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Mary Wilson: A Tale of New England is a novel written by Charles Waite and published in 1848. The story is set in the early 19th century in a small town in New England and revolves around the life of the titular character, Mary...

Goldhanger Woods: A Child's Romance is a novel written by Mary Lee in 1887. The story follows the adventures of two young siblings, Tom and May, as they explore the enchanting Goldhanger Woods. The children discover a magical world filled with fairies and other...

Light On Little Graves is a book published by the American Sunday School Union in 1848. It is a collection of stories and poems about the deaths of children and the comfort that can be found in religion. The book is divided into sections,...

God And Our Country: A Discourse (1847) is a book written by George Putnam that explores the relationship between God and the United States of America. The book is a collection of speeches and essays that Putnam delivered over the course of his career...

The Historical Manual of the Congregational Church of Topsfield, Massachusetts: 1663-1907 is a book written by the Congregational Church of Topsfield, Massachusetts in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive history of the church from its founding in 1663 up until 1907. It includes information...

The Three Gardens is a book written by Joseph Baugher Bittinger in 1876. The book is a religious work that explores the three gardens mentioned in the Bible: the Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the Garden of the Resurrection. The author...

Boris Godounov: A National Music Drama, In Three Acts (1911) is a book written by Modeste Petrovich Moussorgsky. It is a dramatic retelling of the life and reign of Boris Godounov, a Russian tsar who ruled in the late 16th century. The book is...

Hezekiah's Wives is a historical novel written by Lillie Hamilton French and published in 1902. The story is set in ancient Israel and follows the life of Hezekiah, the king of Judah, and his wives. The novel explores the political and religious challenges faced...

Faith's Father: A Story of Child Life in London Bye-Ways is a novel written by Frederic Morell Holmes in 1880. The story follows the life of Faith, a young girl who lives with her father in the poverty-stricken streets of London. Faith's father is...

Janet M'Laren: Or The Faithful Nurse is a novel written by William Henry Giles Kingston in 1872. The story follows the life of Janet M'Laren, a young Scottish woman who becomes a nurse and dedicates her life to caring for others. Janet faces many...

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David Elliott: A Cornish Story is a novel written by C. E. Irvine and published in 1885. The story is set in the Cornish countryside and follows the life of the titular character, David Elliott. David is a hardworking farmer who is struggling to...

""It Is Written"" is a comprehensive study of the gospels, analyzing all the words and actions of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. Written by Thomas Scott Bacon in 1895, the book is a careful examination of the life and teachings of Jesus,...

Fisher-Folk is a historical novel written by J.S. Cadell and first published in 1885. The story is set in a small fishing village in Scotland in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of several families who make their living from the sea. The...

""Gregory VII: A Tragedy"" is a historical play written by Richard H. Horne and published in 1840. The play is based on the life and struggles of Pope Gregory VII, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1073 to 1085. 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...

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...

Gerla The Nymph: A Tale In Verse is a book written by F. J. Whishaw and published in 1879. The book is a poetic tale about a nymph named Gerla, who lives in a mystical forest. Gerla is a beautiful and enchanting creature, and...

The Divine Program Of The World�������s History is a historical book written by Henry Grattan Guinness in 1888. The book delves into the concept of divine intervention in the history of the world, exploring the idea that God has a plan for humanity and...

Josiah Wedgwood: Master Potter (1903) is a book written by Arthur Herbert Church, which tells the story of Josiah Wedgwood, one of the most famous and influential potters of the 18th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of Wedgwood's life, work, and achievements,...

Artiste is a novel written by Maria M. Grant and published in 1871. The book follows the story of a young woman named Grace Atherton, who dreams of becoming a successful artist. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the...

God�������s Paths To Peace: A Story Of Evolution is a book written by Ernst Richard in 1914. The book explores the concept of peace and how it can be achieved through the evolution of humanity. The author argues that peace is not just the...

Echoes From The Valley is a novel written by Rob Roy McGregor Parrish and first published in 1884. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia and follows the lives of two families, the Hales and the Wards, who are neighbors and...

Bedside Poetry: A Parents������� Assistant In Moral Discipline is a book written by Wendell Phillips Garrison and published in 1887. The book is a collection of poems that parents can read to their children before bed to instill moral values and teach them important...

Glimpses Of The Life Of Louis Taber: A Recorded Minister In The Society Of Friends, Late Of Ohio Yearly Meeting (1892) is a biographical account of the life of Louis Taber, a prominent member of the Society of Friends in the late 19th century....

Fate: A Tragedy In Five Acts is a play written by G. Webb Jr. and first published in 1859. The play is a classic tragedy that explores the themes of fate, destiny, and free will. The story revolves around the character of Fate, who...

