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Edward Robins (2 March 1862 – 22 May 1943) was an American newspaperman, author of fiction and non-fiction for both adults and juveniles, antiquarian, and historian. Robins was the 14th president of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Life Robins was born in Pau, France. He was an only child; his parents were Gertrude Fisher and Edward Robins, a member of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. Robins was educated in Philadelphia at the Broad Street Military College (sometimes referred to as "institute" or "academy"; it no longer exists). Robins' initial career was as a journalist. He began in 1883 in Kansas City, but in 1884 he started anew with the Philadelphia Public Ledger, where he remained until 1897, ultimately holding the position of Dramatic and Music editor. He left newspaper work to pursue literary interests and to devote himself to activities of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Works Echoes of the Playhouse (1895) Benjamin Franklin (1896) The Palmy Days of Nance Oldfield (1898) Twelve Great Sctors and Twelve Great Actresses (1900) Romances of Early America (1902) Life of Gen. William T. Sherman (1905) Juveniles A Boy in Early Virginia Chasing An Iron Horse With Thomas in Tennessee With Washington in Braddock's Campaign References External links Works by Edward Robins at Project Gutenberg Works by or about Edward Robins at Internet Archive. Discover the Edward Robins popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Edward Robins books.
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Roseblood
Paul Doherty1455, and as war approaches, each must choose their allegiance...Master historian Paul Doherty brings to life the brutal world of London in 1455 as he tells the epic story of the a...
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Isabella and the Strange Death of Edward II
Paul DohertyThe story of a queen known as 'the shewolf' and a fresh view of an infamous murder...In a colourful nonfiction narrative, which provides an evocative setting for a scramble for wea...
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Winnie-the-Pooh
A. A. Milne & Ernest H. ShepardThese classic stories of Pooh Bear and his friends from Hundred Acre Wood will warm your heart.Since his first appearance in the 1920s, WinniethePooh has charmed readers with his k...
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The Fate of Princes
Paul DohertyA bloody war. An infamous king. A legendary story. Paul Doherty explores the mystery of the Princes in the Tower in his unforgettable novel, The Fate of the Princes. Perfect for fa...
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Dove Amongst the Hawks
Paul DohertyWith secrets around every corner, can the truth ever be uncovered?The turbulent times of the Wars of the Roses are explored in Paul Doherty's unputdownable novel, Dove Amongst the ...
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The Most Dammed Country in the World
Dai QingIn twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.The courageous, unflinching speeches and writings collected in The Most Dammed Country in the W...
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The Death of a King
Paul DohertyThe fate of a king is not always glorious...The dramatic events of Edward II's death are told with masterful skill by acclaimed writer, Paul Doherty, in The Death of a King. Perfec...
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The Great Crown Jewels Robbery of 1303
Paul DohertyAn insight into one of history's most cunning, yet overlooked, events...Medieval London comes to life in Paul Doherty's gripping retelling of this early attempt to steal the Crown ...
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Jabberwocky and Other Nonsense
Lewis CarrollThe first collected and annotated edition of Carroll's brilliant, witty poems, edited by Gillian Beer. 'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe...' wro...
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The Hugh Corbett Omnibus
Paul DohertyDelve into the world of medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett in the first three mysteries featuring the intrepid detective, from acclaimed historical author Paul Doherty. Includes Satan in...
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We Belong to Gaia
James LovelockIn twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.James Lovelock's We Belong to Gaia draws on decades of wisdom to lay out the history of our rem...
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The Love Knot
Paul DohertyA powerful and passionate story of forbidden love set in Medieval England...Immersed in the colours and drama of medieval life, Paul Doherty's richly evocative novel, The Love Knot...
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The Palace of Eros
Delver MaddingleyThe glamorous world of erotic publishing is the setting for the Captain's latest salacious venture, and, as ever, he enters into it with gusto. But the Jack of all trades can't do ...
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When We Were Very Young
A. A. MilneWith a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection When W...
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Justice on Trial
Mollie Hemingway & Carrie Severino#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER! Justice Anthony Kennedy slipped out of the Supreme Court building on June 27, 2018, and traveled incognito to the White House to inform President Donald Tru...