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Golden Arrow is a novel written by Mary Webb that tells the story of a young woman named Hazel Woodus. Hazel is a beautiful, independent, and strong-willed woman who lives in the English countryside. She is deeply in love with a man named Jack...

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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...

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...

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...

Every Man Out Of His Humour is a play written by the English playwright Ben Jonson. It was first performed in 1599 and is considered one of Jonson's most important works. The play is a satire of the social and cultural norms of Elizabethan...

Expressive Voice Culture by Jessie Eldridge Southwick is a comprehensive guide to developing and improving one's speaking voice. The book provides a detailed overview of the anatomy and physiology of the voice, as well as practical exercises and techniques for enhancing vocal range, clarity,...

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Evelina is a novel written by Fanny Burney, first published in 1778. The story follows the titular character, Evelina Anville, as she navigates the social world of Georgian England. Evelina is the daughter of a wealthy gentleman, but she has been raised in seclusion...

Ethiopia A Country Study is a comprehensive book that provides an in-depth look at the geography, history, culture, economy, politics, and society of Ethiopia. Written by Thomas P. Ofcansky, a renowned scholar of African studies, the book covers a range of topics related to...

Esther Waters is a novel written by George Moore that was first published in 1894. It tells the story of a young woman named Esther who works as a kitchen maid in a country house. After a brief affair with a footman, she becomes...

""Essays on Suicide and the Immortality of the Soul"" is a collection of philosophical essays by the Scottish philosopher David Hume. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part exploring the morality and rationality of suicide, while the second part deals...

Electra is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, one of the most famous playwrights of ancient Greece. The play tells the story of Electra, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, who seeks revenge for her father's murder. The play begins with Electra...

""Edison His Life And Inventions"" is a comprehensive biography of Thomas Edison, one of the most famous and influential inventors in history. Written by Frank Lewis Dyer, a close associate of Edison, the book covers the life and career of the inventor from his...

Domestic Manners of the Americans is a travelogue written by Fanny Trollope, a British author, in 1832. The book provides a detailed account of her experiences and observations during her travels across the United States. Trollope's observations are often critical and satirical, as she...

""Early European History"" by Webster and Hutton is a comprehensive textbook that covers the history of Europe from the prehistoric era to the end of the Middle Ages. The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period of European history....

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Dorothy And The Wizard In Oz is a classic children's novel written by L. Frank Baum. It is the fourth book in the Oz series and was first published in 1908. The story follows Dorothy Gale, the young girl from Kansas who was transported...

Dona Perfecta is a novel written by Benito Perez Galdos. The story is set in the fictional Spanish town of Orbajosa, where a young man named Pepe Rey arrives to visit his aunt, Dona Perfecta. Pepe is a liberal and progressive thinker, while his...

""Democracy An American Novel"" is a political novel written by Henry Adams and published in 1880. The story is set in Washington D.C. during the Gilded Age and follows the life of Madeleine Lee, a young, wealthy widow who becomes involved in politics. Madeleine...

Dead Men Tell No Tales is a thrilling adventure novel written by E. W. Hornung. The story follows the exploits of a young man named Dick Niven, who is forced to flee England after being falsely accused of a crime. He sets sail for...

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Darkness And Dawn is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel written by George Allan England. The story is set in the year 4766 AD, after a catastrophic event has caused the Earth to stop rotating on its axis, resulting in half of the planet being...

Crime and Punishment is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, first published in 1866. The book follows the story of Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor and desperate former student who decides to commit a murder in order to prove his theory that some people are...

The Confessions of a Thug is a novel written by Philip Meadows Taylor and originally published in 1839. The book is set in India during the 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Ameer Ali, who becomes a member of...

Contemporary Danish Prose is a collection of modern Danish literature written by various authors. The book features a diverse range of stories, styles, and themes, providing a comprehensive overview of the current literary scene in Denmark. The anthology includes works from both established and...

""Child Christopher and Goldilind the Fair"" is a novel written by William Morris. The story is set in a medieval fantasy world and follows the journey of Christopher, a young knight, as he sets out on a quest to rescue his lady love, Goldilind,...

""Claimed"" by Francis Stevens is a science fiction novel that takes place in a world where humans have developed the ability to travel through space and time. The story follows a young woman named Zoraida who is kidnapped by an alien race called the...

