This acclaimed epic novel of the Roman Empire “covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly . . . damnably skillful” (The Sunday Times). Though they are proud of their superior civilization, Gaul nobles Camul and Acco are content to accept Roman occupation for the benefits it brings. Until Acco brings on himself the curse of the Goddess, and the two are forced to escape her by joining the Roman Army. Julius Caesar’s campaigns carry them from the Rhine to Rome, Greece and finally the steppes of Russia. Along the way they face many trials and feel the full might of the Roman war machine. They record their encounters with various ancient cultures and customs. But distance means little to a Goddess, and Camul must make a terrible pact to survive . . .

The Mormon trek westward from Illinois to the Salt Lake Valley was an enduring accomplishment of American overland trail migration; however, their wintering at the Missouri River near present-day Omaha was a feat of faith and perseverance. Richard E. Bennett presents new facts and ideas that challenge old assumptions—particularly that life on the frontier encouraged American individualism. With an excellent command of primary sources, Bennett assesses the role of women in a pioneer society and the Mormon strategies for survival in a harsh environment as they planned their emigration, coped with internal dissension and Indian agents, and dealt with tribes of the region. This was, says Bennett, “Mormonism in the raw on the way to what it would be later.” Now available in paperback for the first time, with a new introduction by the author, Mormons at the Missouri received the Francis M. and Emily Chipman Award from the Mormon History Association and was honored as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association.

‘Where is Lamia?’ The inquiry is one not infrequently made; for, while most of us can vanish without being missed, some favoured individuals there are whose disappearance at once excites a sense of loss; and Lamia is one of these. The question, I need scarcely say, was put by Veronica; since the Poet maintains a fine irresponsible attitude respecting others as well as about himself, and, however anxious I may be to keep sight of Lamia, I am hardly so simple as to betray my desire. But, responding with sincere alacrity to Veronica’s question, I protested I had not the faintest notion where she was, but would at once go in search of her. -an excerpt

Events during the winter of 1777-1778 are brought into focus to shed new light on the turning point of the Revolution.

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This acclaimed epic novel of the Roman Empire “covers a remarkable amount of ground, and covers it convincingly . . . damnably skillful” (The Sunday Times). Though they are proud of their superior civilization, Gaul nobles Camul and Acco are content to accept Roman occupation for the benefits it brings. Until Acco brings on himself the curse of the Goddess, and the two are forced to escape her by joining the Roman Army. Julius Caesar’s campaigns carry them from the Rhine to Rome, Greece and finally the steppes of Russia. Along the way they face many trials and feel the full might of the Roman war machine. They record their encounters with various ancient cultures and customs. But distance means little to a Goddess, and Camul must make a terrible pact to survive . . .