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Gespenst von Canterville, Das by Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900)

Die amerikanische Familie Otis kauft Schloss Canterville, obwohl man sie ausdrücklich warnt, dass dort der Ahnherr, Sir Simon de Canterville, als Gespenst sein Unwesen treibt. Als Sir Simon seiner Geisterpflicht nachkommen und die Familie in Angst und Schrecken versetzen will, … Continue reading

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Six Months at the White House with Abraham Lincoln: The Story of a Picture by Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830 – 1900)

This memoir by painter Francis Bicknell Carpenter includes observations he made during his time at the White House from February-July 1864, while painting Abraham Lincoln’s portrait. We see him in this book of Mr, Carpenter’s to that advantage which perfect … Continue reading

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