Literary Collections - General

Recreations in Botany is a book written by Caroline Alathea Stickney Creevey and published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive guide to the world of botany, covering topics such as plant anatomy, classification, and reproduction. It is written in an engaging and accessible...

Laborsaving Looms: A Brief Treatise On Plain Weaving is a book written by George Otis Draper in 1907. The book is a comprehensive guide to the process of plain weaving, a technique used to create simple, yet elegant textile designs. Draper, who was a...

Parliamentary Practice: An Introduction To Parliamentary Law is a book written by Henry Martyn Robert and originally published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive guide to parliamentary procedure and the rules of order that govern legislative bodies. It covers topics such as the...

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Recreation and the Church is a book written by Herbert Wright Gates and published in 1917. The book explores the role of recreation in the Christian church and argues that recreational activities can be used as a tool to promote spiritual growth and community...

Some Thoughts Concerning Religion, Natural And Revealed: With A Letter To A Bishop, Concerning Some Important Discoveries In Philosophy And Theology is a book written by Duncan Forbes in 1743. The book discusses various thoughts and ideas related to religion, both natural and revealed....

Lonely Lives: A Drama is a play written by the German playwright Gerhart Hauptmann and published in 1898. The play revolves around the lives of three individuals who are all struggling with loneliness and isolation. The first character is a young woman named Helene...

""Practical Hints Respecting Moths and Butterflies: With Notices of Their Localities"" is a book written by Richard Shield in 1856. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of moths and butterflies, including practical tips for collectors and enthusiasts. Shield provides detailed descriptions...

The Business Hen: The Latest Hatch is a book written by Herbert Winslow Collingwood in 1910. It is a comprehensive guide to raising chickens for profit, with a focus on the business aspects of poultry farming. The book covers a wide range of topics,...

Short German Plays For Reading And Acting: With Notes And A Vocabulary (1900) is a collection of plays written in German by E. S. Buchheim. The book is designed for students of German who are interested in improving their language skills through reading and...

Opium Smoking in America and China is a historical study that examines the prevalence of opium smoking in both America and China during the late 19th century. The author, Harry Hubbell Kane, explores the immediate and remote effects of opium smoking on individuals and...

My Life Story is a memoir written by Amy Davis Winship and published in 1920. The book recounts the author's life from her childhood in rural Massachusetts to her later years as a successful journalist and editor. Throughout the book, Winship reflects on the...

""Faith: The Life Root Of Science, Philosophy, Ethics, And Religion"" is a book written by H. Griffith in 1882. The book explores the concept of faith and its role in various aspects of human life, including science, philosophy, ethics, and religion. The author argues...

The Pitfalls of Speculation is a book written by Thomas Gibson and originally published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various risks and dangers associated with speculation, particularly in the stock market. Gibson provides readers with a detailed analysis of...

The Artist And His Mission: A Study In Aesthetics is a book written by William McClellan Reily in 1881. The book explores the role and purpose of the artist in society and their responsibility to create works that not only possess aesthetic value but...

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 ABC Of Collecting Old English China"" is a comprehensive guidebook for collectors of antique English china. Written by J.F. Blacker and first published in 1908, the book provides a short history of English factories and their production of china before 1800. The author...

Ohio Before 1850: A Study Of The Early Influence Of Pennsylvania And Southern Populations In Ohio is a historical book written by Robert Emmet Chaddock in 1908. The book explores the early settlement history of Ohio and the impact of Pennsylvania and Southern populations...

""Mary of Plymouth"" is a historical fiction novel written by James Otis and published in 1910. The story follows the journey of a young girl named Mary as she travels with her family aboard the Mayflower to the New World. Mary faces many challenges...

The Beaux-Stratagem is a play written by George Farquhar in 1707 and published in 1898. It is a comedy that tells the story of two young men, Aimwell and Archer, who travel to the countryside with the intention of marrying wealthy women. They pose...

Stereotomy: Problems In Stone Cutting (1875) is a book written by S. Edward Warren. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of stone cutting, with a focus on the techniques and tools used in stereotomy, the art of cutting stone...

""A View Of The Relation Of Landlord And Tenant In Pennsylvania: As Affected By Acts Of Assembly And Judicial Decisions"" is a book written by William Duane and published in 1844. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal relationship between landlords and...

Patent Law and Practice is a comprehensive guide to the process of obtaining and opposing patents, disclaimers, confirmations, and extensions. Written by Alfred Vincent Newton and originally published in 1879, this book provides a detailed explanation of patent law and procedure in the United...

The Rabbit Fancier is a comprehensive guide to the breeding, rearing, feeding, and general management of rabbits. Written by Caleb N. Bement in 1856, the book provides detailed instructions on how to select and pair rabbits for breeding, care for pregnant does, and raise...

The book titled ""The Early History Of Instrumental Precision In Medicine: An Address Before The Second Congress Of American Physicians And Surgeons, September 23, 1891"" is written by Silas Weir Mitchell and was published in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the...

