Literary Collections - General

""The History of Wales"" is a historical book written by Caradoc of Llancarfan in 1774. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of Wales, from its earliest times up to the author's own day. The book is divided into three parts, each...

Armageddon And After is a book written by W. L. Courtney and published in 1914. The book discusses the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I and the potential consequences of the war. Courtney examines the political and social climate of...

A Cowboy Detective: A True Story Of Twenty-Two Years With A World Famous Detective Agency (1912) is a memoir written by Charles A. Siringo, chronicling his experiences working as a cowboy detective for a well-known detective agency. The book takes readers on a journey...

A Memoir of Archbishop Markham, 1719-1807 is a book written by Clements Markham and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the life of Archbishop William Markham, who was born in 1719 and died in 1807. Markham was a prominent figure...

The Conflict With Spain: A History Of The War, Based Upon Official Reports And Descriptions Of Eye-Witnesses (1898) is a book written by Henry F. Keenan. This book is a detailed account of the war between the United States and Spain in 1898. It...

""Eclipses Of The Moon In India"" is a book written by Robert Sewell in 1898. The book discusses the history and significance of lunar eclipses in India, particularly during the ancient Vedic period. It provides a detailed account of the observations, beliefs, and rituals...

Sylvia's Lovers is a novel written by Elizabeth Gaskell and published in 1906. The story is set in the 1790s in a small coastal town in England and follows the life of Sylvia Robson, a young woman who lives with her parents and works...

The Life of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham V1 is a biography written by Basil Williams and published in 1913. This book is a detailed account of the life of William Pitt, who was a prominent British statesman and politician during the 18th century....

The Decomposition of the Fixed Alkalis and Alkaline Earths is a scientific book written by Humphry Davy and published in 1901. The book focuses on the process of decomposition of fixed alkalis and alkaline earths, which was a significant area of research in the...

""The Boy's King Arthur"" is a book that was first published in 1911 and is a retelling of Sir Thomas Malory's famous ""Le Morte d'Arthur"" for younger readers. The book is written by Sidney Lanier and is intended to be an accessible introduction to...

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 Salmon Rivers and Lochs of Scotland"" is a comprehensive guide to the best salmon fishing locations in Scotland, written by W. L. Calderwood and originally published in 1921. The book is divided into sections, each devoted to a particular river or loch, and...

""Roses: Their History, Development And Cultivation"" is a comprehensive guide to the origins, growth, and care of roses. Written by Joseph H. Pemberton and first published in 1920, this book covers everything from the history of the rose to the different types of roses...

The Fauna Of British India, Including Ceylon And Burma V3: Hymenoptera is a book written by Claude Morley in 1897. This book is a comprehensive guide to the Hymenoptera species found in British India, Ceylon and Burma. The book is divided into several sections,...

The Married Life of Queen Victoria is a book written by Clare Jerrold and published in 1913. The book provides a detailed account of Queen Victoria's married life, including her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert, their family life, and the impact that their...

Siegfried: The Hero Of The North; Beowulf: The Hero Of The Anglo-Saxons is a book written by Zenaide A. Ragozin in 1898. The book narrates the stories of two legendary heroes of Germanic mythology, Siegfried and Beowulf. The first part of the book tells...

The Coast of Bohemia is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1893. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the lives of a group of artists and intellectuals living in the Bohemian neighborhood of New York...

A Popular History of Astronomy During the Nineteenth Century is a book written by Agnes M. Clerke in 1893. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the significant developments and advancements in the field of astronomy during the 19th century. The author covers a...

""Connecticut at the World's Fair"" is a historical report written by Frank L. Wilcox in 1906, detailing the participation of Connecticut in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition held at St. Louis in 1904. The book is a comprehensive account of the state's exhibits, achievements, and...

""Some American Medical Botanists Commemorated In Our Botanical Nomenclature"" is a book written by Howard A. Kelly and published in 1914. The book is a tribute to the American medical botanists who have contributed to the field of botany and have had plant species...

""Naval Actions of the War of 1812"" is a historical book written by James Barnes and published in 1896. It is a comprehensive account of the naval battles and actions that took place during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great...

""Systematic Human Physiology, Anatomy And Hygiene"" is a comprehensive book written by Thomas S. Lambert in 1866. The book aims to provide a detailed analysis and synthesis of the human system, including its physiology, anatomy, and hygiene. It explores the various systems of the...

""Rules and Regulations Relating to the Issuance of Patents in Fee and Certificates of Competency and the Sale of Allotted and Inherited Indian Lands"" is a book published in 1910 by the United States Department of the Interior. The book provides a comprehensive guide...

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam is a biography written by Ephraim Emerton and published in 1899. The book explores the life and accomplishments of Erasmus, a Dutch philosopher and theologian who lived during the Renaissance period. Emerton delves into Erasmus' early life, education, and religious...

Reminiscences of the Civil War is a book compiled by Colonel William P. Lyon in 1907. The book is a collection of war correspondence, personal letters, and diary entries that provide a detailed account of Colonel Lyon's experiences during the American Civil War. The...

Feeding The Family is a cookbook written by Mary Swartz Rose and published in 1916. The book is a comprehensive guide to cooking and nutrition, aimed at helping families provide healthy and satisfying meals for their loved ones. The book includes recipes for a...

