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1801–1809 "Only a soldier's blanket! Make haste and return it to him at once." — Ralph Abercromby, Scottish soldier and politician (28 March 1801). Wounded at the Battle of Alexandria, he asked what had been placed under his head and was told it was "Only a soldier's blanket." "Let me die in the old uniform in which I fought my battles for freedom. May God forgive me for putting on any other." — Benedict Arnold, American military officer and traitor (14 June 1801), referring to his Continental Army uniform "Emma, will you? There is no time to be lost.": 42 — Erasmus Darwin, English physician and natural philosopher (18 April 1802), urging his daughter to bleed him "Stop, go out of the room; I am about to die.": 58 : 197 — George Fordyce, Scottish physician (25 May 1802), to his daughter, who had been reading to him "Doctor, if I could be the man I was when I was 21 years of age, I would be willing to be stripped stark naked on the top of the Alleghany Mountains to run for my life with the hounds of hell at my heels." — Daniel Morgan, American pioneer, soldier and politician (6 July 1802), when his physician advised him to settle his affairs "Ah! The times were good! It was I who was so unhappy." ("Ah! c'était le bon temps! J'étais si malheureuse.") — Sophie Arnould, French operatic soprano (18 October 1802), when a priest asked how much she had suffered "I am grateful to Divine Mercy for having left me sufficient recollection to feel how consoling these prayers are to the dying.": 96 — Jean-François de La Harpe, French playwright, writer and literary critic (11 February 1803); his final recorded words, spoken the day before his death "Not—": 55–56 — Robert Emmet, Irish Republican and Irish nationalist patriot, orator and rebel leader (20 September 1803), during execution by hanging for treason. The executioner carried out the hanging in the middle of Emmet's attempt to say "Not yet" for the third time. "Clasp my hand, my dear friend, I die!": 4 ("Stringetemi la mano, mia cara, mi sento morire.") — Vittorio Alfieri, Italian dramatist and poet (8 October 1803), to Princess Louise of Stolberg-Gedern "Refresh me with a great thought.": 79 — Johann Gottfried Herder, German philosopher, theologian, poet and literary critic (18 December 1803) "My anchor is well cast, and my ship, though weather-beaten, will outride the storm.": 82 — Samuel Hopkins, American Congregationalist theologian and abolitionist (20 December 1803) "That is right; I have now done.": 94 — Joseph Priestley, English chemist, natural philosopher and theologian (6 February 1804), while dictating revisions to his works "I have not yet lost my feeling for humanity.": 95 — Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (12 February 1804), thanking his physicians and attendants "I die for my king and for France." — Louis Antoine, Duke of Enghien (21 March 1804), prior to execution by firing squad "Remember, my Eliza, you are a Christian. Alexander's other final words were "If they break this Union, They will break my heart" (as per Ron Chernow's autobiography on Alexander Hamilton) " — Alexander Hamilton, American statesman (12 July 1804), addressing his wife after being mortally shot by his rival Aaron Burr in a duel "I shall not live more than two days, therefore make haste.": 186 — William Woodville, English physician and botanist (26 March 1805), to a carpenter he had summoned to measure him for his coffin; final recorded words "Many things are growing clearer and clearer to me.": 80 — Friedrich Schiller, German writer, philosopher and physician (9 May 1805) "Taught, half by reason, half by mere decay, / To welcome death, and calmly pass away.": 120 — Arthur Murphy, Irish writer (18 June 1805), quoting Alexander Pope "Thank God, I have done my duty.": 122 : 59 — Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, Royal Navy admiral (21 October 1805), mortally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar "I think I could eat one of Bellamy's veal pies." — William Pitt the Younger, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (23 January 1806) "I'll be shot if I don't believe I'm dying.": 167 — Edward Thurlow, 1st Baron Thurlow, British lawyer and politician (12 September 1806) "I die happy." — Charles James Fox, British statesman (13 September 1806) "Have pity on the poor Indians; if you can get any influence with the great, endeavor to do them all the good you can." — Joseph Brant, Mohawk military and political leader (24 November 1807), to his adopted nephew John Norton "I am satisfied with the Lord's will.": 124 — John Newton, English Anglican cleric and abolitionist, author of "Amazing Grace" (21 December 1807); final recorded words "I am all yours." ("Je suis toute à vous.") — Adrienne de La Fayette (24 