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A Commentary on Herodotus by W. W. How and J. Wells

Authors: Wells, J. (Joseph), 1855-1929

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"A Commentary on Herodotus" by W. W. How and J. Wells is an academic work that serves as a detailed analysis of the ancient historian Herodotus, written in the early 20th century. This book fits within the genre of historical commentary and scholarship, focusing on the exploration of Herodotus's texts and their significance in the context of histor...

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Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations by Howe and Hummel

Authors: Hummel, Abraham H., 1849-1926

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Danger! A True History of a Great City's Wiles and Temptations" by Howe & Hummel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the pervasive crime and vice in New York City, uncovering the hidden dangers and destructive temptations that threaten its inhabitants, particularly the youth. The authors present a cautionary...

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The Camera Fiend by E. W. Hornung

Authors: Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"The Camera Fiend" by E.W. Hornung is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Pocket Upton, a schoolboy navigating his precarious existence filled with asthma attacks and a quest for adventure. As he attempts to forge his identity apart from his brothers, Pocket's encounters in London lead to unexpected and life-alterin...

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The Book of Fair Women by E. O. Hoppé and Richard King

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In History

By Abil Kile

"The Book of Fair Women" by E. O. Hoppé and Richard King is a collection of portraits featuring women from various nationalities, published in the early 20th century. This visually striking work combines photography and commentary, focusing on the theme of beauty through the lenses of culture and nationality. The book highlights the allure of women...

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Life Blood by Thomas Hoover

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Life Blood" by Thomas Hoover is a contemporary novel written in the early 21st century that blends elements of a medical thriller with themes of personal struggle and adoption. The story centers around Morgan James, a filmmaker who finds herself entangled in a dark conspiracy involving bizarre human experimentation while navigating her own inferti...

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The Samurai Strategy by Thomas Hoover

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In History

By Abil Kile

"The Samurai Strategy" by Thomas Hoover is a financial thriller that was likely written in the late 20th century. The story revolves around Matthew Walton, a freelance corporate takeover lawyer in New York, as he becomes embroiled in a high-stakes scenario involving international finance, murder, and Japan's growing economic power. This intricate t...

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Caribbee by Thomas Hoover

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Caribbee" by Thomas Hoover is a historical novel written in the late 20th century. The book explores the early Caribbean landscape of Barbados in 1648, intertwining tales of rebellion against English rule and the ramifications of the slave trade. It showcases the robust characters, both real and fictional, who shape the turbulent era, including En...

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The Zen Experience by Thomas Hoover

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"The Zen Experience" by Thomas Hoover is a historical account written in the late 20th century. The text explores the evolution of Zen Buddhism, tracing its origins from Indian Buddhism and Chinese Taoism through several key figures such as Bodhidharma and Hui-neng, culminating in its development and impact in Japan. Hoover aims to illuminate Zen a...

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Project Daedalus by Thomas Hoover

Authors: Hoover, Thomas, 1941-

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Project Daedalus" by Thomas Hoover is a thriller novel written in the early 1990s. The story centers around retired CIA agent Michael Vance who is approached by an old KGB antagonist, Alex Novosty, and an NSA codebreaker, Eva Borodin. Their disparate problems intertwine in a lethal conspiracy involving a superplane and a secret agreement between R...