Walter Besant

The History of London

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Walter Besant

Walter Besant was a novelist and historian, and his topographical and historical writings, ranging from prehistoric times to the nineteenth …

Captain Cook

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Walter Besant

James Cook (1728-1779), British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy was the son of a farm laborer. Apprenticed …

Stories of Successful Marriages

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Walter Besant

A collection of short stories by celebrated authors on the subject of successful marriages. Pieces originally appeared in other publications…

Fifty Years Ago

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Walter Besant

Sir Walter Besant (1836-1901) was a prolific novelist and historian. He wrote Fifty Years Ago to present a picture of life, manners, and soc…