Fisherman Grim is a novel written by Mary C. Rowsell and published in 1886. The story follows the life of a fisherman named Grim who lives in a small coastal village in England. Grim is a hardworking and honest man who loves the sea...

Dear Old Stories Told Once More is a book written by Faith Latimer and published in 1877. The book is a collection of short stories that are retellings of classic tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Beauty and the Beast. The...

The Testimony Of The Land To The Book: Or The Evidential Value Of Palestine is a book written by David Gregg and published in 1895. The book explores the historical and archaeological evidence found in Palestine that supports the Bible's account of the ancient...

The Widow Lamport is a novel written by Sidney Kilner Levett-Yeats and published in 1895. Set in the late 19th century, the book follows the story of Mrs. Lamport, a wealthy widow who lives in a grand house in the English countryside. Despite her...

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""Entire Holiness: An Essay"" is a book written by John H. Wallace in 1853. The book is focused on the concept of holiness and explores the idea of achieving complete or entire holiness. Wallace argues that holiness is not just a state of mind,...

""Frank Newitt's Fortunes"" is a novel written by Frederick Scarlett Potter and published in 1877. The story follows the life of Frank Newitt, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his father. With his newfound wealth, Frank sets out to make a...

The Wife's Domain is a novel written by Philothalos in 1874. It is a story about the life of a woman named Fanny who is married to a wealthy man named George. Fanny is a devoted wife and mother who takes great pride in...

The Nursery Governess is a novel written by Eliza Cheap and published in 1845. The story revolves around a young woman named Ellen Percy who is forced to take a job as a governess in order to support herself and her family. Ellen is...

Fireside Pictures is a book published by the American Tract Society in 1865. The book is a collection of short stories and poems that are intended to be read aloud by families gathered around the fireside. The stories and poems cover a variety of...

Eastern Churches: Containing Sketches Of The Nestorian, Armenian, Jacobite, Coptic And Abyssinian Communities is a book written by Ernest Silvanus Appleyard and published in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Eastern Churches, including the Nestorian, Armenian, Jacobite, Coptic, and Abyssinian communities....

""Belle Jones: A Story of Fulfillment"" is a novel written by Allen Meacham and published in 1916. The book tells the story of Belle Jones, a young woman who is determined to find fulfillment and happiness in her life. Belle is faced with many...

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 New Whole Art Of Confectionary: Sugar Boiling, Icing, Candying, Jelly Making, Etc. is a book written by W. S. Steveley and originally published in 1828. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the art of confectionary, covering topics such as sugar boiling, icing,...

Chimes and Knells is a collection of poetry written by the author Ellokenna and published in 1876. The book contains a variety of poems that explore themes of life, death, love, and nature. The title of the book refers to the sound of bells...

Comfort In Sleepless Nights is a book written by Anne Chambers and published in 1858. The book is a collection of meditations and prayers designed to provide comfort and solace to those who are struggling with sleeplessness or other forms of mental or emotional...

The Tettigidae of Ceylon is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Lane Hancock and published in 1904. The book is an extensive study of the Tettigidae, a family of insects commonly known as treehoppers, found in the island nation of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)....

Home In The World Beyond is a spiritual book written by George Philip in 1902. The book explores the concept of the afterlife and the idea of a spiritual home beyond this world. It delves into the nature of the soul and the different...

""Building The Congregation: A Study Of Appeals"" is a book written by William Charles Skeath and originally published in 1919. The book is a detailed study of the art of persuasion and its application in building a successful congregation. Skeath delves into the various...

""Edward And Miriam: A Tale Of Iceland"" is a novel written by the American Sunday School Union in 1836. The story revolves around two young siblings, Edward and Miriam, who live in Iceland with their mother. Their father had died while on a fishing...

Finishing The Negative: A Handbook Of All The Processes Between Fixing And Printing is a book written by George Edward Brown and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various processes involved in developing photographic negatives. The book covers a...

Celebrated Actor Folks������� Cookeries: A Collection Of The Favorite Foods Of Famous Players (1916) is a cookbook written by Mabel Rowland. The book features recipes for dishes that were the favorite foods of famous actors of the time. The recipes are organized by actor,...

Dan Leno, His Book: A Volume Of Frivolities Autobiographical, Historical, Philosophical, Anecdotal, And Nonsensical (1899) is a book written by the famous British comedian and music hall performer, Dan Leno. This book is a collection of his personal anecdotes, historical events, philosophical musings, and...

Beadle�������s Dime Chess Instructor: Containing All The Elements Of This Fascinating Game (1860) by Miron James Hazeltine is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the basic rules and strategies of the...