Literary Collections - General

The Comic History of the United States is a book written by John D. Sherwood in 1881, providing a humorous and satirical account of the history of the United States from pre-discovery times to the present day. The book is a light-hearted take on...

A Treatise On The Theory Of Screws is a book written by Robert Stawell Ball and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive study of the theory of screws, which are simple machines used to convert rotational motion into linear motion or vice...

Select Statutes and Other Documents Illustrative of the History of the United States, 1861-1898 is a book written by William MacDonald and published in 1909. The book is a collection of important legal documents and statutes that played a significant role in shaping the...

The book ""The Ways and Means of Payment: A Full Analysis of the Credit System, with its Various Modes of Adjustment"" by Stephen Colwell was published in 1859. It is a comprehensive analysis of the credit system, exploring the different modes of payment and...

Through War To Peace is a historical book written by Benjamin F. Mason in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of the American Civil War and its aftermath. It covers the events leading up to the war, the major battles and campaigns, and...

Racial Integrity: And Other Features Of The Negro Problem is a book written by Alexander Harvey Shannon in 1907. The book explores the issue of race and the concept of racial purity in the United States during the early 20th century. The author argues...

Tuberculosis Among Certain Indian Tribes Of The United States is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka and published in 1909. The book examines the prevalence and impact of tuberculosis on various Native American tribes in the United States. Hrdlicka, a Czech-American anthropologist and physical...

Stonewall Jackson is a biography written by Henry Alexander White and published in 1909. The book chronicles the life of Confederate General Thomas Jonathan ""Stonewall"" Jackson, who played a significant role in the American Civil War. The book begins with Jackson's early years, including...

KelvinElements of Natural Philosophy is a comprehensive textbook on physics written by William Thomson, also known as Lord Kelvin. The book was first published in 1879 and covers a wide range of topics in classical physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.The book is divided...

The One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment, New York State Volunteers: A Narrative of its Services in the War for the Union is a historical book written by C. Van Santvoord and published in 1894. The book is a detailed account of the actions and...

Army Life Of An Illinois Soldier: Including A Day By Day Record Of Sherman�������s March To The Sea; Letters And Diary Of The Late Charles W. Wills (1906) is a historical account of the experiences of Charles W. Wills, an Illinois soldier, during the...

The People of the Plains is a non-fiction book written by Amelia M. Paget and originally published in 1909. The book provides a detailed account of the indigenous people of the Great Plains region of North America, including their culture, customs, and way of...

New Methods of Grafting and Budding, as Applied to Reconstitution with American Vines is a book written by Raymond Dubois in 1901. The book focuses on the art of grafting and budding, which are horticultural techniques used to join two plants together to create...

The United States: Its History And Constitution is a comprehensive book written by Alexander Johnston, originally published in 1889. The book provides a thorough account of the history of the United States, from its earliest days as a British colony to the present day....

""A History Of The Negro Troops In The War Of The Rebellion, 1861-1865: Preceded By A Review Of The Military Services Of Negroes In Ancient And Modern Times"" is a book written by George W. Williams in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive overview...

Tools, Chucks and Fixtures is a comprehensive guidebook written by Albert A. Dowd and published in 1920. The book is a detailed exploration of the tools, chucks, and fixtures used in the manufacturing industry. The author covers a wide range of topics, including the...

""String Records Of The Northwest"" is a book written by J.D. Leechman and originally published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive collection of historical records and stories related to the use of strings in the Northwest region of the United States. It covers...

The Germania, Agricola, and Dialogus De Oratoribus of Tacitus is a book written by George Stuart in 1875. It is a collection of three works by the ancient Roman historian Tacitus, translated into English. The first work, Germania, is a description of the customs...

With Grant At Fort Donelson, Shiloh And Vicksburg: And An Appreciation Of General U. S. Grant (1915) is a book written by Wilbur F. Crummer. The book is a detailed account of the American Civil War battles fought by General Ulysses S. Grant at...

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...

Swinton's Primary United States: First Lessons In Our Country's History is a historical book written by William Swinton and published in 1899. This book aims to provide young readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history of the United States of America. The author...

Aboriginal Use of Wood in New York is a historical book written by William M. Beauchamp in 1905. The book focuses on the indigenous people of New York and their use of wood in their daily lives. The author provides a detailed description of...

""Studies Upon The Inclination Of The Earth�������s Axis"" is a scientific book written by Charles B. Warring and published in 1876. The book explores the inclination of the Earth's axis and its effect on the planet's climate and weather patterns. Warring presents his research...

The Capture and Occupation of Richmond, April 3rd, 1865 is a historical account of the events leading up to and including the fall of the Confederate capital during the American Civil War. The book was written by Edward H. Ripley and originally published in...

Surgical Applied Anatomy is a medical textbook written by Frederick Treves and first published in 1917. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the anatomical structures and their surgical significance. It covers the anatomy of the head and neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis,...

""Greek Genius: And Other Essays"" is a collection of essays written by John Jay Chapman and originally published in 1915. The book explores various aspects of Greek culture and history, including its literature, philosophy, and art. The essays are written in a thoughtful and...

