Books with title The Quest of Glory

“The Austrian guns had ceased with the early sunset, and the desolate city of Prague was silent, encompassed by the enemy and the hard, continuous cold of a Bohemian December…”This is a brilliant romance, quite different from any ordinary story of the French courts. It leaves the reader with a great tenderness for its baffled young glory-seeking hero, the Marquis de Vauvenargues, soldier, courtier, and philosopher.Opening in Prague, this is a story of heartbreak, intrigue and heroism, that sweeps across the life of the real historical figure of the Marquis himself, from mid-winter battles to high court opulence. A thrilling read and another classic from queen of the genre, Marjorie Bowen.Praise for Marjorie Bowen...“Very brilliantly described” – THE SPECTATOR“A book remarkable alike for its vividness and for its historical perspective” DAILY EXPRESS“… one of the most novel features of Miss Bowen’s book is the care she takes to see the point of view of Mary’s lovers. She makes a plausible case for Bothwell and even joins the very select band of those who have something good to say for Darnley” TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT“Fresh, vivid, exciting and enthralling … This is a fine book” THE SPHERE“A book in every way worthwhile … as an individual contribution to the subject, Miss Bowen’s work is of the exceptional class” THE SCOTSMANBorn in 1885, Marjorie Bowen was one of Britain’s most prolific authors of the twentieth century. Writing was more than just a hobby: her works were the primary source of financial support for her family. Between 1906 and her death in 1952, Bowen wrote over 150 books, garnering much acclaim for her popular histories and historical and gothic romances. Alongside masterful descriptions and concise, efficient prose, she deftly rendered larger-than-life subjects in the minds of her readers. To this day, aficionados of the genres covet Bowen’s work.

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Believing that the cross is at the heart of the Christian faith, George Carey has written The Gate of Glory to counter the growing trend among modern Christians to "brush the cross aside" in favor of "more relevant" subjects such as the resurrection, the Spirit, and the church. Carey maintains, however, that to lose the cross is to lose everything; to shift it from the center to the circumference of Christian faith is to water down the Christian gospel.From this perspective, Carey explores the cross in relation to the Old and New Testaments, and describes the significance of the cross for our daily lives. The Gate of Glory is divided into four sections:Part One, "Background to the Cross," considers certain issues connected to the cross and examines some of the Old Testament themes that relate to the theme of the cross.Part Two, "The Cross Explored," looks at Jesus in the New Testament and at how the apostolic writers viewed his death.Part Three, "The Cross Explained," studies some of the explanations of the cross that Christians have developed over the years.Part Four, "The Cross in Christian Experience," draws a connection between the cross and our life today.In addition to serving as a valuable resource for church leaders who wish to deepen their understanding of the faith, The Gate of Glory is a comprehensive handbook for theological and Bible college students, and an inspiring guide for all Christians who wish to journey to the cross anew.

Glory of the Seaby Darley DaleThe classic 1885 natural history of sea and marine life stories for children.ErrataMiss Crabbe's willA peep at the collection'Gloria Maris' is lostIs strictly conchologicalThe lectureRobert and Edward are over-zealousConcerns shells onlyThe fate of Poppy's paper nautilusNeptune's butterflies, lamp shells and pearlsMr. Dobson's new theoryShipworms, venus shells, and kelliasThe tunicaries'Gloria Maris' is foundTable of the principal British Shells**This eBook has all graphics of a high quality of scanned document and eligible as good format.**All Pictures and Texts are original re-scanned from the original hardcover book.