Literary Collections - General

""Dickens and the Psychology of Dreams"" by Winters and Warrington is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between the literary works of Charles Dickens and the psychology of dreams. The book delves into the ways in which Dickens incorporated dream imagery and symbolism into...

""The History of Public Franchises in New York City: Boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx"" is a book written by Gustavus Myers and published in 1900. The book provides a detailed account of the history of public franchises in New York City, with a...

The Foe In The Household is a novel written by Caroline Chesebro' and published in 1871. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Mary and Edith, who are brought up in a wealthy household. Mary is the elder sister and is portrayed...

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 History of Coffee: Including a Chapter on Chicory (1850) is a book written by William Law, which delves into the fascinating history of one of the world's most beloved beverages: coffee. The book explores the origins of coffee, tracing its roots back to...

The Negro Baptist Pulpit is a book that was published in 1890 and is a collection of sermons and papers on Baptist doctrine, as well as missionary and educational work. The book features contributions from various colored Baptist ministers, who share their insights and...

""The Songs of Father Goose: For the Kindergarten, the Nursery and the Home"" is a collection of children's songs written by Lyman Frank Baum, the author of ""The Wizard of Oz."" The book was originally published in 1900 and contains 56 rhymes and songs...

Notes Upon Indigo is a book written by John Lord Hayes in 1878. The book is a detailed exploration of the history, production, and uses of indigo, a natural dye that has been used for centuries to color textiles. The author provides a comprehensive...

""Studies In The History Of English Commerce In The Tudor Period: The Organization And Early History Of The Muscovy Company"" is a historical book written by Armand Jacques Gerson and published in 1912. The book focuses on the early history of the Muscovy Company,...

The Product-Sharing Village is a book written by Walter Thomas Mills in 1894. The book explores the concept of a communal living arrangement where individuals share the products of their labor. Mills argues that this type of village would promote cooperation, equality, and a...

""An Attempt To Display Original Evidences Of Christianity In Their Genuine Simplicity"" is a book written by Nehemiah Nisbett and originally published in 1807. The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the original evidences of Christianity, presented in a clear...

The Conversation Manual is a book that was published in 1875 and written by George Tindall Plunkett. The book is a collection of 670 useful phrases in four different languages: English, Hindustani, Persian, and Pashtu. The purpose of the book is to provide a...

The Life of De Lafayette is a biographical work written by Marie Antoinette Virginie De Lafayette in 1872. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of the French aristocrat and military officer, Marquis de Lafayette. The author, who was a...

Medical Reform: A Treatise On Man�������s Physical Being And Disorders is a comprehensive book written by Isaac Jennings and published in 1847. The book explores the human body and its various disorders, providing a detailed analysis of the causes and symptoms of different illnesses....

Beautiful Girlhood is a classic book written by Mabel Hale in 1922, aimed at young girls and teenagers. The book is a guide to help young women navigate the challenges of growing up and becoming a mature, responsible adult. It covers a wide variety...

Conversations For Children On Land And Water is a book written by Jane Marcet and published in 1838. The book is a collection of educational conversations between a mother and her two children, Charles and Caroline, about various topics related to the natural world....

Falmouth Neck In The Revolution is a historical book written by Nathan Goold and published in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the role played by Falmouth Neck, a peninsula in Maine, during the American Revolution. The author describes the town's strategic...

Observations On The Aboriginal Monuments Of The Mississippi Valley is a book written by Ephraim George Squier in 1847. The book is a comprehensive study of the ancient monuments and artifacts of the Native American tribes that inhabited the Mississippi Valley region. Squier was...

""An Account of the Arctic Regions V2: With a History and Description of the Northern Whale Fishery"" is a book written by William Scoresby in 1820. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the Arctic regions, including their geography, climate, and natural...

Lovers Always is a novel written by Frederick Boffington Meyer and first published in 1899. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, Lawrence and Mabel, who are separated by a tragic event. Lawrence is a successful businessman who is deeply in love...

""A Treatise of Artificial Magnets"" is a book written by John Michell and published in 1751. The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating artificial magnets that are superior to natural ones. Michell provides an easy and expeditious method of making these magnets, which...

""An Autobiographical Memoir of Petrus Borchardus Borcherds"" is a book written by Petrus Borchardus Borcherds himself in 1861. It is a personal account of his life, starting from his early years and continuing through to his old age. The book provides a detailed and...

Aenigma Vitae: Or Christianity And Modern Thought is a book written by John Wilson and published in 1887. The book explores the relationship between Christianity and modern thought, examining the ways in which the two have interacted and influenced each other over time. Wilson...

Wellesley College, 1875-1900: Historical Address is a book written by Louise Josephine McCoy North and published in 1900. The book provides a detailed historical account of Wellesley College, a private women's liberal arts college located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, from its founding in 1875 until...

