John Henderson

Letters and Poems by the Late Mr. John Henderson - With Anecdotes of his Life is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1786. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This Very Short Introduction to Classics links a haunting temple on a lonely mountainside to the glory of ancient Greece and the grandeur of Rome, and to Classics within modern culture-from Jefferson and Byron to Asterix and Ben-Hur. We are all Classicists - we come into touch with the Classics daily: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the Classics differ from their original reception? This introduction to the Classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the frieze which once decorated the Apollo Temple at Bassae. Through these sculptures, John Henderson and Mary Beard prompt us to consider the significance of Classics as a means of discovery and enquiry, its value in terms of literature, philposophy, and culture, and its importance as a source of imagery. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

This Element provides a fresh approach to the representation and experience of the French Disease, by reassessing a wide range of textual and visual sources through the lens of contemporary medical ideas. It analyses how knowledge about the Great Pox was transmitted to a literate and also a wider public through performance and the circulation of popular prints. Chronicles, satirical and moralistic poems and plays about prostitutes, along with autobiographical accounts, described symptoms and the experience of patients, reflecting how non-medical men and women understood the nature of this terrible new disease and its profound physical and psychological impact. The second major theme is how the French Disease was represented visually. Woodcuts and broadsheets showing the moral and physical decline of courtesans are analysed together with graphic medical illustrations of symptoms and their treatment together with images of the diseased body of St Job, patron saint of the French Disease.

This Element provides a fresh approach to the representation and experience of the French Disease, by reassessing a wide range of textual and visual sources through the lens of contemporary medical ideas. It analyses how knowledge about the Great Pox was transmitted to a literate and also a wider public through performance and the circulation of popular prints. Chronicles, satirical and moralistic poems and plays about prostitutes, along with autobiographical accounts, described symptoms and the experience of patients, reflecting how non-medical men and women understood the nature of this terrible new disease and its profound physical and psychological impact. The second major theme is how the French Disease was represented visually. Woodcuts and broadsheets showing the moral and physical decline of courtesans are analysed together with graphic medical illustrations of symptoms and their treatment together with images of the diseased body of St Job, patron saint of the French Disease.

Discover the enchanting allure of the Caribbean with "The West Indies" by John Henderson, a timeless masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully restored by Alpha Editions. This captivating narrative invites you on a journey through the vibrant landscapes and rich cultures of the West Indies, offering a unique glimpse into a world that has fascinated explorers and dreamers alike. What makes this book a cultural treasure is its vivid portrayal of the islands' natural beauty and the intricate tapestry of its people and traditions. Henderson's eloquent prose and keen observations bring to life the spirit of the Caribbean, making it a must-read for both casual readers and collectors of classic literature. This edition is not just a reprint; it is a meticulously restored collector's item, ensuring that the legacy of this literary gem endures for today's and future generations. Immerse yourself in a narrative that transcends time, and let "The West Indies" transport you to a place where history and paradise converge. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of literary history that promises to inspire and captivate.

A book of dark but humorous poetry with an historical view of the form and original poems.

This book tells the story of Larne man Tommy Shields and his remarkable journey through the Second World War. It is based largely on a diary that he kept as a Prisoner of War in Germany and the manuscript of a short memoir which he left after his death in 2005.It tells of his joining the Royal Navy and his survival after the sinking of HMS Gurkha off the coast of Norway in 1940 and continues to Dunkirk and then to Crete where in the heat of battle his motor launch was pursued and sunk by the Luftwaffe. Adrift in the sea for two days with nine other crew members he made it back to the island where he went into hiding in the mountain interior. Wounded and eventually captured he was transported to Germany as a Prisoner of War where after three years in Stalags near Berlin, in 1944 he was moved to a work camp in the Harz mountains.It was here that Tommy began a life-long friendship with a young German woman and here that he survived the Allies' air raids and later artillery barrages. He made another unsuccessful escape bid as the Allies and Russians converged on a defeated German army before taking advantage of the chaos to make a break for freedom along with five other prisoners. Travelling like a hobo across Europe he eventually arrived back in England in May 1945.A Royal Navy reservist, a merchant seaman and an inveterate traveller, Tommy Shields also served in Korea and later Suez. But his experience in the war was to haunt him many years later in several unexpected encounters with his eventful past. Stranger than fiction, this is not a Colditz or a Great Escape but it is a story of courage and cruelty, of human kindness and the risks we take for others as well as ourselves. It is also a story of survival in extremis, and of the part that chance plays in our lives, in love and in war.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.