Literary Collections - General

New Arabian Nights is a collection of short stories written by Robert Louis Stevenson. The stories are set in the Arabian Nights, a fictional world of exotic locations, mysterious characters, and magical events. The book contains ten stories, each of which is a standalone...

Precious Bane is a novel by Mary Webb that was first published in 1924. The story is set in rural Shropshire in the early 19th century and follows the life of Prue Sarn, a young woman with a cleft lip who is shunned by...

The Bar Sinister is a novel written by Richard Harding Davis. It tells the story of a young boy named Hugh Cardenale who is born out of wedlock and thus bears the stigma of being a ""bar sinister"" on his family's coat of arms....

In Chancery is a novel written by John Galsworthy, and it is the second book in the Forsyte Saga series. The story revolves around the lives of the Forsyte family, who are a wealthy and influential family in England during the late 19th and...

""Mavericks"" is a book written by William MacLeod Raine, a Western fiction author. The book is set in the Wild West and follows the story of two cowboys, Jim Lacy and Bull Page. Jim is a skilled horseman and a notorious gambler while Bull...

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1918. It is the fifth book in the Tarzan series and follows the adventures of the famous jungle hero, Tarzan.The story begins with Tarzan returning to his...

Sally Dows and A Phyllis of the Sierras is a book written by Bret Harte, an American author and poet. This book is a collection of two novellas that depict life in the American West during the mid-19th century.The first novella, Sally Dows, tells...

The Moon of the Caribbees and Six Other Plays of the Sea is a collection of seven plays written by Eugene O'Neill, one of America's most celebrated playwrights. The plays explore themes of the sea, including adventure, danger, and the struggle for survival. The...

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...

Flower Fables is a collection of nine whimsical and enchanting fairy tales written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of the beloved classic Little Women. Each story is centered around a different flower, such as the forget-me-not, lily, and daisy, and features a cast...

The Bohemians of the Latin Quarter: Scenes de la Vie de Boheme is a novel written by Henri Murger. The book is a collection of interlinked stories that follow the lives of a group of young artists and intellectuals living in the Latin Quarter...

Viola Gwyn is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon. The story revolves around a young woman named Viola Gwyn who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Viola is a beautiful and intelligent woman who has been sheltered her entire life. She longs...

The Birds' Christmas Carol is a heartwarming novella written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. It tells the story of Carol Bird, a young girl who is born on Christmas Day and whose family is wealthy and kind-hearted. Despite being sickly, Carol has a cheerful and...

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...

""Tamburlaine the Great V1"" is a play written by the famous English playwright, Christopher Marlowe. It tells the story of Tamburlaine, a shepherd who rises to become a powerful conqueror and ruler of vast territories. The play is divided into two parts, with the...

""The Virginian"" is a classic Western novel written by Owen Wister and first published in 1902. Set in the late 1800s in Wyoming, the story follows the life of a cowboy known only as ""The Virginian."" The book is written in the first person,...

Anna of the Five Towns is a novel written by Arnold Bennett and first published in 1902. The story is set in the fictional town of Bursley, which is one of the five towns that make up the Staffordshire Potteries in England. The book...

The Gambler and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the renowned Russian author, Fyodor Dostoevsky. The book includes the titular story, The Gambler, which tells the tale of a young tutor who becomes addicted to gambling and falls in love...

Abraham Lincoln by Ludwig Emil is a comprehensive biography of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book delves into the life of Lincoln, from his humble beginnings in a log cabin in Kentucky to his rise to the presidency during...

Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt is a book written by Gilbert Parker, a Canadian author, which was first published in 1902. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in Egypt during the late 19th century. The main character...

""Death Valley in '49: An Important Chapter of California Pioneer History"" is a historical account written by William Lewis Manly that details the harrowing journey of a group of pioneers who set out to cross Death Valley in 1849 during the California Gold Rush....

The Differential and Integral Calculus V1 is a comprehensive book written by Augustus De Morgan, a prominent mathematician of the 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, differential calculus and integral calculus, and covers a wide range of topics related to these...

Ivanhoe, a Romance is a classic historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott. Set in 12th century England, the novel tells the story of Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight who returns to England after fighting in the Crusades. He finds himself embroiled in...

The Kalevala: The Epic Poem of Finland is a book written by John Martin Crawford that presents an English translation of the Finnish epic poem, Kalevala. The book is divided into fifty chapters, each of which contains a different section of the epic poem....

""George Washington"" by Shelby Little is a biography about the first president of the United States. The book covers Washington's life from his childhood in Virginia to his military career during the Revolutionary War, and finally to his presidency. It explores his leadership skills,...

Nature; The Utility Of Religion; And Theism is a collection of essays written by John Stuart Mill, a prominent philosopher and political economist of the 19th century. The book comprises three distinct essays, each exploring a different topic related to the human understanding of...

Principles of Political Economy with Some of Their Applications to Social Philosophy V1 is a book written by John Stuart Mill. It is a comprehensive study of political economy and its applications to social philosophy. The book is divided into several sections, each of...

