Bücher von John Uri Lloyd

Etidorhpa is an early science fiction novel depicting a man?s descent into the bowels of the Earth at the instigation of a mysterious secret society ? it is presented here complete with the original illustrations.Llewyllyn Drury is visited by a mysterious old man whose defining physical feature is his large, protruding forehead. The man offers to tell his story, promising his life and knowledge is worth writing down. As the man displays certain enthralling and supernatural powers, Drury takes on the task ? Etidorhpa is this story, interspersed with pauses wherein Drury questions his strange guest.John Uri Lloyd was a popular author of mystery and science fiction books. His profession however was pharmacology, with his specialism being herbal medicines and ethnobotanicals. The presence of giant mushrooms in one part of the story, plus the various fantastical elements described, have led some readers to speculate that the author?s knowledge of mind-altering substances influenced Etidorhpa?s plotting.

Stringtown On The Pike is a novel set in Northernmost Kentucky, written by John Uri Lloyd. The story revolves around a small town called Stringtown, which is located on a pike road. The book is a tale of the people who live in this town and their daily struggles. It explores the themes of poverty, crime, and corruption, as well as the resilience of the human spirit.The main character of the book is Jinks McPherson, a young boy who dreams of a better life. He lives with his mother and siblings in a small cabin on the outskirts of town. Jinks is a hardworking and determined young man who is determined to succeed despite the odds stacked against him.The other characters in the book include the wealthy landowners who control the town, the corrupt politicians who run the local government, and the criminals who prey on the poor. The book is a commentary on the social and economic conditions in rural America during the late 19th century.Stringtown On The Pike is a well-written and engaging novel that captures the spirit of small-town America. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers today.1900. From the author of Etidorhpa. Another tale of Stringtown, the fictionalized portrait of Florence. It is a hamlet in Boone County, Kentucky, on the ridge that lies between the Licking and Kentucky Rivers. The unique thing about Stringtown is that there are people living there who remember the originals from whom Mr. Lloyd has drawn his characters. The inhabitants take vast pride in these books, and the best tribute to the author was when he heard the praises of the admiring townspeople. This is a story of real life, knitted with the strong threads of actual occurrences. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

The Chemistry of Medicines, Practical - A Text and Reference Book for the Use of Students, Physicians and Pharmacists. Second Edition is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1881.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Supplement to the American dispensatory is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1880.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Etidorhpa is an early science fiction novel depicting a man?s descent into the bowels of the Earth at the instigation of a mysterious secret society ? it is presented here complete with the original illustrations.Llewyllyn Drury is visited by a mysterious old man whose defining physical feature is his large, protruding forehead. The man offers to tell his story, promising his life and knowledge is worth writing down. As the man displays certain enthralling and supernatural powers, Drury takes on the task ? Etidorhpa is this story, interspersed with pauses wherein Drury questions his strange guest.John Uri Lloyd was a popular author of mystery and science fiction books. His profession however was pharmacology, with his specialism being herbal medicines and ethnobotanicals. The presence of giant mushrooms in one part of the story, plus the various fantastical elements described, have led some readers to speculate that the author?s knowledge of mind-altering substances influenced Etidorhpa?s plotting.

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