Literary Collections - General

Observations On The Separate System Of Discipline Submitted To The Congress Assembled At Brussells, On The Subject Of Prison Reform (1847) is a book written by Joshua Jebb. The book is a detailed analysis of the separate system of discipline, which was a new...

Banquet Given By The Chamber Of Commerce Of The State Of New York In Honor Of The Guests Of The Nation (1881) is a book that chronicles a grand banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York in honor...

""Letter From William A. Stokes, Of Westmoreland County, To John Creswell, Junior, On The Subject Of Tonnage Tax (1859)"" is a historical document written by William Axton Stokes. The book is a letter addressed to John Creswell, Jr. and is focused on the topic...

Observations On The System By Which Estates Have Been And Are Still Managed In Jamaica is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies himself only as ""A Proprietor"". The book was first published in 1836 and provides a detailed analysis of the...

""An Alphabetical List Of Applicants For The Benefit Of The Bankrupt Act: Within The Southern District Of New York (1843)"" is a book published by the United States District Clerk's Office. The book contains a comprehensive list of individuals who applied for the benefits...

""Judicial Decisions on the Writ of Habeas Corpus ad Subjiciendum, and on the Provincial Ordinance 2d Victoria, Chapter 4 (1839)"" is a legal text written anonymously. The book explores the legal concept of the writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum, which is a legal...

""A System of Temporal Retribution, Vindicated by Various Considerations, Drawn from Scripture and Observation"" is a book written by William Thomas Wishart and published in 1841. The book presents an argument in favor of the belief that there is a system of temporal retribution...

""Cotton And Its Treatment In The Various Processes Of Opening, Carding, And Spinning"" is a book written by John Butterworth and published in 1881. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the various processes involved in opening, carding, and spinning cotton. It covers the...

""Grand Rapids In 1874: Sketches Of The Trade, Manufactures And Progress Of The City"" is a historical book written by Jackson D. Dillenback in 1875. The book provides an in-depth description of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the year 1874. It covers...

Annexation Of The Transvaal: Correspondence Between Sir M. Hicks-Beach And The Transvaal Delegates (1881) is a historical book written by St. Aldwyn, Michael Edward Hicks-Beach. The book presents a comprehensive account of the annexation of the Transvaal in 1881. It is a collection of...

""A Business Man�������s Estimate Of Santa Barbara County, California: Its Climate, Soils And Products"" is a book written by Joseph J. Perkins and originally published in 1884. The book provides a detailed analysis of Santa Barbara County, California, from the perspective of a business...

Confederation Considered On Its Merits: Being An Examination Into The Principle, Capabilities, And Terms Of Union As Applicable To Nova Scotia (1867) is a book written by John G. Marshall. The book explores the concept of confederation and its potential benefits and drawbacks as...

""A Letter to the Lord Chancellor: On the Nature and Interpretation of Unsoundness of Mind, and Imbecility of Intellect"" is a book written by John Haslam in 1823. The book discusses the concepts of unsoundness of mind and imbecility of intellect, and their interpretation...

The True and Last Declaration of the Inhabitants of the Cevennes is a historical document written by Thomas Parkhurst in 1703. It recounts the experiences of the Protestant inhabitants of the Cevennes region in southern France during the Camisard rebellion, a series of uprisings...

The Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States in the Case of Gibbons vs. Ogden (1824) is a book written by John Marshall. The book provides a detailed account of the landmark case that was heard by the Supreme Court in 1824....

The Essence of Judaism: For Teachers and Pupils, and for Self-Instruction (1861) is a book written by Isaac Mayer Wise. This book is a comprehensive guide to Judaism, intended for teachers, pupils, and anyone interested in learning about the religion. The author covers a...

The Confederate Constitution of the Swiss Republic is a historical document that was written in 1875 by Switzerland. This book provides a complete description of the constitution that governed Switzerland during the period of the Confederate Republic. The Swiss Confederation was established in 1848,...

""A Paper On The Militia"" is a historical document written by William Hyslop Sumner in 1833. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the militia system in the United States during the early 19th century. Sumner examines the history of the militia, its organization,...

Pigeon Shooting: Rules Of The Hurlingham Club And The Gun Club (1882) is a book that provides a comprehensive guide to the sport of pigeon shooting. The book is written by the Hurlingham Club, a prestigious private members' club in London, and covers the...

""Facts Versus Lord Durham: Remarks Upon That Portion Of The Earl Of Durham�������s Report, Relating To Prince Edward Island (1839)"" is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ""A Proprietor."" The book is a response to a report written...

The Crimes Of The House Of Hapsburg Against Its Own Liege Subjects is a book written by Francis William Newman and published in 1853. The book provides a detailed account of the crimes committed by the House of Hapsburg against its own subjects. The...

An Inquiry Into The Nature Of The Sin Of Blasphemy, And Into The Propriety Of Regarding It As A Civil Offense is a book written by Robert Aspland in 1817. The book delves into the concept of blasphemy and whether it should be considered...

""An Essay On Collateral Consanguinity, Its Limits, Extent, And Duration: More Particularly As It Is Regarded By The Statutes Of All Souls College (1750)"" is a book written by William Blackstone. This book discusses the concept of collateral consanguinity, which refers to the relationship...

Scotch Reform: Considered, With Reference To The Plan, Proposed In The Late Parliament, For The Regulation Of The Courts, And The Administration Of Justice In Scotland is a book written by Jeremy Bentham in 1808. The book is a critical analysis of the Scottish...