The book ""Address of Abraham Lincoln in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 17, 1859"" is a collection of speeches given by the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The book was first published in 1910 and is a historical account of Lincoln's address to...

The Red Battle Flyer is a book written by Manfred Freiherr Von Richthofen, a German fighter pilot during World War I. The book is a first-hand account of his experiences as a pilot, including his victories and defeats in the air. Von Richthofen is...

Lessons In Nature Study is a book written by Oliver P. Jenkins and published in 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of nature, covering a wide range of topics including plants, animals, insects, and weather. The book is designed to...

""An Introduction To The Lie Theory Of One-Parameter Groups: With Applications To The Solution Of Differential Equations"" is a mathematical textbook written by Abraham Cohen and originally published in 1911. The book provides an introduction to the Lie theory of one-parameter groups, which is...

Matter and Energy is a book written by Frederick Soddy, a British chemist and Nobel laureate, in 1912. The book is a comprehensive study of the fundamental concepts of matter and energy, exploring their relationship and interdependence. Soddy's work is based on the principles...

Graphical Statics: Two Treatises On The Graphical Calculus And Reciprocal Figures In Graphical Statics (1890) is a book authored by Luigi Cremona. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of graphical statics, a branch of mechanics that deals with the graphical representation...

""Letters on the American Republic: Or Common Fallacies and Monstrous Errors Refuted and Exposed"" is a book written by Joshua R. Balme in 1863. The book is a collection of letters written by Balme to a friend in England, in which he discusses the...

""Paris Herself Again in 1878-79"" is a book written by George Augustus Sala and first published in 1880. The book is a travelogue that chronicles Sala's experiences and observations during his visit to Paris in the aftermath of the Franco-Prussian War, which had ended...

""Human and Industrial Efficiency"" is a book written by Henry Chellew and first published in 1920. The book is a comprehensive guide to improving efficiency in both human and industrial settings. Chellew discusses the importance of proper organization and management in factories and workplaces,...

""Fences, Gates and Bridges: A Practical Manual"" by George A. Martin is a comprehensive guide to building and repairing fences, gates, and bridges. Originally published in 1892, this book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for constructing a variety of fences, including picket, rail, and...

The Rising Son: Or The Antecedents And Advancement Of The Colored Race is a book written by William Wells Brown in 1882. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and progress of the African American community in the United States. It covers...

History of the Fortieth Illinois Infantry, Volunteers (1864) is a book written by E. J. Hart that provides a comprehensive account of the experiences of the Fortieth Illinois Infantry during the American Civil War. The book details the regiment's formation and recruitment, as well...

""History of the United States V7, 1872-1877: From the Compromise of 1850 to the McKinley-Bryan Campaign of 1896"" is a historical book written by James Ford Rhodes and published in 1920. This book is the seventh volume in the author's series of books that...

Trans-Atlantic Historical Solidarity is a book written by Charles Francis Adams and originally published in 1913. The book explores the historical connections and shared experiences between the United States and Europe, particularly in the areas of politics, culture, and society. Adams argues that despite...

The Montreal Electrical Handbook is a guidebook intended for visitors from abroad who were attending the International Electrical Congress in St. Louis in 1904. Written by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, the handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the electrical industry at the...

In Desert And Wilderness is a novel by the Polish author Henryk Sienkiewicz, first published in 1912. The story follows two children, a boy named Stas and a girl named Nell, who are taken on a journey to Africa by Stas's father, a doctor...

Recollections Of A Forest Life is an autobiographical account of the life and travels of Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, also known as George Copway, who was a chief of the Objibway Nation. The book was originally published in 1851 and provides a detailed insight into the life...

Pandora's Box is a novel written by John Ames Mitchell and originally published in 1911. The story revolves around a young woman named Pandora Day, who is the daughter of a wealthy New York City businessman. Pandora is beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious, but she...

Krindlesyke is a novel written by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson and published in 1922. The story is set in a small village in the north of England, where a mysterious illness called Krindlesyke has been spreading among the villagers. The disease causes its victims to...

""Works Administration: Lectures Before The Students Of The Leland Stanford Junior University, Palo Alto, California (1895)"" is a book written by John Richards. The book is a collection of lectures given by the author to the students of Leland Stanford Junior University in California...

Arsene Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes is a classic detective novel written by the French author Maurice Leblanc, first published in 1910. The book features the famous fictional characters Arsene Lupin, a gentleman thief, and Herlock Sholmes, a detective inspired by the famous Sherlock Holmes....

""A Strike For Freedom Or Law And Order: A Book For Boys"" is a novel written by Louisa C. Tuthill and published in 1854. The book tells the story of a group of boys who witness a strike in their town and must navigate...

Lotus-Eating: A Summer Book is a collection of essays and sketches written by American writer and journalist George William Curtis in 1852. The book is named after the Greek mythological plant, the lotus, which was said to induce a state of euphoria and forgetfulness...

""Statesmen of the Old South: Or From Radicalism to Conservative Revolt"" is a historical book written by William E. Dodd in 1911. The book is a detailed account of the political history of the Southern United States from the period of Reconstruction to the...