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Though the topics and themes are much the same as American erotica, the British use of English adds a luster to the stories, missing from the vulgar used in America. In a sedate rural village in late 19th century England, the beautiful Vanessa lived quietly with her brother until the day the lustful local vicar took her in hand. In time, the modest hamlet became a hotbed of passion as Vanessa turned her newfound skills toward luring other households into their secret coterie.
This book is a TGS Historical Reprint, first published in 1913
IN sending out this work, the author feels joy in being able to give a foundation from which many of life's problems may be solved. It is founded upon mathematical principles in the same manner as music is developed. Words are analyzed to find their exact place and meaning. There is no guess work to be found in this book concerning the gems. fruits, etc
The author records the efforts of man through history to identify his spiritual truths.
My sincere desire in the composition of the book was to give the true view of the history of nature, with as little disturbance as possible to existing beliefs, whether philosophical or religious. I have made little reference to any doctrines of the latter kind which may be thought inconsistent with mine, because to do so would have been to enter upon questions for the settlement of which our knowledge is not yet ripe.
This rare book is a mixture of themes. It is science fiction, but it is also a romantic love story, along with being a thought provoking challenge to Earth's war mindedness, and a book that promotes the Goddess power of women and the feminine wisdom and intellect.
The Goddess of Beauty, her image still admired centuries after her temple worship. An Archeological Study Into The Goddess of Womanhood
Erotic tale dealing with the human desire for submission and discipline. Flagellation has been with humanity from time immortal. What is it that so enamors the human thought process to combine pain and pleasure?
Human sexuality, with all its intrigue and variants is a mystery that has confounded us since time began for mankind. The author of this book describes one variant of sexuality and has an entire sex culture named after him. Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch, though his writings are misunderstood and misapplied by the societal culture named after him, is the root for our word 'masochism.'
From a 1900 copy, TGS has captured and restored the text of the book in its original font and style. TGS has also added images of the Venus De Milo, that were not available in 1900.
Freemasonry and theosophy traced back into ancient India's esoteric traditions.
The Druid religion long held sway in Europe. Their knowledge of astronomy, general wisdom, and construction ability is legendary; they build Stonehenge. Here Mr. Reade explores this ancient sect, its rites, and their influence.
The following volume embraces the testimony, direct or indirect, of more than a HUNDRED individuals-besides that of societies and communities-on the subject of vegetable diet. Most of this one hundred persons are, or were, persons of considerable distinction in society; and more than FIFTY of them were either medical men, or such as have made physiology, hygiene, anatomy, pathology, medicine, or surgery a leading or favorite study. -- Large Print 15 point font.
The visible phenomena of the universe are bound by the universal law of cause and effect. The effect is visible or perceptible, while the cause is invisible or imperceptible. The falling of an apple from a tree is the effect of a certain invisible force called gravitation. Although the force cannot be perceived by the senses, its expression is visible. All perceptible phenomena are but the various expressions of different forces which act as invisible agents upon the subtle and imperceptible forms of matter.
Translated Verbatim from the Vatican Manuscripts - A rare translation of the Gospel of John from the original manuscripts maintained at the Library in the Vatican.
The unprecedented success of the romance of "Varney the Vampyre," leaves the Author but little to say further, than that he accepts that success and its results as gratefully as it is possible for any one to do popular favours. A belief in the existence of Vampyres first took its rise in Norway and Sweden, from whence it rapidly spread to more southern regions, taking a firm hold of the imaginations of the more credulous portion of mankind.
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