This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1850 edition. Excerpt: ... WILD FLOWERS FROM GERMANY, (c)3) Mcg of fUscssi&tto. Solemnly sounds the vesper chime, Prom the proud dome of Hildesheim, As on the breath of eve it floats, In pleasing, melancholy notes: It ceases--and from those grey walls, Sweet on the ravished ear, now falls Such sound as angels' voices raise, Chanting in heaven the Almighty's praise, From gentle maidens, there confined By priestly power o'er female mind, In convent's thrall and cells so drear, To shed regret's still flowing tear, And, in religion's name, forego All blessings granted here below: Ne'er to taste the joys of love--Best gift to earth from heaven above; That genial ray, so pure, so bright--That beacon which, in life's dark night, Cheers the heart and glads the sight, And guides the soul in heavenward flight. Perish the hypocritic crew, Who nature's dearest charter sold; The sale, religion, which they knew, To cheat mankind and gather gold: For this, immured in life's sweet prime, Blue-eyed nuns their vigils keep; God's great commandment deemed a crime--Life's only care to pray and weep. For this, the flower of Europe's brave, Were sent to find an early grave On burning plains of Palestine--Monks said it was by law divine; But how can man God's will define? Methinks their motive was sheer pelf--Their mock devotion merely self; And while their dupes their life's-blood shed, These wily men at home were fed On gifts, by superstition prest, To pray their victims' souls to rest. But, Hildesheim, thy sacred pile Was not the fruit of priestly guile: No devotee caused thee to rise--No death-bed terrors wild: 'Twas that pure flame which, from the skies, Shines genial, warm, and mild--'Twas love, devoted e'en in death, Which parts not with the parting breath; Such love, as from the.

Flowers of Germany, is a collection of my flowers photographed around Germany.These flowers come from all over the world originally, but have become a lovely addition to many gardens in Germany over the years.This small book was originally made as a pocketbook, a surprise for a client as a birthday present.She often said to me, she would love to sit on the bus and look at the flowers in the winter time, if only she could keep them in her pocket.

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The true story of the Edelweiss Pirates, working-class teenagers who fought the Nazis by whatever means they could. Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean were classic outsiders: their clothes were different, their music was rebellious, and they weren’t afraid to fight. But they were also Germans living under Hitler, and any nonconformity could get them arrested or worse. As children in 1933, they saw their world change. Their earliest memories were of the Nazi rise to power and of their parents fighting Brownshirts in the streets, being sent to prison, or just disappearing. As Hitler’s grip tightened, these three found themselves trapped in a nation whose government contradicted everything they believed in. And by the time they were teenagers, the Nazis expected them to be part of the war machine. Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean and hundreds like them said no. They grew bolder, painting anti-Nazi graffiti, distributing anti-war leaflets, and helping those persecuted by the Nazis. Their actions were always dangerous. The Gestapo pursued and arrested hundreds of Edelweiss Pirates. In World War II’s desperate final year, some Pirates joined in sabotage and armed resistance, risking the Third Reich’s ultimate punishment. This is their story.

Romance between the poet Novalis and his fiancée Sophie, newly introduced by Candia McWilliam. The year is 1794 and Fritz, passionate, idealistic and brilliant, is seeking his fathers permission to announce his engagement to his hearts desire: twelve-year-old Sophie. His astounded family and friends are amused and disturbed by his betrothal. What can he be thinking?

Simple text and photographs depict the parts of flowers and their pollination.

Describes the experiences of ordinary people living in Nazi Germany, explains how they aided or avoided Nazi programs, and analyzes the use of terror against social outsiders

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