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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: STRONGBOW AND KING DERMOT. THE STORY OF THE CONQUEST OF IRELAND
A book titled ' Strongbow and King Dermot. The story of the Conquest of Ireland. A true narrative of the subjugation and annexation of Ireland. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 305 - 320 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, irish history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, ireland, irish history, book, books, advertisements, king dermot, oliver cromwell, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE MASSACRE OF SCIO. THE STORY OF THE GREEK REVOLT AGAINST TURKEY
A book titled ' The Massacre of Scio. The story of the Greek Revolt against Turkey. The cruelty that roused indignant Europe to the liberation of Greece.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 593 - 608 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, greece, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, greece, greek history, turkey, turkish history, european history, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: SCOTLAND'S GREAT VICTORY. THE STORY OF THE BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN
A book titled 'Scotland's Great Victory: The story of the Battle of Bannockburn. A thrillling account of one of the great triumphs of the Scottish arms.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 225 - 240 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, scotland, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, historical series, history, biographies, scotland, scottish history, battle of bannockburn, advertisements, book, books, king robert bruce, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE BEGGAR'S REVOLT: THE STORY OF THE FREEDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS
A book titled ' What Came of The Beggars' Revolt : the story of the Freedom of the Netherlands. A splendid record of the Rising of a People against Tyranny and Oppression.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 625 - 640 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the netherlands, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, biographies, history, the netherlands, book, books, advertisements, willliam of orange, european history -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE MUTINIES AT SPITHEAD AND THE NORE
A book titled ' The Mutinies at Spithead and The Nore. A Stirring record of the Sailors' Great Rebellion.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 385 - 400 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, english fleet, english history, british history, england, penny books, book, books, advertisements, rebellions, european history -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BRITISH CHARTERS OF LIBERTY
A book titled ' British Charters of Liberty from King John to Queen Victoria. The story of the Grant of the English Constitution and the Safeguards of English Freedom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 401 - 416 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, british royalty, king john, queen victoria, penny books, english constitution, england, biographies, advertisements, book, books, magna charta -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CAESARISM IN ROME: THE STORY OF THE FALL OF THE REPUBLIC
A book titled ' Caesarism in Rome: The Story of The Fall of the Republic. One of the most interesting and instructive periods of Ancient History, when the Old Government was swept away and the famous Empire was founded.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 289 - 304 pgs. ( ill) This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny.books, biography, julius caesar, lydia chancellor, collection, roman history, history, historical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, rome, ancient history, penny books, roman empire, julius caesar, advertisements, book, books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BIBLE AND SWORD
A book titled ' Bible and Sword. The story of Claverhouse and the Covenanters. The period of bitter persecution of the Scottish Presbyterians.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street.545 - 560 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' Historical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, religion, lydia chancellor, collection, religion, christianity, church, scotland, the bible, book, books, penny books, scottish presbyterians, presbyterians, protestantism, scottish history, history, historical series, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
A book titled ' The Temperance Movement : It's Origin and Development.' By Joseph Malins, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, I.O.G.T. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 673 - 688 pgs. (ill.) This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.Joseph Malinsbooks, biography, temperance movement, lydia chancellor, collection, male, person, individual, alcohol, book, books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny biographies, historical series, history, advertisements, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE STORY OF THE FIRST AFGHAN WAR
A book titled ' Dost Mahomed and Akbar Khan.The Story of the First Afghan War. One Man only returns Home, out of Sixteen thousand.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 562 - 576 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People. Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, afghan war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, afghanistan, afghan war, war, biography, biographies, book, books, advertisements, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MAGELLAN'S GREAT VOYAGE
