Study guide and solutions book for organic chemistry: A short course

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Study guide and solutions book for organic chemistry: A short course
Harold Hart
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Study Guide and Solutions Book Organic Chemistry: A Short Course

Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Study guide for organic chemistry

Study Guide and Solutions Book Organic Chemistry: A Short Course

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Study Guide and Solutions Book Organic Chemistry: A Short Course
Harold Hart
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin College Div
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Binding: Paperback

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Study Guide and Solutions Book-Organic Chemistry: a Short Course.
Harold. Hart
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin and Company
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ASIN: B000RUTC70

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Five; Riddles Of Sand And Ice; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

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Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Five; Riddles Of Sand And Ice; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

Manufacturer: Ambrose Video Presents
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ASIN: B000GX7Q1M

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"Please Notes: This is the NTSC format 1VHS. No books. Playable with multisystem VHS players in the world." [from the experience] "THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME FIVE: RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE; Earth, Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space. a planet of intricate systems, perfectly balanced and totally unique. This landmark PBS series, THE MIRACLE PLANET, is also unique. It combines an American talent for presenting the latest scientific material in an accessible manner, with a Japanese sense of aesthetics and devotion to quality. Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,...hosted and narrated by nationally respected TV journalist Bill Kurtis. This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery. RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE looks at the dramatic changes in climate the Earth has undergone. We looks at the remains of tropical plants found at the South Pole, and cave drawings showing agricultural abundance in the Sahara Desert. What does the future hold? Might Manhattan again be covered in ice? Could today's forests become the barren Sahara of tomorrow? Other programs in the series are: THE THIRD PLANET; THE HEAT WITHIN; LIFE FROM THE SEA; PATTERNS IN THE AIR; THE HOME PLANET." (from case) "If your interesting other programs in the series are: (1.) The Third Planet, NTSC format 1VHS (playable with multisystem VHS players in the world), no books, ASIN / ISBN B000GX81F2. (2.) The Home Planet, NTSC format 1VHS (playable with multisystem VHS players in the world), no books, ASIN / ISBN B000GX7M7U..." [from the experience]

Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume One; The Third Planet; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

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Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume One; The Third Planet; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

Manufacturer: Ambrose Video Presents
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ASIN: B000GX81F2

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"Please Notes: This is the NTSC format 1VHS. No books. Playable with multisystem VHS players in the world." [from the experience] "THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME ONE: THE THIRD PLANET; Earth, Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space. A planet of intricate systems, perfectly balanced and totally unique. This landmark PBS series, THE MIRACLE PLANET, is also unique. It combines an American talent for presenting the latest scientific material in an accessible manner, with a Japanese sense of aesthetics and devotion to quality. Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,... hosted and narrated by nationally respected TV journalist Bill Kurtis. This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery. THE THIRD PLANET looks at the origins of the Earth and the events collisions with meteorites...storehouses of our planet's history, they were witnesses to the birth of our world. Can they help explain one of the great mysteries of all time, the sudden disappearance of the dinosaurs? Other programs in the series are: THE HEAT WITHIN; LIFE FROM THE SEA; PATTERNS IN THE AIR; RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE; THE HOME PLANET." [from the case] "If your interesting other programs in the series are: (1.) The Home Planet, NTSC format 1VHS (playable with multisystem VHS players in the world), ASIN / ISBN B000GX7M7U, No books. (2.) Riddles of Sand and Ice, NTSC format 1VHS (playable with multisystem VHS players in the world), ASIN / ISBN B000GX7Q1M, No books..." [from the experience]

Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Six; The Home Planet; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

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Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Six; The Home Planet; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

Manufacturer: Ambrose Video Presents
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GX7M7U

