Literary Collections - General

""The Tabernacle And The Temple: Their Symbolic Teaching And Spiritual Import"" is a book written by Arabella E. Webb in 1882. The book provides readers with a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the symbolic teachings and spiritual significance of the Tabernacle and the Temple....

""The Eclipse of American Sea Power"" is a non-fiction book written by Dudley Wright Knox in 1922. The book discusses the decline of American Sea Power in the early 20th century and highlights the importance of maintaining a strong navy. Knox argues that the...

The Diary Of H.M. The Shah Of Persia: During His Tour Through Europe In 1873 is a historical book written by the Shah of Persia himself. The book chronicles the travels and experiences of the Shah during his tour of Europe in 1873. It...

""The Great Mollie Maguire: Trials In Carbon And Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania"" is a historical book written by Charles Albright. The book focuses on the infamous Mollie Maguire trials that took place in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties in Pennsylvania in 1876. The Mollie Maguires were...

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...

Sermons by Unitarian Ministers is a collection of sermons delivered by various Unitarian ministers in the early 20th century. The book, compiled by William Copeland Bowie, includes sermons on a variety of topics such as morality, religion, social justice, and personal growth. The sermons...

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 Law And The Gospel: A Course Of Plain Sermons On The Ten Commandments is a book written by Disney Robinson and published in 1833. The book is a collection of sermons that focus on the Ten Commandments and their relevance to the Christian...

The Aqueducts of Ancient Rome: Traced From Their Sources to Their Mouths is a historical book written by John Henry Parker and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive study of the aqueducts of ancient Rome, which were built to supply the city...

The Book of Arda Viraf is a Pahlavi text that was prepared by Destur Hoshangji Jamaspji Asa in 1872. This book, translated by Martin Haug, is a religious text that tells the story of Arda Viraf, a Zoroastrian priest who is taken on a...

""Social Law In The Spiritual World: Studies In Human And Divine Inter-Relationship"" is a book written by Rufus Matthew Jones and published in 1904. In this book, Jones explores the relationship between human beings and the divine. He discusses the social laws that govern...

The First Forty Years Of Washington Society, published in 1906, is a historical account of the social scene in Washington D.C. during the early years of the United States. The book is written by Margaret Bayard Smith, a prominent society figure and journalist who...

Synopsis Of The Fresh Water Fishes Of The Western Portion Of The Island Of Trinidad, West Indies (1858) is a book written by Theodore Gill. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the freshwater fish species found in the western portion of the island...

Economic Imperialism is a book written by Leonard Woolf in 1920. The book explores the economic and political implications of imperialism, particularly in the context of the British Empire. Woolf argues that imperialism is driven by economic interests, and that the exploitation of colonies...

The Abiding Value Of The Old Testament is a book written by George Livingston Robinson and originally published in 1911. The book is a comprehensive study of the Old Testament and its relevance to modern times. Robinson argues that the Old Testament is not...

Professional Baseball In America is a historical book written by the League Of Professional Baseball Clubs in 1921. The book provides an in-depth look at the origins and evolution of professional baseball in America, from its early beginnings in the mid-19th century to the...

Geometrical Psychology or The Science of Representation is a book written by Louisa S. Cook in 1887. The book provides an abstract of the theories and diagrams of B. W. Betts, who was a psychologist and mathematician. The book explores the relationship between geometry...

Practical Military Topography: Map Reading And Sketching (1920) is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Alfred Moss. The book is designed to provide readers with a thorough understanding of the principles of military topography, including map reading and sketching. The author draws on his...

Songs of Lawrenceville is a collection of poetry written by F. P. Trench, originally published in 1902. The poems are inspired by the author's experiences at Lawrenceville School in New Jersey, where he was a student in the late 1800s. The book contains a...

Pascal Bruno: A Sicilian Story is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas and originally published in 1837. The story is set in Sicily during the 17th century and follows the life of the titular character, Pascal Bruno, a young man who is falsely...

""A Circular or Short Biography of Ebenezer Allen: Known as Captain or Major in the New Hampshire Grants (1777)"" by Melvin Barnes is a historical account of the life of Ebenezer Allen, a prominent figure in the New Hampshire Grants during the American Revolution....

Oxford Theology: Or Romanism In The Church Of England is a book written by John Harrison and published in 1875. The book is a critical examination of the Oxford Movement, a religious movement that took place in the Church of England during the 19th...

Maistre Wace's St. Nicholas (1850) is a book written by Wace and edited by Robert. The book is a collection of stories and legends surrounding the life of St. Nicholas, a Christian saint known for his generosity and kindness. The stories included in the...

""Minerals of Pennsylvania"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Amos Peaslee Brown in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of the various minerals found in Pennsylvania, including their geological origins, physical properties, and uses. The author also describes the history of mineral exploration...

Making Horticulture Pay: Experiences In Gardening And Fruit Growing (1909) is a book written by Maurice Grenville Kains. The book is a comprehensive guide for people who are interested in gardening and fruit growing as a business. The author shares his personal experiences and...

