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Mother's Nell is a novel written by Evelyn R. Garratt and published in 1877. The story revolves around the life of Nell, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Mother. Nell grows...

Pictures of Silver is a novel written by Elizabeth Hope and published in 1886. The story follows the life of a young woman named Violet, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England and travel to Australia to marry a man she...

""Notes Made During A Cruise Around The World In 1913: On Board The Hamburg-American Line Steamship, Cleveland (1914)"" is a travelogue written by R. H. Casey. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences during a world cruise on the Hamburg-American Line...

Poor Henry Or The Little Pilgrim: A Story For Christian Children is a book written by Christian Gottlob Barth in 1847. The book is a story about a young boy named Henry who is poor and struggles to make ends meet. Henry is a...

""Over The Snow: Or The Montreal Carnival"" is a novel written by William George Beers and published in 1883. The story is set in Montreal, Canada during the winter carnival season, where the main character, Jack, is visiting his uncle. Jack becomes enamored with...

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...

Picturesque Erie: Summer Homes (1889) is a book written by L. P. Farmer that provides a detailed description of the summer homes located in the Erie region during the late 19th century. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs of the beautiful homes...

Necessary Information For Selling House Furnishings is a book published by Macy's in 1918. The book provides a comprehensive guide to selling house furnishings, including furniture, rugs, curtains, and other decorative items. It covers topics such as the history of furniture, the principles of...

Miss Trouble-The-House: And Her Adventures is a novel written by Sarah M. S. Pereira and published in 1877. The story follows the titular character, Miss Trouble-The-House, as she embarks on a series of exciting and sometimes dangerous adventures. Miss Trouble-The-House is a young woman...

Practical Harmony: Especially Designed For The Use Of Piano-Forte Students (1888) is a comprehensive guide to the principles of harmony, specifically tailored for those studying the piano. Written by Frederic Louis Ritter, a renowned music educator and composer, this book offers a thorough exploration...

Pleasure Cycling is a book written by Henry Clyde and published in 1895. The book is a guide to cycling for pleasure, with a focus on the joys and benefits of cycling as a form of recreation. The author covers a range of topics...

Ireland: But Still Without The Ministry Of The Word In Her Own Native Language is a book written by Christopher Anderson in 1835. The book discusses the lack of religious literature and education available in the Irish language in Ireland at the time. Anderson...

Lyndell Sherburne: A Sequel To Sherburne House (1893) is a novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas. The book is a continuation of the story of the Sherburne family, who were introduced in the author's previous book, Sherburne House. The story centers around Lyndell Sherburne,...

The Pleiades Club: Telegraphers' Paradise On Planet Mars is a science fiction novel written by Jeff W. Hayes and published in 1917. The book is set on the planet Mars and tells the story of a group of telegraphers who form a club called...

Flotsam and Jetsam: A Cargo of Christmas Rhyme is a book of poems written by Bee Hookanit and originally published in 1853. The collection features a variety of Christmas-themed poems, including ones about Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and the birth of Jesus Christ. The...

Pearce Genealogy: Being The Record Of The Posterity Of Richard Pearce (1888) is a book written by Frederick Clifton Pierce. It is a comprehensive genealogical record of the descendants of Richard Pearce, who was a prominent figure in early American history. The book contains...

Election Day (1832) is a historical fiction book published by the American Sunday School Union. The story is set in the United States during the presidential election of 1832. It follows the journey of two young boys, Tom and Harry, who come from different...

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...

Poetical Tales: Founded On Facts is a book of poems written by Martha Savory Yeardley and published in 1808. The poems are based on real-life events and people, and they cover a range of topics including love, loss, and social issues. The book is...

Oxford To John O�������Groat�������s: What We Saw And What We Paid is a travelogue book published in 1866 by Simpkin Marshall And Company. The book is a detailed account of a journey made by the author(s) from Oxford, England to John O�������Groat�������s, Scotland. The...

Dr. Bruno's Wife: A Toronto Society Story is a novel written by Jessie Kerr Lawson in 1893. The book is set in Toronto, Canada, and revolves around the life of a woman named Edith, who is married to a successful doctor named Dr. Bruno....

Iphigenia: Or The Sail! The Seer!! And The Sacrifice!!! is a book written by Edward Nolan and published in 1866. The book is a retelling of the ancient Greek myth of Iphigenia, the daughter of Agamemnon who was sacrificed to the gods to ensure...

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...

