John Charles Lewis Sparkes's Books

This antiquarian book contains Edith Wharton's first serious novel, "The Valley of Decision". Within this text Wharton juxtaposes characters inspired by the anti-religious writings of Voltaire and Rousseau with the orthodox leaders of the day. As in many of Wharton's writings, it becomes evident that violation of societal conventions comes at a great personal cost. This seminal piece of literature would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf, and is a must-have for fans and collectors of Wharton's work. Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was an American novelist and short story writer who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature numerous times. The chapters of this book include: "The Old Order", "The New Light", "The Choice", and "The Reward". Wharton was famous for combing her inside view of America's upper classes with her fabulous wit to construct amusing novels and short stories of social and psychological exploration - and we are proud to republish this vintage classic. It comes in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

A valuable resource for practicing artists, this systematic presentation explores the depiction of bones and muscles, both in detail and in larger groups. Captions and extensive descriptions. 49 full-page plates, plus numerous smaller drawings.

These volumes contains a verbatim transcription of the Wilkes County Court minutes. Two individuals have abstracted the earliest Wilkes County court minutes, those for the period 1778 to 1797. First, in 1974-1975 by Mrs. W.O. Absher, and in 2014 as 2nd edition by James Alan Williams.

Transcription of 1805-1810 minutes of the Wilkes County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject.

Transcription of 1845-1853 minutes of the Wilkes County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject.

John Henry Newman (1801-90) was brought up in the Church of England in the Evangelical tradition. An Oxford graduate and Fellow of Oriel College, he was appointed Vicar of St Mary's Oxford in 1828; from 1839 onwards he began to have doubts about the claims of the Anglican Church and in 1845 he was received into the Roman Catholic Church. He was made a Cardinal in 1879. His influence on both the restoration of Roman Catholicism in England and the advance of Catholic ideas in the Church of England was profound. This volume covers a crucially important and significant period in Newman's life. The Church of England bishops' continuing condemnation of Tract 90 - plus Pusey's two-year suspension for preaching a university sermon on the Real Presence - are major factors in Newman resigning as Vicar of St Mary's, Oxford. His doubts about the Church of England are deeper and stronger than ever, and he is moving closer to Rome. William Lockhart's sudden defection to Rome in August 1843 precipitates his resignation. He preaches his final Anglican sermon, 'The Parting of Friends', and retires into lay communion at Littlemore. The first edition of University Sermons, including the celebrated sermon on theological development, virtually sells out within a fortnight.

Transcription of 1798-1805 minutes of the Wilkes County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject.

Published in 1835, this account of Ross's second expedition to Northern Canada describes the geography and people of the region.

Transcription of 1835-1844 minutes of the Wilkes County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject.

Book's by John Charles Lewis Sparkes

The Valley of Decision - A Novel

The Valley of Decision - A Novel

The Complete Guide to Artistic Anatomy

The Complete Guide to Artistic Anatomy

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1860-1868

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1860-1868

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1854-1860

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1854-1860

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1805-1810

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1805-1810

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1845-1853

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1845-1853

The Letters and Diaries of John Henry Newman Volume IX

The Letters and Diaries of John Henry Newman Volume IX

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1798-1805

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1798-1805

Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-West Passage

Appendix to the Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-West Passage

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1835-1844

Wilkes County, NC, P&Q Minutes, 1835-1844

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