Literary Collections - General

In Old France and New is a historical book written by William McLennan and published in 1900. The book discusses the differences between France as it was in the past and how it had evolved into the modern era. McLennan provides a detailed account...

The Memories of Dean Hole is a memoir written by S. Reynolds Hole, an English Anglican priest and Dean of Rochester Cathedral. Originally published in 1892, the book recounts Hole's life and experiences, including his childhood, education, and career in the Church. Hole also...

The Power and Weakness of Money is a book written by J. H. Worcester and published in 1889. The book explores the role of money in society, examining both its power and its limitations. Worcester argues that money is a necessary tool for economic...

""A History of the Ancient Egyptians"" is a comprehensive account of the civilization that flourished along the Nile River thousands of years ago. Written by James Henry Breasted in 1908, this book covers the entire span of Egyptian history from prehistoric times to the...

Audel's Gas Engine Manual: A Practical Treatise is a comprehensive guidebook for those interested in understanding the workings of gas engines. Originally published in 1907 by T. Audel, this book provides a detailed overview of the principles and mechanisms of gas engines, including their...

The Digest of Justinian V1 (1904) is a book written by Charles Henrey Monro. It is a comprehensive legal text that provides a detailed overview of the Roman law system during the reign of Emperor Justinian I. The book is divided into several sections,...

Argonaut and Juggernaut is a novel written by Osbert Sitwell and published in 1919. The book tells the story of two brothers, Argonaut and Juggernaut, who are born into a wealthy English family. Argonaut is the elder brother and is portrayed as a sensitive...

Kant's Cosmogony is a book written by William Hastie that delves into the philosophy of Immanuel Kant regarding the origin and structure of the universe. The book primarily focuses on Kant's essay titled ""On the Retardation of the Rotation of the Earth"" and his...

Memoirs Of A Vanished Generation, 1813-1855 is a book written by Alice Elizabeth Knox Blake and published in 1909. The book is a memoir of the author's life during the mid-19th century, a time when many significant events took place, such as the American...

The Dictionary of Idiomatic English Phrases, written by James Main Dixon and originally published in 1891, is a comprehensive reference guide to the most commonly used idioms in the English language. The book includes over 10,000 phrases and expressions, each with a clear definition...

The Bimetallic Controversy: A Collection Of Pamphlets, Papers, Speeches And Letters (1886) is a book edited by Henry H. Gibbs. The book is a compilation of various writings and speeches related to the debate over bimetallism in the late 19th century. Bimetallism was a...

""The Natural History of Reptiles and Serpents"" is a comprehensive guide to the biology, behavior, and classification of these fascinating creatures. Written by C. Bentham Printer and first published in 1821, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of...

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 Palace of Pleasure is a book that was first published in 1890 by William Painter. It is a collection of Elizabethan versions of Italian and French novels from authors such as Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Margaret of Navarre, and others. The book...

The Brhar-Devata Attributed To Saunaka, Part One: Introduction And Text (1904) is a book written by Arthur Anthony Macdonell. The book is a scholarly work that focuses on the Brhar-Devata, a Hindu text attributed to Saunaka. The book is divided into two parts, with...

The Canadian Men and Women of the Time: A Handbook of Canadian Biography of Living Characters: Kerr-Z (1912) is a comprehensive book written by Henry James Morgan. It provides detailed biographical information on prominent Canadian individuals who were alive at the time of the...

The Method, Meditations And Selections From The Principles Of Descartes is a book written by John Veitch and originally published in 1913. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophical ideas of Ren����� Descartes, a prominent 17th-century philosopher and mathematician. The book is...

The Evolution of Mrs. Besant is a biography of the life and public activities of Annie Besant, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book was written by C.W. Leadbeater and was published in 1918. Besant was a secularist,...

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...

""Proceedings Of The Sixth Meeting Of The Governor�������s Of The States Of The Union (1913)"" is a book published by the U.S. Government Printing Office. It contains a record of the discussions and decisions made during the sixth meeting of the governors 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...

The Intelligence Of School Children: How Children Differ In Ability; The Use Of Mental Tests In School Grading is a book written by Lewis M. Terman and published in 1919. The book explores the concept of intelligence in school-aged children and the ways in...

The Hand of Ethelberta is a novel written by Thomas Hardy and published in 1912. The book tells the story of Ethelberta Petherwin, a woman born into a poor family who uses her intelligence, charm, and beauty to climb the social ladder. Ethelberta is...

The Hearseys: Five Generations Of An Anglo-Indian Family (1905) is a historical book written by Hugh Pearse. The book tells the story of the Hearsey family, who were Anglo-Indians, and their journey through five generations. The Hearseys were a prominent family in India during...

""A Treatise On The Analytic Geometry Of Three Dimensions V1"" is a book written by George Salmon and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the principles of analytic geometry in three dimensions. It covers a wide range of topics including...

""Ireland Under Coercion V2: The Diary Of An American (1888)"" is a book written by William Henry Hurlbert, an American journalist who visited Ireland during the late 19th century. The book is a compilation of his diary entries during his travels in Ireland in...

