Leigh Books

The anti-slavery case of 1846, Wharton Jones vs. John Van Zandt, was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court by both Salmon P. Chase and William H. Seward. They represented my ancestor, John Van Zandt. Chase's argument is printed under another title. However, Chase's correspondence gives insight into his thoughts during this time and especially first-hand acccounts of my ancestor. It also includes letters by William H. Seward. This book also provides prescient accounts by numerous individuals reflecting the attitudes/opinions on the anti-slavery issue in American during the nineteenth century. I highly recommend it.

Salmon Chase is a most complex man and the age in which he lived his adult life is fascinating to anyone interested in U. S. History. Many historians have given us biographies of S. P. Chase, the editor Dr. Niven's being one of the best, but however good they are cursed with the author's inability to overcome his humanity and predjudices. It is forthis reason the collected works of an historic figure are so important. Chase led an active life as governor of Ohio, defender at the bar of abolitionists, anti-slavery senator with his congressional colleague Joshua Giddings, as Lincoln's Secy. of the Treasury, as intriguer in the war in Texas, and finally as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court upon the death of Taney (a break for which Lincoln had waited some time).

For a better understanding of the man and his tumultuous times I highluy recommend all the volumes of the Salmon P. Chase Papers.

My 9 year old daughter has read this book and has trouble putting it down. It has tought her alot about horses and things that can happen around horses. This is a book young girls would love. Great story line.

Another next generation book in the Double C Ranch book series about the Clay clan. It was well written and enjoyable.

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SECRET GERMANY: A RIGHTING OF THE RECORD
Reviewed by William Courson
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It is often asserted and widely believed - largely within conventionally religious and particularly Christian circles - that Adolph Hitler was both a devotee and practitioner of unspecified "esoteric" and occult arts including astrology, thaumaturgy, necromancy, and geomancy, inter alia. To an extent, these assertions are correct. The reason they are made, however, appears to be the unjustified attempt at the placing of blame for the Third Reich's evil on the Occult, thus absolving the Christian churches of Germany for their more-or-less willing complicity in the Nazi nightmare.

Omitted from such assertions, of course, is the role played by the occult movement in formulating a plan that has come to be known as "Secret Germany," through which a number of prominent esotericists and occult practitioners opposed to their country's criminal government and resisting the depredations of Hitler and his genocidal minions sought to kill the Fuhrer.

One of the "Secret Germany" movement opposed to National Socialism, Count Claus von Stauffenberg, detonated a bomb in Hitler's Eastern Front headquarters. Failing to kill Hitler led Stauffenberg to the firing squad and then to a meat-hook. This book chronicles the 46 other assassination attempts on Hitler over a two year period, many of them inspired by the life and teachings of Germany's great esotericist and mystic, Stefan George, whose circle of intimates and initiates were also known by the name "Secret Germany."

Had Von Satuffenberg succeeded in his efforts to exterminate the most infamous madman in all of history, he would undoubtedly have emerged as Germany's rightful savior: more than a deGaulle-like figure; rather, a Christ-like figure whose very physical aspect was strongly reminiscent of the quasi-mythic "Knight of Bamberg" who centuries before had been prepared to sacrifice his life for that of his beloved fatherland.

There are several relatively small difficulties with this work. The authors' homophobia is embarrassinmgly evident in their shrill but ineffective attempt to disprove the widely (and in the reviewer's view, correctly) held belief that Stefan George was homosexual. But given the overall chacter and quality of the volume, that is small criticism indeed.

Like all of Baigent's and Leigh's works, this volume belongs in the library of every professional historian and every student of history. It is not simply an invaluable work of historic scholarship, it is an irreplaceable and necessary one.

This book is the first of its kind to focus on the identity of Scots migrating to colonial Western Australia between 1829 and 1850.
It is captivating, informative and is a great contribution to Scottish and Australian history, especially in its focus on individual, migrant histories.
The author has captured the true essence of the Westralian Scots, and illustrates that whilst they were small group of migrants, their passionate and strong sense of Scottish idenity was not lost or absorbed, but rather, celebrated. Whilst the book focuses on personal histories, it also has a sense of fun, delving into the lives these Scots with excerpts relating to their songs, drinking and reading. This book is perfect for anyone with any Scottish roots or an interest in Scottish migration. It's well developed, alluring, and the best history book I have ever read.
I highly recommend this book.

Leigh Taylor-Young was going strong as an actress,but went on a long hiatus and lived in the Far East with gurus who truly knew their nirvana. She has since returned to acting,and projects inner peace wonderfuly.Her charm and beauty are more than enhanced by her generous,caring lovely nature which shines like the sun through clouds.

This book is great! The stories are similar to the "classic" fairytales I grew up with, but each has its own fun and unique "sesame street twist". The pictures are funny and colorful. I'm not sure who enjoys it more...my 14 month old or me!

Dax and Rage are twin Tigerian males who are searching for their mates. They both decide they share everything else that the only way for things to work is if they form a Triad and find a strong woman who will accept them both.

Minni has escaped from the enslavement of a brutal race that has taken over her planet while their men are off fighting the galaxies bullies the Banart. The race that has enslaved them can't produce female children and therefore takes women prisoner for breeding purposes only. She is seeking a warrior mate to help her sisters in slavery. When she finds herself with Dax and Rage she is in turmoil, will she be forsaking her sisters by caring for Dax and Rage, will they be able to love someone who was enslaved, and will they help her?

Wow, I want the ability to call my own mate to me as the heroine in Sex Me All Around, what an awesome idea. As you can tell, I was very intrigued by this addition to the series. The author packs a lot of information into this fast paced story, as well as some super steamy sex scenes. Great addition to the series, and now I will have to go back and read the first two additions that I missed. Steamy spring read.

Tanya
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The next in line to call her mates, Laynee reluctantly does the spell to summon them. Within a short time, Laynee is in the presence of two powerful men. How can she overcome her fear in order to take two mates?

Fane and Sayre are both shocked to discover their mate. Although, Fane doesn't want to share, he knows he must if he ever hopes to have children. Realizing their mate is skittish, Fane and Sayre agree to work together to tame Laynee's fear. If they all expect to defeat the Banarts then this Triad must create the bond that passes on the spell for the next triad to form.

Sex Me Down is the second book in the Triad series. I found Laynee to be a good character who overcomes her fears beautifully. Both Fane and Sayre are likeable characters who really bring Sex Me Down alive. I enjoyed the plot and the characters and I am still very interested in what the author will deliver next.

Klarissa
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