Literary Collections - General

""The History of the Popes V5: From the Close of the Middle Ages"" is a comprehensive historical account of the papacy from the late 15th century to the early 16th century. Written by the renowned German historian, Ludwig Pastor, this book is the fifth...

The Lady's, Housewife's and Cookmaid's Assistant: Of the Art of Cookery is a book written by E. Taylor in 1769. This book is a comprehensive guide to cooking, aimed at women of all classes who were tasked with providing meals for their families. The...

""Fifteen Thousand Miles By Stage"" is a travel memoir written by Carrie Adell Strahorn, originally published in 1911. The book recounts the author's experiences traveling across the American West by stagecoach in the late 1800s. Strahorn, who was a journalist and the wife of...

After The Resurrection: And Other Addresses is a book written by Alexander Maclaren and published in 1903. The book is a collection of sermons and addresses given by Maclaren, a prominent Scottish preacher, on various topics related to Christianity. The main focus of the...

The New Family Herbal: Or Domestic Physician is a book written by William Meyrick and published in 1790. It is a comprehensive guide to the use of herbal remedies for common ailments and diseases, intended for use by families in their own homes. The...

The Complete Works of John L. Motley Volume 1: The Rise of the Dutch Republic A History (1900) is a comprehensive historical account of the Dutch Republic's rise to power during the 16th century. Written by John Lothrop Motley, the book provides an in-depth...

Fables And Dialogues Of The Dead is a collection of allegorical tales and philosophical dialogues written by French author Francois De La Mothe Fenelon and originally published in 1735. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of fables that...

The Bible Rule of Temperance: Total Abstinence from All Intoxicating Drink is a book written by George Duffield and first published in 1868. The book advocates for the complete abstinence from all alcoholic beverages, based on biblical teachings and principles. Duffield argues that the...

The Life of General Thomas J. Jackson is a biographical book written by Mary Lynn Williamson in 1899. The book details the life and military career of General Thomas J. Jackson, a Confederate general during the American Civil War. The book covers Jackson's early...

General Douglas MacArthur: A Pictorial Biography is a comprehensive visual journey through the life and career of one of the most famous American military leaders of the 20th century. Written by Gene Schoor, this book is filled with striking photographs, illustrations, and maps that...

Gregorian Accompaniment: A Theoretical and Practical Treatise Upon the Accompaniment of Plainsong is a book written by Louis Niedermeyer and first published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive guide to the accompaniment of Gregorian chant, a form of plainchant that is used in...

A New Theory of the Earth is a book written by William Whiston in 1737. The book presents a comprehensive theory of the Earth's origins and ultimate fate, drawing on biblical and scientific sources. Whiston's theory posits that the Earth was originally a water-covered...

The Farm and the Fireside, or The Romance of Agriculture, is a book written by John Lauris Blake and published in 1852. The book is a collection of half-hour sketches that provide a glimpse into the daily lives of people living in the countryside....

""A Biographical History Of The Eby Family: Being A History Of Their Movements In Europe During The Reformation"" is a book written by Ezra E. Eby and published in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the Eby family's movements in Europe during...

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Nazareth and Capernaum: Ten Lectures on the Beginning of Our Lord's Ministry (1886) is a book authored by Sabine Baring-Gould. The book contains ten lectures on the beginning of Jesus Christ's ministry in Nazareth and Capernaum, as described in the New Testament. The author...

The Piano Music of Claude Debussy is a book written by Alfred Cortot in 1922. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the piano music composed by the French composer Claude Debussy. Cortot, a renowned pianist himself, provides a detailed examination of each of...

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""How I Won The Victoria Cross"" is a memoir written by Thomas Henry Kavanagh and published in 1860. The book details Kavanagh's experiences as a soldier in the British Army during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, specifically his actions during the Siege of Lucknow....

The Presbyterian Hymnal (1885) is a religious book that contains a collection of hymns and songs used in worship by the United Presbyterian Church. This hymnal was first published in 1885 and has since undergone several revisions and updates. The book includes over 600...

""The Violin and Its Story: Or The History and Construction of the Violin"" is a book written by Hyacinth Abele and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and construction of the violin, one of the most beloved and...

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""Two Bird Lovers in Mexico"" is a travelogue written by C. William Beebe and first published in 1905. The book chronicles Beebe's journey with his wife to Mexico, where they explore the country's diverse birdlife. Beebe was a renowned ornithologist and naturalist, and his...

The Soldier Bishop: Ellison Capers is a biography written by Walter Branham Capers in 1912. The book tells the story of Ellison Capers, a Confederate soldier who later became a bishop in the Episcopal Church. Born in 1837 in South Carolina, Capers grew up...

The Journal of Practical Medicine and Surgery V34: For the Use of Medical Practitioners is a book written by D. McCarthy and published in 1863. The book is a comprehensive guide for medical practitioners, covering a wide range of topics related to medicine and...

