Saint Helena

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9782455281203

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Introduction to Saint Helena by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Saint Helena is an isolated volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, located approximately 1,200 miles west of the coast of Africa. The island was discovered by the Portuguese in 1502 and was later occupied by the British in 1659, becoming an important British outpost during the 19th century. Saint Helena is known for being the final resting place of the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte, who was exiled on the island from 1815 until his death in 1821. Today, the island is a British Overseas Territory with a population of approximately 4,000 inhabitants. Despite its remote location, Saint Helena has a rich history and culture. The island's isolation has contributed to the development of a distinct culture and language known as "Saints English", which is a mixture of English, Portuguese, and African dialects. In addition to Napoleon's tomb, the island is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including the Jacob's Ladder staircase, which has 699 steps, and the 16th century Plantation House, which serves as the residence of the island's governor. Today, Saint Helena's economy is largely dependent on tourism, as visitors come to explore the island's natural beauty and rich history.

Author : Christine Trueman
Publisher : Grosvenor House Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781839751851

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See You Again, One Time in Saint Helena by Christine Trueman Pdf

A journey in time set on the Island of Saint Helena, full of intrigue and danger

Author : Louis De Wohl
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781681497167

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Saint Helena and the True Cross by Louis De Wohl Pdf

Set against the colorful background of power struggles in imperial Rome and battling Roman legions, this is the exciting story of St. Helena, mother of the Emperor Constantine, who found the Cross of Christ in Jerusalem. This book for young people paints a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman who overcame every obstacle with faith, hope, perseverance... and a healthy dose of ambition. In this 29th book in the acclaimed Vision Books series for youth, Louis de Wohl, known for his masterful storytelling, describes the amazing events that led to the conversion of Helena and the rise to power of her son. He also recounts the vision Constantine experienced on the eve of a pivotal battle and his subsequent legalization of Christianity in the fourth century. The story dramatically concludes with St. Helena's final accomplishment-her dangerous and miraculous expedition to the Holy Land.

Author : Trevor Boult
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445658421

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St Helena by Trevor Boult Pdf

Explores the fascinating maritime history of St Helena.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Anglican Communion
ISBN : 0898697905

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Saint Helena Breviary by Anonim Pdf

Expanded-language texts for references to God General softening of language to avoid masculine nouns and images in Psalms and other texts Can be used by clergy and lay people, across denominations, who are looking for a daily regimen of prayer and Bible reading Special appeal to women and men who are sensitive to issues of inclusive language Offers the full beauty of structured monastic prayer in the Anglican tradition Designed for use with the Bible, in a translation of personal choice Can also be used as a manual of devotion without Bible readings The rich tradition of monastic prayer, dating back to the earliest days of the desert hermits in the third century, has been the foundational daily prayer of the Church for most of its existence. Many individuals who are not members of religious communities cherish this tradition and use elements of it for their own daily prayer, and adapted breviaries have been popular sellers to targeted markets for more than a century. Over the past several years, the Order of Saint Helena, a community of women in the Episcopal Church, spent a great deal of time and energy in revising their office book. High on the list of priorities for the revision was the broadening of language to avoid masculine imagery when referring to God. This personal edition of The Saint Helena Breviary has been adapted for use by individual readers who set aside one or more times for prayer in the midst of their busy lives. CONTENTS Daily morning prayer, noonday prayer, evening prayer, and compline based on the Book of Common Prayer, with enrichments from the Order of Saint Helena All prayers for the days of the week and the church year, from the Book of Common Prayer, adapted for expansive language All daily and seasonal canticles (song texts), adapted for expansive language The complete Psalter (psalms), in an expansive language adaptation from the Book of Common Prayer translation (also published separately by CPI as The Saint Helena Psalter) Complete two-year schedule of Bible readings, with all major and minor holy days, from the Book of Common Prayer lectionary, designed for use with a Bible of reader's choice

Author : Louis De Wohl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:58012490

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St. Helena and the True Cross by Louis De Wohl Pdf

Author : Johannes Willms
Publisher : Haus Pub.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1906598878

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Napoleon & St Helena by Johannes Willms Pdf

This fascinating travelogue of the little known, though infamous island was praised by the NYBR on hardback publication.

