Literary Collections - General

The Journal As Ambassador To Great Britain is a book written by Charles G. Dawes, which provides a detailed account of his experiences as the United States Ambassador to Great Britain from 1929 to 1932. The book is a compilation of the personal diary...

Durer and His Times is a comprehensive book written by Wilhelm Waetzoldt that delves into the life and works of the famous German artist, Albrecht Durer. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Durer's life, his artistic career,...

Herod: A Biography is a book written by Jacob S. Minkin that explores the life and legacy of one of the most notorious figures in biblical history, Herod the Great. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Herod's life, from his rise...

Pioneer Education And Life is a book written by Daniel Drake that provides a comprehensive overview of the education and daily life of pioneers in the United States. The book explores the challenges faced by early settlers in their quest to establish a new...

""The Heritage of Cotton: The Fibre of Two Worlds and Many Ages"" by M.D.C. Crawford is a comprehensive exploration of the history, significance, and cultural impact of cotton. The book delves into the origins of cotton, tracing its roots to ancient civilizations in both...

Frank Gannett: A Biography is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Frank Gannett, a prominent American media mogul and entrepreneur. Written by Samuel T. Williamson, a noted historian and scholar of American business and industry, the book traces Gannett's rise from...

Garibaldi: The Man And The Nation is a biography written by Paul Frischauer that delves into the life and legacy of the Italian revolutionary and nationalist, Giuseppe Garibaldi. The book provides a detailed account of Garibaldi's upbringing, his involvement in various military campaigns, and...

Vincent Van Gogh: A Biographical Study is a comprehensive account of the life and works of the renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, written by the art historian Julius Meier-Graefe. The book provides a detailed exploration of Van Gogh's upbringing, family life, education, and...

Tales That Dead Men Tell is a book written by J. E. Pearce, featuring a collection of short stories that delve into the supernatural and the macabre. The tales are woven around the themes of horror, mystery, and suspense, and are set in different...

The Ion of Euripides is a Greek tragedy written by the ancient playwright Euripides. The play tells the story of Ion, a young man who works as a temple servant at the shrine of Apollo in Delphi. Ion has always believed that he is...

Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem is a historical book written by Stanley Lane-Poole. The book is a detailed account of the life of Saladin, a Muslim military leader who conquered the Kingdom of Jerusalem in the 12th century. The book...

The Journal of the Rev. John Wesley V2 is a book written by the famous theologian, John Wesley. This book is a continuation of his personal journal, which he kept throughout his life, documenting his travels, experiences, and spiritual insights. The second volume of...

The Universal Dream Book Or Interpreter Of All Manner Of Dreams Alphabetically Arranged is a book that provides interpretation of various types of dreams in alphabetical order. The book is written by an anonymous author and includes a treatise on moles. The book aims...

""John Bunyan: His Life, Times And Work"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous English writer and preacher John Bunyan. Written by John Brown, this book delves into the life and times of Bunyan, exploring his early years, his conversion to Christianity, his imprisonment...

""Young Henry James 1843-1870"" is a biographical book written by Robert C. Le Clair. The book explores the early life of the famous American author, Henry James, from his birth in 1843 until his departure for Europe in 1870. It delves into James' family...

The Dramatic Works of Thomas Dekker V3 is a collection of plays written by the English playwright, Thomas Dekker. This edition is the first to include all of Dekker's works, and it comes with illustrative notes and a memoir of the author. The plays...

The book ""The Psychological and Ethical Aspects of Mormon Group Life"" by Ephraim Edward Ericksen is a comprehensive study that delves into the social and psychological dynamics of the Mormon community. The author, who is a professor of psychology and sociology, explores the various...

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...

Dante and His Circle: With the Italian Poets Preceding Him is a book written by Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The book is a collection of essays and translations of Italian poetry from the 13th and 14th centuries. The author, Rossetti, was a prominent member of...

Si-Yu-Ki V2: Buddhist Records Of The Western World is a book written by Samuel Beal. It is the second volume of a series that explores the Buddhist records of the Western world. The book provides a comprehensive account of the travels of the Chinese...

Root-Determinatives In Semitic Speech: A Contribution To Semitic Philology is a book written by Solomon Theodore Halevy Hurwitz. The book is an exploration of the Semitic language family, which includes languages such as Arabic, Hebrew, and Aramaic. The author focuses on the concept of...

Lectures On The History Of Preaching is a book written by John Ker that delves into the history of preaching. The book is a collection of lectures that were given by the author on the subject. The author explores the origins of preaching, its...

The Rover Boys In Alaska Or Lost In The Fields Of Ice is a novel written by Arthur M. Winfield. The book follows the adventures of three brothers, Tom, Dick, and Sam Rover, as they embark on a journey to Alaska in search of...

Si-Yu-Ki V1: Buddhist Records Of The Western World is a book written by Samuel Beal, which provides a comprehensive account of Buddhism as it spread across the Western world during ancient times. The book is based on the Chinese text, Si-Yu-Ki, which translates to...

