Literary Collections - General

The Toldoth Jeschu is a book by G.R.S. Mead that recounts the life and death of Jesus Christ from a non-Christian perspective. The book is a compilation of various Jewish and Christian legends, myths, and traditions that have been passed down through the ages....

The Messages of the Prince: And How They Were Received is a book written by J.H. and James Parker, first published in 1861. The book is a collection of letters and speeches made by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria of England, during...

The Pictorial Cabinet Of Marvels is a book written by Harrison Weir in 1878. The book is a compilation of various natural phenomena, artistic wonders, and daring deeds performed on land and sea. The book is filled with vivid illustrations and descriptions of these...

The National Formulary of Unofficial Preparations is a book published by the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1906. The book contains a comprehensive list of unofficial preparations, which are medications that are not recognized by the United States Pharmacopeia or the National Formulary. These preparations...

The Georgia Historical Quarterly V1-2: March, 1917 To December, 1918 (1917) is a book edited by William Harden that compiles historical articles and essays related to the state of Georgia. The book covers a period of 21 months, from March 1917 to December 1918,...

Forty Years In The United States Of America, 1839-1885 is a memoir written by Augustus J. Thebaud in 1904. The book chronicles Thebaud's experiences as a French immigrant in the United States from 1839 to 1885. Thebaud discusses his initial struggles to adapt to...

The Parables of the Kingdom is a book written by George Campbell Morgan and first published in 1907. The book is a collection of sermons that explore the parables of Jesus Christ. Morgan, a prominent preacher and Bible teacher of his time, offers insightful...

The History of Job: In Language Adapted to Children is a book written by Favell Lee Mortimer in 1842. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Job, adapted for children. The story follows the life of Job, a wealthy man who...

The Farmer's Side: His Troubles And Their Remedy is a book written by William Alfred Peffer in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the challenges that farmers face and suggests solutions to these problems. Peffer, who was a farmer himself, draws from...

Principles of Correct Dress is a book written by Florence Hull Winterburn in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive guide to dressing correctly and stylishly for various occasions, including daywear, eveningwear, and formal events. The author emphasizes the importance of dressing appropriately for one's...

The Greek-English Derivative Dictionary is a book written by William Burke and published in 1806. This dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the Greek language and its derivatives in the English language. It contains over 10,000 words and their meanings, along with their Greek...

The Electronic Theory of Electricity, written by John Ambrose Fleming in 1902, is a pioneering work in the field of electrical engineering. The book explores the concept of electron theory and its application in the understanding of electricity. Fleming, a British scientist and engineer,...

""Our Four-Footed Friends"" is a charming and heartwarming book written by Mary Howitt in 1867. The book is a collection of short stories and poems about various animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and even mice. Each story is beautifully written and captures the unique...

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...

Notes on Arms and Armor is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of weapons and armor from ancient times to the early 20th century. Written by American art historian and curator Bashford Dean in 1916, the book covers topics such as the...

Monachologia: Or Handbook Of The Natural History Of Monks (1852) is a book written by Ignaz Born that explores the natural history of monks. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various orders of monks, their habits, customs, and lifestyles. It delves into...

Poems For Children is a collection of poems written by American author and poet Celia Thaxter. Originally published in 1884, this book is a compilation of Thaxter's most popular and beloved poems that were written specifically for children. The poems are filled with whimsy,...

Nadine: A Romance of Two Lives is a novel written by Nina E. Ellison and published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of Nadine, a young woman who is orphaned at an early age and is left to fend for herself. She...

Immigration Fallacies is a book written by John Chetwood Jr. and originally published in 1896. The book is a critical analysis of the arguments used to support and oppose immigration to the United States during the late 19th century. Chetwood Jr. examines the political,...

The Office Boy: A Comedy Opera In Two Acts is a play written by Harry Bache Smith and published in 1903. The play is a light-hearted comedy that tells the story of a young office boy named Jimmy who dreams of becoming a successful...

The Testimony Of The Society Of Friends On The Continent Of America (1830) is a historical book written by Elisha Bates that provides an account of the Quaker community's beliefs and practices in America during the early 19th century. The book is divided into...

An Investigation Into The Cost Of Transportation On American Railroads: With Deductions For Its Cheapening is a book written by Albert Fink in 1874. The book explores the cost of transportation on American railroads and offers solutions for its cheapening. Fink, a prominent railroad...

""A Concise History of the Moors in Spain: From Their Invasion of That Kingdom to the Final Expulsion from It"" is a historical book written by Thomas Bourke in 1811. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Moors' invasion of Spain and their...

Antifanaticism: A Tale Of The South is a novel written by Martha Haines Butt and published in 1853. The story is set in the southern United States and follows the life of a young woman named Lucy who is caught in the middle of...

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...

