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Margot Asquith an Autobiography V2 is the second volume of the autobiography of Margot Asquith, a British socialite, and the wife of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Herbert Henry Asquith. This book covers the period from 1916 to 1920, a time of...

Zastrozzi is a novel written by Percy Bysshe Shelley that tells the story of a vengeful man named Zastrozzi who seeks to destroy his father's murderer, Verezzi. The novel is set in Italy and follows Zastrozzi as he pursues Verezzi across the country, encountering...

Yekl: A Tale of the New York is a novel written by Abraham Cahan. The book is set in the late 19th century and tells the story of Jewish immigrants who have settled in New York City. The main character, Yekl, is a young...

Wyandotte is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1843. The story is set in the late 18th century in the Great Lakes region of North America and follows the life of a young man named Hard-Heart, a member of the...

""Women and the New Race"" is a book written by Margaret Sanger, a prominent American birth control activist and women's rights advocate. Published in 1920, the book explores the importance of birth control and its potential to improve the lives of women and their...

Wylder's Hand is a gothic novel written by J. Sheridan Le Fanu. It tells the story of a young woman named Alice Maybell who is engaged to be married to a man named Charles Wylder. However, when Charles goes missing, Alice sets out to...

Won By The Sword is a historical fiction novel written by G. A. Henty. The story takes place during the 17th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Claude Duval. Claude is a French Huguenot who is forced to flee his...

""Why I Did Not Go To Sea"" is a memoir written by R.M. Ballantyne, a Scottish author who is best known for his adventure novels for young readers. In this book, Ballantyne reflects on his decision to pursue a career in literature instead of...

White Lies is a gripping novel by Charles Reade that tells the story of a young woman named Lucy Fountain who is searching for her true identity. After being raised by a wealthy family, Lucy discovers that she was actually born to a poor...

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Unspoken Sermons is a collection of spiritual essays and sermons written by the Scottish author George MacDonald. The book is divided into three series, each containing several individual sermons. The first series focuses on the nature of God and the relationship between God and...

Under The Andes is a thrilling adventure novel by Rex Stout that takes place in the Andes Mountains of South America. The story follows the journey of a group of American explorers who stumble upon a hidden underground world while exploring the mountains. They...

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle is a classic children's novel written by Hugh Lofting. The book follows the adventures of Doctor John Dolittle, a veterinarian who can talk to animals. When he learns of a monkey epidemic in Africa, he sets out on a...

Valerie is a novel written by Captain Frederick Marryat, first published in 1830. The story follows the life of a young French girl named Valerie de Chatillon, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her uncle in England. Valerie...

Villette is a novel written by Charlotte Bronte, published in 1853. The story follows the life of Lucy Snowe, a young English woman who travels to the fictional city of Villette to teach at a girls' school. Lucy is a reserved and independent character...

Valperga is a historical novel written by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the author of the famous novel Frankenstein. The book is set in the 14th century in Italy and follows the story of the powerful Countess of Valperga, Caterina, and her struggle to maintain control...

Tyranny Unmasked is a political treatise written by John Taylor of Caroline, a prominent Virginia statesman and political philosopher, and edited and annotated by Caroline Robbins. Originally published in 1822, the book is a scathing critique of the growing power of the federal government...

Trilby is a novel written by George Du Maurier, first published in 1894. The story is set in Paris in the 1850s and follows the lives of three English artists, Taffy, the Laird, and Little Billee, who live together in the Latin Quarter. They...

Three Men In A Boat is a humorous novel written by Jerome K. Jerome. The story follows the adventures of three friends, George, Harris, and the narrator, as they embark on a boating holiday on the Thames River. Along the way, they encounter various...

Through Space To Mars Or The Longest Journey On Record is a science fiction novel written by Roy Rockwood. The story follows the journey of a group of adventurers who travel to Mars in a spaceship. The group includes a scientist, an engineer, a...

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The World's Greatest Books V7 is a literary collection compiled by J.A. Mee and Arthur. It is the seventh volume in the series and features a selection of classic literature from various genres and time periods. The book includes works from acclaimed authors such...

The Welsh Opera is a satirical play written by the English author Henry Fielding. The play is set in Wales and follows the story of a group of characters who are preparing to put on an opera. The play is filled with witty dialogue,...