""Studies In Chaucer V1: His Life And Writings"" by Thomas R. Lounsbury is a comprehensive exploration of the life and works of the famous English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. This book is the first volume in a series of studies that focus on Chaucer's life...

The Magic Art And The Evolution Of Kings V2 is a book written by J. G. Frazer, which delves into the evolution of the concept of kingship in ancient societies. The author explores the role of magic and religion in the development of early...

The book ""Body of Divinity Contained in Sermons upon the Assembly's Catechism"" by Thomas Watson is a comprehensive work of religious literature that aims to provide readers with a deep understanding of the Christian faith. The book is organized into a series of sermons...

The Journal of the American Folklore V15 is a book that contains a collection of articles and essays on American folklore, compiled and edited by Alexander Francis Chamberlain. The book is the fifteenth volume in a series that seeks to document and preserve the...

The New Paul and Virginia or Positivism on an Island is a novel written by William Hurrell Mallock. It is a sequel to the famous novel Paul and Virginia by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre. The story is set on an island in the Indian Ocean...

Harriet Martineau's Autobiography V2 is a book that details the life of Harriet Martineau, a 19th-century British writer and social theorist. The book is the second volume of her autobiography and continues the story of her life from where the first volume left off.In...

Lollardy and the Reformation in England: An Historical Survey V2 is a comprehensive book written by James Gairdner that delves into the history of the Lollard movement, a religious reform movement that emerged in England during the late 14th century. The book provides an...

The Sorrows of Werther is a novel written by German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It is a tragic story about a young man named Werther who falls deeply in love with a woman named Charlotte, who is already engaged to another man. As...

""England Under The Normans And Angevins: 1066-1272"" is a historical book written by H.W.C. Davis. The book provides a comprehensive account of the period of English history from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the end of the Angevin Empire in 1272. It covers...

Homiletics Or, The Theory Of Preaching is a book written by Alexander Vinet that delves into the art and science of preaching. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of effective preaching, with a focus on the importance of understanding...

The Story of the New Testament by Edgar J. Goodspeed is a comprehensive and accessible account of the events, people, and teachings that shaped the early Christian church. The book begins with a brief overview of the historical and cultural context in which the...

The Future of Indian Politics is a book written by Annie Besant that aims to provide insight into the current political landscape in India and what the future holds for the country. The book is a contribution to the understanding of present-day problems that...

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...

Saint Ignatius Loyola is a biography written by Francis Thompson about the life of the founder of the Society of Jesus, Ignatius of Loyola. The book covers Ignatius' early life as a soldier, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent founding of the Jesuits....

Greek Dress: A Study Of The Costumes Worn In Ancient Greece, From The Pre-Hellenic Times To The Hellenistic Era is a comprehensive book written by Ethel B. Abrahams. The book is a detailed exploration of the various types of costumes worn in ancient Greece,...

Dogmatic Theology V3 is a comprehensive book on Christian theology, written by William G. T. Shedd. The book is the third volume in a series that covers the major topics of Christian doctrine, including the nature of God, the Trinity, Christology, soteriology, and eschatology....

The Genius and Character of Emerson: Lectures at the Concord School of Philosophy is a book written by Frank B. Sanborn. The book is a collection of lectures that were delivered at the Concord School of Philosophy, which was founded by Sanborn and his...

Thought And Expression In The Sixteenth Century V2 is a book written by Henry Osborn Taylor. This book is a detailed exploration of the intellectual and cultural landscape of the sixteenth century. The author examines the various philosophical and theological ideas that emerged during...

The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of the renowned medieval English poet, Geoffrey Chaucer. This book is edited by Alfred W. Pollard, a prominent literary scholar of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The collection includes...

The Indian Criminal by Adam, Hargrave L. is a book that delves into the historical and contemporary aspects of crime in India. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the Indian criminal justice system, including the police, courts, and prisons. It also explores the...

An Inquiry Into The Origin Of The Higher Planting Class, Together With An Account Of The Habits, Customs And Diversions Of The People.Author: Philip Alexander BruceISBN-10: 1162943068ISBN-13: 9781162943060Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 272Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.57d

The Cathedrals of England and Wales is a comprehensive guidebook written by T. Francis Bumpus. The book provides a detailed overview of the history, architecture, and significance of the cathedrals located throughout England and Wales. The guidebook is organized by region, with each section...

Gora is a novel written by Rabindranath Tagore, a renowned Bengali author and Nobel laureate. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Gora, who is raised as an orthodox Hindu but later becomes an advocate of social reform and equality....

Liberty, Equality, Fraternity is a book written by James Fitzjames Stephen, a British lawyer and philosopher. The book is a critique of the French Revolution and its ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Stephen argues that these ideals, while noble in theory, are impractical...

""Tchaikovsky: His Life And Works"" is a comprehensive biography of the famous Russian composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, written by Rosa Newmarch. The book details Tchaikovsky's life, from his childhood and early musical training to his rise to fame as one of Russia's most celebrated...

The Life and Letters of Joel Barlow: Poet, Statesman, Philosopher is a biographical work by Charles Burr Todd that explores the life and accomplishments of Joel Barlow, an American poet, diplomat, and politician who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The...