The Art Of Trout Fishing On Rapid Streams is a comprehensive guidebook written by H. C. Cutcliffe in 1883. The book provides detailed information on the art of fishing for trout in the North Devon streams and similar waterways. The author shares his knowledge...

The Important Trial of John Mitford: On the Prosecution of Lady Viscountess Perceval, for Perjury is a historical book written by Thomas Adderley Phipps in 1814. The book provides a detailed account of the trial of Lady Viscountess Perceval, who was accused of committing...

Nature In Verse: A Poetry Reader For Children is a collection of poems written by Mary Isabella Lovejoy and published in 1895. The book is designed to introduce children to the beauty and wonder of nature through poetry. The collection includes poems about animals,...

Letters to Ruth is a collection of letters written by Lucy Bronson Dudley in 1896. The book is a compilation of letters that were written to her daughter, Ruth, while she was away at school. The letters offer a glimpse into the daily life...

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The History of Hong Kong is a book written by Ernest John Eitel in 1895, providing a comprehensive account of the history of Hong Kong. The book covers the period from the earliest days of Hong Kong's existence as a British colony to its...

Copper Smelting is a comprehensive guide to the process of smelting copper, written by Henry Marion Howe and originally published in 1885. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the extraction and refining of copper, including the history of copper mining,...

Club Swinging For Physical Exercise And Recreation: A Book Of Information About All Forms Of Indian Club Swinging Used In Gymnasiums And By Individuals (1908) by William Jackson Schatz is a comprehensive guide to the art of Indian club swinging. The book covers all...

A Primer of Spoken English is a book written by Henry Sweet and originally published in 1890. The book is a guide to the pronunciation and usage of the English language, with a focus on spoken English. It is intended for learners of English...

Cayuga In The Field: A Record Of The 19th New York Volunteers, And 3d New York Artillery (1873) is a historical record written by Henry Hall. The book is a comprehensive account of the experiences of the 19th New York Volunteers and the 3d...

An Anthology of Recent Poetry (1920) is a collection of contemporary poetry compiled by Lettice D'Oyly Walters. This book includes works from prominent poets of the time, such as T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and W.B. Yeats, as well as lesser-known poets. The poems in...

California's Story is a historical book written by Herbert Eugene Bolton in 1922. The book delves into the rich history of California, exploring the state's early beginnings and its evolution into the diverse and vibrant state it is today. It covers the period from...

The Land of Saddle-Bags: A Study of the Mountain People of Appalachia is a non-fiction book written by James Watt Raine. The book is a comprehensive study of the people who inhabit the Appalachian Mountains, their culture, history, and way of life. The author...

""Beauty: A Study in Philosophy"" is a philosophical treatise written by Aloysius Joseph Rother and first published in 1916. The book explores the concept of beauty from a philosophical perspective, delving into its nature, essence, and significance. Rother examines various theories of beauty, including...

Heroic Serbia is a book written by Victor Berard in the year 1900. The book is an account of the history and culture of Serbia, a country that had been under Ottoman rule for centuries until its independence in 1878. Berard describes the heroic...

The Suir: From Its Source To The Sea is a book written by L. M. McCraith and published in 1912. The book is a comprehensive guide to the River Suir, which flows through the southeast of Ireland. The author takes the reader on a...

The Analytical Theory of Heat is a seminal work in the field of thermodynamics, written by the French mathematician Joseph Fourier in 1878. The book is divided into three parts, each of which presents a different aspect of the theory of heat. In the...

Joan of Arc is a historical biography book written by Laura E. Richards in 1919. The book tells the story of Joan of Arc, a young French peasant girl who lived in the 15th century and became a national heroine of France. Joan of...

The Theory of the Gas Engine, written by Dugald Clerk and first published in 1882, is a comprehensive study of the principles and mechanics of gas engines. Clerk was a Scottish engineer who made significant contributions to the development of internal combustion engines, particularly...

The Growth of Modern Philosophy is a book written by C. Delisle Burns and first published in 1909. The book provides an overview of the development of modern philosophy from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. It covers a range of key philosophical...

The O'Doherty Papers V2 is a book written by William Maginn and published in 1855. The book is a collection of papers that tells the story of a fictional Irish family, the O'Dohertys, and their experiences during the early 19th century. The papers are...

Lisheen Or The Test Of The Spirits is a novel written by Patrick A. Sheehan and published in 1907. The book is set in Ireland and follows the story of a young priest named Father Tom Burke. He is sent to a small village...

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"" Spiritual Despondency and Temptations"" by P.J. Mitchel is a book that delves into the topic of spiritual struggles faced by Christians. The author explores the reasons why believers may experience despondency and temptation in their spiritual journey, and provides practical advice on how...

The Romance of the Beaver: Being the History of the Beaver in the Western Hemisphere is a book written by Arthur Radclyffe Dugmore and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the beaver, which was once widely hunted for its fur...