Literary Collections - General

The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a novel written by Herman Melville and published in 1857. The story takes place on a steamboat traveling down the Mississippi River, and follows a group of passengers who are approached by a mysterious man known only as ""the...

A Woman's Wartime Journal is a historical account of the American Civil War, specifically the passage of Union General William T. Sherman's army over a Georgia plantation. The book is written by Dolly Sumner Lunt, a southern woman who lived on the plantation during...

The Byrnes of Glengoulah: A True Tale is a historical novel written by Alice Nolan in 1868. The book tells the story of the Byrnes family, who lived in the small Irish village of Glengoulah during the early 19th century. The family struggles to...

""First Regiment Of Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia"" is a historical book written by Luke Edward Jenkins in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of the formation, organization, and activities of the First Regiment of Infantry in Massachusetts during the late 19th century. It...

Anne's House of Dreams is a novel written by Lucy Maud Montgomery and published in 1920. It is the fifth book in the popular Anne of Green Gables series. The story follows the life of Anne Shirley, who has now married her childhood sweetheart,...

The Life and Death of the Valiant and Renowned Sir Francis Drake is a historical biography written by Samuel Clarke and published in 1671. The book chronicles the life of Sir Francis Drake, a famous English sea captain and explorer who is known for...

Commercial Intercourse With, And In, States Declared In Insurrection: And The Collection Of Abandoned And Captured Property is a book published by the United States Department of the Treasury in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the laws and regulations governing commercial...

On Certain Electrical Processes In The Human Body And Their Relation To Emotional Reactions is a book written by Frederic Lyman Wells in 1911. The book explores the relationship between electrical processes in the human body and emotional reactions. It covers topics such as...

North American Indians: Mission To The Oregon Indians: Choctaws, Cherokees, Pawnees, Sioux, Ojibwas, Stockbridge Indians, New York Indians, And Abenaquis (1848) is a historical book published by the American Board for Foreign Missions. The book provides a detailed account of the mission undertaken by...

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 Black Side: A Partial History Of The Business, Religious, And Educational Side Of The Negro In Atlanta, Georgia (1894) is a historical account written by E.R. Carter. The book explores the African American experience in Atlanta, Georgia during the late 19th century, focusing...

""A Vindication Of The Authenticity Of The Elephant Pipes And Inscribed Tablets In The Museum Of The Davenport Academy Of Natural Sciences"" is a book written by Charles E. Putnam in 1885. The book is an attempt to prove the authenticity of the Elephant...

The book titled ""The Organization And Teaching Of Industrial And Homemaking Subjects In Part Time, Or Continuation Schools"" was written by Treva E. Kauffman and first published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information on the organization and teaching...

""Pork Production: With A Chapter On The Prevention Of Hog Diseases"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by William W. Smith in 1920. This book covers all aspects of pork production, including breeding, feeding, housing, and marketing. It also includes a chapter on the prevention...

Trees is a collection of poems written by Eleanor Farjeon and published in 1914. The book contains 33 poems, each dedicated to a different type of tree found in England. Farjeon's love for nature is evident in her vivid descriptions of the trees and...

The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How To Be One is a motivational book written by Peter B. Kyne and originally published in 1921. The book tells the story of a World War I veteran named Bill Peck, who is determined to get...

""A Legal Argument Before The Supreme Court Of The State Of New Jersey, 1845, For The Deliverance Of Four Thousand Persons From Bondage"" is a book written by Alvan Stewart and published in 1845. The book is a legal argument made before the Supreme...

The Headsman V1: Or The Abbaye Des Vignerons: A Tale (1833) is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story is set in Switzerland during the 16th century and follows the life of a young man named Sigismund, who is the son of...

""A Review of Hamlet"" is a book written by George Henry Miles and first published in 1907. The book is a critical analysis of William Shakespeare's famous play ""Hamlet"". The author examines various aspects of the play, including the characters, plot, themes, and language...

""The Land of Promise"" is a book written by Richard De Bary in 1908. It is an account of the material and spiritual unity of America, exploring the country's history, culture, and social and economic development. The book examines the role of America as...

Gold Stories Of �������49 is a book written by Minna Caroline Smith and published in 1896. The book is a collection of stories that revolve around the California Gold Rush of 1849. The author tells the tales of the brave men and women who...

The Jumano Indians in Texas, 1650-1771 is a historical book written by Herbert E. Bolton in 1912. The book explores the history and culture of the Jumano Indians who inhabited the region of Texas during the 17th and 18th centuries. Bolton provides a detailed...

The Life of Captain Nathan Hale, The Martyr-Spy of the American Revolution is a historical biography written by I.W. Stuart and published in 1856. The book tells the story of Nathan Hale, a young American soldier who volunteered to go behind enemy lines during...

""A Glossary of Tudor and Stuart Words, Especially from the Dramatists"" is a book written by Walter W. Skeat and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive collection of words and phrases from the Tudor and Stuart periods, with a particular focus on...

The Butterflies Of Montana: With Keys For Determination Of Species is a book written by Morton John Elrod and published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive guide to the butterflies of Montana, providing detailed information on the different species found in the region....