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The Whirlpool is a novel by George Gissing, originally published in 1897. Set in London during the late Victorian era, the story follows the lives of two sisters, Alma and Eveline Royston, who come from a wealthy family but are struggling to find their...

The Trumpet Major is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1880. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the story revolves around the love triangle between Anne Garland, a beautiful and spirited young woman, John Loveday, a brave and loyal soldier, and Bob...

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The Warlord of Mars is a science fiction novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and published in 1913. It is the third book in the Barsoom series, which follows the adventures of John Carter, a former Confederate soldier who is transported to Mars, known...

Abstractly, it would seem illogical to try to measure the worth of a religion's fruits in merely human terms of value. How CAN you measure their worth without considering whether the God really exists who is supposed to inspire them? If he really exists,...

The Valley of Decision is a novel written by Edith Wharton and published in 1902. The story is set in the late 19th century in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and focuses on the lives of two families, the Scotts and the Courtlands. The Scotts are a...

""The Two Admirals V2"" is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. It is the second volume of the two-part series and tells the story of two admirals, Bluewater and Leighton, who are both in love with the same woman, Cecilia. The novel is...

Tom Swift and His Air Glider is a science fiction novel written by Victor Appleton. The story follows the adventures of Tom Swift, a young inventor who is always on the lookout for new and exciting technologies to develop. In this book, Tom creates...

""The Underdog"" is a short story written by F. Hopkinson Smith, first published in 1899. The story revolves around a young man named Jack, who is a talented artist but struggles to make ends meet. Jack falls in love with a woman named Miss...

The Two Noble Kinsmen is a play written by William Shakespeare in collaboration with John Fletcher. It tells the story of two cousins, Palamon and Arcite, who are imprisoned in Athens after being captured in battle. While in prison, they both fall in love...

The Torrent is a novel written by the Spanish author Vicente Blasco Ib����������ez. The story is set in early 20th century Valencia, Spain, and follows the life of young Amparo, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Amparo is a beautiful and spirited young woman...

The Story Of Riel's Revolt is a historical book written by Major General T. Bland. The book details the story of the 1885 Northwest Rebellion in Canada, led by Louis Riel. The rebellion was a significant event in Canadian history, as it marked a...

The Story of Clifford House is a book written by an anonymous author that tells the tale of a grand old house and the people who lived there throughout the years. The story begins in the late 1800s when the house was built by...

The Spanish Tragedy by Thomas Kyd is a play that was first performed in the late 16th century. The story revolves around the character of Hieronimo, a Spanish nobleman who seeks revenge for the murder of his son, Horatio. The play is a classic...

The South Pole V1 is a book written by Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer, and adventurer. The book is a detailed account of his expedition to the South Pole, which he successfully reached in December 1911. The book is divided into chapters that chronicle...

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The Son of Tarzan is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs that was first published in 1915. The story follows the adventures of Jack Clayton, the son of Tarzan and Jane Porter, who has been raised by the ape tribe in the African jungle....

The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke is a classic Australian novel written by C.J. Dennis. The book tells the story of Bill, a working-class man who falls in love with a woman named Doreen. The novel is written in verse and is considered a...

The Small House At Allington is a novel written by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1864. It is the fifth book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series, but can be read as a standalone novel. The story revolves around the Dale family and their...

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""The Silver Fox"" is a novel written by E. Somerville that follows the story of a man named Valentine Brown, who is known for his good looks, charm, and wit. He is also known for his many romantic conquests, which have earned him the...

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The Secret Adversary is a novel written by the renowned British author Agatha Christie. The book is a classic mystery novel that was first published in 1922. The story follows the adventures of two young friends, Tommy and Tuppence, who are trying to make...

The Revenger's Tragedy is a play written by Thomas Middleton in the early 17th century. It is a dark and violent revenge tragedy that explores themes of corruption, morality, and justice.The play is set in a dystopian world where the ruling class is corrupt...

""The Revolution In Tanner's Lane"" is a historical fiction novel written by Mark Rutherford. The story is set in the mid-19th century in a small town in England called Tanner's Lane. The novel revolves around the life of a young man named Joseph Hamfel,...

The School for Husbands is a play written by French playwright Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play was first performed in 1661 and is a comedic exploration of the themes of love, marriage, and gender roles in 17th century France.The plot...