The Forage Plants of Australia is a comprehensive guidebook written by Frederick Turner and published in 1891. The book provides a detailed description of the various forage plants found in Australia, including their physical characteristics, nutritional values, and cultivation requirements. It also includes information...

Our National Parks is a book written by John Muir in 1901. It is a collection of essays that describe the beauty and wonder of America's national parks. Muir was a naturalist, author, and advocate for wilderness preservation who played a key role in...

Telescopic Work For Starlight Evenings is a book written by William F. Denning and published in 1891. The book provides a comprehensive guide to amateur astronomy, with a focus on observing the night sky through telescopes. It covers various topics such as the selection...

""The Career of Leonard Wood"" is a historical biography written by Joseph Hamblen Sears in 1919. The book chronicles the life and achievements of Leonard Wood, a prominent American military figure and public servant at the turn of the 20th century. Wood rose to...

""Nights: Rome, Venice In The Aesthetic Eighties: London, Paris In The Fighting Nineties"" is a travelogue written by Elizabeth Robins Pennell in 1916. The book is a collection of her experiences and observations during her travels to Rome, Venice, London, and Paris in the...

The Land of the Hills and the Glens: Wild Life in Iona and the Inner Hebrides is a book written by Seton Gordon and published in 1920. The book is a detailed exploration of the wildlife and natural beauty of the Inner Hebrides, specifically...

The Marquess Of Dufferin And Ava: Diplomatist, Viceroy, Statesman (1903) is a biographical book written by Charles E. Drummond Black. The book covers the life and career of Frederick Temple Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, the 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava. The book begins by providing a...

""The Better City: A Sociological Study Of A Modern City"" is a book written by Dana W. Bartlett in 1907. The book is a sociological study of a modern city, focusing on the social and economic factors that contribute to its success or failure....

Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley is a historical book written by John Gilmary Shea in 1852. The book is a compilation of original narratives from several explorers who journeyed through the Mississippi Valley in the 17th century. The narratives were written by...

Light Horses: Breeds And Management is a book written by William C. A. Blew in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive overview of various light horse breeds and their management. It covers topics such as the history of light horses, their physical characteristics, breeding...

""Reminiscences Of A Veteran"" is a memoir written by Henry S. Hamilton and published in 1897. The book is a first-hand account of Hamilton's experiences as a soldier during the American Civil War. Hamilton fought for the Union army and participated in several major...

The Horse's Friend is a book written by O. S. Pratt in 1876, which provides a practical method of educating horses and eradicating their vicious habits. The book is intended for horse owners and trainers who want to understand their horses better and train...

White and Red: A Narrative of Life Among the Northwest Indians is a book written by Helen C. Weeks in 1869. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences living among the indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest in the mid-19th century....

The Roll Of The Seasons: A Book Of Nature Essays is a collection of essays written by G. G. Desmond in 1913. This book is a celebration of the natural world and its many wonders, exploring the changing seasons and the beauty they bring....

In The Wake Of The Eighteen-Twelvers: Fights And Flights Of Frigates And Fore-'n'-Afters In The War Of 1812-1815, On The Great Lakes is a historical book written by C. H. J. Snider in 1913. The book discusses the naval battles that took place on...

Our Feathered Friends is a book written by Elizabeth Grinnell and published in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the birds of North America, providing a detailed description of each species, their habitat, behavior, and migration patterns. The book also includes beautiful...

""From Dixie to Canada: Romance and Realities of the Underground Railroad"" is a historical non-fiction book written by H. U. Johnson and published in 1894. The book is an account of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by...

""The Last King or The New France V1"" is a historical book written by Alexandre Dumas, originally published in 1915. The book is a detailed account of the life of Louis Philippe, the last king of France, from his birth in 1773 to the...

""Our Native Ferns And Their Allies: With Synoptical Descriptions Of The American Pteridophyta North Of Mexico (1900)"" is a comprehensive guidebook on ferns and their allied plants in North America. Written by renowned botanist Lucien Marcus Underwood, the book provides detailed descriptions of various...

""Central Route To The Pacific, From The Valley Of The Mississippi To California: Journal Of The Expedition Of E. F. Beale And Gwinn Harris Heap (1854)"" is a historical account of the journey of two explorers, E. F. Beale and Gwinn Harris Heap, as...

Yvernelle: A Legend Of Feudal France is a historical novel written by American author Frank Norris and first published in 1892. The story is set in medieval France and follows the life of Yvernelle, a young noblewoman who is forced to flee her home...

The Call of the Waters: A Study of the Frontier is a book written by Katharine R. Crowell and published in 1908. The book is a study of the American frontier and the role of water in shaping its development. Crowell examines the history...

Coins, Medals and Seals, Ancient and Modern, Illustrated and Described, with a Sketch of the History of Coins and Coinage, is a comprehensive book written by William C. Prime and published in 1861. The book provides a detailed description of coins, medals, and seals...

The Reign of Andrew Jackson: A Chronicle of the Frontier in Politics is a historical book written by Frederic Austin Ogg in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the presidency of Andrew Jackson, who served as the seventh president of the United...