John Williams

498 books • 62 series

John Williams was an author, editor and professor. Born in 1922 in Texas, he served in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 to 1945 in China, Burma and India. His first novel, Nothing But the Night, was published in 1948. After receiving his PhD in 1954, Williams returned to the University of Denver where he first studied to teach literature and creative writing for thirty years. It was during this time that he wrote the novels Butcher's Crossing (1960) and Stoner (1965). His last novel, Augustus, won the National Book Award in 1973. John Williams died in Arkansas in 1994.
Mar 25, 2011
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An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Bengal Native Infantry, from Its First Formation in 1757, to 1796, with a Detail of the Services on Which the Several Battalions Have Been Employed During That Period and an Appendix

Mar 1, 2011
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The Children of Thespis, a Poem [By J. Williams], Part First.

Mar 1, 2011
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The Traditionary Annals of the Cymry ... Reprinted from the "Cambrian Journal." PT. 1-3.

Mar 1, 2011
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History of the Invasion and Capture of Washington, and of the Events Which Preceded and Followed.

Feb 16, 2011
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The New Brighton Guide; Or, Companion for Young Ladies and Gentlemen to All the Watering-Places in Great Britain. with Notes, Historical, Moral and Personal. [In Verse. by John Williams.]

Feb 1, 2011
Cover of Ancient And Modern Denbigh - A Descriptive History Of The Castle, Borough, And Liberties - With Sketches Of The Lives, Character, And Exploits Of The Feudal Lords And Military Governors Of The Fortress, To Its Final Siege And Reduction, Notices Of Ancient

Ancient And Modern Denbigh - A Descriptive History Of The Castle, Borough, And Liberties - With Sketches Of The Lives, Character, And Exploits Of The Feudal Lords And Military Governors Of The Fortress, To Its Final Siege And Reduction, Notices Of Ancient

Oct 31, 2010
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Starting Out with Bees

Oct 20, 2010
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The Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion. or a Faithful History of Ramarkable Occurrences in the Captivity and Deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield. the Sixth Edition, with Additions.

Oct 20, 2010
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The Redeemed Captive, Returning to Zion. a Faithful History of Remarkable Occurrences, in the Captivity and Deliverance, of Mr. John Williams; Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield the Third Edition

Oct 5, 2010
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Screw Work, Let's Play PDF ebook

Aug 18, 2010
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The crisis of the colonies considered; with some observations on the necessity of properly connecting their commercial interest with Great Britain and America. Addressed to the Duke of Richmond

Aug 6, 2010
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The Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion. a Faithful History of Remarkable Occurrences in the Captivity & Deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield

Aug 6, 2010
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The Present Crisis of the Colonies Considered

Aug 6, 2010
Cover of The redeemed captive returning to Zion. A faithful history of remarkable occurences, in the captivity and deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield

The redeemed captive returning to Zion. A faithful history of remarkable occurences, in the captivity and deliverance of Mr. John Williams, Minister of the Gospel in Deerfield

Aug 5, 2010
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Red Men

Jul 2, 2010
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The Youngest Vampire

Jun 24, 2010
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A catechism truly representing the doctrines and practices of the church of Rome

Jun 19, 2010
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Missionary Enterprises in the South-Sea Islands

Jun 16, 2010
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A Brief Discourse Concerning the Lawfulness of Worshipping God by the Common-Prayer. in Answer to the Objections Against Common-Prayer Worship. the Sixth Edition

Jun 10, 2010
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A Free Enquiry Into the Authenticity of the First and Second Chapters of St. Matthew's Gospel

Jun 10, 2010
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Screw Work, Let's Play

Jun 10, 2010
Cover of A Serious and Earnest Address to Gentlemen of All Denominations, Who Opposed the Late Application of the Protestant Dissenting Minsters to Parliament, for Relief in the Matter of Subscription. by John Williams, LL.D.

A Serious and Earnest Address to Gentlemen of All Denominations, Who Opposed the Late Application of the Protestant Dissenting Minsters to Parliament, for Relief in the Matter of Subscription. by John Williams, LL.D.

Jun 9, 2010
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The Favours of Providence to Britain in 1759. a Sermon Preached at Wokingham, in the County of Berks. on the 29th Day of November 1759, Being the Day of General Thanksgiving. by J. Williams. ...

May 30, 2010
Cover of The Divine Institution, Order and Government of a Visible Church of Christ, According to the Direction Left by Him in the New Testament, Asserted, Explained, and Vindicated. by John Williams,

The Divine Institution, Order and Government of a Visible Church of Christ, According to the Direction Left by Him in the New Testament, Asserted, Explained, and Vindicated. by John Williams,