Literary Collections - General

The Bible By Modern Light is a book written by Cunningham Geikie in 1893. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Bible, providing readers with a modern interpretation of the text. Geikie's approach to the Bible is one that is grounded in historical...

Burton Holmes Travelogues, Supplementary Volume: London, Paris, Berlin (1910) is a fascinating book that takes readers on a journey through three of Europe's most iconic cities. Written by legendary travel writer and photographer Burton Holmes, this volume is a compilation of his travelogues that...

The Barrister: Or Strictures On The Education Proper For The Bar is a book written by Thomas Ruggles and originally published in 1818. The book is a comprehensive guide on the education and training necessary for individuals seeking to become barristers, or lawyers who...

The Bishop's Dilemma is a novel written by Ella D'Arcy and published in 1898. The story revolves around the life of a bishop named Edward Carmichael, who finds himself torn between his religious duties and his personal desires. Edward is a devoted bishop who...

The American Democracy: A Text In Government For Use In High Schools, Academies And Normal Schools (1920) by Samuel Eagle Forman is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles and workings of the American government. The book is intended for use in high schools,...

Shakespeare and Music: With Illustrations from the Music of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries is a book written by Edward Woodall Naylor and published in 1896. This book explores the relationship between William Shakespeare's plays and the music of the Renaissance and Baroque periods....

Reedyford: Or Creed And Character is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and published in 1880. The story is set in the fictional town of Reedyford and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The main character is a young man named John...

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""Recent Events and Present Policies in China"" is a book written by John Otway Percy Bland in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political and social landscape of China during the early 20th century. It covers a range of topics including...

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Lloyd George (1922) is a book written by E. T. Raymond that provides a comprehensive account of the life and political career of David Lloyd George, one of the most prominent figures in British history. The book covers Lloyd George's early years, his rise...

""Life In The War Zone"" is a book written by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton and published in 1916. The book is a collection of short stories set in various locations during World War I. Each story depicts the struggles and experiences of different individuals...

Legends of the Rhine is a book written by Helene Adeline Guerber in 1895. The book is a collection of stories and legends that are associated with the Rhine River, which flows through Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The stories in the book are...

Goethe's Poems, Selected and Annotated: With a Study of the Development of Goethe's Art and View of Life in His Lyrical Poetry is a book written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a prominent German writer, poet, and philosopher. The book, published in 1916, is...

Education: Its Data and First Principles is a book written by Thomas Percy Nunn in 1920. The book is an exploration of the fundamental principles of education and the data that supports these principles. Nunn argues that education should be based on scientific principles...

Hadjin And The Armenian Massacres is a historical account of the Armenian Genocide written by Rose Lambert and originally published in 1911. The book focuses on the town of Hadjin, located in what is now modern-day Turkey, and the atrocities committed against the Armenian...

Merry Animal Tales: A Book Of Old Fables In New Dresses is a collection of classic fables retold by Madge Alford Bigham and published in 1906. The book features beloved animal characters such as the tortoise and the hare, the ant and the grasshopper,...

""The Poems of William Dunbar V1"" is a collection of works by the Scottish poet William Dunbar, published in 1893. Dunbar was a prominent figure in the Scottish literary scene of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, and his poetry is known for...

""Just To Get Married"" is a comedic play written in three acts by Cicely Mary Hamilton, first published in 1914. The story follows the lives of two young women, Julia and Edith, who are determined to get married despite the obstacles that stand in...

The Eagle's Nest: Ten Lectures On The Relation Of Natural Science To Art is a book written by the renowned English art critic, John Ruskin. Originally published in 1893, the book is a collection of ten lectures that explore the connection between natural science...

Joybringer Bosworth: His Life Story is a biographical book written by Eunice N. Perkins and published in 1921. The book tells the life story of Joybringer Bosworth, a famous American evangelist and healer who became widely known for his faith healing ministry. The book...

Inea Land: Explorations In The Highlands Of Peru is a book written by Hiram Bingham and published in 1922. The book details Bingham's explorations of the Inea Land region of the Peruvian highlands, where he discovered several important archaeological sites, including the famous Machu...

Further Adventures of Captain Kettle is a novel written by Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne and published in 1899. The book is a sequel to the author's previous work, ""Captain Kettle: K.C.B."", and follows the titular character on a series of new adventures.Captain Kettle...

""Christianity and Other Faiths: An Essay in Comparative Religion"" is a book written by William St. Clair Tisdall and originally published in 1912. The book examines the similarities and differences between Christianity and other major world religions, including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Zoroastrianism. Tisdall,...

Beyond the Pleasure Principle is a groundbreaking work by Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. First published in 1922, the book explores the concept of the death drive, which Freud believed to be a fundamental human instinct that drives individuals towards self-destruction and the...