Reminiscences Of Morris Steinert is a memoir written by Morris Steinert himself in the year 1900. The book is a first-hand account of the author's life and experiences, spanning over several decades. Morris Steinert was a renowned musician, composer, and piano manufacturer who lived...

The book ""Life of Cowper"" is a biography written by Goldwin Smith in 1894. It chronicles the life of William Cowper, an English poet and hymnodist who lived during the 18th century. The book covers Cowper's childhood, his struggles with mental illness, his literary...

""Political Economy: Expositions Of Its Fundamental Doctrines, Selected From The Best Writers"" is a book written by William Bell Robertson and originally published in 1905. The book is a collection of essays and writings from some of the most prominent economists of the time,...

Reminiscences Of My Childhood And Youth is a memoir written by George Brandes and first published in 1906. The book is an autobiographical account of Brandes' early life, from his childhood in Copenhagen to his youth in Germany and France.Brandes was a Danish literary...

The Arian Movement in England, written by James Hay Colligan and originally published in 1913, is a historical account of the rise and fall of the Arian heresy in England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Arian heresy is a theological belief that...

Twenty Centuries of Paris is a historical and cultural account of the city of Paris, written by Mabell S. C. Smith and published in 1913. The book covers the history of Paris from its founding over two thousand years ago to the early 20th...

The Flying Inn is a novel written by the renowned English writer, G.K. Chesterton, and published in 1914. The story follows the adventures of two friends, Humphrey Pump and Captain Patrick Dalroy, who embark on a journey across England in a flying inn. The...

Tillers Of The Sand is a historical book written by Owen Seaman that provides a detailed account of the Rosebery Administration from the period of the triumph of Ladas to its decline and eventual fall in 1895. The book covers the political and social...

Newfoundland Quarterly: 1914-15 (1914) is a book edited by John J. Evans. It is a collection of articles, essays, and stories that were originally published in the Newfoundland Quarterly magazine during the years 1914 and 1915. The book covers a wide range of topics...

Half-Hours With The Microscope, written by Edwin Lankester and first published in 1874, is a comprehensive guide to the use of the microscope as a tool for both amusement and instruction. The book is intended for a popular audience and provides a detailed introduction...

""Utah: The Land Of Blossoming Valleys"" is a book written by George Wharton James in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to the state of Utah, covering its geography, history, culture, and natural beauty. James describes the state's unique features, such as its...

""A History of Dartmouth College V1"" is a book written by Frederick Chase and published in 1891. It is a comprehensive account of the founding and early years of Dartmouth College, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in the...

""The Evolution of New Japan"" is a historical account of Japan's transformation from a feudal society to a modern industrialized nation. Written by Joseph H. Longford in 1913, the book covers the period from the arrival of Commodore Perry in 1853 to the early...

Pillars of Society is a play written by A.G. Gardiner in 1915. The story is set in a small town in England and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants, particularly those who are considered to be the pillars of society. The play explores...

From Moscow to the Persian Gulf is a travelogue written by Benjamin Burges Moore in 1915. The book chronicles Moore's journey through Turkestan and Persia, where he spent several months exploring the region and documenting his experiences. Moore was a disenchanted traveler, disillusioned with...

The Pallavas is a historical book written by G. Jouveau-Dubreuil in the year 1917. The book is a detailed account of the Pallava dynasty, which ruled over the southern part of India from the 3rd century to the 9th century. The author has provided...

Equational Arithmetic: Applied To Questions Of Interest, Annuities, Life Assurance And General Commerce (1907) is a book written by W. Hipsley. The book provides a comprehensive guide to equational arithmetic and its application in solving problems related to interest, annuities, life assurance, and general...

The Women of the Caesars is a historical non-fiction book written by Guglielmo Ferrero and was first published in 1911. The book explores the lives of the women who were part of the Roman imperial family during the reign of the Caesars. Ferrero provides...

The Dublin Dissector Or Manual Of Anatomy: Comprising A Description Of The Bones, Muscles, Vessels, Nerves And Viscera (1842) is a comprehensive guide to human anatomy written by Robert Harrison. The book covers a range of topics related to anatomy, including bones, muscles, vessels,...

Matthew Arnold: How To Know Him is a book written by Stuart P. Sherman and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Matthew Arnold, a prominent 19th-century English poet and cultural critic. Sherman delves into Arnold's...

The University of Literature V19 is a comprehensive encyclopedia of universal literature presented in alphabetical order. Written by W. H. De Puy and first published in 1897, this book contains a wealth of information on literary works from around the world. The book covers...

""An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law"" is a seminal work in the field of legal philosophy written by Roscoe Pound in 1922. The book explores the fundamental concepts and principles of law, including the nature of law, the sources of law, and the...

Toland's Life of John Milton is a biography of the famous English poet and political thinker, John Milton. Written by John Toland and first published in 1761, the book provides a comprehensive account of Milton's life, from his early years in London to his...

Central Government is a book written by H. D. Traill in 1887 that provides a comprehensive analysis of the British government system during the late 19th century. The book covers topics such as the organization and functions of the central government, the role of...