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"Please Notes: This is the NTSC format 1VHS. No books. Playable with multisystem VHS players in the world." [from the experience] "THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME SIX: THE HOME PLANET; Earth, Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space. A planet of intricate systems, perfectly balanced and totally unique. This landmarks PBS sereis, THE MIRACLE PLANET, is also unique. It combines an American talent for presenting the latest scientific material in an accesible manner, with a Japanese sense of aesthetics and devotion to quality. Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,...hosted and narrated by nationally repected TV journalist Bill Kurtis. This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery. THE HOME PLANET examines the prospects for our life on Earth. As humans developed into the dominant species on the planet, they have affected and been affected by the Earth and its forces. Will the planet continue to support the human species? The answer lies in our hands. Other programs in the series are: THE THIRD pLANET; THE HEAT WITHIN; LIFE FROM THE SEA; PATTERNS IN THE AIR; RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE." (from case) "If your interesting other programs in the series are: (1.) The Third Planet, NTSC format 1VHS (playable with multisystem VHS players in the world), no books, ASIN / ISBN B000GX81F2. (2.) Riddles of Sand and Ice, NTSC format 1VHS (playable with multisystem VHS players in the world), no books, ASIN / ISBN B000GX7Q1M." [from the experience]

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A Beautifully Illustrated Picture Book

Miracle Planet
Bruce Brown , and Lane Morgan
Manufacturer: Smithmark Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

General | Earth Sciences | Science | Subjects | Books

General | Science | Subjects | Books

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A Beautifully Illustrated Picture Book.......2003-10-24

The pictures in this book alone make it worth the cost of obtaining it. There are also many useful diagrams available, notably the one which illustrates how plate tectonics is believed to work, and the world map which shows known or suspected sites of large extraterrestrial impact craters. There are also rather picturesque reconstructions of certain dinosaurs.

AMAZING STORIES - Volume 28, number 3 - July 1954: Breakfast at Twilight; Miracle in Manhattan; Command Performance; The Squirrels; Pi in the Sky; Poison Planet

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AMAZING STORIES - Volume 28, number 3 - July 1954: Breakfast at Twilight; Miracle in Manhattan; Command Performance; The Squirrels; Pi in the Sky; Poison Planet
Howard (editor) (Philip K. Dick; Bill Peters; Robert K. White; Gerry Greenstreet; Philp Weck; Sam Merwin) Browne
Manufacturer: Ziff Davis Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N4MT3E

Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Four; Patterns In The Air; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

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Aerology

Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Four; Patterns In The Air; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

Manufacturer: Ambrose Video Presents
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GXD4O0

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"Plase Notes: This is the NTSC format 1VHS. No books. Playable with multisystem VHS players in the world." "THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME FOUR: PATTERNS IN THE AIR; Earth, Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space. A planet of intricate systems, perfectly balanced and totally unique. This landmark PBS series, THE MIRACLE PLANET, is also unique. It combines an American talent for presenting the latest scientific material in an accessible manner, with a Japanese sense of aesthetics and devotion to quality. Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,... hosted and narrated by nationally respected TV journalist Bill Kurtis. This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery. PATTERNS IN THE AIR begins in a time billions of years ago when the continents lay barren, unprotected from the sun's deadly rays. Slowly, a thin layer of ozone formed and began to absorb the ultraviolet rays. Plants emerged from the sea and transformed the planet into verdant forests and fertile prairies. The changes in today's atmosphere influence all the life on our planet. Other programs in the series are: THE THIRD PLANET; THE HEAT WITHIN; LIFE FROM THE SEA; RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE; THE HOME PLANET." (from case) "If your interesting the other programs in the series are: (1.) The Third Planet (ASIN / ISBN B000GX81F2, (2.) Riddles of Sand and Ice (ASIN / ISBN B000GX7Q1M, (3.) The Home Planet (ASIN / ISBN B000GX7M7U." [from the Amazon]

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Aerology.......2007-09-20

This is the NTSC format 1VHS.
No books.
Playable with multisystem VHS players in the world.

This is came from public library resell store market major collection central general.
So, that is library stickers and marks and official making normally include.
Total of 1VHS is in plastic case.
But, case has been seem cracked tapped and dirt.
But, still playable and viewable wellable condition.
[from the experience]

"THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME FOUR,
PATTERNS IN THE AIR
Earth.
Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space.
A planet of intricate system,
perfectly balanced and totally unique.

This landmark PBS series,
THE MIRACLE PLANET,
is also unique.
It combines as American talent for presenting the latest scientific and devotion to quality.
Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,
the six-hours series is hosted and narrated by nationally respected TV journalist Bill Kurtis.
This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery.

