Literary Collections - General

The Starting Place of Truth is a philosophical book written by Arthur Henry Finn and originally published in 1919. The book explores the nature of truth and the various ways in which it can be understood and experienced. Finn argues that truth is not...

""The Hindu Ruins In The Plain Of Parambanan"" is a book written by Isaac Groneman and published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Hindu ruins located in the Plain of Parambanan, which is situated in central Java, Indonesia. The author...

""Slavery And The War: A Historical Essay"" is a book written by Henry Darling in 1863. The book is a historical analysis of the role of slavery in the American Civil War. Darling examines the origins of slavery in the United States, the economic...

Tertiary Faunal Horizons of Western Washington is a scientific book written by Charles Edwin Weaver and published in 1916. The book focuses on the study of the fauna of the Tertiary period in Western Washington, specifically in the Puget Sound region. The author presents...

Marquis' Handbook of Chicago is a comprehensive guidebook and reference book to the city of Chicago, first published in 1886 by A. N. Marquis and Company. The book provides a complete history of the city, from its early days as a small trading post...

Liberty And The News is a book written by Walter Lippmann and published in 1920. The book is a critique of the news media and its role in a democratic society. Lippmann argues that the news media has become too focused on sensationalism and...

Mathematical Tracts, Part 2 is a book written by Francis William Newman and published in 1888. The book is a collection of mathematical essays and tracts that explore various topics in mathematics. Some of the topics covered in the book include algebra, geometry, trigonometry,...

The Little School is a novel written by Thomas Sturge Moore and first published in 1920. The story is set in a small private school in England, where a group of boys are taught by a strict and traditional headmaster. The main character is...

""The Gypsy Moth: A Report Of The Work Of Destroying The Insect In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts"" is a book written by Edward Howe Forbush in 1896. The book provides a detailed account of the efforts made by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to eradicate...

A History of France is a comprehensive book written by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall in 1912. The book provides a detailed account of the history of France, starting from the earliest times to the early 20th century. The author covers the major events and figures...

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 English Future: Its Origin And Development is a historical book written by Francis Adelbert Blackburn and published in 1892. The book provides a detailed account of the origin and development of the English language future tense. Blackburn explores the various forms of 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...

""How To Teach About Aquatic Life: Fishes, Shellfish, Reptiles And Their Life History"" is a book written by Frank Owen Payne and first published in 1901. As the title suggests, the book is a guide to teaching about aquatic life, specifically fishes, shellfish, and...

Imperial India: Letters From The East is a book written by John Oliver Hobbes and published in 1903. It is a collection of letters that the author wrote while traveling through India during the height of British colonialism. The book provides a unique perspective...

Joseph Pilsudski: Founder Of Polish National Independence And Chief Of The Polish State (1921) is a biography written by J. Boncza, which explores the life and legacy of Joseph Pilsudski, a prominent figure in Polish history. The book traces Pilsudski's early life, his involvement...

The Paget Papers: Diplomatic And Other Correspondence Of Sir Arthur Paget, 1794-1807 (1896) is a historical book that contains the diplomatic and other correspondence of Sir Arthur Paget during the period of 1794-1807. The book is written by Paget himself and provides an insight...

A Concise Manual of Style is a book written by Hiram Allan Reed in 1920. It is a comprehensive guide that provides rules and guidelines for writing and formatting various types of documents. The book covers topics such as punctuation, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and...

Alice Cogswell Bemis: A Sketch By A Friend is a biography book written by Mary Goodale Slocum and published in 1920. The book tells the story of Alice Cogswell Bemis, a deaf woman who lived in the early 19th century. Alice was the daughter...

Life At Yale is a book written by Edwin Rogers Embree in 1912. It provides an insightful and comprehensive look into the daily life of students at Yale University during the early 20th century. The book covers various aspects of student life, including academics,...

""Stories and Ballads of the Far Past"" is a collection of ancient folk tales and ballads compiled by Nora Kershaw Chadwick and published in 1921. The book includes stories from various cultures and time periods, including Celtic, Norse, and Germanic mythology. The tales are...

The Historical Geography of Detroit, written by Almon Ernest Parkins and originally published in 1918, is a comprehensive study of the city of Detroit from its founding to the early 20th century. The book explores the city's history, geography, and topography, and provides a...

Publications Of The Yerkes Observatory V4, Part 3: Parallaxes Of Fifty-Two Stars (1920) is a scientific book authored by George Van Biesbroeck. The book is part of a series of publications from the Yerkes Observatory, which is a research facility located in Williams Bay,...

The Development of the Telephone in Europe is a historical book written by Herbert Laws Webb in 1911. The book provides a comprehensive account of the evolution of the telephone in Europe, from its inception to the time of publication. The author explores the...

California Tanbark Oak is a comprehensive botanical study of the tanbark oak tree, written by Willis Linn Jepson and originally published in 1911. The book provides a detailed account of the tree's physical characteristics, habitat, distribution, and uses, including its historical importance as a...

The Ellsworth Dam On The Union River At Ellsworth, Maine: Property Of The Bar Harbor And Union River Power Company (1908) is a historical book written by Ambursen Hydraulic Construction Co. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of the Ellsworth Dam,...

