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Sir John Carr was an English barrister and travel writer whose accounts of journeys through Europe gained popularity for their light style. His vivid narratives captured his travels, with notable success in his depictions of France, Scandinavia, Russia, and Ireland. Carr's accessible prose invited readers into his adventures across the continent.

The First Three Sections of Newton's Principia: With Copious Notes and Illustrations, and a Great Variety of Deductions and Problems. Designed for the

The Lobby to Heaven: The Near-Death-Experience of a six-year-old Boy

Caledonian Sketches, Or a Tour Through Scotland in 1807: Which Is Prefixed an Explanatory Address to the Public Upon a Recent Trial

2024
A tour through Holland Along the right and left banks of the Rhine, to the south of Germany, in the summer and autumn of 1806
248 pages
9 hours of reading
Set in the summer and autumn of 1806, this classic work offers a detailed exploration of Holland along the Rhine's banks, capturing the essence of the region's landscapes and culture. Recognized for its historical significance, this republished edition has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, preserving its legacy for future generations. Alpha Editions aims to keep this important narrative alive by presenting it in a modern format, free from the limitations of scanned copies.
2024
A synopsis of practical philosophy
416 pages
15 hours of reading
Dedicated to preserving cultural heritage, this reprint by Antigonos focuses on making historical works accessible to the public. The publishing house emphasizes quality, ensuring that these important texts are available in good condition, allowing readers to explore and appreciate historical literature.
2023
Caledonian Sketches, Or a Tour Through Scotland in 1807: Which Is Prefixed an Explanatory Address to the Public Upon a Recent Trial
324 pages
12 hours of reading
John Carr takes readers on a journey through Scotland, offering a vivid and detailed account of his travels in 1807. The book is also prefaced by an address that sheds light on a recent trial, adding an interesting historical dimension to the work.
2023
The Stranger in Ireland, Or, a Tour in the Southern and Western Parts of That Country in the Year 1805
318 pages
12 hours of reading
Written by an anonymous author, this travelogue chronicles the author's journey through southern and western Ireland in 1805. With detailed descriptions of the landscape, people, and customs of the region, this work is a valuable historical document and a fascinating read for anyone interested in Irish culture and history.
2023
Child Poverty in Wales
This book provides national governments and school-communities with a model way of working to push back against child poverty, showcasing Wales's social democracy as different from the UK conservative neoliberal project that has wreaked havoc in its four different jurisdictions.
2022
The First Three Sections of Newton's Principia: With Copious Notes and Illustrations, and a Great Variety of Deductions and Problems. Designed for the
196 pages
7 hours of reading
2022
Pioneer Days in California
448 pages
16 hours of reading
2022
A Northern Summer; Or, Travels Round the Baltic, Through Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Prussia, and Part of Germany: In the Year 1804
306 pages
11 hours of reading
2021
Grom Comp Day
Can Carlo win the Grommet Competition? Grom Comp Day was the day Carlo showed what a good surfer he was. Maddy set up a sandwich stall and Team Turbo watched the competition excitedly. But when Carlo's board broke in two, he ended up winning a different prize altogether.
2021
The Longest Eel in the World
Can Team Turbo catch the gigantic eel? Benji had seen a gigantic eel. He wanted Team Turbo to help him catch it. Hari helped by searching the web for ways to catch eels without using a hook. Did Team Turbo catch the eel or did it slip away?