Literary Collections - General

""Christian Heroes In The Army And Navy"" is a book written by Charles Rogers and published in 1867. The book highlights the lives of several Christian heroes who served in the army and navy during their time. The author presents their stories in a...

Wild Life In A Southern County is a classic nature book written by Richard Jefferies in 1879. The book is a detailed account of the author's observations of the flora and fauna in the Wiltshire countryside in southern England. Jefferies was a keen observer...

Reminiscences Of A Mosby Guerilla is a historical memoir written by John W. Munson in 1906. The book details Munson's experiences as a member of Mosby's Rangers, a Confederate cavalry unit that operated in Northern Virginia during the American Civil War. Munson describes the...

Water Purification Plants And Their Operation is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and operation of water purification plants. Written by Milton Frederick Stein and first published in 1915, this book provides a detailed overview of the various methods used to purify water...

Davison's Poetical Rhapsody is a collection of poems compiled by Francis Davison in the early 17th century. This edition, published in 1890, is edited and introduced by A. H. Bullen. The collection includes works by famous poets such as William Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser, and...

Kant's Prolegomena and Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science (1883) is a philosophical treatise written by the renowned German philosopher Immanuel Kant. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part serving as a preface or introduction to Kant's Critique of Pure Reason,...

The book ""Life Of St. Aloysius Gonzaga Of The Society Of Jesus"" was written by the College of St. Francis Xavier Class of 1892 and published in 1891. It is a biographical account of the life and achievements of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, a member...

Freedom of Religion: The Heritage of Liberty and the Dangers Facing America Today is a book written by the Religious Liberty Association. This book delves into the history of religious freedom in America and the challenges it faces today. The authors explore the principles...

Pastoral Theology: Or The Theory Of The Evangelical Ministry is a book written by Swiss theologian Alexandre Vinet and first published in 1853. The book is a comprehensive guide to pastoral theology, which is the study of the role and responsibilities of pastors in...

The Grasses of Tennessee: Including Cereals and Forage Plants is a comprehensive guidebook written by Joseph B. Killebrew. The book focuses on the grasses that are found in the state of Tennessee, including both native and introduced species. It provides detailed information on the...

Indelible: A Story Of Life, Love And Music In Five Movements is a novel written by Elliot H. Paul and published in 1922. The story follows the life of a young musician named David Starr, who dreams of becoming a famous composer. The book...

The Wit And Wisdom Of Franklin D. Roosevelt is a book that compiles the most memorable and insightful quotes, speeches, and conversations of one of the greatest American presidents in history, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Written by Maxwell Meyersohn, this book offers readers an intimate...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""Verses By Patrick Martin King"" is a collection of poetry written by Patrick Martin King. The book includes a variety of poems that explore themes such as love, loss, nature, and spirituality. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including free verse,...

""Notes and Observations on the Pine Lands of Georgia"" is a comprehensive study of the advantages of cultivating cotton in the pine lands of Georgia, written by George Sibbald. The book provides a detailed analysis of the soil, climate, and other factors that make...

The Student's Mythology is a comprehensive compendium of various mythologies from around the world, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian mythologies. Written by C. A. White, this book offers an in-depth look into the fascinating world of...

""What Wilson Did At Paris"" is a historical book written by Ray Stannard Baker. The book narrates the events that took place during the Paris Peace Conference of 1919, which was held after the end of World War I. The main focus of the...

Helen is a novel written by Arthur Sherburne Hardy that tells the story of a young woman named Helen Ladd who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The novel is set in the late 19th century in New England and...

The Conflict Between Liberty and Equality is a book written by Arthur Twining Hadley that explores the tension between two important values in society: individual liberty and social equality. Hadley argues that these two values are often in conflict, and that attempts to prioritize...

The Life of Peter Van Schaack is a biography written by Henry C. Van Schaack that chronicles the life of Peter Van Schaack, a prominent lawyer and political figure in colonial and early America. The book includes selections from Peter Van Schaack's personal correspondence,...

Memoirs of Don Manuel de Godoy V2: Prince of the Peace is a book written by Manuel de Godoy, a prominent Spanish statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Spain during the reign of King Charles IV. The book is a...

Birds of the Bible is a non-fiction book written by Gene Stratton-Porter that explores the various bird species mentioned in the Bible. The book delves into the symbolism and significance of these birds in biblical texts and provides detailed descriptions of each species. Stratton-Porter's...

""Elementary Lessons in Logic"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles of deductive and inductive reasoning, written by W. Stanley Jevons. The book is designed to provide readers with a solid foundation in logical thinking, and includes numerous examples and questions to reinforce key...

The Principia Or The First Principles Of Natural Things V1 is a book written by Emanuel Swedenborg. The book delves into the fundamental principles of nature and the laws that govern it. It covers topics such as motion, force, matter, and the relationship between...

The Aquatic Oracle: Or Record Of Rowing From, 1835 To 1851 is a book written by an amateur which provides a comprehensive account of the history of rowing during the years 1835 to 1851. The book covers all major rowing events of the time,...