""Chasing The Sun Or Rambles In Norway"" is a travelogue written by R.M. Ballantyne that chronicles his experiences while exploring Norway. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Norway, including its landscape, people, culture, and...

Canyons of the Colorado is a book written by John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and explorer who led the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in 1869. The book chronicles Powell's journey through the rugged terrain of the Colorado...

Catherine: A Story is a novel written by the renowned English author, William Makepeace Thackeray. The book follows the life of Catherine Hayes, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle, who treats her poorly. Despite...

Candide is a satirical novel written by the French philosopher and writer Voltaire. The story follows the adventures of the titular character, Candide, as he travels around the world in search of love and happiness. Along the way, Candide encounters a series of misfortunes...

Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Chivalry is a comprehensive collection of myths, legends, and stories from the medieval period. Written by Thomas Bulfinch, this book explores the world of chivalry, knights, and the heroic deeds of legendary figures such as King Arthur, Charlemagne, and...

Buried Alive: A Tale of These Days is a novel written by Arnold Bennett and published in 1908. It is set in London and follows the life of a successful businessman named Priam Farll. After the death of his wife, Farll decides to retire...

Bulfinch's Mythology is a comprehensive collection of myths and legends from various cultures, compiled and written by Thomas Bulfinch. The book covers the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, as well as Norse, Egyptian, and other mythologies. It includes stories of gods and goddesses,...

Black Rebellion is a historical book written by Thomas Wentworth Higginson that chronicles the events of the Nat Turner slave rebellion of 1831. The book provides a detailed account of the rebellion, which was led by Nat Turner, a slave preacher who believed he...

Born in Exile is a novel by George Gissing, published in 1892. The story follows the life of Osmond Waymark, a struggling writer who is forced to live in poverty due to his lack of success. Waymark falls in love with a woman named...

Black Ivory Adventure Among The Slavers Of East Africa is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne, first published in 1862. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a young Scottish boy named Harry, who is kidnapped by Arab...

Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse is a classic novel written by Anna Sewell. The book is a first-person narrative told from the perspective of a horse named Black Beauty. The story begins with Black Beauty's birth in a pleasant meadow and follows...

""Benito Cereno and Billy Budd"" is a collection of two novellas written by Herman Melville, an American author famous for his novel ""Moby-Dick"". The first novella, ""Benito Cereno"", tells the story of a slave rebellion on board a Spanish ship, which is intercepted by...

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Belinda is a children's book written by A.A. Milne, the creator of Winnie the Pooh. The story follows the adventures of a little girl named Belinda who lives in a big house with her family and her beloved pet animals. Belinda's animal friends include...

Belchamber is a novel written by Howard O. Sturgis. The story revolves around a young man named Lord Belchamber who comes from a wealthy and aristocratic family. Despite his privileged upbringing, Belchamber is unhappy and feels trapped in his life. He longs for freedom...

""Beethoven: The Man And The Artist As Revealed In His Own Words"" is a book written by Friedrich Kerst that provides a comprehensive insight into the life and work of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most celebrated composers of all time. The book...

""Away In The Wilderness: Red Indians And Fur Traders Of North America"" is a book written by R.M. Ballantyne that provides a detailed account of the lives of the native Red Indians and fur traders in North America during the 19th century. The book...

Barriers Burned Away is a novel by E. P. Roe that tells the story of a young man named Dick Falkner who grows up in poverty and becomes a successful businessman. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and explores themes of social...

As You Like It is a romantic comedy play written by William Shakespeare. The story revolves around Rosalind, the daughter of Duke Senior, who is banished from her home by her uncle Duke Frederick. Rosalind disguises herself as a man named Ganymede and travels...

Aria Da Capo is a one-act play written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and playwright Edna St. Vincent Millay. The play is a dark allegory that explores the cyclical nature of life and death, love and hate, and the futility of human existence. The...

Andromache is a Greek tragedy written by Euripides, set in the aftermath of the Trojan War. The play centers around Andromache, the widow of the Trojan hero Hector, who is now a slave to the son of Achilles, Neoptolemus. Andromache is torn between her...

""An Autobiography"" is a memoir written by Catherine Helen Spence, a prominent Australian author, journalist, and social reformer. The book details Spence's life, starting with her childhood in Scotland and her family's emigration to Australia in the mid-1800s. Spence describes her early years in...