A Treatise on Political Economy V1: Or The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Wealth is a book written by the French economist Jean-Baptiste Say in 1821. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the principles of political economy, covering topics such as the nature...

""A Gazetteer of Kansas"" is a comprehensive reference book written by Henry Gannett and published in 1898. The book provides a detailed description of Kansas, covering topics such as its geography, climate, history, population, agriculture, industries, and transportation. The book is divided into chapters,...

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 History of Magic is a comprehensive book written by Joseph Ennemoser in 1854 that delves into the history and practice of magic. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of magic, the different types of magic, the role of...

The Melodrama In France From The Revolution To The Beginning Of Romantic Drama, 1791-1830 is a book written by James Frederick Mason and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive study of the melodrama genre in France during the period from the French...

""History Of The Swope Family: And Their Connections, 1678-1896"" is a comprehensive genealogical work that explores the history of the Swope family and their connections over a period of 218 years, from 1678 to 1896. The book was written by Gilbert Ernest Swope and...

Forty Years Of Official And Unofficial Life In An Oriental Crown Colony V2: Being The Life Of Sir Richard F. Morgan (1879) is a book written by William Digby. The book is a biography of Sir Richard F. Morgan, who spent forty years of...

The book ""Military Biography of Generalissimo Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces"" by Ernesto Vega Y Pagan is a detailed account of the life and military career of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina, who was the dictator of the Dominican...

Inspiration: The Infallible Truth And Divine Authority Of The Holy Scriptures is a book written by James Bannerman in 1865. The book is a comprehensive study of the concept of inspiration as it relates to the Bible. Bannerman explores the idea that the Bible...

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 Hostage: A Drama is a play written by French poet and playwright Paul Claudel in 1917. The play is set in Ireland during the early 20th century and centers around the story of an English officer who is taken hostage by a group...

The Kentish Coronal is a collection of original prose and poetry written by individuals who have a connection to the county of Kent. Published in 1841, the book features a variety of literary works that showcase the talents of Kentish writers. The contributions in...

History of the Parliamentary Representation of Preston is a book written by William Dobson in 1868. The book focuses on the political history of the town of Preston in Lancashire, England, and its representation in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The author traces...

Columbia Verse, 1892-1897 is a collection of poetry written by students of Columbia University between the years 1892 and 1897. The book features a wide range of poetic styles and themes, including love, nature, politics, and social commentary. The poems are written by both...

The DeForests of Avesnes, and of New Netherland: A Huguenot Thread in American Colonial History, 1494 to the Present Times is a historical book written by John William De Forest in 1900. The book traces the history of the De Forest family, a Huguenot...

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...

Winning and Wearing Shoulder Straps: A Study of the Art of Command is a book written by Charles Fletcher Martin in 1918. The book is a study of the art of command in the military, with a focus on the importance of leadership and...

The Mechanical Theory of Heat, written by Rudolf Julius E. Clausius in 1879, is a seminal work in the field of thermodynamics. Clausius, a German physicist, is widely regarded as one of the founders of the discipline, and this book is one of his...

""Springfield Present And Prospective"" is a book written by James E. Tower and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive description of the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, including its history, charm, advantages, achievements, and possibilities. The author uses both words and pictures to...

""Nine Months in the Quartermaster's Department: Or The Chances for Making a Million"" is a memoir written by Charles Leib and published in 1862. The book describes Leib's experiences working as a quartermaster during the American Civil War. As a quartermaster, Leib was responsible...

The Biographical Remains of George Beecher is a book that was published in 1844. It is a collection of writings by George Beecher, who was a pastor of a church in Chillicothe, Ohio, and a former pastor of a church in Rochester, New York....

Smiths' Work: With Numerous Engravings And Diagrams (1902) is a comprehensive guide to the art of blacksmithing, written by Paul Nooncree Hasluck. The book is filled with detailed illustrations and diagrams that provide step-by-step instructions for a wide range of blacksmithing techniques. It covers...

The Sextant And Its Applications: Including The Correction Of Observations For Instrumental Errors (1858) is a comprehensive guide to the use of the sextant in navigation and astronomy, written by William H. Simms. The book covers the history and theory of the sextant, as...

The Lala-Lamba Handbook is a book written by Arthur Cornawallis Madan in 1908. It is a short introduction to the Southwestern Division of the Wisa-Lala dialect of Northern Rhodesia, which is now known as Zambia. The book provides a detailed description of the language,...

""The Irish Wolfhound"" is a book written by George Augustus Graham and first published in 1885. The book provides a detailed history and description of the Irish Wolfhound breed, which was once used for hunting wolves and other large game in Ireland. Graham covers...

Abridgment of Blackstone's Commentaries is a book written by William Blackstone and originally published in 1893. The book is a condensed version of Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England, which is considered one of the most influential legal texts in the English-speaking world....