Depression In The West Indies: Free Trade The Only Remedy is a book written by C. S. Salmon in 1884. The book is focused on the economic depression that was prevalent in the West Indies during the late 19th century. The author argues that...

""Dedication To Benjamin Harrison: Christian Gentleman, Patriotic Citizen, Brave Soldier, Wise Statesman And Twenty-Third President Of The United States (1889)"" is a book written by the Old Tippecanoe Club Of Chicago. The book is a dedication to Benjamin Harrison, who served as the 23rd...

The Recall of Judges: An Essay is a book written by Alexander Francis Morrison in 1911. The book is a critical analysis of the concept of the recall of judges, which is the process of removing judges from their positions before their term of...

Krom's Ore Crushing And Concentrating Machines: Plans For Lixiviation And Concentration Works (1885) is a book authored by S. R. Krom. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of ore crushing and concentrating machines. It includes detailed plans and diagrams...

The book ""The Greek And Latin Inscriptions On The Obelisk-Crab In The Metropolitan Museum, New York: A Monograph (1883)"" by Augustus Chapman Merriam is a detailed examination of a particular artifact housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The artifact...

The Federal Reserve Check Collection System (1917) is a book written by Gordon Blythe Anderson. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the check collection system established by the Federal Reserve in 1917. The author explains the history and development of the check collection...

""Our National Currency"" is a book written by A. Wolcott in 1866. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Treasury Notes of the Government and the issues of the National Banks that constitute the National Currency of the United States. The author delves...

""The Railroad Builders: A Chronicle Of The Welding Of The States"" is a historical account written by John Moody and published in 1919. The book details the construction and development of the American railroad system, which played a critical role in connecting the various...

The Different West As Seen By A Transplanted Easterner is a book written by Arthur Elmore Bostwick in 1913. The book is a travelogue that explores the American West from the perspective of an Easterner who has relocated to the region. Bostwick shares his...

Notes On The Bird Life Of Formby (1892) is a book written by John Wrigley that provides a comprehensive account of the bird life in Formby, a coastal town in the northwest of England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which...

""How Danish Slesvig Was Lost: A Peep Behind The Veiled Scenes Of Diplomacy, And A Warning"" is a historical book written by Fredrik Bajer in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the loss of the Danish province of Slesvig to Germany in...

School Shop Installation And Maintenance is a comprehensive guidebook written by Leon Sherman Greene in 1922. This book is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the installation and maintenance of school shops. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the importance...

Cone Cut Corners: The Experiences Of A Conservative Family In Fanatical Times is a book written by Benjamin Vaughan Abbott in 1855. The book is a memoir that chronicles the experiences of a conservative family during a time of religious fanaticism. The story is...

Human Cestoids, An Essay: To Which Was Awarded The Second Prize Of The Boylston Medical Society For 1867 (1867) is a medical essay written by Frederic Russell Sturgis. The essay was awarded the second prize by the Boylston Medical Society in 1867. The book...

Joseph Gurney Cannon: Proceedings In The House Of Representatives On The Eightieth Anniversary Of His Birth is a book that contains the proceedings of the House of Representatives of the United States on the occasion of the eightieth birth anniversary of Joseph Gurney Cannon,...

Abstracts Of Reports Of The Immigration Commission V1, Part 2: With Conclusions And Recommendations And Views Of The Minority (1911) is a book that provides a comprehensive overview of the findings of the United States Immigration Commission. The book is divided into two parts,...

The Chicago Social and Club Register is a book published by Crest Publishers in 1921. It is a comprehensive guide to the social and club scene in Chicago during the early 20th century. The book includes detailed information on the city's social elite, including...

Great Events In The History Of North And South America V2 (1851) is a historical book written by Charles A. Goodrich. The book covers significant events that occurred in North and South America from the time of their discovery to the mid-19th century. It...

Mechanical Drawing for Colleges and Universities is a comprehensive guidebook written by James David Phillips and published in 1915. The book is designed to provide students and instructors with a detailed overview of mechanical drawing, covering everything from the basics of drafting to advanced...

Live Questions V2 is a book written by John Peter Altgeld and published in 1899. The book is a collection of essays and speeches given by Altgeld, a former governor of Illinois, on various topics such as politics, economics, and social issues. Altgeld was...

Elements of Sanitary Engineering is a comprehensive textbook written by Merriman and Mansfield in 1918. The book covers various aspects of sanitation and hygiene, including water supply, sewage disposal, and garbage disposal. The authors provide detailed explanations of the principles and practices of sanitary...

An Elementary Treatise on Mechanics, written by Stephen Parkinson and first published in 1869, is a comprehensive guide to the principles of mechanics for students in junior university classes and higher classes in school. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the...

Fish In Rivers And Streams: A Treatise On The Management Of Fish In Fresh Waters (1848) by Gottlieb Boccius is a comprehensive guide to the management of fish in rivers and streams. The book covers various topics related to freshwater fish, including their habits,...

""An Account Of The Society Of Union Scholars, Established 1718"" is a historical book written by E. J. Osborne in 1877. The book provides a detailed description of the Society of Union Scholars, which was established in 1718. The Society was formed by a...