Old Base Metal Spoons is a book written by Frederick George Hilton Price in 1908. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the history and development of base metal spoons, including the materials used, the manufacturing techniques, and the various styles and designs that...

Papers And Verses By Harriet Gaylord Smith (1900) is a collection of essays and poems written by Harriet Gaylord Smith. The book includes a variety of topics ranging from nature, love, and spirituality to social issues such as poverty and injustice. The essays are...

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...

The Treatise of St. Bernard, Abbat of Clairvaux, Concerning Grace and Free Will is a book written by St. Bernard in the 12th century. The book is a theological treatise that discusses the relationship between grace and free will. St. Bernard argues that grace...

The Michigan Masonic Monitor and Ceremonies is a book written by Frank Lodge and published in 1911. It is a comprehensive guide to the rituals, ceremonies, and practices of the Masonic fraternity in the state of Michigan. The book is divided into several sections,...

Naval Poems: Pleasures Of The Naval Life And The Battle Of Trafalgar (1813) is a collection of poems written by Thomas Downey. The book is dedicated to the Royal Navy and its sailors, celebrating the joys and challenges of naval life. The poems cover...

Holiday Entertainments: Adapted To All Holidays is a book written by Charles Chalmers Shoemaker and published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive guide to planning and organizing holiday events and activities for all occasions throughout the year. The author provides a variety of...

""Our Secret Alliance"" is a historical fiction novel written by Cornelia Steketee Hulst and published in 1917. The story is set during World War I and follows the lives of two young girls, Ruth and Alice, who become friends despite their different backgrounds. Ruth...

Phonographic Stenography Or Short Hand Without A Master: In Six Easy Lessons is a book written by E. Harmon in 1846. The book is a comprehensive guide to learning shorthand, specifically phonographic stenography, without the need for a teacher. It is designed to be...

Outlines of Auction Bridge is a book written by Charles Stuart Street in 1909. It provides a concise statement of the rules of the game of Auction Bridge, a popular card game during the early 20th century. The book covers the basic principles of...

Moriah is a historical fiction novel written by Andrew J. Gregg and published in the year 1900. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Moriah. Moriah is a strong-willed and independent individual...

The book ""Missionary Record of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society V3: January, 1835 to December, 1835"" is a historical record of the activities of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the year 1835. The book provides a...

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...

Odes, Original And Translated: With Other Poems is a collection of poems written by Henry Brandreth and published in 1824. The book contains a variety of poems, including original odes and translations of works by other poets. The odes cover a range of topics,...

Oh, To Be Rich And Young! is a novel written by Jabez Thomas Sunderland and published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who comes from a poor background but dreams of becoming rich and successful. John's ambition...

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...

Osbern and Ursyne is a three-act drama written by John Oliver Hobbes and published in 1900. The play tells the story of a young woman named Ursyne who is forced into a marriage with a wealthy nobleman named Osbern. Despite her initial reluctance, Ursyne...

Nature's Revelations: Or Useful Thoughts For Useful Purposes is a book written by Eliza O'Connor and published in 1900. This book is a collection of essays that explore the natural world and its relationship with human life. The author draws on her observations of...

My Baptism, And What Led To It is a book written by James Mountain and published in 1904. The book is a personal account of Mountain's journey towards baptism and his experiences leading up to it. The author shares his struggles with doubt and...

Player Poems is a collection of poems written by Robert George Legge and published in 1895. The book features poems that are inspired by the world of sports and games, particularly cricket and football. The poems are written in a lyrical and descriptive style...

Making Built-In Furniture is a comprehensive guidebook written by Abbot McClure in 1914 that provides detailed instructions on how to construct custom furniture pieces that are built directly into the walls of a home. The book covers a wide range of furniture types, including...

One Week At Venice is a novel published in 1869 by Colombo Coen's New Library Publisher. The book follows the story of a protagonist who spends one week in Venice, exploring the city and experiencing its culture and traditions. Through the protagonist's eyes, 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...

One Hundred and One Entrees is a cookbook written by May Elizabeth Southworth in 1904. This book contains a variety of recipes for main dishes that are perfect for any occasion. The recipes are categorized into different sections such as meats, poultry, fish, and...

The Plexus V8 (1902) is a book in the English language by University Of Illinois.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally...

Discourse Commemorative Of Rufus Anderson is a book written by Augustus Charles Thompson and published in 1880. The book is a commemorative discourse in honor of Rufus Anderson, a prominent American Congregationalist minister and missionary who played a significant role in the spread of...