December 1807), French marchioness who married Marquis de Lafayette "I have peace of mind. It may arise from stupidity, but I think it is founded on a belief of the Gospel. My hope is in the mercy of God through Jesus Christ." — Fisher Ames, member of the U.S. House of Representatives (4 July 1808) "No, whatever is, is best.": 98 — Theophilus Lindsey, English Unitarian theologian and clergyman (3 November 1808), to a friend who suggested that Lindsey was strengthened by the saying, "Whatever is, is right" "It is a great satisfaction to me to know we have beaten the French. I hope the people of England will be satisfied.: 116–117 I hope my country will do me justice.": 116–117 — John Moore, British Army general (16 January 1809), mortally wounded at the Battle of Corunna. Moore then spoke of his mother and some other people, including Lady Hester Stanhope, before dying.: 116–117 "O, that glorious sun!": 132 — Beilby Porteus, Bishop of London and abolitionist (13 May 1809) "God preserve the emperor.": 75 — Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer (31 May 1809), playing his own "Emperor's Hymn" "Taking a leap into the dark. O mystery!": 92 — Thomas Paine, English-born American political activist and theorist, philosopher and revolutionary (8 June 1809) "I am not coward, but I am so strong. It is hard to die." — Meriwether Lewis, American explorer (11 October 1809), apparent suicide/possible murder "I am dead.": 77 ("Je suis mort.") — Antoine François, comte de Fourcroy, French chemist (16 December 1809) "It grows dark, boys, you may go.": 1 — Alexander Adam, Scottish teacher (18 December 1809), imagining himself still at work 1810–1819 "I will not kneel. Fire!" — Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion (20 February 1810), to his firing squad "I am a queen, but I have not the power to move my arms." — Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Queen of Prussia (19 July 1810) "Contemplate the state in which I am fallen, and learn to die.": 142 — Raphaël Bienvenu Sabatier, French anatomist and surgeon (19 July 1811), to his son "Oh!" — Spencer Perceval, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (11 May 1812), mortally wounded by gunshot "I thank God for having enabled me to meet my fate with so much fortitude and resignation." — John Bel.... Discover the Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Elizabeth Louisa Gebhard books.
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The Holy Bible - King James Version
King JamesHoly Bible King James Version Few Sample Paragraphs from The Holy Bible eBook, Genesis (OT) 1 Gen. 1 IN the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was with...
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Teach Me
Cassandra DeanFrom awardwinning author Cassandra Dean comes a tale where lessons of pleasure between a curious, sunshine widow and a dissolute, grumpy earl leads to passion and allconsuming love...
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His Girl Next Door
Khardine GrayFrom USA Today Bestselling author Khardine Gray comes a sizzling hot single dad romance you won't want to miss. No strings attached fun with the ubergorgeous single d...
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A Christmas Carol
Charles DickensAn Apple Books Classic edition. It’s Christmas Eve in Victorian England. While some families don’t know where their next meal will come from, Ebenezer Scrooge sits in his large hom...
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The Great Gatsby
F. Scott FitzgeraldAn Apple Books Classics edition. The Roaring Twenties are in full effect in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s riveting classic. Manabouttown Jay Gatsby seems to have it all, including loads of...
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The Scarlet Letter
Nathaniel HawthorneAn Apple Books Classic edition. Hester Prynne lives in infamy. After committing adultery and bearing a child with a man whose name she refuses to divulge, the heroine of Nathaniel ...
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank BaumAn Apple Books Classic edition. You’ve seen the iconic 1939 movie, but do you know about the talking field mice, the Winkies, and the Witch of the North that appear in the original...
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My Paper Heart
Magan VernonOne piece of paper can change everything After my parents received the letter I failed out of college, they didn't ask questions. They just sent me to work for my great aunt i...
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The Icing on the Cake
Linda SeedShe’s a baker without a kitchen. He’s got a double oven to spare. It’s a recipe for success, until his mother starts stirring up trouble … Cassie Jordan has a sweet dream to open a...
