Item Tag : Historical

Pow-Wows or the Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman (Folk remedies)

Pow-Wows or, the Long Lost FriendBy John George Hohman A collection of mysterious arts, cures and remedies for man as well as animals. While we don’t claim this as anything but an interesting curiosity, others swear that the various cures, charms and remedies actually work. The author claims: « Whoever carries this book with him, is safe from all his enemies, visible or invisible; and whoever has this book with him cannot die without the holy corpse of Jesus Christ, not drowned in any water, nor burn up in any fire, nor can any unjust sentence be passed upon him. » 66 pages, soft covers, saddle-stitched. Be sure to take advantage of our low combined shipping cost. Postage is just $1 each per additional title when you pay for your combined order from your eBay shopping cart. (To get the discount, you must use eBay’s « add to cart » feature for each title.)

THINK & TRADE LIKE A CHAMPION BY MARK MINERVINI PAPERBACK USPS

« Think & Trade Like a Champion » by Mark Minervini is a paperback novel published in 2023. The book, part of a historical book series, delves into economics, finance, psychology, nonfiction, self-help, and business genres. Written in English, this book offers insights on how to think and trade like a champion, making it a valuable resource for individuals looking to enhance their trading skills and overall business acumen. With a focus on practical strategies and real-world examples, this book is likely to appeal to both novice and experienced traders alike.

MUHAMMAD JUKI’S SHANAMAH OF FIRDAUSI

Brand new in the shrink wrap. This will make a great gift. This study focuses on a particular manuscript of Firdausi’s epic poem the Shahnamah produced in the late 1440s for the Timurid Muhammad Juki, seventh son of Shah Rukh. The manuscript contains thirty-one exquisite miniature paintings depicting scenes from the epic and is regarded by some as the finest surviving Persian illustrated manuscript. This monograph, the first complete study of the manuscript, provides a detailed analysis of the cycle of illustrations, and is accompanied by a commentary on the manuscript notes by A.H. Morton, which offers telling insights into the practices of the Mughal library where it was kept for many years.