A book titled ' Magellan's Great Voyage. The First Journey Round the World. A Thrilling Narrative of Peril and Adventure.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 737 - 753 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, magellan, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople. historical series, history, explorers, adventure, exploration, book, books, advertisements, ocean, travel, vessels, male, person, world history, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CHARLES EDWARD, THE YOUNG PRETENDER
A book titled ' Out in the forty-five: The story of Charles Edward, the Young Pretender. The last of England's Civil Wars. Published London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 65 - 80 pgs, (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, penny books, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, out in the forty-five, charles edward, england, english history, civil war, book, books, advertisements -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE CRIMEAN WAR
A book titled ' From ALMA to Sebastopol: the Story of the Crimean War. A stirring record of the bravery of British Troops.' Publlished London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 129 - 144 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, the crimean war, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, from alma to sebastopol, the story of the crimean war, the crimean war, britain, british history, english history, war, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE STORY OF KING CHARLES'S FOLLY
A book titled ' The Arrest of the Five Members: the Story of King Charles's folly. A record of the stirring events which led to the Great Civil War.' Publilshed London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 689 - 704 pgs. (ill.) This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, english history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, penny books, historical series, history, the arrest of the five members:the story of king charles's folly, civil war, england, english history, advertisements, book, books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FROM THE BLACK HOLE TO PLASSEY
A book titled ' From The Black Hole to Plassey: The Story of England's supremacy in Bengal. A record of that momentous epoch when the vast empire of India was won for England.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York: 10 Bond Street. 273 - 288 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of ' 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. Advertisements are of note.books, biography, india, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for thepeople, historical series, history, england, english history, india, indian history, from the black hole to plassey, advertisements, book, books, the story of england's supremacy in bengal, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 9TH OF THERMIDOR
A book titled 'The 9th of Thermidor. The Story of The End of the Reign of Terror. The Downfall of the Jacobin Party in France.' Published London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 705 - 720 (ill). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, french history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, france, french history, jacobin party, advertisements, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: VENGEANCE OF '89
A book titled. ' The Vengeance of '89: The Story of The Fall of the Bastille. A Period when the oppressed French People rose in rebellion, as one man and overturned the tyranny of the Middle Ages.' Published London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 481 - 496 pgs. (ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the bastille, lydia chancellor, collection, book, books, rebellion, war, french history, france, the fall of the bastille, ward & lock's penny books for the people, history, historical series, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people - biographical series, advertisements, the bastille, biographical series, penny books -
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Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HARD WORKERS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Hard workers: staff at R. London grocer in Maldon in the late 1800s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GALLANT KING HARRY
A book titled ' Gallant King Harry: The story of the Battle of Agincourt. One of the most brilliant victories ever gained by English Bravery.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street 657 - 672 pgs.(ill.).This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's 'Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, king henry v, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biography, ward and lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, the battle of agincourt, book, books, advertisements, male, person, individual, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: A ' NO POPERY' CRY
A book titled ' .What Came of a No Popery Cry : the story of The Gordon Riots. London in Flames: Mad Gordon's Mob Storming Newgate Gaol and Insulting the Members of the Houses of Parliament.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 161 - 175 pgs. Ill. This book is one of a series of 37' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series. Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, the gordon riots, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, the gordon riots, book, books, advertisements, riots, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THROUGH SLAUGHTER TO A THRONE