Labor Legislation, Labor Movements, and Labor Leaders is a book written by George Howell and originally published in 1902. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the labor movement in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a particular...

Mental Evolution In Man: Origin Of Human Faculty is a book written by George John Romanes, first published in 1889. The book explores the evolution of the human mind and the development of human faculties, such as language, memory, and reasoning. Romanes draws upon...

Poland Of Today And Yesterday is a historical book written by Nevin Otto Winter in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive review of Poland's history, both past and present, and the reasons that led to its partition. Winter delves into the political, social, and...

""Some Leading Principles of Political Economy: Newly Expounded"" is a book written by John Elliott Cairnes and first published in 1874. It is a comprehensive study of the principles of political economy, which is the study of how societies allocate resources to satisfy their...

""Readings On The History And System Of The Common Law"" is a book written by Roscoe Pound and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and system of the common law, which is the legal system that originated in...

The book ""Outline History Of The Fine Arts"" was written by Benson John Lossing and first published in 1840. It provides a comprehensive overview of the history of fine arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, and music, from ancient times to the 19th century. The...

""The Atlantic To The Pacific: What To See And How To See It"" is a travel guide written by John Erastus Lester and published in 1873. The book provides a detailed description of the journey from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast of...

The Buried Cities of Campania or Pompeii and Herculaneum: Their History, Their Destruction, and Their Remains is a book written by William Henry Davenport Adams in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive account of the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were destroyed...

""Myths And Facts Of The American Revolution"" is a historical commentary written by Arthur Johnston in 1908. The book aims to provide a factual account of the American Revolution by debunking popular myths and misconceptions that have become ingrained in the American psyche. Johnston...

Supervised Study In American History is a book written by Mabel Elizabeth Simpson in 1918. The book is a comprehensive guide to studying American history through a supervised approach. It is written for students who are interested in learning about American history and want...

The Book of Esther: Its Practical Lessons and Dramatic Scenes is a book written by Alexander Raleigh in 1880. This book provides a detailed analysis and interpretation of the biblical book of Esther. The author explores the practical lessons that can be learned from...

Practical Ethics: A Collection of Addresses and Essays is a book written by the British philosopher and moral theorist, Henry Sidgwick. Originally published in 1898, this book contains a collection of essays and lectures that Sidgwick gave throughout his career on various ethical and...

The Artist's Married Life: Being That Of Albert Durer is a book written by Leopold Schefer and published in 1848. The book provides a detailed account of the life of the famous German artist, Albert Durer, with a focus on his married life. It...

Sources for Roman History, B.C. 133-70 is a historical book written by Abel Hendy Jones Greenidge and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive collection of primary sources that cover the period of Roman history from 133 BC to 70 BC. The author...

""A Commentary On The Books Of Amos, Hosea, And Micah"" is a book written by John Merlin Powis Smith in 1914. The book provides a detailed analysis of the three prophetic books of the Old Testament - Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Smith interprets and...

""Moral Freedom Reconciled With Causation: By The Analysis Of The Process Of Self-Determination, The Moral Basis Of Social Science, With A Postscript On Cooperation"" is a philosophical work written by Henry Travis in 1865. The book explores the relationship between moral freedom and causation,...

Observations On Modern Gardening, And Laying Out Pleasure Grounds, Parks, Farms, Ridings, Etc. is a book written by Thomas Whately in 1801. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of gardening and landscaping, providing practical advice for those interested in creating beautiful...

""Tecumseh Or The Warrior Of The West"" is a poem written by John Richardson in 1828. The poem is divided into four cantos and tells the story of Tecumseh, a Native American warrior who fought against the United States in the early 19th century....

Remarks On The Late War With Russia: Together With Plans For The Attack On Cronstadt, Sweaborg, And Helsingfors is a historical book written by John Cochrane Hoseason in 1857. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Russo-British War that took place in the...

""Remunerative Railways For New Countries: With Some Account Of The First Railway In China"" is a book written by Richard C. Rapier in 1878. The book explores the topic of railway development in new countries and how it can be made profitable. Rapier provides...

The book ""Syllabus of Lectures on the History of the British Empire: Part 1, Colonial Policy, India, and Other Asiatic Dependencies"" was written by Henry Morse Stephens and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of the British Empire,...

The Sewing Machine: Its History, Construction, And Application is a book written by Rudolph Herzberg in 1864. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, construction, and application of the sewing machine. It covers the development of the sewing machine from its early...

My Story of Samoan Methodism is a book written by Martin Dyson in 1875. The book provides a brief history of the Wesleyan Methodist Mission in Samoa, as well as Dyson's personal experiences with the church. Dyson was a missionary who spent several years...

List Of Recorded Earthquakes In California, Lower California, Oregon, And Washington Territory (1887) is a book written by Edward S. Holden. The book provides a comprehensive list of earthquakes that have occurred in the aforementioned regions up until the year 1887. It includes details...

A View Of The Present State Of The African Slave Trade is a book written by the Religious Society of Friends in 1824. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the African slave trade during the early 19th century, examining the practices...