Love or Death Preface by Rafael Sabatini Preview
Preface to Sabatini novel Love or Death situates the tale in late fifteenth century Italy during Borgias era of arts intrigue and shifting fortunes. The piece extols Sabatini as a master storyteller historian and popular writer of romance adventure and historical fiction. It champions Sabatini to both regular readers and newcomers.
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Rafael Sabatini
Indred
Sabatini Alofe
The Quest for Corvinus Trismegistus in Urbino
In Urbino the famed Corvinus Trismegistus, a master of medicine and magic, draws scholars and dupes with his elixirs and occult power. Bianca de Fioravanti, daughter of the San Leo lord, seeks the sorcerer, entering a dim house guarded by a Nubian and a cloaked figure as she pursues proof of his extraordinary arts.
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Bianca de’ Fioravanti
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Fioravanti
San Leo
Guidobaldo
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Madonna Bianca
Madonna
Corvinus
Blanca de’ Fioravanti
Messer Corvinus Trismegistus
Trismegistus
Blanca
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Mock Duck from Flank Steak Recipe
A U S Department guide suggests flank steak makes a inexpensive mock duck. Roll stuffed flank, sear, braise in pan, and finish with gravy. Ingredients include stale bread onion beef suet or salt pork and spices.
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Eacee States Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Striketh It Not: A Furtive Footrace In Town
A cryptic note hints at an unusual event in the town with rumors of a covert activity and possible trouble. Local authorities investigate the scene as residents speculate on who may be involved and what happened.
Ancient Aztec Poems Revealed After Conquest Purges
Archaeologists report that about 500 Aztec poems survived the Spanish efforts to erase native culture. The find promises new insight into ethics and customs of Mesoamerican civilizations, with potential discoveries in Yucatan and Peru.
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Yucatan
Peru
Eggs cooked slowly ideal for children's nutrition
Egg protein benefits children and chicks, with USDA guidance favoring lightly cooked eggs. Rapid heat makes whites tough while slowly cooked eggs yield tender texture and easier digestion, a finding supported by scientists.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Fat Substances in Milk Create Butter and Cream
Fat in milk, or butterfat, is the key dietary fuel and a major cheese constituent. Milk fat exists as small globules that rise to the top, forming cream as the milk stands.
Milk as Infant Nutrition and Substitutes
The article states that milk from a healthy woman is best for infants and universally accepted. When unavailable, a closely resembling substitute is preferred, with cow’s milk being the most common option and suitable for artificial modification when needed.
Removing grease spot on garment in home cleaning
A U S Department of Agriculture guide advises using carbon tetra chloride to remove grease stains. Place fabric wrong side down on blotter and apply solvent with cheesecloth or sponge. Soak the stain in a small dish for easier removal, though ring formation may occur.
Using Rice Instead of Potatoes Is All Right
The article explains that milled rice lacks minerals and vitamins found in potatoes but can substitute when fruits and vegetables are abundant. It notes that if potatoes are among few veggies, include foods rich in missing nutrients like sweet potatoes, corn, and pasta.
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United States Department of Agriculture
What Foods Best to Correct Constipation
Dietitians advise fruits vegetables and whole grains to add bulk and water-holding residue. Celulose helps hold water and stimulate intestines. Seek medical advice for persistent constipation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Shoppers Rally as Louisa Finds Health with Vegetable Compound
A Baltimore woman Louisa Van Dyke credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with boosting her stamina during years of demanding work at a department store. She reports improved health after using three bottles and urges other working girls to try the tonic to maintain strength and productivity.
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Baltimore
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James Marshall Died Poor After California Gold Discovery
James Marshall, credited as the first to discover gold in California, died in poverty in a lonely cabin near the sites of his epochal finding, after periods of wealth and misfortune.
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James Marshall
California
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