""A Memorial of Alice and Phoebe Cary, With Some of Their Later Poems"" is a book written by Mary Clemmer Ames and published in 1873. The book is a tribute to the lives and works of Alice and Phoebe Cary, two sisters who were...

The Origin Of Primitive Superstitions: And Their Development Into The Worship Of Spirits And The Doctrine Of Spiritual Agency Among The Aborigines Of America is a book written by Rushton M. Dorman in 1881. The book explores the origins of primitive superstitions and how...

All Men Are Ghosts is a novel written by Lawrence Pearsall Jacks and published in 1917. The story revolves around the protagonist, John Trevor, a young man who is haunted by the ghosts of his past. Trevor is a successful businessman who has everything...

Hobbes (1886) is a book written by George Croom Robertson that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and philosophy of Thomas Hobbes. Hobbes was a 17th-century English philosopher who is best known for his work on political theory, particularly his book Leviathan. Robertson's...

The Holy City, Jerusalem II is a historical novel written by Selma Lagerlof and published in 1918. The book is a continuation of the author's previous work, Jerusalem, and follows the story of a group of Swedish pilgrims who travel to Jerusalem in the...

Inquiry Into The Relation Of Cause And Effect is a philosophical treatise written by Thomas Brown in 1835. The book explores the concept of causality and the relationship between cause and effect. Brown argues that causation is not a necessary connection between events, but...

The Immigrant And The Community is a book written by Grace Abbott and published in 1917. It is a comprehensive study of the challenges faced by immigrants in the United States and the role of the community in helping them integrate into American society....

Without God: Negative Science and Natural Ethics is a philosophical treatise written by Percy Greg in 1883. The book explores the concept of ethics and morality in a world without the existence of God. Greg argues that traditional religious beliefs are no longer necessary...

""The Poet As Philosopher: A Study Of Three Philosophical Poems: Nosce Teipsum; The Essay On Man; In Memoriam (1921)"" is a literary work written by Mabel Dodge Holmes. This book is an in-depth analysis of three philosophical poems that explore some of the most...

""What May Be Learned From A Tree"" is a book written by Coultas and Harland in 1859, which explores the various aspects of trees and their importance to human life. The book covers the different types of trees, their growth patterns, and the ways...

The Jack O'Lantern, Le Feu-Follet V2: Or The Privateer is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper and originally published in 1842. The book is set during the American Revolution and tells the story of a privateer named Jack Tier, who is also known...

Selections Illustrating Economic History Since The Seven Years������� War is a book written by Benjamin Rand in 1889. The book is a compilation of various documents and essays which illustrate the economic history of the world since the Seven Years������� War. The Seven Years�������...

Wealth And Worth: Or Which Makes The Man? is a book written by Epes Sargent and published in 1842. The book explores the question of whether wealth or character is more important in defining a person's worth. Sargent argues that character and morality are...

The Lone Shieling is a book written by George Milne Fraser and published in 1908. It is a collection of literary and historical sketches that includes a discussion on the authorship of the Canadian Boat Song. The book explores the origins and history of...

English Public Opinion After The Restoration is a historical book written by Gerald B. Hurst and published in 1902. The book examines the political and social changes that occurred in England after the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660. It provides a detailed analysis...

""Lincoln and Liquor"" is a historical book written by Duncan C. Milner and published in 1920. The book explores the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and alcohol, including his own personal struggles with alcoholism and his political stance on the issue. The author delves into...

The Oedipus Tyrannus of Sophocles is a classic play written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. This particular edition of the play was translated by John Williams White and was first published in 1875. The play tells the story of Oedipus, a king who...

Brooks And Brook Basins, published in 1891, is a book written by Alex E. Frye. The book is a comprehensive guide to the geography and geology of brooks and their basins. It is a detailed study of how brooks are formed, their characteristics, and...

Oliver Wendell Holmes: An Appreciation is a book written by William Lawrence Schroeder in 1909. The book is a tribute to the life and work of Oliver Wendell Holmes, who was an American physician, author, and polymath. The book provides a comprehensive overview of...

Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman is a historical book written by Sarah H. Bradford in 1869. The book is a biography of Harriet Tubman, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and political activist. The book provides a detailed account of...

""Joseph Cabell Breckinridge, Junior: Ensign In The United States Navy; A Brief Story Of A Short Life"" is a book written by Ethelbert Dudley Warfield and published in 1898. The book is a biographical account of the life of Joseph Cabell Breckinridge, Jr., who...

Old New England Traits is a book written by George Lunt and originally published in 1873. The book is a collection of essays that explore the characteristics and traditions of New England, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. Lunt examines the customs, habits,...

""When A Man Commutes"" is a book written by Alan Dale and published in 1918. The book is a collection of humorous essays that explore the experience of commuting in the early 20th century. The author takes a lighthearted and satirical approach to the...

The book titled ""The Right Of Detention, Visit And Search In Time Of Peace; Examined On Legal Principles And Authorities"" was written by Richard S. Coxe in 1858. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal principles and authorities related to the right...

""A Practical Treatise On The Culture Of Silk: Adapted To The Soil And Climate Of The United States"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by F. G. Comstock in 1836. The book focuses on the cultivation of silk and is specifically tailored to the unique...