""Letters of John Quincy Adams, to His Son, on the Bible and Its Teachings"" is a collection of letters written by John Quincy Adams to his son, George Washington Adams. The letters were written between 1811 and 1814 and focus on the importance of...

Wallace: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1878. The book tells the story of a young boy named Wallace, who lives in the Franconia region of New Hampshire during the early 19th century. Wallace is a bright...

F. G. Tait, A Record: Being His Life, Letters, And Golfing Diary (1900) is a biographical book about the life of Frederick Guthrie Tait, a renowned Scottish golfer who lived from 1870 to 1900. The book contains a detailed account of Tait's life, including...

New York Bar Examination Questions And Answers (1903) is a book written by Joseph Jacobs. The book is a comprehensive guide for those who are preparing for the New York Bar Examination. The book contains a collection of questions and answers that were asked...

Horology: Or A Popular Sketch Of Clock And Watch Making is a book written by Edward Grafton and originally published in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, development, and mechanics of clocks and watches. It covers everything from the earliest...

""Meditations on the Most Precious Blood and Example of Christ"" is a religious book written by John Stanley Tute and published in 1875. The book contains a series of meditations that reflect on the significance of the blood of Christ and the example he...

The Tone-Line: Principles of Voice Development is a book written by Albert Baker Cheney in 1896. The book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to developing one's voice, with a focus on the principles of tone and line. The author explains that the human...

Life Zone Investigations In Wyoming (1917) is a scientific book written by Merritt Cary. The book is a comprehensive study of the various life zones in Wyoming, including the plants and animals that inhabit them. The author provides detailed descriptions of the different zones,...

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...

Expedition of Captain Fisk to the Rocky Mountains is a historical account of the journey undertaken by James Liberty Fisk, a captain in the Union Army, in the year 1864. The book chronicles Fisk's expedition to explore the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding regions,...

Marion Harland's Cook Book Of Tried And Tested Recipes (1907) is a comprehensive guide to cooking and baking, written by the renowned American author and food writer, Marion Harland. The book contains over 600 recipes, ranging from classic American dishes to international cuisine, and...

""Heretical Doctrines of the Plymouth Brethren: Showing Their Identity with Those of the Manichees"" is a book written by an anonymous author who claims to be a member of the Plymouth Brethren, a Christian movement that originated in the early 19th century in England....

""Elements of Morality: For the Use of Young Persons"" is a book written by Christian Gotthilf Salzmann in 1829. The book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to morality for young people, covering topics such as honesty, kindness, respect, and responsibility. The author emphasizes...

Luck and Pluck: Or John Oakley�������s Inheritance is a novel written by Horatio Alger Jr. and first published in 1869. The story follows the life of John Oakley, a young man who is orphaned at a young age and left with nothing but his...

""History Of Brown County, Wisconsin V2: Past And Present"" is a comprehensive historical account of Brown County, Wisconsin, written by Deborah Beaumont Martin in 1913. The book takes the reader on a journey through the county's past, from its early settlement by Native American...

""Fifteen Years In The Senior Order Of Shakers: A Narration Of Facts Concerning That Singular People"" is a non-fiction book written by Hervey Elkins and published in 1853. The book describes the author's experiences as a member of the Senior Order of Shakers, a...

The book ""The Titles of the Psalms: Their Nature and Meaning Explained"" was written by James William Thirtle and published in 1904. The book is a comprehensive study of the titles of the Psalms, which are brief descriptions that appear at the beginning of...

Latin Translations Of Selected Pieces From Prose Extracts (1890) is a book written by John Edwin Nixon. The book contains a collection of selected pieces from various prose extracts translated into Latin. The translations are designed to help students of Latin improve their skills...

Henry Moorhouse: The English Evangelist (1881) is a biographical account of the life and work of Henry Moorhouse, a prominent figure in the evangelical movement of the late 19th century. Written by John Macpherson, the book traces Moorhouse's journey from a troubled youth to...

Lost On Umbagog is a thrilling adventure novel written by Willis Boyd Allen and first published in 1894. The story follows the journey of a group of young men who set out on a camping trip to the remote Umbagog Lake in the wilderness...

""A Defense Of Our Fathers: And Of The Original Organization Of The Methodist Episcopal Church, Against Alexander McCaine And Others"" is a book written by John Emory in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Methodist Episcopal Church and...

Annals of Ulster V3: 1379-1541 is a historical book written by Bartholomew Mac Carthy. The book is a compilation of annals that cover the period from 1379 to 1541 in the region of Ulster in Ireland. The annals are a collection of historical records...

""A Historical Sketch of Harvard University: From Its Foundation to May, 1890"" is a book written by William Roscoe Thayer in 1890. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Harvard University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the...

""John Witherspoon and His Times"" is a historical biography written by James McCosh and published in 1890. The book focuses on the life and contributions of John Witherspoon, who was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister, theologian, and founding father of the United States. Witherspoon served...

Carrie's Letters To Her Emil is a book written by Carrie Klopfer in 1890. The book is a collection of letters that Carrie wrote to her husband Emil while they were separated due to work obligations. The letters are filled with heartfelt emotions, expressing...