A book titled ' Through Slaughter To a Throne: The story of The Coup d'Etat of Dec. 2nd., 1851. How Napoleon III forced his way to the French Throne and established the Second Empire. London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 97 - 112 pgs (ill.). This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, napoleon emperor of france, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, france, french history, napoleon iii, louis napoleon bonaparte, advertisements, male, individual, person, book, books, penny books -
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Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE FIGHT AT FONTENOY
A book titled ' The Fight at Fontenoy. Its Causes and Results. The story of England's Chivalrous Enterprise on Behalf of Maria Theresa of Austria.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street. 369 - 384 pgs.(ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, fight at fontenoy, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biography, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, fight at fontenoy, english history, australian history, maria theresa of austria, advertisements, european history, book, books, penny books -
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Book - HINTS AND HELPS FOR HOME NURSING AND HYGIENCE
A small book titled ' Hints and Helps for Home Nursing and Hygiene.' By E. MacDowel Cosgrave. Revised 1908. London : The St. John Ambulance Association, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, E.C. 177 pgs. (ill). Nursing notes written in grey lead in book.E. MacDowell Cosgrovemedical, the st. john ambulance association, medicine, health, care, hygiene, medical, sciences, nursing, biology, book, books -
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Book - GRENFELL OF LABRADOR
Book, Les Gillies Collection, A blue hard covered book titled ''Grenfell of Labrador'' by James Johnston, FRHS, London. S.W. Pertridge & Co, Ltd. 8 & 9 Paternoster Row, 192 pages, with portraits, maps * 26 illustrations & 32 pages of catalogue. J.P.Ewen, J.AitkenJames Johnston F.R.H.S.biography -
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Book - DAVID LIVINGSTONE, 1912
Book, Les Gillies Collection. A green hardcovered book, with a portrait of a man on it,titled ''David Livingstone'': the man, the missionary, and the explorer'', by Edward Hume, 242 pages with portraits and illustrations. Published at 57 & 59 Ludgate Hill, E.C., by the Sunday School Union, London. St. Andrews G.O.C. Bendigo - Prize awarded to David Hodges for diligence, Class Senior Boys. W. Hodges - Teacher, S.Glover - Acting Superintendent. Date April 24- 1912.The G.O.C. Bendigo Donated by David A.Hodges, in 1933Edward Humebiography, family, david livingstone -
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Book - THE SILENT CITIES
A,B. Blue hard covered book titled ' The Silent Cities. An Illustrated Guide to the War Cemeteries and Memorials to the missing in France and Flanders 1914 - 1918.' Compiled by Sidney C. Hurst, P.A.S.I. With a preface by Major-General Sir Fabian Warem K.C.V.O., K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G. Vice-Chairman of The Imperial War Graves Commission.' Methuen & Co. LTD. 36 Essex Street W.C. London, 1929. 407 pgs. First published 1929. (ill.) C. Also included is a newspaper article titled 'Memorial to our War Dead.' dated 25-6-38. D.dust cover of the book, incomplete missing back page.Sidney C. Hurstbooks, military, world war 1, book, books, war, wars, world war 1, cemeteries, memorials, france, flanders, soldiers, history -
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Book - THE CENTURY BIBLE
Book, Les Gillies Collection, A black with gold lettering covered book, titled '' The Century Bible'', Genesis, Introduction: revised version with notes, giving an analysis showing from which of the original documents each portion of the text is taken: Index and Map. Edited by W.H.Bennett D.D., Edinburgh: T.C. & E.C.Jack and 34 Henrietta Street, London, W.C. A.H.Moore 1905. 2/6. 412 pages.religions, christian -
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Book - THE GOSPEL MIRACLES, 1880
Book, Les Gillies Collection, a Hard covered book titled ''The Gospel Miracles in their relation to Christ and Christianity'', by Wm. M. Taylor, D.D. London. R.D.Dickinson, Farringdon Street 1880 249 pages. John Aiken, Ormond College Carlton, N.3.. Mrs J. Wilson, when leaving for New Zealand, Sep. 1881.Wm. M. Taylor D.D.religions, christian, christian religion -
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Book - SHIPS THAT PASS IN THE NIGHT, 1918
Book, Ships that Pass in the Night, Les Gillies collection, by Beatrice Harraden. A Gray hard covered book, with a scene on the front. William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London. MCMV111, 220 pages. Giadys Christie, August 1923. ''Like driftwood spars meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean main, So on the sea of life alas, Man meets man, hears, and leaves again. Matthew Arnold.Beatrice Harradenbook -
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Book - THE LAND AND THE BOOK, 1870
Book, Les Gillies Collection, The Land and the Book or, Biblical Illustrations drawn from The Manners and Customs, the scenes and scenery of The Holy Land. London; T.Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, Edinburgh; and New York. 1870.W.M.Thomson, D.D., 30 years Missionary in Syria and Palestine.religions, christian, christian religion