The Code Napoleon, also known as The French Civil Code, is a book written by George Spence in 1824. It is a comprehensive guide to the legal system of France during the Napoleonic era, which was based on the principles of equality and rationality....

The High Price Of Bullion: A Proof Of The Depreciation Of Bank Notes is a book written by David Ricardo in 1810. The book is a detailed analysis of the British monetary system during the early 19th century. Ricardo argues that the high price...

""The History of the Law of Arrest in Personal Actions"" is a book written by Philip Wyatt Crowther in 1828. The book covers the history of the law of arrest in personal actions, showing its severity and inexpediency, and the mischiefs incident to the...

""The Whole Truth in the Question of the Fire Fiend"" is a book that documents a dispute between two individuals, R. Shelton Mackenzie and C. D. Gardette, regarding accusations of arson. The book is written by Mackenzie and briefly states his side of the...

The Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation, September 12, 1848 (1867) is a book that contains the complete text of the federal constitution of Switzerland as it was drafted and adopted on September 12, 1848. The book was published in 1867 and serves as...

Hanged By The Neck Until You Be Dead: Or Why The Death Sentence Should Be Abolished is a book written by an anonymous member of the New York Bar in 1877. The book argues against the use of the death sentence as a form...

The History Of The Legal Polity Of The Roman State: And Of The Rise, Progress And Extent Of The Roman Laws is a book written by Thomas Bever in 1781. The book provides a comprehensive account of the legal system of the Roman Empire,...

""Our Methods of Legislation and Their Defects"" is a book written by Simon Sterne in 1879 that discusses the flaws in the legislative process of the United States. The author analyzes the structure of the legislative system and identifies various shortcomings, such as the...

Observations On Some Of The Methods Known In The Law Of Massachusetts: To Secure The Selection And Appointment Of An Impartial Jury, In Cases Civil And Criminal is a book written by Peter Oxenbridge Thacher and published in 1834. The book provides a comprehensive...

""Correspondence Between Captain Richard Sprye and William-Ewart Gladstone on the Commercial Opening of the Shan States and Western Inland China (1865)"" is a historical book that presents a collection of letters exchanged between Captain Richard Sprye and William-Ewart Gladstone. The letters were written in...

""China And The Missions At Amoy: With Notice Of The Opium Trade"" is a historical book written by George Freeland Barbour in 1855. The book provides a detailed account of the missionary work in China, specifically in the port city of Amoy, during the...

""Shall We Have Peace? Peace Financial, And Peace Political? Letters To The President Elect Of The United States (1869)"" is a book written by Henry Charles Carey. The book is a collection of letters addressed to the President-elect of the United States, urging him...

""Constitution and Organization of Land Forces Reformed"" is a book written by Edward Stanford in 1871. The book details the changes made to the organization and structure of land forces in the United Kingdom following the Crimean War. The author discusses the reformation of...

""A Medico-Legal Examination Of The Case Of Charles B. Huntington: With Remarks On Moral Insanity And On The Legal Test Of Sanity"" is a book written by Chandler Robbins Gilman in 1857. The book presents a detailed analysis of the case of Charles B....

""Thoughts On The Nature Of Intellectual Property And Its Importance To The State"" is a book written by Nathaniel Southgate Shaler in 1877. In this book, Shaler explores the concept of intellectual property and its significance to the state. He delves into the origins...

The Comstock Lode: Its Formation And History (1879) is a book written by John Adams Church that provides a comprehensive account of the famous Comstock Lode, a rich vein of silver and gold discovered in Nevada in the mid-19th century. The book covers the...

The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life is a non-fiction book written by Henry Mayhew and published in 1862. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the prison system in London during the mid-19th century, including descriptions of the...

The Credit System In France, Great Britain, And The United States is a comprehensive study of the credit systems in three major Western nations, written by Henry Charles Carey and originally published in 1838. The book is divided into three parts, each examining the...

On The Legal Rights And Responsibilities Of The Deaf And Dumb is a book written by Harvey Prindle Peet in 1857. The book provides a detailed analysis of the legal rights and responsibilities of individuals who are deaf and mute, and how they can...

The ""Manual of Admeasurement: The United States Tonnage Law of 1864, with an Analysis of the Mode of Measuring Ships and Vessels"" is a book written by Isaac Ridler Butts in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the United States Tonnage Law...

On Legislative Expression: Or The Language Of The Written Law is a book written by George Coode in 1845. The book delves into the language used in written laws and how it affects their interpretation and implementation. Coode explores the importance of clear and...

The Laboring Classes is an article originally published in the Boston Quarterly Review in 1840 by Orestes Augustus Brownson. In this article, Brownson discusses the conditions and struggles faced by the working class in America during the Industrial Revolution. He argues that the laboring...

National Health and Wealth, Part 1: Promoted by the General Adoption of the Dry Earth System is a book written by Henry Moule and published in 1875. The book advocates for the use of the dry earth system as a means of promoting public...

The Law of Patronage and Settlement of Parochial Ministers, written by Alexander Dunlop in 1833, is a legal guidebook that explores the Scottish system of patronage and the settlement of ministers in parishes. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part...

Court-Hand Restored: Or The Students Assistant In Reading Old Deeds, Charters, Records, Etc. is a book written by Andrew Wright in 1879. The book is a guide to help people read and understand old documents written in Court Hand, a type of handwriting used...

Hostilities Without Declaration Of War is a historical abstract written by John Frederick Maurice in 1883. The book provides an overview of cases in which hostilities occurred between civilized powers without any prior declaration or warning between the years 1700 to 1870. The author...