""A Discourse On The Wickedness And Folly Of The Present War"" is a book written by George W. Bassett in 1861. The book is a critical analysis of the American Civil War, which was ongoing at the time of its publication. Bassett argues that...

True Deism, The Basis Of Christianity: Or Observations On Thomas Chubb�������s Posthumous Works is a book written by Caleb Fleming in 1749. The book is a critique of the works of Thomas Chubb, a prominent English Deist who argued for a rational and natural...

John Tuttle And His Descendants is a historical book written by Ellen Tuttle Hoffman in 1914. The book is a continuation of the Tuttle family history, which was first published in a large volume. This book focuses specifically on John Tuttle and his descendants,...

""California: State of Grace"" is a comprehensive book by Merlin J. Guilfoyle that provides an in-depth look at the history, culture, and geography of the Golden State. The book covers the state's early Native American inhabitants, Spanish colonization, the Gold Rush, Hollywood's rise to...

""War Vegetable Gardening And The Home Storage Of Vegetables"" is a book published in 1918 by the National War Garden Commission. The book provides a comprehensive guide to growing and preserving vegetables at home during World War I. The aim of the book was...

Desiderius Erasmus Concerning The Aim And Method Of Education is a book written by William Harrison Woodward and published in 1904. The book is a translation of a work by Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch Renaissance humanist and theologian. In this work, Erasmus discusses his...

The Feeling For Nature In English Pastoral Poetry is a book written by John Ingram Bryan and first published in 1908. The book explores the relationship between nature and poetry in English pastoral literature, focusing on the works of poets such as William Wordsworth,...

Illustrations of the Siege of Boston is a historical book written by Richard Frothingham and published in 1876. The book is a collection of illustrations and engravings that depict the events of the Siege of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. The Siege of...

The Adventures of Dick Hazard is a novel that was published anonymously in 1755. The story follows the titular character, Dick Hazard, a young man who embarks on a series of adventures across the English countryside. Along the way, he encounters a variety of...

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 Siege of Missolonghi: A Protestant Poem (1829) is a work of poetry by Britannicus that tells the story of the siege of Missolonghi, a town in Greece that was besieged by Ottoman forces in 1825. The poem is written from a Protestant perspective...

The Woman: Malombra is a novel written by Italian author Antonio Fogazzaro and published in 1907. The story is set in Venice and revolves around a young woman named Maria who inherits her father's estate, including a villa on an island in the lagoon....

""The Daredevil of the Army: Experiences as a Buzzer and Dispatch Rider"" is a memoir written by Austin Patrick Corcoran in 1918. Corcoran recounts his experiences as a soldier during World War I, specifically as a buzzer and dispatch rider. He shares his adventures...

The Liberator is a book written by James W. McClellan and was published in 1915. The book is a historical novel that tells the story of the American Civil War and the role of the Union Army in the war. The main character of...

The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain is a heartwarming and inspiring story written by Hannah More in 1874. The book tells the tale of a humble shepherd named William who lives a simple life in the countryside of Salisbury Plain with his wife and children....

The Servant�������s Guide: A Series Of Practical Recipes is a book written by John Bell and published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide for domestic servants, providing them with practical recipes for cooking, cleaning, and maintaining a household. The book covers a...

""A Historical Account of the Island of Saint Vincent"" is a book written by Charles Shephard and published in 1831. The book provides a comprehensive historical account of Saint Vincent Island, which is located in the Caribbean Sea. The author describes the island's geography,...

""Thirty-Six Years Of A Seafaring Life"" is a memoir written by an anonymous author who goes by the name ""An Old Quarter Master."" The book was originally published in 1839 and provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as a sailor for over...

""Trade and Travel in the Far East"" is a book written by G. F. Davidson in 1846. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences during his twenty-one years of living and working in Java, Singapore, Australia, and China. It provides a detailed...

The Woman's Club: A Practical Guide and Handbook is a book written by Olive Thorne Miller in 1891. It is a comprehensive guidebook that provides practical advice and tips on how to start and run a woman's club. The book covers a wide range...

""The Conservation of Natural Resources: In The United States"" is a book written by Charles Richard Van Hise in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of the conservation movement in the United States during the early 20th century. It covers a wide range...

The Etching of Landscapes is a book written by Henry Winslow and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of etching landscapes, and it covers all aspects of the process, from the selection of subject matter to the final...

The Spiritual Letters of Archbishop Fenelon: Letters to Women (1902) is a collection of letters written by Francois de Salignac Fenelon, a French archbishop and theologian, to various women during the 17th and 18th centuries. The letters offer spiritual guidance and advice on topics...

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...

Oro (1907) is a book written by Carlos Pio y Federico Uhrbach. The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of a group of miners who are searching for gold in the mountains of South America. The main character, Pedro,...