depths a sort of consciousness that my unprecedented sufferings at least had won me a title to some higher import, and a title which, even if not conceded by the world, yet raised me so much higher above the world, and thus albeit in deepest misery made me inwardly a charmed ... ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Volume: 2General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1885Original Publisher: Ward ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: Dodd, Mead & Co. in 1906 in 374 pages; Subjects: Artists; Authors, English; Great Britain; Art / General; Art / History / General; Art / European; Art / Individual Artist; Biography & Autobiography / Artists, Architects, Photographers; Biography & Autobiography / Literary; History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Art; Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1885 edition by Ward and Downey, London. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 2; Original Published by: Hutchinson in 1906 in 317 pages; Subjects: Russia; Soviet Union; History / General; History / Europe / Eastern; History / Europe / Russia & the Former Soviet Union; ... Read more

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Originally published in ca. 1900.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 2; Original Published by: Hurst and Blackett in 1884 in 324 pages; Subjects: Theater; ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Volume: 1; Original Published by: Dodd, Mead and company in 1897 in 277 pages; Subjects: Theater; Actors; Actors, Irish; Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts; Drama / General; Drama / American; Drama / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; History / General; History / Europe / Ireland; Literary Criticism / Drama; Performing Arts / Theater / General; Performing Arts / Theater / History & Criticism; ... Read more