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Introduction to The Talisman. The " Betrothed " did not greatly please one or two friends, who thought that it did not well correspond to the general title of "The Crusaders." They urged, therefore, that, without direct allusion to the manners of the Eastern tribes, and to the romantic conflicts of the period, the title of a "Tale of the Crusaders '* would resemble the playbill which is said to have announced the tragedy of Hamlet, the character of the Prince of Denmark being left out. On the other hand, I felt the difficulty of giving a vivid picture of a part of the world with which I was almost totally unacquainted, unless by early recollections of the "Arabian Nights' Entertainments"; and not only did I labour under the incapacity of ignorance, in which, as far as regards Eastern manners, I was as thickly wrapped as an Egyptian in his fog; but my contemporaries were, many of them, as much enlightened upon the subject as if they had been inhabitants of the favoured land of

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An oldy but a goody
This book is a classic and I found it to be very informative.A significant portion of the data is obsolete and therefore should be taken in that perspective.If you work in this field you will find this book of worth.It also offers a perspective into the pioneering attitude of CSIs and latent print examiners from 'back in the day'.If you have read the FBI science of fingerprints and survived, you will love this textbook.Untill 2005 this was required reading for the IAIs Crime Scene Analyst certification exam.I assume they pulled it in favor of more up to date material.

In 1978 it would be 5 stars for sure!
This book is an awesome text for anyone who conducts crime scene investigation.The reason for the 3 star rating is the sad truth that this book is simply out-dated.Originally written in 1978 it was ahead of its time.Unfortunately it has not kept up with the advances in technology.The book is full of references to film and and cameras that are no longer available as well as suppliers that no longer exist.The book is written from a practical use viewpoint that is rare under any circumstances.I read this book as a requirement for the International Association for Identification Crime Scene Analyst certification exam and enjoyed it very much.Anyone who investigates crime scenes or conducts processing or comparisons will find this book of value.The book is comprehensive in that it discusses comparison, lifting prints, taking inked prints, fingerprint kits and equipment, chemical processes and case studies.The IAI has phased this book from its required list due in part, most likely to the fact that there is simply too much information that is out of date.Some things are still right on though.Fingerprints are unique and persistent!If you are interested in the science of fingerprints this one should be in your library. ... Read more

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The story of two sets of "cruel and bloody bigots" at war in late 17th century Scotland. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. 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 to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Buchan vividly and affectionately describes the writer whose novels and poems made him the most popular author of his day.Scott was born in 1771 to a powerful Border family.Buchan is qualified to write with sympathy about his Scottish upbringing, disappointment in love and decline into illness and bankruptcy.His feeling for Scott's novels brings them alive for us and provides a deeper understanding of such major works as Ivanhoe and Waverley. ... Read more

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1st rate biography of scott;i know a lot about scott's life and what buchan don't mention ain't worth knowin'.makes a good defense of his lesser works when put in context of his final 5 years of writing himself out from under huge debt;one sterling writer discussing another..... ... Read more

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format.Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship. ... Read more

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Some Poems by Sir Walter Scott
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Heavy reading
I like poetry and this is a classic book of verse by the author of Ivanhoe and Rob Roy. But unless you are studying the arts or a literature class, because of the period style of the writing (and the tight formatting) I think this book is tooo heavy on the eyes and brain. So this is not the best if you want a thoughtful AND relaxing read. ... Read more

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Sir Walter Scott - A Lecture at the Sorbonne is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by William Paton Ker is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of William Paton Ker then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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Sir Walter Scott was a poet, a novelist, editor and critic, but it was as a poet that he started his career. Among his poems included here are "The Lady of the Last Minstrel", "Marmion" which includes "Lochinvar", 'The Lady of the Lake" and "The Lord of the Isles". ... Read more

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The various talents of this famous writer--as a minstrel, lyricist and master of landscape in words--intertwine in this selection by James Reed, an expert on ballads and the Border tradition. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1838 edition by Carey, Lea, & Blanchard, Philadelphia. ... Read more

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Glowing with love, on fire for fame A Troubadour that hated sorrow Beneath his lady's window came, And thus he sung his last good-morrow: "My arm it is my country's right, My heart is in my true-love's bower. ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Fiction / Literary; Fiction / General; Fiction / Classics; Fiction / Literary; Literary Collections / Essays; Religion / General; ... Read more

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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Fiction / Literary; Fiction / General; Fiction / Classics; Fiction / Literary; Literary Collections / Essays; Religion / General; ... Read more