Ralph Adams Cram

Towards the Great Peace is a classic World War One/sociology text by Ralph Adams Cram. World War One was a progressive revelation and disillusionment. Therein, everything so carefully built up during the preceding four centuries was tried as by fire, and each failed--save the indestructible qualities of personal honour, courage and fortitude. Contents: Introduction -- A world at the crossroads -- A working philosophy -- The social organism -- The industrial problem -- The political organization of society -- The function of education and art -- The problem of organic religion -- Personal responsibility.

Ralph Adams Cram, born in New Hampshire in 1863, was an eminent American architect who remains more famous for his works in the field of architecture than for his fiction. He wrote many books on architecture, but only a single, slim volume of ghost stories which were collected in the present volume entitled "Black Spirits and White", originally published in 1895.Cram was much inspired by the tradition of European folk tales, many of which contain elements of the supernatural, and he brings to this tradition his own distinctly modern American slant.The tales have at their heart a naive hero, usually an American abroad in Europe, who embarks on a most foolhardy adventure in spite of the warnings of the locals - usually with dire and horrific consequences.Cram is very strong in his depiction of place, setting and atmosphere, and his tales, like his architecture, are firmly in the Gothic tradition.This collection of six ghost stories is regarded as a classic of nineteenth-century supernatural fiction.The text has been elegantly set anew in Garamond and this volume is probably the finest example of this work currently available in print.

Black Spirits and White by Ralph Adams CramSinister stories set in Europe, where evil and lonely souls haunt the living, 'Black Spirits and White' will take you on a journey to the strange and the supernatural. Through Cram's superb flair for atmospheric story-telling, he takes us on a narrative tour of the dark and shadowy world of spirits. With six ghost stories to disquiet your mind, the brilliance of Cram takes us to France, Austria, Italy and Sweden to savour the sad and wretched entities that dwell within the realm of the living and the dead.NO. 252 RUE M. LE PRINCEIN KROPFSBERG KEEPTHE WHITE VILLASISTER MADDELENANOTRE DAME DES EAUXTHE DEAD VALLEYTags: Prime SubscriptionGhost StoriesRalph Adams CramBlack Spirits and WhitePrime LibraryPrime Novels

""Spanish Farm Houses And Minor Public Buildings"" is a book written by Winsor Soule that explores the architecture of rural Spain. The book is a detailed study of the traditional farmhouses and public buildings found in the Spanish countryside. It provides an in-depth look at the unique features of these structures, including their construction, design, and materials.The author takes the reader on a journey through the different regions of Spain, showcasing the diversity of architectural styles and techniques used in each area. The book includes detailed illustrations and photographs of the buildings, as well as historical and cultural context to help readers understand the significance of each structure.Overall, ""Spanish Farm Houses And Minor Public Buildings"" is an informative and visually stunning book that provides a comprehensive look at the architecture of rural Spain. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Spanish history, culture, or architecture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.