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A collection of 17th-century diatribes against tobacco.

"An expansive, transformative, and empowering book [that] shares the history of the witch, her magick, and persecution with reverence and respect . . . You will come to understand the witch and her world in a way that feels personal and inviting." --Gabriela Herstik, author of Bewitching the Elements and Inner Witch Traveling through cities and sites across Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Kristen J. Sollée explores the places and people significant to the early modern legacy of the witch. Between the 15th and 17th centuries, a confluence of political, economic, and religious factors ignited a wildfire of witch hysteria in Europe and, later, in parts of America. At the heart of these witch hunts were often dangerous misconceptions about femininity and female sexuality, and women were disproportionately punished as a result. Today, this lineage of oppression remains a vital reference point in the fight for women's rights--and human rights--in the Western world and beyond. By infusing an adventurous first-person narrative with extensive research and moments of imaginative historical fiction, Sollée makes an often-overlooked period of history come alive. Written for armchair travelers and on-the-ground explorers alike, Witch Huntnot only uncovers the horrors of history but also reveals how the archetype of the witch has been rehabilitated. For witches are not just haunting figures of the past; the witch is also a liberatory icon and identity of the present. In this paperback edition, the author has included a new afterword and updated the travel resources section.

When Samuel de Champlain founded the colony of Quebec in 1608, he established elaborate gardens where he sowed French seeds he had brought with him and experimented with indigenous plants that he found in nearby fields and forests. Following Champlain's example, fellow colonists nurtured similar gardens through the Saint Lawrence Valley and Great Lakes region. In A Not-So-New World, Christopher Parsons observes how it was that French colonists began to learn about Native environments and claimed a mandate to cultivate vegetation that did not differ all that much from that which they had left behind.As Parsons relates, colonists soon discovered that there were limits to what they could accomplish in their gardens. The strangeness of New France became woefully apparent, for example, when colonists found that they could not make French wine out of American grapes. They attributed the differences they discovered to Native American neglect and believed that the French colonial project would rehabilitate and restore the plant life in the region. However, the more colonists experimented with indigenous species and communicated their findings to the wider French Atlantic world, the more foreign New France appeared to French naturalists and even to the colonists themselves.Parsons demonstrates how the French experience of attempting to improve American environments supported not only the acquisition and incorporation of Native American knowledge but also the development of an emerging botanical science that focused on naming new species. Exploring the moment in which settlers, missionaries, merchants, and administrators believed in their ability to shape the environment to better resemble the country they left behind, A Not-So-New World reveals that French colonial ambitions were fueled by a vision of an ecologically sustainable empire.

This book examines imagery of the eponymous character from La Celestina from the early sixteenth century until today.

"In this first volume of a planned trilogy that will recast the history of the university in a fresh and surprising light, Adam R. Nelson aims to show how knowledge itself was commodified, starting in the late eighteenth century. Nelson follows the market transformation in the age of revolutions to show how American colleges were drawn into transatlantic commercial relations. Fusing the history of higher education with the history of capitalism, Nelson opens up an array of questions: How do we distinguish between knowledge and education as goods? Are they public or private? What determines their prices? In the most fundamental sense, what is the optimal system of higher education in a capitalist democracy? The answers have jarring relevance today"--

Based on True Events - Step back in time and embark on a captivating journey alongside Mary Brewster, a steadfast Christian woman whose unwavering faith and indomitable spirit shaped the destiny of a new world. In this gripping historical fiction, delve into the extraordinary life of Mary Brewster, wife of William Brewster of the famous Mayflower landing of pilgrims in search of religious freedom.As the Mayflower sets sail across uncharted waters, Mary finds herself not merely as a passenger, but as a pillar of strength for her family and fellow travelers. Amidst the harsh trials of the perilous journey, she embodies the essence of a woman's duty, nurturing hope and compassion within the confines of a cramped and tempest-tossed vessel. The tempests of the ocean mirror the storms of life, and Mary's steadfast faith becomes an anchor for those aboard, fortifying them against uncertainty and despair.Within the confines of the ship's quarters, Mary's resilience is tested as she confronts profound loss, physical hardships, and the overwhelming responsibility of being the wife of a religious leader. Alongside William Brewster, she embraces the challenges of the new world, facing harsh winters, unfamiliar cultures, and disease with grace and determination.Through the vividly painted canvas of history, this tale immerses you in the vibrant tapestry of emotions that defined the lives of these early settlers. It sheds light on the forgotten strength of women, whose sacrifices and contributions were the cornerstones of building a better future for generations to come.Mary Brewster's Love Life is an inspiring testament to the power of faith, love (of God, husband, children and neighbors) and perseverance. It celebrates the triumphs and tribulations of a woman who defied the odds, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of history. Join Mary Brewster on an odyssey that will stir your soul and remind you that through faith and courage, even the most challenging voyages can lead to the most extraordinary destinations.

