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A flower book
Eden Coybee
The magical, secret life of plants awakens in the dead of winter when fairy folk summon them from their frozen slumber to dance beneath the moonlight.
A Rose of Yesterday
F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
The etching of a knight riding through death and the devil serves as a somber mirror for a woman trapped in a marriage that has long since withered into a life of endurance.
A Study of Splashes
A. M. (Arthur Mason) Worthington
A single drop falling into a pool creates a universe of unseen motion, captured here in a fleeting, breathtaking series of high-speed images that reveal the hidden physics of liquid impact.
A Trip to Venus: A Novel
John Munro
This Victorian-era scientific romance follows a small group of explorers who abandon the Earth to seek the wonders of the solar system. It is a work of speculative imagination that balances technical obsession with a yearning for a more harmonious, beautiful existence.
Amiens Before and During the War
Unknown
A guide to a city defined by its Gothic majesty and the deep scars of the Great War, this volume serves as both a historical record and a practical companion for those traversing the landscape of the Somme in 1919.
Anatole France
Walter Lionel George
The work serves as a sharp, contemplative lens into the mind of a pivotal French literary figure, dissecting the intersection of skepticism, sensuality, and political upheaval in a century of transition.
Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John
L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum
A resourceful uncle takes his nieces on a cross-country motor trip, only to find that the journey holds more than just scenery. A broken-down car and a chance encounter with a girl in need transform their vacation into a mission of mercy.
Baseball Joe, Home Run King
Lester Chadwick
A talented baseball player navigates the pressures of professional fame and the schemes of envious rivals to secure a world championship and the woman he loves.
Benedetto Croce: An Introduction to His Philosophy
Raffaello Piccoli
This study offers a lucid map of a transformative thinker’s intellectual evolution, tracing how a solitary scholar redefined the relationship between the human spirit, the practice of history, and the creation of art.
Big Timber: A Story of the Northwest
Bertrand W. Sinclair
The marriage of a refined city woman to a rugged, self-made logger in the Pacific Northwest turns into a complex test of character and emotional survival.
Bonnie Prince Charlie
G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
A young man’s perilous quest to rescue his imprisoned father becomes a turbulent journey through the failed Jacobite uprising of 1745.
Buchanan's Journal of Man, April 1887: Volume 1, Number 3
Unknown
This nineteenth-century periodical serves as a manifesto for unconventional science, blending speculative medicine, phrenology, and spiritualist philosophy into a singular, assertive worldview. It functions as both a newsletter and a call to arms for those dissatisfied with the established medical and theological…
Building with Logs
Clyde P. Fickes
This practical guide provides the essential technical blueprints and methods for constructing durable, traditional log buildings, emphasizing structural integrity and timeless craftsmanship.
Cartoons by Sir John Tenniel, Selected from the Pages of "Punch"
John Tenniel
These visual editorials capture the shifting nerves of the Victorian era, offering a sharp, silent window into the political anxieties and imperial triumphs that defined the final half of the nineteenth century.
Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books in the Library of Yale University
Addison Van Name
A focused examination of a curated selection of early printed volumes reveals the evolution of the book from its infancy in the mid-fifteenth century to its sophisticated maturity a century later.
Christmas Evans, the Preacher of Wild Wales: His country, his times, and his contemporaries
Edwin Paxton Hood
A man of profound sincerity and singular imagination, Christmas Evans transformed the spiritual landscape of nineteenth-century Wales through his evocative, parable-rich preaching. This portrait explores the life and enduring influence of a legendary orator.
Command
William McFee
A sea captain finds himself adrift in the shifting moral landscape of the Mediterranean during the Great War, caught between the rigid traditions of the British merchant marine and the chaotic, opportunistic allure of a Levantine port.
Diary And Notes Of Horace Templeton, Esq. Volume I (of II)
Charles Lever
The dying breath of an era meets the quiet resignation of a man facing his own end, as a weary traveler drifts through the landscapes of Europe and the fading memories of a life spent in the halls of power.
Doctor Marigold
Charles Dickens
A traveling merchant finds redemption and family on the open road. This poignant tale explores the enduring bonds of love that transcend speech, social status, and tragedy.
Droll stories of Isthmian life
Evelyn Saxton
This collection of sketches captures the humid, transient, and often disillusioned atmosphere of the Panama Canal Zone during the great American construction era. It offers a candid glimpse into a world where social standing was volatile and the promise of a new life often dissolved into the monotony of colonial…
East London
Walter Besant
East London is a sprawling, soot-stained portrait of the Victorian capital’s most misunderstood district, capturing the relentless industry and quiet struggles of the people who powered the world’s greatest city.
Eastern Stories and Legends
Unknown
Stories of moral wisdom, ancient fables, and gentle legends unfold through the lives of the Buddha in his many past incarnations. This collection offers timeless lessons on compassion, justice, and the quiet power of truth.
Eidolon
Walter Richard Cassels
This collection of poetry explores the interior development of the creative mind, tracing its movement from youthful isolation to a mature, action-oriented philosophy. It offers a meditative look at how a poet reconciles the beauty of the natural world with the inevitable sorrows of human existence.
Elizabeth, Her Folks
Ethel M. (Ethel May) Kelley
HOOK A girl sent to spend a summer with her grandparents on Cape Cod learns that growing up is less about following rules and more about understanding the complex, sometimes painful lives of others.
French Dishes for American Tables
Caron, Pierre, active 1886-1899
Cooking is an art, not a chore, and mastery of the kitchen is a fundamental component of a comfortable, civilized life. This guide serves as a bridge between the sophisticated traditions of French cuisine and the practical realities of the American home.
