Bücher von James Orchard Halliwell

The Man in the Moone: Or The English Fortune Teller is a novel written by James Orchard Halliwell in 1849. The story follows a man named Domingo Gonsales who, after reading about the possibility of flying to the moon, sets out on a journey to do just that. With the help of a group of birds, he constructs a flying machine and sets off on his adventure. Upon reaching the moon, he encounters a civilization of moon people and becomes embroiled in their political and social conflicts. Along the way, Gonsales discovers new technologies and forms of government that challenge his own beliefs and values. The novel is a satirical commentary on English society and politics of the time, and also explores themes of colonization, imperialism, and the search for knowledge. The Man in the Moone is considered one of the earliest works of science fiction and has influenced many subsequent works in the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Voyage and Travel of Sir John Maundeville is a book written by James Orchard Halliwell. It is a travelogue that recounts the journey of Sir John Maundeville, an English knight, who claimed to have traveled extensively throughout the world in the 14th century. The book is divided into 30 chapters and covers Maundeville's travels to various parts of the world, including the Holy Land, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, and China. The book is written in a narrative style and includes descriptions of the places he visited, the people he met, and the customs and traditions of the different cultures he encountered. It also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places Maundeville visited. The Voyage and Travel of Sir John Maundeville is considered a significant work of medieval travel literature and has been influential in shaping Western perceptions of the East.1883. This work treats the way to Jerusalem; and of marvels of Inde, with other islands and countries reprinted from the edition of 1725 AD, with an introduction, additional notes and glossary. The text from this volume is taken from manuscript Cotton. Tit. C. xvi, as given in the edition of 1725. All that Mr. Halliwell believes is known about the original author's life is given in the preface of the former editor. The language of this history is such as our ancestors spoke, 300 years ago: which is a curiosity, will compensate the reader for the solecisms and uncouth expressions, he will meet with. Before the art of printing was found out, there was no settled method of spelling, therefore the same word is often spelled different ways. This archaic English spelling may have the same word spelled several different ways on the same page.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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The Merry Tales Of The Wise Men Of Gotham is a collection of humorous stories and anecdotes that were originally published in 16th-century England. The tales feature the people of Gotham, a fictional village known for its inhabitants' perceived foolishness and eccentricity. The book, published in 1840 by James Orchard Halliwell, contains a total of 32 stories that showcase the wit and humor of the people of Gotham. The stories include hilarious incidents such as the villagers trying to drown an eel in a pond, attempting to build a fence around the entire village, and trying to catch the moon in a well. The book is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic English humor and satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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