""Balance: The Fundamental Verity"" is a philosophical book written by Orlando Jay Smith and published in 1904. The book explores the concept of balance and its importance in human life. Smith argues that balance is the fundamental truth that governs all aspects of life,...

""An Account of the Arctic Regions V2: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale Fishery"" is a book written by William Scoresby in 1820. The book is a comprehensive account of the Arctic regions, including a detailed history and description of the...

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Dellon's Account of the Inquisition at Goa is a historical book written by Charles Dellon in 1812. The book is a first-hand account of Dellon's experiences as a prisoner of the Inquisition in Goa, India, during the 17th century. In the book, Dellon describes...

""A History of the Town of Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts: From Its Earliest Settlement to 1832"" is a historical account of the town of Concord, Massachusetts, written by Lemuel Shattuck and originally published in 1835. The book covers the town's history from its founding...

The Willoughby Captains: A School Story is a novel written by Talbot Baines Reed and first published in 1887. The story takes place in a British boarding school called Willoughby, where a group of boys compete to become the captain of their cricket team....

Capital V1: A Critical Analysis Of Capitalist Production (1887) is a seminal work by the renowned philosopher and economist Karl Marx. In this book, Marx provides a comprehensive and critical analysis of the capitalist system of production, exploring its underlying economic principles and the...

""Final Settlement of the Estate: General George Washington, Lawrence Lewis, Lorenzo Lewis"" is a book written by H. L. D. Lewis and published in 1890. The book details the final settlement of the estate of General George Washington, who died in 1799. The settlement...

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Cholera: Its Pathology, Diagnosis, and Treatment is a medical book written by William Story in 1865. The book is a comprehensive guide on the disease cholera, which was prevalent during the 19th century. The author provides a detailed analysis of the pathology of cholera,...

Change In The Village is a book written by George Bourne and originally published in 1912. The book explores the changes that were taking place in rural villages in England during the early 20th century. Bourne examines the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and other...

Love And Romance: Charlotte And Lucy Temple is a novel written by Susannah Rowson and first published in 1870. The book tells the story of two young women, Charlotte and Lucy Temple, who are sent to a boarding school in Boston. Despite their different...

Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan V2: Or the Central and Western Rajput States of India is a historical book written by James Tod in 1920. The book is a comprehensive study of the Rajput states of India, particularly those in the central and western...

An Alarm To The Unconverted is a religious book written by Joseph Alleine in 1671. The book is a call to repentance and conversion to Christianity. It is divided into three parts, each addressing a different aspect of conversion. The first part discusses the...

""A Selection of Games at Chess: Played at the Westminster Chess Club between L. C. De La Bourdonnais and an English Amateur of First Rate Skill"" is a book written by William Lewis in 1835. The book is a collection of chess games played...

""A Foggy Night At Newport"" is a novel written by Henry Conrad Brokmeyer in 1860. The story takes place in Newport, Rhode Island, during the mid-19th century. The protagonist, Richard Conway, is a wealthy young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman...

A Compend Of Equine Anatomy And Physiology is a book written by William Rice Ballou in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of horses, including their bones, muscles, organs, and systems. It covers topics such as the circulatory,...

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The Gentlemen�������s Book Of Etiquette, And Manual Of Politeness (1873) is a comprehensive guidebook for men on how to behave with grace and decorum in all social situations. Written by Cecil B. Hartley, a prominent author and lecturer on etiquette in the 19th century,...

The Franco-Prussian War And Its Hidden Causes is a historical book written by Emile Ollivier in 1914. The book is an in-depth analysis of the Franco-Prussian War, which took place in 1870-71, and explores the underlying causes of the conflict. Ollivier, who was a...

""A Critical Dictionary of English Literature and British and American Authors Living and Deceased V2: From the Earliest Accounts to the Latter Half of the Nineteenth Century Mab to Rad"" is a comprehensive reference book written by S. Austin Allibone. This second volume covers...

The Noble Game Of Chess: Or A New And Easy Method To Learn To Play Well In A Short Time (1745) is a book authored by Philip Stamma. The book is a comprehensive guide to learning and mastering the game of chess. It is...

Yusuf Khan, The Rebel Commandant is a book written by Samuel Charles Hill in 1914. The novel is set in India during the time of the British Raj and follows the story of Yusuf Khan, a young Indian man who becomes a leader of...

""Thoughts on Educational Psychology"" is a book written by William Torrey Harris in 1889. The book is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the field of educational psychology. Harris, who was an American philosopher and educator, delves into the nature of learning, the role...

The Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary On The Old Testament: On An Original Plan (1892) is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed commentary on the Old Testament. The book is written by various authors and is organized in a unique and original plan that...