Literary Collections - General

The Social Problem is a book written by Jacques Judah Cohen in 1909. It is a comprehensive analysis of the social problems that were prevalent in the early 20th century. The book is divided into two parts, the first part deals with the social...

Effective Methods In Mechanical Drawing: The Geometry Of Drafting And Kinks And Short Cuts (1913) is a book written by Frederick Huston Evans that provides a comprehensive guide to mechanical drawing. The book covers various aspects of mechanical drawing, including the principles of geometry...

""On The Right Use Of Books: A Lecture"" is a book written by William Parsons Atkinson and first published in 1878. The book is a lecture that discusses the importance of reading and the proper way to use books. Atkinson argues that books are...

Suppressed Sensations: Or Leaves From The Notebook Of A Chicago Reporter is a book written by James Maitland and originally published in 1879. The book is a collection of short stories and articles written by Maitland during his time as a reporter in Chicago....

Abraham Africanus I: His Secret Life, As Revealed Under The Mesmeric Influence; Mysteries Of The White House is a novel written by J. F. Feeks Publisher in 1864. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of...

The book titled ""Course Of Study For The Common Schools Of Illinois (1904)"" is a comprehensive guidebook that outlines the curriculum for the common schools in the state of Illinois. The book was compiled by the Standing Committee of the County Superintendents' Section of...

Chicago In Tears And Smiles is a book written by Wilhelm Vom Strande and published in 1893. It is a comprehensive account of the city of Chicago, its history, culture, and people during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters...

Notices of the War of 1812 V2 is a historical book written by John Armstrong and published in 1840. The book provides a detailed account of the War of 1812, which was fought between the United States and Great Britain. Armstrong was a prominent...

""A Guide to the Montessori Method"" is a book written by Ellen Yale Stevens in 1913. The Montessori method is an educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, in the early 1900s. The method is based on the idea that children...

The 125th Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry: Attention Battalion! is a historical book written by Robert M. Rogers in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the Illinois Volunteer Infantry's 125th Regiment during the American Civil War. The author, who was a member of...

""Additions To The Ornithology Of Guadalupe Island"" is a book written by Walter E. Bryant in 1887. The book is focused on the study of birds found on Guadalupe Island, located off the west coast of Mexico. The author provides detailed descriptions of various...

The Immigration Situation In Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina And Brazil is a book published in 1911 by the United States Immigration Commission. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the immigration policies and practices of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and Brazil. It...

A Geognostical Essay On The Superposition Of Rocks In Both Hemispheres is a scientific work written by Alexander Von Humboldt in 1823. The book is an exploration of the geological structure of the Earth and its layers, as well as an analysis of the...

Chicago Antiquities is a historical book written by Henry Higgins Hurlbut in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early history of Chicago, including the city's business directory for the year 1839. Hurlbut describes the city's development from a small trading post...

""Obituary Addresses Delivered On The Occasion Of The Death Of Zachary Taylor, President Of The United States (1850)"" is a book that compiles the speeches given by members of the United States Congress following the unexpected death of President Zachary Taylor in July 1850....

Fuel Economy and CO2 Recorders: Engineers' Study Course from Power (1914) is a technical manual written by Austin Raymond Maujer that provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of fuel economy and CO2 recording for engineers. The book covers topics such as...

Report To The Department Of State Of Silk And Silk Manufacturers (1868) is a historical book written by Elliot Christopher Cowdin. The book provides a comprehensive report on the silk industry in the United States during the mid-19th century. Cowdin, who was a prominent...

Machine Molder Practice is a comprehensive instructional manual on molder work, focusing on the operation and management of molding machines. Written by William Henry Rohr and first published in 1919, the book provides detailed guidance on the skills and techniques required to work with...

Lincoln and Lee: A Patriotic Story is a historical book written by Smith D. Fry and published in 1922. The book tells the story of two of America's most prominent figures during the Civil War era ������� Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee �������...

China: Report For The Year 1903 On The Trade Of Canton (1904) is a historical book written by C.W. Campbell. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the trade activities in Canton, China, during the year 1903. The author gives a detailed account of...

Thomas A. Edison: The Life Story Of A Great American is a biography of Thomas Edison written by George G. Harrap And Company and published in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Edison's life, from his early years as a young inventor...

The Life and Reign of William the Fourth V2 is a historical book written by G. N. Wright in 1837. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and reign of King William IV, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1837....

Things Worth Thinking About: A Series Of Lectures Upon Literature And Culture (1890) is a book written by Thomas George Tucker. The book is a collection of lectures that Tucker gave on various topics related to literature and culture. The lectures cover a wide...

The House I Live In Or The Human Body: For The Use Of Families And Schools (1837) is a book written by William Andrus Alcott. The book is a comprehensive guide to the human body, intended for use by families and schools. Alcott's aim...

Elements of Astronomy is a comprehensive guide to the study of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects. Written by Simon Newcomb in 1900, this book covers the basic principles of astronomy, including the movements of the planets, the phases of the moon, and...

Storied Walls of the Exposition is a historical book written by Katherine Delmar Burke in 1915. This book is an account of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco in 1915. The author provides a detailed description of the exposition, its history, and...

