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ANGLO-AMERICAN TRAVELLER'S DIARIES 1817, AN

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\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5916 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 4.25
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Diaries & Letters
\pause{1500}Additional subject: History - General, Social history
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In 1817 John Adamson, a Quaker, left his native Yorkshire and travelled via Liverpool to Boston. Once in America he spent several months travelling and meeting other Quakers. These diaries are an enthralling record of his trip.

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BASTARD PRINCE: HENRY VIII'S LOST SON

\pause{1500}Author: Murphy, Beverley
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6158 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 11.75
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Historical to 1945
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For a great part of his reign Henry VIII was concerned to produce a legitimate male heir, yet for much of this time he had a son, albeit illegitimate. Henry Fitzroy was born in 1519 and became the Duke of Ricmond and Somerset in 1525. Educated as a Renaissance prince, how close did he get to becoming Henry IX?

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BENGAL ENGINEER

\pause{1500}Author: Vaux, Peter
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5574 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Transport
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Alfred Harris Vaux was an Civil Engineer for the East Indian Railway Company. In this collection of letters we learn about the lives of the ordinary people whose work and devotion created the Indian railways.

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BETTER TOGETHER

\pause{1500}Author: & Derek Worlock, David Sheppard
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 3126 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 13
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 13.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: Religion & Philosophy
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The Anglican Bishop & Roman Catholic Archbishop tackle to-day's crucial issues

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BIG CHIEF ELIZABETH

\pause{1500}Author: Milton, Giles
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5706 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 12.50
\pause{1500}Main subject: History - World
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In 1586 Elizabeth I was named Weroanoza, Big Chief, by a tribe of North American Indians. This delighted Walter Raleigh, who established a colony in the New World, thus creating a riddle that took many years to solve.

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BROKEN LIVES

\pause{1500}Author: Stewart, Lt-Col. Bob
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4174 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 12.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: War - WW2
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Compelling account of the war & atrocities.

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CHARLES: A BIOGRAPHY

\pause{1500}Author: Holden, Anthony
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5331 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 13
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 19.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
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This up to date biography presents a picture of the divorced prince, now a widower, facing stark choices. Can the private Charles ever find happiness without the help & support of the woman he loves?

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CHOLESTEROL REDUCING YOUR RISK

\pause{1500}Author: Symes, David
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4035 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 6.00
\pause{1500}Main subject: Health & Well-being
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Practical suggestions of ways of reducing the risk of heart disease & other cholesterol related diseases.

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CHRISTIAN PRAYER IN LARGE PRINT

\pause{1500}Author: Manser (Compiler), Martin
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5622 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 3
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 2.75
\pause{1500}Main subject: Religion & Philosophy
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An anthology of Prayers, Hymns and Readings in everyday use. Boxed with 'MEDITATION IS EASY' see Miscellaneous.

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CRICKET AND ALL THAT

\pause{1500}Author: Blofeld, Henry
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6252 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 9.50
\pause{1500}Main subject: Sport & Games
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Cricket originated in 16th-century England and was gradually introduced throughout the British Empire. The author, a fan and radio commentator, presents an irreverent account of cricket, it's leadership and it's secret scandals!

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