The Commission of HMS Renown is a memoir of the service of this famous British battleship during the early 20th century. Written by Charles Mitchell, a former crewmember of the Renown, the book provides a firsthand account of life aboard this historic ship.
A biography of the historian and public intellectual Sir Lewis Namier from his origins in a secular Jewish family in Poland to recognition as the most important historian of his day, whose 'revolutionary' method was enshrined in the verb to Namierise. -- .
The grand age of steamboats on Keuka Lake began in 1835 and was vital to the development of the region. The boats carried excursionists--Victorian tourists--to the resorts and cottages that lined the lakeshore. The communities of Penn Yan, Hammondsport and Branchport that anchor the three branches of the Y-shaped lake flourished. This prosperity helped grow the area's grape and wine production that is so celebrated today. Though the last steamboats were taken out of service in 1915, the romance and nostalgia of the period are preserved in tales of glamorous steamers, the people who worked and traveled on them, the resorts they served and the history they made. Local historians Richard MacAlpine and Charles Mitchell capture the stories, anecdotes and photos from this bygone period.
Focusing on the extensive world of Chan films, this guide reviews forty-four existing titles, featuring an annotated cast list and a comparative rating system. Each entry provides production details, plot synopses, performance critiques, and notable sayings from the films. An introductory section explores the historical and literary roots of Chan cinema, as well as the common formulaic elements that characterize these beloved films. This comprehensive resource is ideal for fans and scholars alike.