Literary Collections - General

The Norwich Rate Book: From Easter 1633 To Easter 1634 is a historical document compiled and edited by Walter Rye. Originally published in 1903, the book presents a comprehensive record of the rates and taxes levied in Norwich, England during the period of Easter...

""A History Of The Mexican War; Or Facts For The People: Showing The Relation Of The United States Government To Slavery"" is a book written by Loring Moody and published in 1848. The book serves as a historical account of the Mexican-American War, which...

""The Life, Campaigns And Public Services Of General George B. McClellan: The Hero Of Western Virginia, South Mountain And Antietam"" is a historical account written by the man himself, George Brinton McClellan. The book was first published in 1864 and provides a comprehensive look...

Cogitations Of A Crank, At Three Score Years And Ten is a book written by Septimus Winner and first published in 1903. The book is a collection of essays and musings on a variety of topics, ranging from politics and religion to literature and...

Fanny Burney, Madame D�������Arblay is a biography written by Austin Dobson and published in 1903. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and works of Fanny Burney, who was a prominent English novelist and diarist in the 18th century. Dobson delves into...

The Principles of the People's Protection Party: With Schemes, Plans and Propositions is a book written by Mathias Koncen and published in 1881. The book is a detailed exploration of the principles and ideology of the People's Protection Party, a political party that was...

""A Treatise On Acoustics In Connection With Ventilation: And An Account Of The Modern And Ancient Methods Of Heating And Ventilation"" is a book written by Alexander Saeltzer in 1872. The book covers two main topics: acoustics and ventilation. In the first part of...

Siege of Newport is a historical book written by Thomas C. Amory in 1888. The book provides a detailed account of the British siege of Newport, Rhode Island during the American Revolutionary War. The author presents a comprehensive narrative of the events leading up...

On The Theory And Calculation Of Continuous Bridges is a book written by Andrew Jackson Merriman and John B. Mansfield and first published in 1876. The book presents a comprehensive study on the theory and calculation of continuous bridges, which are structures that span...

Wild Eden is a novel written by American author George Edward Woodberry and published in 1899. The story takes place in the wilderness of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York and follows the lives of two young lovers, John and Mary, as they...

The Extraordinary Life And Trial Of Madame Rachel At The Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, 1868 is a historical book written by Ballantine, Serjeant. The book explores the life and trial of a notorious Victorian-era figure, Madame Rachel, who was known for her...

Hours Spent in Prison is a novel written by two prominent Russian writers, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyeff, and first published in 1909. It is a powerful and emotional story that depicts the harsh realities of life in a Russian prison. The book follows...

In Berkshire With The Wild Flowers is a book written by Elaine Goodale in 1879. The book is a collection of essays and observations about the flora and fauna of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Goodale, who was a poet and naturalist, explores the beauty of...

At The Library Table is a book written by Adrian Hoffman Joline and published in 1910. The book is a collection of essays that explore various literary topics, including the art of reading, the value of books, and the importance of libraries. The author...

John Keese, Wit and Litterateur: A Biographical Memoir (1883) is a book written by William L. Keese, which chronicles the life of John Keese, a prominent figure in the literary and social circles of New York City in the mid-19th century. John Keese was...

Sir William Temple: The Gladstone Essay, 1908 is a book written by Murray L. R. Beaven in 1908. The book is a biographical essay on the life and accomplishments of Sir William Temple, a prominent English diplomat and writer who lived from 1628 to...

The Ethical System of James Martineau is a book written by Joseph H. Hertz in 1894 that explores the ethical philosophy of James Martineau, a prominent 19th-century British philosopher and theologian. Martineau's ethical system is based on the idea of rational intuition, which holds...

Rue (1899) is a book written by Laurence Housman. The book is a collection of short stories that explore themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Each story is unique and focuses on different characters and situations, but they all share...

America's Conquest of Europe is a historical book written by David Starr Jordan in 1913. The book explores the expansion of American influence in Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jordan argues that the United States, through its economic and political...

""A Critical Fable"" is a satirical novella written by American poet and critic, Amy Lowell, in 1922. The book is a witty and biting commentary on the literary scene of the time, particularly the modernist movement, which was gaining popularity. The story is set...

""The Barbone Parliament: First Parliament of the Commonwealth of England, 1653; and the Religious Movements of the Seventeenth Century Culminating in the Protectorate System of the Church Government"" is a historical book written by Henry Alexander Glass and published in 1899. The book provides...

Memoir of John H. Alexander is a book written by William Pinkney and published in 1867. The book is a biography of John H. Alexander, a prominent lawyer and politician from Maryland who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives...

The Foundation of Religious Fear is a book written by Hermann Gollancz and first published in 1915. It is a scholarly exploration of the origins and development of religious fear in various cultures throughout history. The book examines the role of fear in religious...

""Dissertations On The English Language"" is a book written by Noah Webster, the renowned American lexicographer and author of the first American dictionary. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of the English language, including its grammar, pronunciation, and spelling....