""The Press Club of Chicago: A History with Sketches of Other Prominent Press Clubs of the United States"" is a book written by William H. Freeman and published in 1894. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Press Club of...

Asia is a book written by Fanny Dorothea Herbertson in 1903 that provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the continent of Asia. The book covers a wide range of topics relating to Asia, including its geography, history, culture, religion, politics, and economics. It...

First Book of Grasses: The Structure of Grasses Explained for Beginners is a comprehensive guide to understanding the anatomy and biology of grasses. Written by Agnes Chase in 1922, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in botany or agriculture. The book...

Discussions in History and Theology is a book written by George P. Fisher and originally published in 1880. The book is a collection of essays and lectures on various topics related to history and theology, including discussions on the Reformation, the history of Christianity,...

Terminal Cost Data (1919) is a book written by Bruce Verne Crandall that provides a comprehensive guide to the cost of constructing and operating terminals for transportation purposes. The book covers various types of terminals such as railroad, steamship, and motor truck terminals, and...

""Life in the Argentine Republic in the Days of the Tyrants: Or Civilization and Barbarism"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Domingo F. Sarmiento in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of the political and social conditions in Argentina during the mid-19th...

The book ""The Opinions of Mr. James Eyre, Mr. Edmund Hoskins, Mr. E. Thurlow and Mr. John Dunning: On the Subject of Lord Clive's Jaghire (1773)"" is a collection of four legal opinions given by prominent lawyers in 18th-century England. The subject of the...

""Accounting Session: Automatic, Mechanical, Punching, Counting, Sorting, Tabulating And Printing Machines, Adaptable To Various Lines Of Accounting And Statistical Work"" is a book written by William E. Freeman and originally published in 1915. The book explores the use of various types of machines in...

The Elite Directory And Club List Of Chicago (1888) is a comprehensive guidebook published by The Elite Publishing Company. The book provides a detailed list of the most prestigious clubs and societies in Chicago during the late 19th century. It includes information on the...

The book ""Saint Louis, Jacksonville And Chicago Railroad: Consolidation Of The Tonica And Petersburg, And Jacksonville, Alton And Saint Louis Railroads"" was published in 1863 by the Railroad Company. This book is a detailed account of the consolidation of the Tonica and Petersburg, and...

""The Progress of Creation: Considered with Reference to the Present Condition of the Earth"" is a book written by Mary Roberts in 1838. The book explores the history of the Earth and its various stages of development, starting from its creation to the present...

Catalogue Of The Library Of Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel John Page Nicholson V2: Relating To The War Of The Rebellion, 1861-1866 (1914) is a comprehensive catalog of the personal library of John Page Nicholson, a Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel who served in the American Civil War. The book...

National Jewels: Washington, Lincoln And The Fathers Of The Revolution is a historical book written by Andrew Manship in 1865. The book explores the lives of three of the most prominent figures in American history - George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the founding fathers...

""Biographical Sketch Of The Late James G. Cooper"" is a book written by William Otto Emerson in 1902. The book is a biography of James G. Cooper, who was a prominent figure in the United States during the 19th century. The book provides a...

""A Description of the Differential Expansive Pumping Engine"" is a technical book written by Henry Davey in 1880. The book provides a detailed explanation of the differential expansive pumping engine, which was a type of steam engine used to pump water. The author gives...

""Rambles Of A Naturalist Round Folkestone"" is a book written by Henry Ullyett and published in 1880. The book is a collection of essays that describe the author's observations and experiences while exploring the natural surroundings of Folkestone, a coastal town in Kent, England....

""Eighteen Years Of Recklessness"" is a memoir written by W. Clawrence Cotes in 1878. The book is a personal account of Cotes' life, which he spent in close proximity to alcohol and its effects. Cotes shares his experiences and memories of being a heavy...

The book ""Primer Containing Questions And Answers On The Public Land Laws In Force In The Philippine Islands"" was published in 1906 by the Philippines Bureau of Lands. It is a comprehensive guide to the public land laws that were in effect in the...

A Gallery of Heroes and Heroines is a book written by Harry Johnston in 1915. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable figures from history and literature who have been considered as heroes and heroines. The author has included a diverse...

""Reminiscences Of A Forty-Niner"" is a historical account written by William Granville Cochran in 1908. The book provides a brief history of Lovington and its surrounding areas during the time of the California Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. The author shares his personal experiences...

Science Primers: Astronomy is a book written by Joseph Norman Lockyer and published in 1877. The book serves as an introductory guide to the field of astronomy, covering topics such as the solar system, the stars, and the universe as a whole. Lockyer's writing...

""A Succinct Account Of The Lime Rocks Of Plymouth"" is a book written by Richard Hennah and published in 1823. The book provides a detailed description of the lime rocks found in Plymouth, a coastal town in England. The author describes the geological formation...

Shelby Seminary Memorial, 1854-1869 is a historical book written by Jasper Lewis Douthit in 1886. The book provides an in-depth account of Shelby Seminary, a prominent educational institution in Shelby County, Alabama, during the mid-19th century. The author has extensively researched the history of...

""Tests To Determine The Rigidity Of Riveted Joints Of Steel Structures (1917)"" is a technical book written by Wilbur M. Wilson. The book explores the rigidity of riveted joints in steel structures through various tests. It discusses the different types of riveted joints and...