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Dream Psychology
Sigmund FreudAn Apple Books Classic edition. Written by the founding father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud’s 1899 book is the definitive text on learning to interpret dreams. Freud’s groundbr...
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Assisting the Bosshole
Kristin MacQueenNo hot water? Check Missed the train? Check Broke my heel? Check Dropped my coffee? Check My first day of my new job can’t possibly go worse, right? Wrong. When I meet Parker Scott...
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Death at Hazel House
Betty Rowlands‘Riveting, can't put it down! I love this story… a wonderfully twisted tale of a crime that has more twists than I thought possible... fantastic.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ...
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The Next Girl
Carla KovachIF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS YEAR, MAKE IT THE NEXT GIRL... You thought he’d come to save you. You were wrong. ‘ Absolutely the best thriller I’ve read this year! ’ Goodreads Rev...
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Saltwater Cove
Amelia AddlerSecond chances...and the secrets that sabotage them. At 48 years old, Margie Clifton never expected to be starting her life all over again. But when her brother gifts her a propert...
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Caught Up with the Captain
Kait NolanCan a retired naval commander and the love he left behind overcome a 34yearold secret to find their way to a second chance? Captain Mitchell Greyson is a man who believes in duty. ...
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The Honeymoon Homicide
J. R. Mathis & Susan MathisEnjoy this SmallTown Murder Mystery Featuring A Unique Sleuthing Couple I'm Father Tom Greer, a Catholic Priest in a smalltown parish who never expected this . . . When I came...
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Once Upon A One-Night Stand
Zoey LockeAt first sight, there was electrifying chemistry.  So why not go for it? After all, Lynx Grove, the city's most eligible bachelor, wants to claim her, at least for th...
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Whiskey Girl
Melissa BelleThey'll do anything for each other…except commit. Logan Wild isn’t just the hottest broncriding cowboy in Texas. He’s also my best friendwith benefits. And that’s all we’ll ev...
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The Target
Lexy TimmsWhen you seek revenge be sure to dig two graves… Revenge was the only thing I had going for me. It kept me awake at night and drove me into desperate situations in dive bars across...
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Pretty Little Lies
Ivy ThornFour years ago, Nicolo Marchetti took my innocence. But he left me with something else Nicolo almost took everything from me. My virginity, my reputation, and very nearly my future...
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His Own Heaven
Jennie KewWinner of the 2021 Passionate Plume Award for BDSM Romance Finalist in the 2021 Stiletto Contest for Contemporary Romance He taught her to trust, she taught him to love. Lucy Bar...
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Awaken Me
Jenna JacobHe was more than a ghost haunting my dreams…he was real. By day, I’m Julianna Garrett …a prim, proper accountant. By night, I’m tormented by dreams of an alpha, ambereyed Adonis wh...
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Eternal
W.J. MayShe will fight for what is hers. When the king is murdered, Katerina, his only daughter, must flee for her life. She finds herself on a strange and dangerous path. Alone for the fi...
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Pride and Prejudice
Jane AustenAn Apple Books Classic edition. Jane Austen’s beloved classic opens with this witty and very memorable line: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possessio...
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Noxious
Lexy TimmsStop setting yourself on fire to keep someone else warm. Brady and Levi have been together since high school, since before he became famous and started thinking only about himself....
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Law of Attraction
Jordan HollisHow to Finally Overcome the Hurdles of Manifesting Proven, effective and enjoyable ways to help you manifest faster… Right now, think of something that makes you successful. If you...
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Salvation
Meghan O'FlynnIf you like mouthy detectives, serial killers, and suspenseful mysteries that don't quit, this chilling and actionpacked hardboiled detective series has you covered! Try this ...
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The Stoic Mind
Addy Osmani & GoLimitlesssDiscover the timeless wisdom of Stoicism in a modern context with "The Stoic Mind," an enlightening visual guide by Addy Osmani and GoLimitlesss. This rich exploration co...
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Never Enough
Lexy TimmsBe good enough never is... Anthony Accardi is a man on a mission: make his father's watch company a success while bringing in millions of dollars. To do that, he needs an assi...
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Rogue Alpha
Kimber WhiteOne touch made her crave him. But the pull of fate could be the path to ruin. College student Laura Prince lands a plum internship deep in the Michigan wilderness. When she discove...
