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David Stevenson

    David Stevenson was a Scottish engineer renowned for designing over 30 lighthouses across Scotland. He continued the family dynasty of lighthouse engineering established by his father. Stevenson's legacy lies in his extensive work, which enhanced maritime safety and left an indelible mark on the Scottish coastline.

    1914-1918. The History of the First World War
    With Our Backs to the Wall
    The Origins of Freemasonry
    Points of Astonishment: Alpine Stories
    The Complex Lives of Star Clusters
    The Exo-Weather Report
    • 2023

      Indiana's Roll of Honor; Volume 1

      • 684 pages
      • 24 hours of reading

      A detailed account of the contributions of Indiana soldiers during the Civil War, with a special focus on the state's Medal of Honor recipients. Stevenson and Scribner bring to life the heroism and sacrifice of Indiana's soldiers, through the use of first-hand accounts, historical documents, and photographs.

      Indiana's Roll of Honor; Volume 1
    • 2022

      Points of Astonishment: Alpine Stories

      • 156 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      In the new and previously uncollected stories that make up Points of Astonishment, Stevenson follows through on the promise of his Letters from Chamonix, winner of the Banff Mountain Book Award for Fiction and Poetry . These eight short stories describe the fates of their fictional climbers on stages as intimate as their own living room and as vast and unforgiving as the remote Himalaya. Stevenson stirs up a mix of humanity, language, and mountainous terrain and lays bare the answers to the question every fiction writer what if? In the words of Katie Ives, long-time editor of Alpinist and author of Imaginary Peaks, “. . . one of the great prose stylists of modern climbing literature.”

      Points of Astonishment: Alpine Stories
    • 2022
    • 2022

      This reprint of a historical book first published in 1874 aims to preserve and make accessible older texts for contemporary readers. Published by Anatiposi, the edition acknowledges that due to its age, it may contain missing pages or inferior quality. The focus is on maintaining the integrity of historical literature and ensuring these works remain available to the public, preventing them from being lost to time.

      On the Reclamation and Protection of Agricultural Land
    • 2022

      This reprint presents a classic work originally published in 1842, preserving the historical context and literary significance of the time. Readers can explore the themes and narrative style that reflect the era's cultural and social dynamics. The book offers a glimpse into the past, making it a valuable addition for those interested in historical literature and its evolution over the years.

      A Treatise On the Application of Marine Surveying & Hydrometry to the Practice of Civil Engineering
    • 2021

      Originally published in 1859, this reprint offers readers a chance to explore the themes and narratives that shaped its time. The book presents a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of the era, providing insight into the historical context and the author's intentions. With its enduring relevance, this edition invites both new readers and those familiar with the work to engage with its timeless ideas and rich storytelling.

      Sketch of the Civil Engineering of North America
    • 2019

      Poems

      • 54 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Poems
    • 2019

      This books starts with an overview of the current wonderful world of ETFs, including an analysis of how the industry is changing for both providers and investors.

      The Ultimate ETF Guidebook
    • 2017

      This book looks at the persistence of life and how difficult it would be to annihilate life, especially a species as successful as humanity. This investigation puts life in its true astronomical context, with the reader taken on a journey to illustrate life's potential and perseverance.

      The Nature of Life and Its Potential to Survive