""Light, Heat And Power In Buildings"" is a book written by Alton Dermot Adams and originally published in 1901. The book provides a comprehensive guide on the principles of lighting, heating, and powering buildings. It covers topics such as the types of lighting and...

Walt Whitman's Anomaly is a book written by Walter C. Rivers and published in 1913. The book is a critical analysis of the works of Walt Whitman, one of the most influential American poets of the 19th century. Rivers examines Whitman's poetry and the...

Memoir of Alexander Macomb: The Major General Commanding the Army of the United States (1833) is a historical book written by George H. Richards. The book is a detailed account of the life and career of Alexander Macomb, who was a major general in...

""George Muller of Bristol and His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God"" is a book written by Arthur T. Pierson that tells the story of George Muller, a Christian evangelist and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. Muller is known for his faith in...

A Model Tenement House Law (1910) is a book written by Lawrence Veiller, an American housing reformer. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the tenement house laws that were implemented in New York City in the early 20th century. The author discusses the...

Growth In Trees is a book written by Daniel T. MacDougal in 1921 that explores the growth patterns and processes of trees. The book is divided into three parts: the first part discusses the anatomy and physiology of trees, the second part examines the...

""Popular Topics in Which the Following Subjects are Considered: The King's Prerogative; The Privileges of Parliament; Secret Influence and a System of Reform for the East-India Company (1784)"" is an anonymous book that delves into various political issues of the time. It discusses the...

When William Came is a novel written by H.H. Munro, also known as Saki, and published in 1913. The story is set in London in the early 20th century and imagines a future in which Germany has won World War I and now rules...

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 Hardening And Tempering Of Steel: In Theory And Practice (1903) is a comprehensive guide to the process of hardening and tempering steel, written by Fridolin Reiser. The book covers the theoretical principles behind the process, as well as practical techniques for achieving the...

Liberty's Ordeal is a historical book written by Putnam P. Bishop in 1864. The book is a detailed account of the American Civil War and its impact on the concept of liberty in the United States. Bishop examines the different perspectives on liberty held...

The Old Jersey Captive: Or A Narrative Of The Captivity Of Thomas Andros (1916) is a book written by Thomas Andros that tells the story of his experience as a prisoner of war during the American Revolution. Andros was a sailor who was captured...

""A Rebel Newspaper's War Story: Being A Narrative Of The War History Of The Memphis Appeal"" is a book written by Robert A. Halley and first published in 1903. The book tells the story of the Memphis Appeal, a newspaper that was published during...

The Mechanistic Conception of Life: Biological Essays is a book written by Jacques Loeb, a German-American biologist and physiologist. The book is a collection of essays that explore the mechanistic approach to understanding life and biological processes. Loeb argues that life can be explained...

""A Catalogue Of The Drawings, Miniatures, Cameos And Art Illustrative Of The Bonaparte Family: And The Principal Persons Connected With The Republic And Empire Of France"" is a book written by Joseph Mayer and published in 1854. The book is a comprehensive catalog of...

""Progress of a Race"" is a book written by William Henry Crogman that details the remarkable advancement of African Americans in America. The book highlights the struggles and challenges faced by African Americans during the slavery era, including their lack of education, poverty, and...

Electric Arcs: Experiments Upon Arcs Between Different Electrodes In Various Environments And Their Explanation is a scientific book written by Clement D. Child. The book is a comprehensive study of electric arcs, which are electric discharges that occur between two electrodes. The author presents...

""Robert E. Lee, Knight of the South"" is a biography of one of the most famous generals in American history, Robert E. Lee. Written by Isabel McLennan McMeekin, the book chronicles Lee's life from his childhood in Virginia to his rise to prominence as...

Fires and Fire-Fighters: A History of Modern Fire-Fighting with a Review of Its Development from Earliest Times is a comprehensive book written by John Kenlon. The book is a historical account of the development of fire-fighting techniques from ancient times to modern-day practices.The author...

""Our French Allies In The Revolution And Other Addresses"" is a historical book written by J.C. Pumpelly and published in 1889. The book provides a detailed account of the French involvement in the American Revolution and their contribution to the success of the American...

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...

""Three Letters Containing Hints For The Improvement Of Our Establishments In India: Addressed To A Noble Lord"" is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ""A Proprietor Of East India Stock."" The book was originally published in 1781 and...

The Research Or Technical Report: A Manual Of Style And Procedure by Helen M. Gibbs is a comprehensive guidebook that offers practical advice and guidance for individuals who are involved in writing research or technical reports. The book provides a step-by-step approach on how...

From Behind The Factory Walls is a non-fiction book written by Alexander Zimmerman and published in 1922. The book is a detailed account of the working conditions and lives of factory workers in the early 20th century. Zimmerman, who was a social worker and...

Petrology for Students: An Introduction to the Study of Rocks Under the Microscope is a comprehensive guide to the study of rocks and minerals for students. Written by Alfred Harker, a renowned geologist, this book provides a detailed overview of the principles of petrology,...

The Hug Of The Bear by Mischa Jac Feld is a heartwarming and touching story about a young boy named Max who is feeling lonely and sad. One day, Max stumbles upon a bear in the woods and decides to give him a hug....