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The Bridge Builders
Yesterday01:40:03Tap to summarizeA tale of the revenge of the earth, in this case, specifically, Mother Gunga, Goddess of the River Ganga, against the men who confine her power, The Bridge Builders is also a tale of the death of the Gods as their place in the earth is taken by the things of science. A close description of the building of a bridge across the River Ganges, the tale also tells of a vision of the Gods in an opium dream like a dream in the mind of Brahma; and when Brahma wakes, the Gods die. Or do they? ( Tony Addison)Genre(s): Literary FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): engineering (12), hindu mytbology (1)
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The Bridge of History Over the Gulf of Time: A Popular View of the Historical Evidence for the Truth of Christianity
2d ago03:57:36Tap to summarizeWritten by the former skeptic, poet, and scholar, Thomas Cooper, The Bridge of History Over the Gulf of Time admirably sets forth a winsome defense of Christianity. Written as the substance of fourteen years of lectures, at the request of his hearers, Cooper leads his reader across the bridge of history, through the centuries, tracing Christianity. At last, he addresses "Leben Jesu" by Dr. David Friedrich Strauss, discusses the historicity of the four Gospels, and offers some concluding evidences for the truth of Christianity. (Introduction by tzieger)Genre(s): *Non-fiction, History, ReligionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): religion (744), Christianity (382), apologetics (33)
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The Bridal of Triermain
3d ago02:03:52Tap to summarizeScott's The Bridal of Triermain is a rhymed, romantic, narrative poem which weaves together elements of popular English legend using dramatic themes.This beautiful poem celebrates the exploits of a knight errant - Sir Roland De Vaux - as he seeks to rescue (and hopefully espouse) a beautiful maiden, Gyneth. Gyneth is the illegitimate daughter of King Arthur: doomed by Merlin 500 years previously to an enchanted sleep inside a magic castle. The enchantment can only be broken by a rescuer both brave and noble enough to overcome the temptations used successively to distract and overcome him, namely: fear, wealth, pleasure and pride.(Introduction by Godsend)Genre(s): NarrativesLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): poetry (1824), poem (318), narrative (19), scott (7), bridal (2), triermain (1)
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Brewster's Millions
4d ago08:02:49Tap to summarizeThe story revolves around Montgomery Brewster, a poor man who inherits a large sum of money. However, there is a catch — he has to spend every penny within 30 days, and end up with nothing at that time. Should he make the deadline, he stands to gain an even larger sum; should he fail, he remains penniless.Brewster finds that spending so much money is more difficult than he first thinks, especially when the lawyers are trying to make him fail so that they can claim the money. What makes it worse is that he starts to be a little too successful with some ventures, actually making money from them.Can Brewster empty his pockets in time for the deadline, or will he end the book as he started it, with nothing?Genre(s): Humorous FictionLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): fiction (1613), comedy (201), humour (149), adult (6), mccutcheon (3), Brewster's Millions (1)
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Brazilian Tales
5d ago02:57:48Tap to summarize"Brazilian Tales" is a collection of six short stories selected by Isaac Goldberg as best representative of the Brazilian Literature of his period - the end of the 19th century. His comprehensive preface aims at familiarizing the reader with a literature that was - and still is - virtually unknown outside the boundaries of its own land, and the pieces chosen by Goldberg to be translated belong to writers that reached popularity and appreciation while still alive. This "pioneer volume", as the translator himself puts it, still keeps its charm and interest as a way of offering to the English speaking public some "sample cases" of Brazilian Literature. (Summary by Leni)Genre(s): General Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Short StoriesLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): fiction (1613), short stories (730), South America (43), brazil (18)
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Brain Twister
6d ago05:17:58Tap to summarize"Mark Phillips" is, or are, two writers: Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer. Their joint pen-name, derived from their middle names (Philip and Mark), was coined soon after their original meeting, at a science-fiction convention. Both men were drunk at the time, which explains a good deal, and only one has ever sobered up. A matter for constant contention between the collaborators is which one.Originally published as That Sweet Little Old Lady, Brain Twister follows the adventures of FBI agent Kenneth J. Malone as he attempts to unravel the machinations of a telepathic spy. His first problem: how do you find a telepath to catch the first telepath?The novella was nominated for the Hugo Award in 1960. (Summary from the text and Catharine Eastman)Genre(s): Humorous Fiction, Science Fiction, Suspense, Espionage, Political & ThrillersLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): humor (654), science fiction (442), spy (25)
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A Boys' Life of Booker T. Washington
1w ago03:22:54Tap to summarizeBooker T. Washington was one of the first nationally recognized African American leaders after the Civil War. He was born to a slave woman in Virginia, who then took him as a young boy to West Virginia after the emancipation. Booker became a leader in education heading the Tuskegee Institute for more than 30 years and working with other universities. He advocated a moderate approach to elevating the African Americans through education and business, but worked behind the scenes to change discriminatory laws and practices, and became an adviser to the White House. He authored 14 books, and many articles and speeches, including his autobiography, Up from Slavery. - Summary by Larry WilsonGenre(s): Biography & AutobiographyLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): slavery (149), emancipation (30), black history (27), african american (20), civil rights (16), segregation (11), national negro business league (2), tuskegee institute (1), wayland seminary (1), hampton university (1), atlanta compromise (1), west virginia colored institute (1), up from slavery (1)
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The Boys' Life of Abraham Lincoln
1w ago05:42:26Tap to summarizeThe Boys' Life of Abraham LincolnHelen Nicolay (1866 - 1954)The Boys’ Life of Abraham Lincoln is a biography with many anecdotes that takes one deeper into the thoughts, personality, and beliefs of the man that was Lincoln. While the title indicates the book is about Lincoln’s life as a boy, the book is a full, if somewhat shortened biography. It is very well written and was a joy to record. One might ask, "Who was Helen Nicolay?" Her father, John George Nicolay, was Abraham Lincoln's private secretary and doubtless much of the material comes from his complete biography of Abraham Lincoln. ( Summary by Tom Weiss)Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, BiographyLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): Abraham Lincoln (49)
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A Boy's Will
1w ago00:50:26Tap to summarizeA Boy's Will is Robert Frost's first full volume of poetry. Issued when Frost was approaching forty, it established his reputation and created a revolution in American poetry. With this publication, Frost became an established poet. He later became the major American poet of the twentieth century.A Boy's Will is characteristic of Frost's ability to conjure photographically clear physical images while ruminating on the complexities of the human condition, its frailties and strengths, and its temporal state, like that of his beloved New England landscape. (Summary by Becky Miller)Genre(s): PoetryLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1959), poetry (1824)
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Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers
1w ago06:06:02Tap to summarizeThese 12 stories give a personal portrait of twelve famous soldiers from the past two centuries. Each story explores the early life of the soldier —to trace his career up from boyhood through the formative years. Such data serves to explain the great soldier of later years. Summary compiled from the preface of the book. (Summary by philchenevert)Genre(s): BiographyLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): literature (1959), adventure (1061), history (910), biography (356), war stories (46), teen/young adult (20)
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