The Sermon on the Mount and other Extracts from the New Testament is a book by James Morgan Pryse that compiles some of the most significant passages from the New Testament of the Bible. The book includes the entire Sermon on the Mount, which...

""Early Christian Art in Ireland"" is a book written by Margaret Stokes that explores the art and architecture of the early Christian period in Ireland. The book covers the period from the 5th to the 9th century, a time when Ireland was known as...

Old Mortality is a historical novel written by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1816. The story is set in 1679-1689 Scotland during a time of political and religious turmoil, known as the Killing Time. The novel follows the life of Henry Morton, a...

The Heart of Midlothian is a novel written by Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish author, and is part of his collection of works. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Jeanie and Effie Deans. Jeanie...

Freedom Talks Number 1 is a book written by Julia Seton. The book is a collection of speeches and lectures given by the author on the topic of freedom. The author discusses the concept of freedom and its importance in various aspects of life,...

""A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom V2"" is a comprehensive account of the conflict between science and theology in Christian history. Written by Andrew Dickson White, the book explores the historical tensions between scientific inquiry and religious dogma, from...

A Handbook of Legendary and Mythological Art by Clara Erskine Clement is a comprehensive guide to the art and stories of legendary and mythological figures. The book covers a wide range of cultures and traditions, including Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse, and Indian mythology, as...

Happiness and Marriage is a self-help book written by Elizabeth Towne that explores the relationship between happiness and marriage. The author argues that a happy marriage is essential for a happy life and offers practical advice on how to achieve this. The book covers...

""A Short History of The English People V2"" is a book written by John Richard Green that provides a comprehensive account of the history of England. This second volume of the book covers the period from the Tudor era to the Victorian era, including...

Materials Toward a History of Witchcraft V3 is a book written by Henry C. Lea that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of witchcraft. The book is the third volume in a series and covers a wide range of topics related to witchcraft,...

A Short History of The English People V1 is a comprehensive account of the history of England, written by John Richard Green. The book covers the period from the Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC to the end of the reign of King...

I Promessi Sposi, also known as The Betrothed, is a classic Italian novel written by Alessandro Manzoni. The story is set in 17th century Lombardy during the period of Spanish rule and follows the lives of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, who are...

The Home and The World is a novel written by the renowned Indian author and Nobel laureate, Sir Rabindranath Tagore. The novel is set in early 20th century Bengal and revolves around the lives of three main characters - Bimala, Nikhil, and Sandip.Bimala is...

1909. Contents: The House of Atreus; Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus. Oedipus the King; Antigone by Sophocles. Hippolytus; The Bacchae by Euripides. The Frogs by Aristophanes.Author: AeschylusISBN-10: 1162627107ISBN-13: 9781162627106Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 472Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.95d

1909. Contents: Poems Written at School and at College 1624-1632. Poems Written at Horton. Poems Written During the civil War and the Protectorate. Paradise Lost. Paradise Regained. Milton's Introduction to Samson Agonistes, plus much more.Author: John MiltonISBN-10: 1162627158ISBN-13: 9781162627151Publisher: Kessinger PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2010Pages: 470Format:...

""Chronicle and Romance: Froissart, Malory, Holinshed"" is a volume in the Harvard Classics series, specifically Volume 35. This book includes three important works of medieval literature: ""Chronicles"" by Jean Froissart, ""Le Morte d'Arthur"" by Sir Thomas Malory, and ""Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland""...

Faust; Egmont; Hermann and Dorothea: V19 Harvard Classics is a collection of three works by the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The first work, Faust, is a two-part play that tells the story of a scholar named Faust who sells his soul to...

Theaetetus is a philosophical dialogue written by Plato, which explores the nature of knowledge and the definition of truth. The dialogue takes place between Socrates and his young student Theaetetus, who is eager to understand the meaning of knowledge. Throughout the dialogue, Socrates and...

Survival of Man: A Study in Unrecognized Human Faculty is a book written by Sir Oliver Lodge. The book explores the possibility of human survival after death and the existence of paranormal phenomena. Lodge presents evidence from his own experiences and experiments, as well...

The History of Sacerdotal Celibacy in the Christian Church is a book written by Henry C. Lea that explores the topic of celibacy among Christian priests throughout history. The book delves into the origins of celibacy in the early Christian church and how it...

1905. This volume contains a collection of fairy tales from a wide array of classical works, which we have grown up throughout time. These tales are immortal and include the following: Enchanted Stag; Twelve Brothers; Puss in Boots; Jack and the Beanstalk; Princess on...

Naturalism and Agnosticism is a book written by James Ward, a British philosopher, and psychologist. Published in 1899, the book explores the philosophical concepts of naturalism and agnosticism, which were popular during the late 19th century. In the book, Ward examines the fundamental principles...

The Antiquities of the Christian Church is a comprehensive book written by Lyman Coleman that delves into the history of Christianity from its early beginnings up to the 19th century. The book is divided into two volumes, with the first volume covering the period...