It was a cruel turn of fate that bonded Jeffrey Claus to the master of the Ribner Trading Post, who knew more than he would say about the disappearance of the one document that could give Jeffrey his liberty. Compelled to recondition weapons destined for the British threatening the rear flank of George Washington's beleaguered troops, the gunsmith found solace in the embrace of Henry Ribner's dynamic, scheming wife, Abigail, until the biting lash of a whip finally drove him to a desperate bid for freedom in the outlaw country of the Pennsylvania backwoods. When murder was added to the charges with which he was hounded by the county officials, only his love for the fair-haired Susan gave him the courage to pursue his quest into the camp of the enemy, where he earned the gratitude of Colonel Hartley by alerting his Colonial troops in time to save them from an ambush of the very guns that Jeffry had been forced to service. But Abigail Ribner had been right when she said that he would not forget her, and it was only after he had faced death at the hands of friends and foe alike that she relinquished the secret which was to determine his fate.In The Eagle and the Wind, Herbert Stover has added his most gripping story to a list of titles including Song of the Susquehanna, Men in Buckskin, Powder Mission, and Copperhead Moon, which have earned him a distinguished reputation as a dramatist of history.

Naturphänomene wie die vier Jahreszeiten sind seit jeher Teil der menschlichen Erfahrungswelt und treten im Zuge aktueller klimatischer Veränderungen verstärkt in das Bewusstsein. In der Kunst seit der Antike präsent, erlangt das Motiv im 18. und frühen 19. Jahrhundert den Höhepunkt seiner Beliebtheit. Zeitgleich vollzieht sich ein Wandel in der Auffassung und der Darstellungsweise. Die Publikation nimmt diese Prozesse der Revision und Loslösung von konventionellen Vorstellungen in den Blick und untersucht anhand ausgewählter Werkbeispiele von William Hogarth, Jean-Antoine Houdon, Caspar David Friedrich und Bertel Thorvaldsen den Wandel des Jahreszeitenbildes vor dem Hintergrund zunehmender Verwissenschaftlichung, veränderter Naturerfahrung und eines aufklärerischen Weltverständnisses. Erste monographische Untersuchung des Themas Pointierte Darstellung anhand vier ausgewählter Werkbeispiele Wissenschaftsgeschichtliche Einbettung Bezüge zu Aufklärungsforschung, Literatur-, Musik- und Naturwissenschaften

The history of Sea Power is largely, though by no means solely, a narrative of contests between nations, of mutual rivalries, of violence frequently culminating in war. The profound influence of sea commerce upon the wealth and strength of countries was clearly seen long before the true principles which governed its growth and prosperity were detected. To secure to one's own people a disproportionate share of such benefits, every effort was made to exclude others, either by the peaceful legislative methods of monopoly or prohibitory regulations, or, when these failed, by direct violence.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. The lessons drawn from this book are quoted even today in sea warfare.

This illustrated history focuses on interactions between people, business, authority, landscape and buildings in an attempt to convey a sense of what life was really like for many people living in Watchet or Williton. So many records have been lost for so many parishes that writing a history such as this is usually impossible, but for St Decumans the situation is reversed. The results of an analysis of these records, which has taken over five years, has revealed a complicated web of relationships on all levels of society, as well as in matters of business and governance in their widest sense. At times there were incidents, families, events and individuals that dominated this story of parish life.A few examples of those myriad of interactions include god-parents with god-children, masters with their servants and apprentices, merchants with business contacts, mariners with their crew, customs officials and port overseers, farmers with markets, estate stewards with tenants, clergy with their congregation and diocesan officials, overseers with poor-rate payers, the infirm and ill, constables with militia authorities, manor bailiffs with tenants, individuals relationship with God, landowners with their staff, tenants and voters, church and chapelwardens with the church fabric, alesellers, streetkeepers and those who were involved in affrays. In addition, this investigation peels back the interlocking layers of organisation within this 17th-century parish to give a rounded understanding of just how almost every aspect of life was managed or governed in some way or another.We hope you enjoy this account of a unique part of the county of Somerset. It has been a true labour of love. The local celebrities who lived in the parish some four centuries ago have not been forgotten. Their exploits, trials and tribulations were written down and kept by generations of record keepers. They are brought to light and where possible illustrated in this brief account.

Filled with local stories and dramatic scenes of fighting from across many decades, J. B. O. Landrum's chronicle of South Carolina is a treasure of the past.The author is enthusiastic in presenting accounts which encapsulate the local Carolina spirit; tales of hardship amid an unforgiving wilderness, of brutal combat between the Native Americans and the white settlers, and of everyday living in the villages and townships of the various counties. War stories and dramatic events are commonly taken from recollections of descendants and written anecdotes; such sources make for a lively and thoroughly engaging history of how South Carolina came to be.By the time he wrote this history in 1897, J. B. O. Landrum was already respected as a writer and chronicler of the past. Locals in and around the Carolinas would, from time to time, send him pertinent material. This edition includes the original publication's maps of the locality, so that readers can understand where settlements stood in the grand scheme of things, and how troops moved around during the conflicts. For its unique storytelling and knowledge, this history retains much value for modern day readers.