""A Narrative of the Indian Wars in New England 1814"" is a historical account written by William Hubbard that provides a detailed description of the conflicts between the Native American tribes and the English settlers in New England during the 17th century. The book...

The Green Ray is a novel written by the French author Jules Verne. The story follows the journey of two friends, Helena Campbell and Jacques Paganel, as they embark on a voyage to the Scottish Isles. Helena is in search of the elusive green...

""Jonah: With Notes and Introduction"" is a religious text by T.T. Perowne that explores the biblical story of Jonah. The book contains an introduction that provides background information on the book of Jonah and its significance in the Bible. The notes included in the...

The Economics of John Maynard Keynes: The Theory of a Monetary Economy is a book written by Dudley Dillard that explores the economic theories of John Maynard Keynes. Keynes was a renowned economist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers...

Heredity and Reincarnation is a book written by Olive Stevenson Howell, and it explores the concept of reincarnation and its relationship to heredity. The book delves into the idea that our genetic makeup is not solely determined by our parents, but rather that our...

The Power of Mind Over Body by David V. Bush is a comprehensive guide to understanding the power of the mind in shaping our physical health and well-being. The book explores the connection between the mind and the body, and how our thoughts, beliefs...

Philo of Alexandria and the Hellenistic Theology is a book written by G. R. S. Mead that explores the philosophical and theological ideas of Philo of Alexandria, a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in the first century BCE. The book provides an in-depth analysis...

""The Yellow Peril, Japan, And Bible Prophecy"" by Dan Gilbert is a book that explores the concept of the ""Yellow Peril"" and its relationship to Japan and Bible prophecy. The term ""Yellow Peril"" was coined in the late 19th century to describe the perceived...

Personality And Personalysis is a book written by J.J. Theobald that delves into the study of personality and the Personalysis system. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the Personalysis system which is a tool used to analyze and understand human behavior, motivations, and...

Friends of God: Practical Mystics of the Fourteenth Century is a book written by Anna Groh Seesholtz that explores the lives and teachings of a group of mystics who lived in the 14th century. These mystics, known as the Friends of God, were a...

The book ""Fallacies of Karl Marx"" by Eugene O. Porter is a critical analysis of the economic and political theories of Karl Marx. The author argues that Marx's ideas are flawed and based on false assumptions, leading to unrealistic and impractical solutions for social...

The Physical Phenomena of Spiritualism is a book written by Sir William F. Barrett that explores the various physical phenomena associated with spiritualism. Spiritualism is a belief system that emerged in the mid-19th century and is centered around the idea that the spirits of...

God Can Do It is a book written by Wentworth Byron Winslow that explores the power and ability of God to work miracles in our lives. The author draws on his own personal experiences and stories from the Bible to illustrate how God can...

Voodoo-Eros: Ethnological Studies In The Sex Life Of The African Aborigines is a book written by Felix Bryk that delves into the sexual practices and beliefs of various African tribes. The book is an ethnographic study that explores the role of sex in the...

Sun Worship is a book written by J.G.R. Forlong that explores the history and practices of sun worship across various cultures and religions. The book delves into the significance of the sun as a symbol of divinity, and how it has been worshipped throughout...

""The Great Pyramid And The Chronograph Of History"" by D. Davidson is a non-fiction book that explores the mysteries and historical significance of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The author delves into the various theories and interpretations of the pyramid's construction, purpose, and alignment...

Jewish Proselyte And Christian Convert is a book written by F. Gavin that explores the religious conversion experiences of Jews who became Christians. The book traces the history of Jewish proselytism and Christian conversion from the early Christian era to the modern day. Gavin...

The Prophetic Chronology Of The Great Pyramid And The Bible is a book written by Colonel Garnier that explores the connection between the Great Pyramid and the Bible. The author delves into the prophetic significance of the pyramid's construction and its alignment with certain...

The book ""Dane Rudhyar: Pioneer in Creative Synthesis 1939"" by Alfred Morang is a comprehensive biography of the influential composer, philosopher, and astrologer Dane Rudhyar. The book traces Rudhyar's life and career from his early years in France to his emigration to the United...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Two Schools of the Vedanta is a book written by F. Max Muller, a German philologist and Indologist. The book is a comprehensive study of the two main schools of Vedanta philosophy, namely the Advaita Vedanta and the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta. Muller delves into...

The Sculptor's Funeral is a short story written by Willa Cather, an American author known for her depictions of life on the Great Plains. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the funeral of Harvey Merrick, a sculptor who achieved...

Methodist Itinerants: Creators of Climate is a book written by Joseph M. M. Gray. The book explores the role of Methodist itinerant preachers in shaping the social, cultural, and religious climate of the United States during the 19th century. The author argues that these...

Ancient Wisdom and the Law of Sacrifice is a book written by Annie Besant, a prominent Theosophist and social reformer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this book, Besant explores the concept of sacrifice as it is understood in various ancient...

Simplicity of Speech is a book written by Charles Wagner that focuses on the importance of clear and concise communication. The author argues that simplicity is key to effective communication, and that complex language and convoluted ideas only serve to confuse and alienate listeners....