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Hard Love
Peyton BanksHe was football royalty. Legendary quarterback. A champion.  Reiner Strickland had led his team to three national championships and playing a knight in shining armor was a...
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Christmas in Sweetbriar Cove
Melody GraceCelebrate the holidays in Sweetbriar Cove with this festive romance collection, containing two sizzling smalltown holiday stories perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Sophie Kinsella...
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Becoming Lady Dalton
Carrie LomaxA dance of desire and deceit... In the glittering world of London's ton, Mrs. Viola Cartwright revels in her newfound freedom as a lady of leisureuntil a series of jewel theft...
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Alpha
Sybil BartelBillionaire. Mercenary. Navy SEAL. The Teams trained me to be a killer. War taught me to be ruthless. Then an illfated mission proved I was human. Combat wounded, cut loose by the ...
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Holy Bible
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsThe 2013 edition of the Holy Bible contains all of the study aids contained in the 1979 edition and includes revisions to the study aids, several new photos, updated maps, and adju...
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Get Lucky
Lila MonroeFall for the hot and hilarious romcom spin on 'The Hangover', perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood, and Emily Henry! What happens when you wake up in a hotel s...
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A Bookshop to Die For
M.P. BlackDitching her fiancé at the altar, Alice Hartford bolts to her childhood hometown to reconnect with the last, happy remnant of her past: her mom's old bookstore. But the bookst...
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Little Women
Louisa May AlcottAn Apple Books Classic edition. Meet the Marches! Louisa May Alcott’s classic introduces us to four unforgettable sisters: beautiful Meg, tomboyish Jo, delicate Beth, and Amy, the ...
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Peace on Earth
Maia RossCrime never takes a holiday. Why should Irma? Irma Abercrombie is an energetic retiree with a shadowy past, a mean right hook, and a profound love of Christmas. Surrounded by seaso...
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Dracula
Bram StokerAn Apple Books Classic edition. Few characters have seized readers’ imaginations quite like Count Dracula of Transylvania, the hero of Bram Stoker’s classic. The 1897 novel put vam...
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Masters of Restraint
Ines JohnsonMy new boss is good at giving orders. But his latest demand is NSFW. Especially when his two business partners want in on our deal. My new boss My boss’s boss Their investor &#...
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The Odyssey
HomerAn Apple Books Classic edition. Homer’s eighthcentury epic poem is a companion to The Iliad . It tells the story of Odysseus, who journeys by ship for 10 years after the Trojan War...
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You Are Kind
Michael GordonA little kindness goes a long way. How can you help encourage your kids to be kind from a young age? Teach kindness to preschoolers Acts of kindness can be fun, easy, and make a ...
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Think and Grow Rich
Greg Habstritt & Napoleon HillThink and Grow Rich is one of the most popular success book of alltime, having sold more than 60 million copies since it was first published more than 70...
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Dark Psychology and Manipulation
Margaret MorrisonTHE MENTAL MANIPULATOR WILL NO LONGER KEEP SECRETS FROM YOU! Are you fed up with the wool being pulled over your eyes?Are you prepared to stand up to those who believe they can man...
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Teased by Fire
Molly O'HareFrom USA Today bestselling author Molly O’Hare comes an enemiestolovers, older brother’s best friend, romantic comedy with a curvy, antisocial, supernaturalobsessed, allyearround h...
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Silenced Girls
Roger Stelljes“ Wow wow wow!  Grips you in a choke hold and  does not let go … Oozes suspense and  bonechilling twists and turns .  Astonishing … One of those...
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Bewitching a Highlander
Roma CordonDefying all for the love of a bewitching lass. Breena MacRae, a healer from Skye with a touch of witchery in her blood, embarks on a dangerous search for her missing father. She ar...
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Inception of Gold
Lexy TimmsThings are not as bad as they seem. They are worse. Being the personal assistant to a narcissistic actress who just happens to own the key to my family's undoing isn't ex...
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre DumasAn Apple Books Classic edition. Alexandre Dumas’ classic paints a portrait of Edmond Dantès, a dark and calculating man who is willing to wait years to exact his perfect plan for r...