Best Selling Books by Susan Horner

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Discusses male and female anatomy, marriage, intercourse, pregnancy, and sexual purity using quotations from the Bible.

Describes where, how, and why various species of birds nest.

Saying that her sister is writing at the same time to Mrs. Field (MA 23519.3) and explaining the family concerns that have kept her from writing sooner, commenting on the heat and the need for rain and relating news of the Greenoughs; saying "Mr. and Mrs. Greenough are leaving Florence for a few days, but to return & remain as long as the heat will permit - for Mr. Greenough has much to work on his statue of Governor Winthrop as well as his lovely little Puck - They were very sorry to miss seeing you again;" sending her regards and that of her sister.

Expressing her pleasure at hearing the plans are moving ahead for the Centennial Exhibition and adding that she has been told "... the English Government has promised to send over Commissioners to the Exhibition & that Congress is also more favourable to the project that formerly appeared;" commenting on news of the poor health of a mutual friend and describing the Christmas party she will attend hosted by Mr. Graham, the American Consul, and his wife; saying "They collect generally upwards of 200 children from mere babes to little girls & boys of 12 or 14, & besides, grown up young ladies & gentlemen - There is a large tree rich with gifts & games for the little ones & dances for those who are older, & much enjoyment for the oldest like ourselves, who only look on - It begins sensibly at seven o''clock - I quite enter into your enjoyment of Rome - the most interesting place in the world, though whilst one delights in those excavations, as in the realisation of some familiar tale or romance, I always feel thankful to live in another age & that the cruel wicked tyrants of old & ruthless soldiers have so long passed from this earth;" thanking her for her kind letter and sending her compliments to Mr. Field.

Susan Horner made this journey in the company of her sister, Frances, and her brother-in-law Charles: Sir Charles James Fox and Lady Bunbury. Her Journal indicates that the purpose of the journey, for her, was to see and study buildings and works of art, and to take some drawing lessons in Rome. The majority of entries are descriptions of and thoughts about the things she sees. The three do very serious ''tourism'' in the cities they visit, and most particularly in Florence and Rome.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits and habitats of some of the species of mice.