Bøger af John Harper

The full range of emotions are toyed with in this eclectic mix of short stories all written in the period we called lockdown. John Harper has travelled extensively throughout his life, gathering insights along the way, but apart from a vineyard in Australia and an Island in Southern Asia, this collection of stories doesn't venture far from the British Isles. However, one of the stories does provide the definitive explanation of the Mona Lisa's smile. Always trying to look on the bright side in the face of difficulties, his take on life is well captured in these enthralling tales.

These poems have been a lifetime in the making. A lifetime filled with love, joy, work, longing and loss. A lifetime that came to an end too soon in between the writing and publishing of this work. So these poems tell John Harper's story, from birth to death and everything in between.

The Sea Side and Aquarium: Or Anecdote and Gossip on Marine Zoology is a book written by John Harper and published in 1858. The book is a collection of anecdotes and stories about marine life, as well as information on the biology and behavior of various sea creatures. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the habits of fish, the anatomy of crustaceans, and the behavior of sea birds. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an enjoyable read for both casual readers and those with a more serious interest in marine biology. Additionally, the book includes detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the various species discussed. Overall, The Sea Side and Aquarium is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the fascinating world of marine life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Origin and Development of the Greek Drama"" is a book written by John Harper and published in 1883. It is a comprehensive study of the origins and evolution of Greek drama, from its earliest beginnings to the height of its popularity in the 5th century BCE. The book covers the historical, cultural, and social contexts in which Greek drama emerged, including the religious festivals and rituals that inspired its creation. It also examines the various forms of drama that existed in ancient Greece, such as tragedy, comedy, and satyr plays, and the contributions of notable playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Harper's work is considered a seminal text in the study of classical Greek theatre and is still widely read and referenced by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 editions, that are true to their original work.

As every fresh branch of investigation in natural history has a tendency to gather around it a rapidly accumulating literature, some explanation may probably be looked for from an author who offers a new contribution to the public. And when, as in the present instance, the writer's intentions are of an humble kind, it is the more desirable that he should state his views at the outset. Nor can the force of this claim be supposed to be lessened, from the gratifying fact, that the present writer has already received a warm welcome from the public. But, before entering upon any personal explanations, it may not be out of place, in an introductory chapter such as the present, to bring under review some of the objections which have been, and still continue to be urged against this, in common with other departments of study, which are attempted to be made popular. No branch of natural history has been subjected to more disparaging opposition, partly, it must be owned, from the misplaced enthusiasm of over zealous students, than that of marine zoology.

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.

Two high-ranking officers defied the British Admiralty to tell the tale of World War I’s first naval battle against Germany.The Royal Navy had ruled the sea unchallenged for one hundred years since Nelson triumphed at Trafalgar. Yet when the Grand Fleet faced the German High Seas Fleet across the grey waters of the North Sea near Jutland, the British battleships and cruisers were battered into a draw, losing far more men and ships than the enemy.The Grand Fleet far outnumbered and outgunned the German fleet, so something clearly had gone wrong. The public waited for the official histories of the battle to be released to learn the truth, but month after month went by with the Admiralty promising, but failing, to publish an account of Jutland. Questions were raised in Parliament (twenty-two times), yet still no official report was produced, due to objections from Admiral Beatty.This led to Admiral Bacon producing his own account of the battle, called The Jutland Scandal, in 1925. Two years later the man instructed to write the official report, Rear-Admiral Harper, decided to publish his account independently, under the title The Truth about Jutland.Together, these two books lay bare the facts about Jutland and reveal the failings of senior officers and the distortions of the early historians. Produced as one volume for the first time, this book tells the truth about the scandal that developed following the largest battle ever fought at sea.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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