PATTERNS IN THE AIR
begins in a time billions of years ago when the continents lay barren, unprotected from the sun's deadly rays.
Slowly, a thin layer of ozone formed and began to absorb the ultraviolet rays.
Plants emerged from the sea and transformed the planet into verdan forests and fertile prairies.
The changes in today's atmosphere influence all the life on our planet."
[from the case covers]

"If your interesting the other programs in the series are:
(1.) The Third Planet,
NTSC format 1VHS
(playable with multisystem VHS players in the world).
ASIN / ISBN B000GX81F2.
No books.

(2.) Riddles of Sand and Ice,
NTSC format 1VHS
(playable with multisystem VHS players in the world).
ASIN / ISBN B000GX7Q1M.
No books.

(3.) The Home Planet,
NTSC format 1VHS
(playable with multisystem VHS players in the world).
ASIN / ISBN B000GX7M7U.
No books.

AEROLOGY
airbody
there technology
were testimony
ever fresh
who like that
yes be for yours...!
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Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Three; Life From The Sea; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

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Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Three; Life From The Sea; NTSC Format 1VHS, No Books

Manufacturer: Ambrose Video Presents
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Culture | Business & Culture | Computers & Internet | Subjects | Books
ASIN: B000GXBMXA

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"Please Notes: This is the NTSC format 1VHS, no books, playable with multisystem VHS players in the world." "THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME THREE: LIFE FROM THE SEA; Earth, Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space. A planet of intricate systems, perfectly balanced and totally unique. This landmark PBS series, THE MIRACLE PLANET, is also unique. It combines an American talent for presenting the latest scientific material in an accessible manner, with a Japanese sense of aesthetics and devotion to quality. Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,...hosted and narrated by nationally respected TV journalist Bill Kurtis. This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery. LIFE FROM THE SEA looks at the most prominent feature of Earth as seen from space: the luminous blue oceans that cover two-thirds of our planet. An Australian tidal sea and limestone mountains in China both hold keys to a fascinating story---how living organisms created an atmospheric balance crucial to the development of life on land. Other programs in the series are: THE THIRD PLANET; THE HEAT WITHIN; PATTERNS IN THE AIR; RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE; THE HOME PLANET." (from case)

Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Two; The Heat Within; 1VHS

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Ambrose Video Presents: The Miracle Planet Volume Two; The Heat Within; 1VHS

Manufacturer: Ambrose Video Presents
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000GX8634

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"THE MIRACLE PLANET VOLUME TWO: THE HEAT WITHIN; Earth, Wrapped in clouds, suspended like a jewel in space. A planet of intricate systmes, perfectly balanced and totally unique. This landmark PBS series, THE MIRACLE PLANET, is also unique. It combines an American talent for presenting the latest scientific material in an accessible manner, with a Japanese sense of aesthetics and devotion to quality. Co-produced by KCTS/9 Seattle and NHK/Japan,... hosted and narrated by nationally respected TV journalist Bill Kurtis. This distinguished series is unprecedented in scope and visual imagery. THE HEAT WITHIN looks at one of Earth's most extraordinary features: 4.6 billion years after its formation, the planet continues to release the stupendous heat of its interior. Down through the ages, this venting process has broken continents apart, created new lands and determined great mineral deposits. Today, the heat within our planet continues to alter the face of the globe. Other programs in the series are: THE THIRD PLANET; LIFE FROM THE SEA; PATTERNS IN THE AIR; RIDDLES OF SAND AND ICE; THE HOME PLANET." (from case)

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Crisis on the Miracle Planet
Allen C. Moody
Manufacturer: Univ Editions
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Contemporary | General | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1560022078

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An Exciting First Novel Transporting the Reader Into Another Place and Time

In this deceptively simple tale, David Unger, an aging circus magician, recounts his life that began in the late 1800's in Colonial West Africa. His father has abandoned his medical career to mine for gold, along with many others who have fallen under the lure of Africa's riches. David's mother has since left the family and it comes as no surprise when David, who has entered a naval academy, becomes obsessed with Maud King, a British explorer who is 16 years David's senior.