Die Publikation widmet sich einem bislang wenig behandelten Thema der Handzeichnung und Druckgrafik: Wie wurde in der Zeit zwischen ca. 1500 und 1700 über die Schraffur reflektiert? Anhand von fünf Fallstudien werden zentrale Aspekte der künstlerischen Technik untersucht. Der Blick geht dabei über europäische Ländergrenzen hinweg und sucht nach Antworten auf diese Frage. Methodisch werden Ansätze der Diskursgeschichte und Rezeptionsästhetik vereint. Die gute Quellenlage eröffnet einen Schatz an historischen Texten, von denen viele erstmals in diesem Zusammenhang transkribiert und übersetzt wurden. Detaillierte Bildanalysen zeigen, wie das volle Potenzial der Schraffur allein in den Kunstwerken und ihrer Betrachtung aufgehen kann. Erste Monografie zur Technik der Schraffur in der Frühen Neuzeit Bisher unpubliziertes Bild- und Textmaterial

Genealogisches Wissen war in der Vormoderne eine wichtige Ressource. Adlige und bürgerliche Akteur:innen benötigten es im Ringen um Rang und Ämter, Gelehrte nutzten es für die Geschichtsschreibung. Zahlreiche Zeitgenossen bemühten sich, dieses Wissen zu gewinnen, zu präsentieren oder zurückzuweisen. Der Band untersucht den Umgang diverser Akteursgruppen mit genealogischem Wissen und fragt nach dessen Konstruktion, Darstellung und Rezeption. Mit Blick auf die genealogischen Wissenskonstruktionen rücken die Kenntnisse und Absichten der Akteure in den Blick: Woher bezogen und wozu benötigten Adlige und Gelehrte, aber auch Handwerker und Rechtspraktiker genealogische Informationen? Damit verknüpft sind die medialen Darstellungsformen genealogischer Wissensbestände. Die Beiträge fragen daher, welche sprachlichen Fähigkeiten und handwerklichen Fertigkeiten die Akteure mitbrachten, welche Materialien und Konventionen sie nutzten. Fokussiert werden zudem Rezeptionsprozesse, denn genealogisches Wissen wurde oftmals übertragen, modifiziert oder angefochten. Der Band leistet einen wichtigen Beitrag zum Verständnis vormoderner Wissenskulturen.

"A 17th century wife had limited choices; go along with her husband's plans willingly or begrudgingly. Mary Brewster, wife of Elder William Brewster of Mayflower and Plimoth Plantation fame, chose love over resentment. Love inspired her to sacrifice her time, health, and safety for the sake of others. Her commitment to William and their children took her away from her tranquil English hamlet to flee across the North Sea as a refugee. A decade later she sailed on the Mayflower as one of the Separatists destined to establish a new English colony in North America.Through life-threatening transitions, she displayed unrelenting loyalty and service to others. Her compassion encompassed family, friends, orphaned children, young adults, and total strangers. Mary Brewster earned the title Matriarch of the Mayflower. When other women might have chosen differently, she repeatedly chose to support William, even when his convictions exposed her to deprivations and danger. She exemplifies an all-powerful love that bears all challenges, endures losses, and transforms people and places."--

Perry G. E. Miller was an American intellectual historian and Harvard University professor. He was an authority on American Puritanism, and a founder of this specialized area of American Studies. Alfred Kazin referred to him as "the master of American intellectual history". In his most famous book, "The New England Mind: The Seventeenth Century," Miller adopted a cultural approach to illuminate the worldview of the Puritans. This distinguished him from most previous historians, who employed psychological and economic explanations of their beliefs and behavior.

This book lists the Scottish Covenanter prisoners who were transported for sale to the plantations or colonies in America and the West Indies after battles with Stuart English forces between the years 1639 and 1690.

Life on the frontier in the decades before the Revolution was extremely difficult and uncertain. It was a world populated by Native Americans, merchants, fur traders, land speculators, soldiers and settlers-including women, slaves, and indentured servants. Each of these groups depended on the others in some way, and collectively they formed the patchwork that was life on the frontier. Using a wealth of material culled from primary sources, Dunn paints a vivid picture of a world caught up in the winds of change, a world poised on the edge of revolution.Life on the frontier in the decades before the Revolution was extremely difficult and uncertain. It was a world populated by Indians, merchants, fur traders, land speculators, soldiers and settlers-including women, slaves, and indentured servants. Each of these groups depended on the others in some way, and collectively they formed the patchwork that was life on the frontier. Using a wealth of material culled from primary sources, Dunn paints a vivid picture of a world caught up in the winds of change, a world poised on the edge of revolution.In the 15 years preceding the American Revolution, the existence of the frontier exerted a dominant influence on the colonial economy. The possibility of new territory in the West and the removal of the French army offered an enormous opportunity for economic expansion but such prospects were not without risk. Farmers worked endlessly to clear a few scant acres for production. Traders struggled to reach remote areas to bargain with local tribes. Merchants weighted the possibilities for enormous profit with huge risk. Native Americans faced increasing encroachment upon their traditional lands. Women and slaves played a greater role in opening the frontier than many sources have indicated.