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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...

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 Well of the Saints is a play written by Irish playwright John M. Synge. The play tells the story of two blind beggars, Martin and Mary Doul, who are cured of their blindness by a holy well. Upon gaining their sight, they are...

""The World of the War God"" is a historical non-fiction book written by George Griffith. The book explores the ancient civilizations of Mexico and Central America, focusing on the Aztec Empire and their religious beliefs surrounding the god of war, Huitzilopochtli. Griffith delves into...

The Rangeland Avenger is a classic western novel by Max Brand. The story follows the adventures of Jim Meeker, a cowboy who is falsely accused of stealing cattle from his own ranch. After being wrongly convicted and sentenced to prison, Jim manages to escape...

The White Company is a historical adventure novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. The novel is set in the 14th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Alleyne Edricson, who joins a mercenary company called the...

The Tragedie of King Lear is a play written by the legendary English playwright William Shakespeare. It is one of his most famous and widely-read plays, and is considered a masterpiece of English literature. The play tells the story of King Lear, an aging...

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 Theory of Moral Sentiments is a philosophical work written by the Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith. Published in 1759, the book explores the nature of human morality and the role of sympathy and emotions in moral decision-making.Smith argues that humans have a...

The Story Of The Heath Slayings Heitharviga Saga is a book written by William Morris, which is a translation of an Icelandic saga. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of a feud between two families, the Heitharvigs and the Vatnsdalers,...

The Shining Pyramid is a book written by Arthur Machen, a Welsh author known for his supernatural and horror stories. The book tells the story of two adventurers, Dyson and Phillips, who set out to explore the Egyptian desert in search of a mysterious...

Tom Swift And His Great Searchlight is a classic novel written by Victor Appleton. The book follows the adventures of a young inventor named Tom Swift, who is determined to create a powerful searchlight that can be used for a variety of purposes. With...

The Road to Oz is a classic children's novel written by L. Frank Baum, first published in 1909. It is the fifth book in the Oz series and follows the adventures of Dorothy Gale and her friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the...

The Miraculous Revenge is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright, George Bernard Shaw. It was first published in 1929 and is a satirical take on the traditional revenge tragedy genre. The play is set in a fictional kingdom called Illyria, where the...

The Rock of Chickamauga is a historical novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Harry Kenton, a young Confederate soldier. The novel takes its name from the Battle of Chickamauga, one...

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...

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 Middy and the Moors is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story revolves around a young boy named Peter Trawl who is a midshipman in the British Navy. Peter is sent to the moors of Northumberland on a mission to investigate the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. 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...

THE PRINCESS. Oh no: you mustn't think I want one. It's so unpatriotic to want anything now, on account of the war, you know. I sent my maid away as a public duty; and now she has married a soldier and is expecting a...

The First Part of Henry the Fourth is a historical play written by William Shakespeare. It is set in England during the 15th century and is part of Shakespeare's tetralogy of plays that explore the reigns of the English kings Richard II, Henry IV,...

The Great Boer War is a historical book written by Arthur Conan Doyle that chronicles the events of the Second Boer War fought between the British Empire and the Boer states in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. The book provides a detailed account...

The Inheritors: An Extravagant Story is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The book tells the story of a group of wealthy and powerful individuals who inherit a vast fortune from a deceased family member. These individuals, who are used to living in luxury...

The Key of the Temple of Heaven is a novel by Sax Rohmer, the creator of the famous fictional character Fu Manchu. The story follows the adventures of a British secret agent named Damar Greefe, who is tasked with investigating a mysterious cult that...

The House On The Borderland is a classic horror novel written by William Hope Hodgson. It tells the story of a man who discovers a strange house in a remote area of Ireland. The house is surrounded by a vast, desolate wasteland, and the...

The Enchanted Castle is a classic children's fantasy novel written by Edith Nesbit. The story follows three siblings, Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathleen, who stumble upon a mysterious castle while exploring the countryside. The castle is home to a princess who has been cursed to...

The Cloud Dream of the Nine is a classic Korean novel written by Kim Man-Choong. The book tells the story of a young man named Hwadam who dreams of becoming a great scholar. One day, Hwadam meets a heavenly maiden who takes him on...

The Eternal Savage is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1925. The story follows the adventure of Jefferson Turck, a World War I veteran who is transported back in time to prehistoric times. Turck finds himself in a land called...

At once all the extraordinary incidents of the previous day and the wild, incredible night, with all its almost impossible adventures, presented themselves to his imagination and memory with terrifying vividness. Such intense, diabolical malice on the part of his enemies, and, above all,...

""Religions of Ancient China"" is a book written by Herbert A. Giles that explores the various religious beliefs and practices of ancient China. The book delves into the origins of Chinese religion, including the worship of ancestors and the influence of Taoism, Confucianism, and...

Ozma of Oz is a classic children's novel written by L. Frank Baum, and it is the third book in the Oz series. The story follows Dorothy Gale, who is traveling with her Uncle Henry on a ship to Australia when they are caught...

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...

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...

New Grub Street is a novel written by George Gissing and published in 1891. The story revolves around the lives of struggling writers and journalists in late Victorian London. The novel is set in the literary world of London, where the characters are trying...

The Captain Of The Polestar And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective character, Sherlock Holmes. The book features six tales that are set in different time periods and locations, including the...

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 Robe is a historical novel written by Wilkie Collins. The story takes place in the 17th century and follows the journey of Father Paul Sarpi, an Italian Jesuit priest who is sent on a dangerous mission to England to smuggle out a...

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...

Mrs. Warren's Profession is a play written by the renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw. The play was first performed in 1902 and caused controversy due to its frank portrayal of prostitution and the hypocrisy of Victorian society.The story revolves around the relationship between...

""Science and Education"" is a collection of lectures given by the renowned biologist and educator Thomas Henry Huxley in the late 19th century. In this book, Huxley argues for the importance of science education in modern society and explores the relationship between science and...

Maud-Evelyn is a novel written by Henry James, first published in 1900. The story revolves around the titular character, Maud-Evelyn, a young American woman who travels to Europe in search of adventure and romance. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters,...

Nostromo: A Tale Of The Seaboard is a novel written by Joseph Conrad. The story is set in the fictional South American country of Costaguana during the late 19th century. The novel explores the themes of imperialism, corruption, and the struggle for power. The...

Shirley is a classic novel written by Charlotte Bronte, first published in 1849. The story is set in Yorkshire, England during the early 19th century, and follows the lives of two young women, Caroline Helstone and Shirley Keeldar.Caroline is a quiet and reserved young...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a novel written by Victor Hugo and published in 1831. The story is set in Paris during the 15th century and follows the life of Quasimodo, a deformed hunchback who lives in the bell tower of Notre Dame...

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...

""An Essay Of Dramatick Poesie"" is a critical work by the renowned English poet and playwright, John Dryden. The book is a discourse on the art of drama and its various forms, written in the form of a conversation between four characters - Eugenius,...

""John Bull's Other Island"" is a play written by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1904. The play is a satirical comedy that explores the cultural differences between Ireland and England through the eyes of two Irishmen, Broadbent and Doyle, who travel to London...

Unfortunately, there is no book titled ""Instruments of Reduction"" written by Hippocrates. While Hippocrates is a famous figure in the field of medicine, he lived in ancient Greece and did not write any books. He is known for his contributions to the development of...

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 the Thirty Years' War in Germany"" by Friedrich von Schiller is a comprehensive account of one of the most devastating and complex conflicts in European history. The book covers the period from 1618 to 1648, during which time the Holy Roman...