Author : Mabel Brookes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-11-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1781551715

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Napoleon on St Helena by Mabel Brookes Pdf

Napoleon surrendered to the British in July 1815, and wished to be allowed free passage to America. This was denied, and he was incarcerated on the rocky island of St Helena. Here the fallen Emperor was humiliated by an over-bearing Governor, until released by death from stomach cancer in 1821. This human study is a sympathetic account of his imprisonment.

Author : Lynas Murdoch
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781452000275

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Four Years on St Helena by Lynas Murdoch Pdf

This book is a combination of a travelogue, a brief history of the island and a truncated autobiography of that part of the author's life. With over one hundred colour photographs, the book will bring back many happy memories to exiled Saints, to former ex-Pat "experts", and to those who have simply visited the island via the RMS St Helena or some passing cruise ship. For those readers who have never yet visited the island, it will give a brief insight into the people, the place itself and its colourful history - and its present and possible future!

Author : Brian Unwin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780857717337

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Terrible Exile by Brian Unwin Pdf

At its height, the Napoleonic Empire spanned much of mainland Europe. Feted and feared by millions of citizens, Napoleon was the most powerful and famous man of his age. But following his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo the future of the one-time Emperor of France seemed irredeemably bleak. How did the brilliant tactician cope with being at the mercy of his captors? How did he react to a life in exile on St Helena - and how did the other inhabitants of that isolated and impregnable island respond to his presence there? And what tactics did he develop to preserve his legacy in such drastically reduced circumstances? Tracing events from the dramatic defeat at Waterloo to his death six years later, this is the first modern comprehensive account of the last phase of Napoleon's life. Drawing on many previously overlooked journals and letters, Brian Unwin has pieced together a remarkably vivid account of Napoleon's final years which also offers fresh insights into the character of this giant of European history. Through his initial flight from the battlefield and his journey into exile on St Helena, Napoleon refused to accept that he would not be allowed to return to somewhere in Europe or even America. He railed against every aspect of his imprisonment and conspired to make life as difficult as possible for his unfortunate jailer, Hudson Lowe, whose impossible situation is sympathetically described here. Confined with him in the damp and confined Longwood House, life was also uncomfortable for those loyal companions who chose to journey with him into exile. Unsurprisingly for such a man of action, Napoleon bitterly resented being under constant supervision when he ventured outside his house and suffered acutely from boredom as much as from his physical ailments. Contrary to the strict wishes of the English he refused to accept any diminution in his status: 'Je ne suis pas le General Bonaparte, je suis L'Empereur Napoleon.' But gradually Napoleon came to think less about escape and more about how he would be remembered by future generations, spending hour after hour dictating the story of his campaigns to Count Las Cases, the companion who had travelled with him chiefly to act as his amanuensis. Terrible Exile brilliantly evokes the claustrophobic atmosphere of life on St Helena, offering a colourful and original history of the period as well as a persuasive psychological portrait of a great man in reduced circumstances. It will be essential reading for anyone with an interest in Napoleonic history and is an important addition to our understanding of the subject.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1992 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : WISC:89110490869

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1662 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : UOM:39015057968466

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 2420 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN : 185743255X

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The Europa World Year: Kazakhstan - Zimbabwe by Anonim Pdf

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Susan Britt-Gallagher,Tricia Hayne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1784776955

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St Helena by Susan Britt-Gallagher,Tricia Hayne Pdf

St Helena Travel Guide - Holiday advice and tourist tips on everything from Jamestown highlights and accommodation to the islands of Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Also featuring beaches and resorts, Napoleon's exile, The Peaks National Park, natural history, endemic plants and wildlife, walking, hiking and diving.

Author : T. H. Brooke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1824
Category : Saint Helena
ISBN : BL:A0021512129

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History of the Island of St. Helena, from Its Discovery by the Portuguese to the Year 1823 by T. H. Brooke Pdf