David's life unfolds, spanning two continents, and giving him such adventures as working with and befriending Ghandi, taking part in the Zulu Rebellion, and training in both medicine and magic. But, it is his total and complete devotion to the elusive Maud that provides the principle focus to this memorizing novel.

Told in a style that is understated and elegant, Conjuring Maud has that ability to transport the reader to another place and time in an imaginative portrayal of the longings of the spirit and the triumphs of the heart.

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Engaging fictionalization of explorer Mary Kingsley.......2004-08-15

The lush, vibrant and often harsh landscape of colonial West Africa provides a stunning backdrop to this tale of offbeat characters and an unconventional love.

David Unger, son of a prosperous physician turned destitute prospector, recalls the pivotal events of his life. After attending military school, he serves as an ambulance driver for the British Army during the Zulu Rebellion. From an Indian sergeant-major called Bapu (who will later change his name and become a central figure in Indian history), David learns the secret that enables him to make an astounding escape from a Zulu cave prison. After the war, David travels to England to pursue a medical education.

Foremost in his devotion is the intrepid British explorer Maud King. Maud's character is based on the real-life explorer of the period, Mary Kingsley. Sixteen years David's senior, Maud captivates him as no other woman ever will. The two share more than just an affinity for the peoples, flora and fauna of West Africa. They are soul mates in the deepest sense of the term. While their age difference raises eyebrows amongst Maud's fellow gentry in England, the true obstacle to their happiness is Maud's passion for her work.

Mr. Danze fills this short tale with unforgettable secondary characters and subplots and wraps the whole package in a spare, elegant prose that reads easily and suits his subject matter well.

strong historical tale.......2003-12-01

David Unger looks back to his youth in Africa when his dad dallied with Cecil Rhodes. He knows that the pivotal moment in his life was when he, a sixteen year old cadet; met the renowned explorer Maud King. David voluntarily became Maud's personal "mailman" just to see his idol. As he matures, he begins to understand the spell his heroine inadvertently cast on him.

David turns from medicine to circus magician as he is in love with the intrepid much older Maud. Even being drafted by the English army to fight the Zulu insurrection against Anglicizing the African countryside and to defend claims to the diamond mines only impedes, but does not stop his love for the older woman that owns his heart; in her way Maud loved him back. David knows that no other woman compared.

CONJURING MAUD is a vividly descriptive account of life in late nineteenth century "British" Rhodesia and South Africa obviously through the loving first hand account of David, but also indirectly that of Maud and other key players. The tale provides a fabulously insightful look at 1880s Southern Africa through a scrutiny of a varied cast members to include miners struggling to hold onto diamond claims, British soldiers fighting a losing war to Anglicize the land (sound familiar?), and the various tribes squabbling whether to revolt or bow to the other continent Queen. This winning historical fiction is worth reading due to Africa, not Tarzan's land or that of western propagandized White Burden onus, but as a beautiful land of diversity and conflict that shows how much Philip Danze enjoyed writing this labor of love.

Harriet Klausner

A work of literary magic.......2001-12-12

Philip Danze's Conjuring Maud is a novel about David Unger, an aging circus magician who recounts his younger days in colonial West Africa, and how his profession changed from medicine to magic. The heart of the novel lies in David's unusual, close, and sometimes erotic relationship to Maud King (loosely based on the British feminist and explorer Mary Kingsley), a British explorer and ethnologist 16 years older than David, whose devotion to the resplendence of Africa and its people is unmatched among mortals. Liquid, subtle, and at times bittersweet in its mystery, Conjuring Maud is a work of literary magic, transporting the reader back in time to life in colonial Africa with its careful attention to detail.

conjuring maud.......2001-10-31

best book i have read in years. an exciting adventure story with romance and a little magic. you can almost feel the heat and dampness of the jungle in wild africa. quite a fantastic book, i couldn't put it down.

May-December romance with a twist!.......2001-10-31

If you are looking for an adventure and love story right out of Africa, this is for you. It's the story of a young man that meets his soul-mate in a very unlikely place with a very unlikely older woman, Maud. This is a magical trip with unexpected twists and turns throuhout. I just curled up with a cup of Java and let this wonderful story transport me far away from the present reality that lies just outside my door. It's like a calgon bath for the soul!

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