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Edward J. Branley

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in Methuen, MA, The United States

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Fantasy, Young Adult, History

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A former high school History teacher who now does computer consulting and training, Edward Branley is the author of five books in Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series, one YA novel, and one Urban Fantasy novel. He has also written numerous articles for computer publications/websites, and also co-authored a book on Windows NT that had a shelf life of less than six months.

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	New Orleans Jazz 3.93 avg rating — 27 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	New Orleans: The Canal Streetcar Line 4.28 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2004 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dragon's Danger: Book One of the Blood Bound (Blood Bound by Edward Branley 1) 3.65 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2015 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Elite Cavalry #9 – Chasseurs a Cheval

The first in our Napoleonic Elite Cavalry series is of three Guard Chasseurs a Cheval.

Napoleon’s Elite Cavalry – Chasseurs a Cheval on a Sunday

Three Chasseur à Cheval de la Garde Imperiale, in Sunday “walking out” dress, Paris, between 1804 and 1814. They walk past a cafe called Au Tambour d’Arcole.

Napoleon’s Guard Chasseurs wore Hussar-style uniforms. They wear an under jacket called a dolman

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Confederate Blockade Runner 1861–65 (Osprey New Vanguard #92)

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entertaining! not all interpretations of vampires are good. this one is excellent. I find the author's "rules" for vampires, Witches, etc, solid. the relationship between Diana and Matthew is wonderful. Will continue with the series. ...more
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