Historical and descriptive narrative of twenty years' residence in South America (Vol 2 of 3): Containing travels in Arauco, Chile, Peru, and Colombia
Stevenson, William Bennet, active 1803-1825
An intrepid witness captures the crumbling grandeur of a colonial empire and the emerging pulse of a continent fighting for its independence.
History of the Conquest of Mexico
William Hickling Prescott
A sweeping chronicle of the fall of an empire, this narrative documents the collision between the Spanish expedition and the Aztec civilization, culminating in the brutal siege of their capital.
Homeland Security Act of 2002: Updated Through October 14, 2008
United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security
A sprawling legislative blueprint for national defense, this document maps the administrative architecture constructed in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks to consolidate domestic security and emergency response under a single federal umbrella.
How to bring men to Christ
R. A. (Reuben Archer) Torrey
This manual provides a practical, step-by-step guide for those seeking to engage others in conversation about the Christian faith. It centers on the conviction that a prepared worker, relying on the Bible and prayer, can effectively reach any individual.
Ixion In Heaven
Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
A banished king finds himself a guest in Olympus, where he discovers that gods are as petty, vain, and bored as the mortals he left behind.
Jessamine: A Novel
Marion Harland
This story of love, misunderstanding, and the quiet endurance of the heart follows a young woman navigating the complex emotional landscapes of Victorian domestic life. It is a portrait of resilience in the face of stifling societal expectations.
Josh Billings' Farmer's Allminax, 1870-1879
Josh Billings
A cynical, homespun guide to the late nineteenth century, this collection serves as a humorous almanac that blends folk wisdom with the sharp, observational wit of a seasoned rural philosopher. It offers a unique window into the cadence and preoccupations of a bygone era, presenting life’s daily frustrations with a…
Joyce Kilmer
Joyce Kilmer
The life of a poet is a landscape of sacred trees, domestic joy, and the sudden, sobering call of the battlefield.
King Henry VI, Part 1
William Shakespeare
This sweeping historical drama depicts the disintegration of England’s continental empire and the internal decay of its ruling house. It captures a realm transitioning from the hard-won triumphs of a legendary past to the chaotic, factional infighting that foreshadows decades of civil war.
Knock, Knock, Knock and Other Stories
Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
A haunting collection of Russian tales, these stories explore the thin, permeable veil between the mundane world and the inexplicable shadows of fate, obsession, and impending doom.
Labor and Freedom: The Voice and Pen of Eugene V. Debs
Eugene V. (Eugene Victor) Debs
To champion the laborer is to embrace a struggle that transcends mere economics, rooting itself in the fundamental human demand for dignity, equality, and the absolute end of exploitation.
Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812: A Drama
Sarah Anne Curzon
A woman’s quiet act of courage becomes a rallying cry for a young nation, proving that the home front is as vital as the battlefield in the struggle for survival.
Lavender and Old Lace
Myrtle Reed
A city woman seeking rest in a quiet coastal village discovers that a neighbor’s lonely life holds a long-hidden, bittersweet secret. This gentle, atmospheric narrative explores how the past shapes the present through the lives of three people connected by love and silence.
Life and Death of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland : with a view of the primary causes and movements of the Thirty Years' War
John Lothrop Motley
The aging statesman struggles to preserve a fragile republic against the rising tides of religious extremism and military ambition. His life becomes the final barrier between a nation of laws and the encroaching shadow of absolute rule.
Mushroom Town
Oliver Onions
The tranquil Welsh coastline faces an irreversible transformation as the modern age arrives, turning a quiet, natural sanctuary into a frenetic, commercialized tourist trap.
Natchez, Symbol of the Old South
Nola Nance Oliver
The city of Natchez stands as a living museum of the American antebellum era, where seventy-five or more original mansions continue to hold the ghosts and treasures of a vanished past.
Nocturne
Frank Swinnerton
This is a quiet, piercing portrait of two sisters trapped in the monotony of a London household, finding their lives momentarily upended by the sudden, romantic intrusion of the outside world. It is a story of how a single night can rearrange the furniture of the soul.
Northern Georgia Sketches
Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben
These sketches offer a quiet, evocative window into the red-clay hills of late 19th-century Georgia, capturing the tensions and quiet triumphs of lives bound to the soil and tradition.
Organic Gardener's Composting
Steve Solomon
Composting is more than a way to recycle garden scraps; it is the fundamental bridge between biological decay and the creation of vibrant, living soil. This work serves as an essential manual for understanding the mechanics, chemistry, and philosophy of cultivating fertility in the home garden.
Orlóff and His Wife: Tales of the Barefoot Brigade
Maksim Gorky
This collection of tales captures the raw, ragged edges of Russian life at the turn of the century, documenting the volatile spirits of those existing on the fringes of society.
Plastic and cosmetic surgery
Frederick Strange Kolle
This technical manual serves as an early, systematic guide to the burgeoning field of reconstructive and aesthetic medicine at the turn of the twentieth century. It offers a clinical window into the foundational practices of surgery before the modern era.
Points of View
Agnes Repplier
The act of reading is not a duty to be performed with grim earnestness, but a living invitation to be merry, curious, and perhaps even delightfully foolish.
Royal Palaces of Spain
Albert Frederick Calvert
Spain’s royal residences serve as silent, stone witnesses to the rise and fall of absolute power. These architectural monuments capture the shifting moods of a monarchy, from the somber devotion of the Escorial to the modern gaiety of Miramar.