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  • The Romance Of American Colonization
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    32,17 €

  • The Romance Of Conquest
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    34,40 €

  • Belgian Fairy Tales (1919)
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    31,15 €

  • Charles Carleton Coffin
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    35,42 €

  • Townsend Harris
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    37,69 €

  • The Romance Of Discovery
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    34,43 €

  • Matthew Calbraith Perry
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    27,52 €

  • Welsh Fairy Tales
    William Elliot Griffis
    Long, long ago, there was a good saint named David, who taught the early Cymric or Welsh people better manners and many good things to eat and ways of enjoying themselves. Now the Welsh folks in speaking of their good teacher pronounced his name Tafid and affectionately Taffy, and this came to be the usual name for a person born in Wales. In our nurseries we all learned th...
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    34,53 €

  • Welsh Fairy Tales
    William Elliot Griffis
    Long, long ago, there was a good saint named David, who taught the early Cymric or Welsh people better manners and many good things to eat and ways of enjoying themselves. Now the Welsh folks in speaking of their good teacher pronounced his name Tafid and affectionately Taffy, and this came to be the usual name for a person born in Wales. In our nurseries we all learned th...
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    30,79 €

  • Millard Fillmore
    William Elliot Griffis
    Millard Fillmore: Constructive Statesman, Defender Of The Constitution, President Of The United States is a biographical book written by William Elliot Griffis. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Millard Fillmore, who served as the 13th President of the United States. The book begins with Fillmore’s early life and education, covering his childhood in...
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    28,10 €

  • Sir William Johnson And The Six Nations
    William Elliot Griffis
    Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations: Makers of America is a historical book written by William Elliot Griffis. The book focuses on the life and legacy of Sir William Johnson, a British colonial official who played a crucial role in the relationship between the British Empire and the Six Nations, a confederation of Native American tribes in the northeastern region of North A...
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    32,43 €

  • The Mikado’s Empire
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    34,57 €

  • The Unmannerly Tiger And Other Korean Tales
    William Elliot Griffis
    The Unmannerly Tiger And Other Korean Tales is a collection of traditional Korean folktales, compiled and translated by William Elliot Griffis. The book features stories that have been passed down through generations in Korea, each one offering a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage.The tales in this book are filled with colorful characters, magical creatures, and ...
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    28,14 €

  • The American in Holland
    William Elliot Griffis
    To really know and appreciate a country, you must explore it far and wide-not just the tourist spots. That’s what William Elliot Griffis believed. After becoming enamored of the Netherlands and its people and history, he endeavored to explore every corner. In The American in Holland (originally published in 1899), he guides a tour through each of the eleven provinces, with an a...
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    43,94 €

  • Brave Little Holland and What She Taught Us
    William Elliot Griffis
    Written as a history lesson on the impact of the Dutch on the culture and pedigree of the United Kingdom and America, Brave Little Holland offers more than just the 'names and dates' of a typical history exercise. This is a must-read for anyone lured by the tale of how the Dutch crusaders wended their way across the British Isles and into America, but Griffis intended his work ...
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    25,08 €

  • John Chambers, Servant Of Christ And Master Of Hearts And His Ministry In Philadelphia
    William Elliot Griffis
    ''John Chambers, Servant of Christ and Master of Hearts and His Ministry in Philadelphia'' is a biographical book written by William Elliot Griffis. The book tells the story of John Chambers, a prominent minister in Philadelphia during the 19th century. Chambers was known for his powerful preaching style and his ability to connect with his congregation on a personal level. The ...
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    28,10 €

  • Japan In History, Folklore, And Art
    William Elliot Griffis
    ''Japan In History, Folklore, And Art'' is a comprehensive book written by William Elliot Griffis that explores the rich cultural heritage of Japan. The book delves into the country’s history, folklore, and art, providing readers with a deep understanding of the Japanese way of life. The author covers a wide range of topics, from the early days of Japan’s history to its modern-...
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    33,51 €

  • The Fire-Fly’s Lovers And Other Fairy Tales Of Old Japan
    William Elliot Griffis
    ''The Fire-Fly’s Lovers And Other Fairy Tales Of Old Japan'' is a collection of enchanting and timeless tales from Japan, retold by William Elliot Griffis. The book features a range of stories, from the romantic tale of the fire-fly’s lovers to the humorous story of the monkey who tried to catch the moon. Each story is beautifully illustrated with traditional Japanese artwork a...
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    30,30 €

  • Japanese Fairy World
    William Elliot Griffis
    ''Japanese Fairy World: Stories From The Wonder-Lore Of Japan'' is a collection of traditional Japanese fairy tales compiled by William Elliot Griffis. The book features a variety of stories that have been passed down through generations in Japan, including tales of magical creatures, brave heroes, and supernatural events. The stories are presented in an engaging and accessible...
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    36,65 €

  • The Religions of Japan
    William Elliot Griffis
    A thousand years of training in the ethics of Confucius... have so tinged and colored every conception of the Japanese mind, so dominated their avenues of understanding and shaped their modes of thought, that to-day, notwithstanding the recent marvellous development of their language... it is impossible with perfect accuracy to translate into English the ordinary Japanese terms...
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    37,25 €

  • Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks
    William Elliot Griffis
    Above all things, the most fun for a young Oni is to get into a crockery shop. Once there, he jumps among the cups and dishes, hides in the jars, straddles the shelves and turns somersaults over the counter. -from 'The Oni on His Travels' This collection of traditional myths and legends from Holland sings with the spirit of that charming land, and delves into its culture to il...
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    9,90 €

  • The Pilgrims In Their Three Homes
    William Elliot Griffis
    The Pilgrims In Their Three Homes: England, Holland And America is a historical book written by William Elliot Griffis. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Pilgrims’ journey from England to Holland and finally to America. It covers their religious beliefs, their struggle for religious freedom, and their eventual settlement in America. The book also explores the pol...
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    36,65 €

  • Corea the Hermit Nation
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    30,69 €

  • The Mikado
    William Elliot Griffis
    The Mikado: Institution and Person is a comprehensive study of the internal political forces of Japan, written by William Elliot Griffis. The book delves into the history and significance of the Mikado, the emperor of Japan, and the role they played in shaping the country’s political landscape. Griffis examines the various institutions and customs that have influenced Japanese ...
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    37,72 €

  • Fire-Fly’s Lovers and Other Fairy Tales of Old Japan, The
    William Elliot Griffis
    CONTENTSThe Fire-Fly’s LoversThe Travels of the Two FrogsThe Child of the ThunderThe Tongue-Cut SparrowThe Ape and the CrabThe Wonderful Tea-KettleBenkei and the BellLittle Silver’s DreamThe Magic FrogHow the Jelly-Fish Lost his ShellLord Cuttle-Fish’s ConcertRaiko and His GuardsRaiko Slays the DemonsThe Ambitious CarpLord Long-Legs’ ProcessionThe Power of LoveThe Tide-JewelsTh...
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    19,98 €

  • Religions of Japan From the Dawn of History to the Era of Meiji
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    35,78 €

  • Dutch Fairy Tales for Young Folks
    William Elliot Griffis
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. 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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    31,34 €

  • Corea Without and Within
    Hamel Hendrick / William Elliot Griffis
    '...the object of the Editor of this work is to interest American readers, and especially American Christians, in what the French priests call 'the land of martyrs.'-William Griffis, Corea Without and WithinCorea Without and Within (1884) was written at a time of intense American interest in expansion, both cultural and religious. As part of this movement, the author traveled e...
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    19,55 €


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