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Grandma's lie soap
Robert Abernathy
A potent homemade soap strips away the comfort of deception, forcing an entire civilization to speak absolute truth with terrifying global consequences.
History and Ecclesiastical Relations of the Churches of the Presbyterial Order at Amoy, China
John Van Nest Talmage
A dedicated missionary risks alienating his home church to defend the organic, self-governing unity of native Chinese Christians against imported Western denominational divisions.
Honor Edgeworth
Vera
An ambitious young woman navigates the intricate social machinery of late nineteenth-century Ottawa society, balancing quiet inner depths with the pressures of romance, ambition, and class expectation.
Inside Illinois: Mineral Resources
Illinois State Geological Survey
Beneath the flat fields and rolling hills of Illinois lies a hidden architecture of ancient seas, glacial deposits, and immense mineral wealth waiting to be uncovered.
Jack Ranger's Western Trip
Clarence Young
HOOK A spirited boarding-school leader trades the classroom for the rugged frontier, where he uncovers gold, chases outlaws, and reunites with his long-lost father.
Jim Hanvey, detective
Octavus Roy Cohen
HOOK A massive, slow-moving detective with fish-like eyes outwits the most sophisticated criminals not through force, but through a patient, disarming, and relentless psychological game.
Jim Waring of Sonora-Town
Henry Herbert Knibbs
Riding out of the scorching southern desert with a watchful eye and a ready gun, a seasoned gunman pursues a quiet path toward family, duty, and a changing American frontier.
Kafir Stories: Seven Short Stories
W. C. (William Charles) Scully
Crossing cultural frontiers in late nineteenth-century South Africa, these seven tales lay bare the collisions of human greed, tribal custom, and imperial authority.
Less than kin
Alice Duer Miller
An adventurous traveler adopts the identity of a missing prodigal son to amuse himself, only to find himself trapped by a formidable young woman and her family's complicated demands.
Life and Confession of Ann Walters, the Female Murderess!!: Also the Execution of Enos G. Dudley, at Haverhill, N. H., May 23, 1849. To Which Is Added the Confession of Mary Runkle, Who Was Executed for Murder
Anonymous
This collection of nineteenth-century criminal narratives examines the darkest edges of human behavior, offering a grim, moralizing window into the era’s fascination with "notorious" offenders and the finality of the gallows.
Little Jack Rabbit's Adventures
David Cory
A curious little rabbit discovers that the wider world is full of bustling animal neighbors, sudden dangers, and cozy returns home.
Louie's married life
Sarah Doudney
An unexpected inheritance and a jealous rival threaten a young bride’s devotion as she navigates poverty and misunderstanding in late-Victorian London.
Magic London
Netta Syrett
An elderly godmother transforms a skeptical girl's view of the capital by whisking her through centuries of living history, turning ordinary streets into a magical city.
Marching Sands
Harold Lamb
A soldier and explorer, Captain Robert Gray, is tasked with uncovering the truth about a lost people in the Gobi Desert, leading him into a perilous journey filled with intrigue, danger, and ancient secrets.
Mary Jane—Her Visit
Clara Ingram Judson
HOOK A young city girl journeys to the countryside, discovering that the simple rhythms of farm life and the companionship of her grandparents offer a world of wonder larger than any she has known.
Mary Rose of Mifflin
Frances R. (Frances Roberta) Sterrett
A young orphan girl moves into a strict city apartment building and transforms its lonely, disconnected residents through her relentless, sunny optimism.
Mathieu Ropars: et cetera
William Young
Across isolated quarantine islands, snowy alpine trails, and royal courts, a quiet collection of tales and sketches explores the frailties of human survival.
Nancy of Paradise Cottage
Shirley Watkins
Nancy Prescott, a spirited and intellectually ambitious young woman, navigates the social and financial anxieties of early 20th-century life while balancing the needs of her impractical mother and her beautiful, status-seeking sister, Alma. When their mother’s poor financial decisions threaten their future, Nancy…
Notes and Queries, Number 15, February 9, 1850
Various
This publication serves as a nineteenth-century clearinghouse for the curious, a communal repository where scholars and enthusiasts gather to exchange hard-won knowledge on history, literature, and folklore.
On a lark to the planets: A sequel to "The wonderful electric elephant"
Frances Trego Montgomery
Drifting past shimmering planets and celestial islands, a band of young voyagers explores the dazzling wonders of the solar system aboard a balloon-lifted electric elephant.
Patents and How to Get One: A Practical Handbook
United States. Department of Commerce
Navigating the complex landscape of intellectual property requires a clear understanding of federal rules, administrative steps, and legal protections.
Peggy Stewart, Navy Girl, at Home
Gabrielle E. (Gabrielle Emilie) Jackson
Raised among magnificent horses and naval traditions at a grand Maryland estate, a spirited young woman balances managing her home with the vibrant world of Annapolis midshipmen.
Pictures and Stories
Unknown
A collection of vignettes and moral lessons reveals nineteenth-century childhood through brief sketches of everyday scenes, gentle instruction, and juvenile pastimes.
Poems
John William Draper
Traversing the delicate balance between classical mythology and existential despair, these verses map a restless journey through human pleasure, pain, and the ultimate solace of art and faith.
Poems
Robert Bridges
Walking beside familiar rural streams and watching silent winter snows blanket a sleepy city, a quiet voice searches the depths of memory, nature, and human attachment for enduring solace.
Political Recollections: 1840 to 1872
George Washington Julian
A fierce, thirty-year battle for the nation's moral sanity unfolds through the memory of a leader who stood in the center of the storm.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, November 19, 1887
Various
A biting, rain-soaked snapshot of late-Victorian political maneuvering, urban anxiety, and satirical wit from the pages of a quintessential weekly magazine.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 103, November 12, 1892
Various
A seaside resort in autumn becomes the backdrop for an awkward dance between a young woman evading her partner and a suitor outclassed by his own vanity.
Punch, Or the London Charivari, Volume 148, January 6th, 1915
Various
Published amidst the opening months of the First World War, this satirical periodical captures the anxious yet resolutely humorous British spirit through verse, theatrical commentary, and home-front sketches.
Ralph on the Overland Express
Allen Chapman
HOOK A young engineer navigates the dangerous world of steam locomotives, industrial sabotage, and shadowy conspiracies while striving to become a master of the rails.
Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge
Joseph Wharton Lippincott
Driven by fierce mother love and unmatched cunning, a young red fox navigates the perilous woods of Oak Ridge, evading farmers, hounds, and rival predators to claim his wild freedom.
Remarks on a Pamphlet Lately published by the Rev. Mr. Maskelyne, Under the Authority of the Board of Longitude
John Harrison
A pioneering horologist fights back against institutional neglect and academic arrogance to defend his life's work of measuring time and longitude across the open sea.
Reminiscences of a Private, Company "G", First Arkansas Regiment Infantry: May, 1861 to 1865
William E. Bevens
A young Confederate private chronicles four years of grueling marches, fierce battles, and enduring camaraderie from the outbreak of the Civil War to the final postwar reunions in Arkansas.
Ruby: A Story of the Australian Bush
Molly E. Jamieson
An imaginative little girl growing up in the sun-baked Australian bush learns about love, loss, and faith through a chance encounter that bridges two worlds.
Silence, and other stories
Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
A collection of sharp, evocative tales captures the quiet endurance and emotional trials of early New England life.
So Runs the World
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Henryk Sienkiewicz's multi-faceted collection explores the soul of literature through critical essays on naturalism, dramatic clashes of love and betrayal, and the heavy cost of political ambition.
Some of Our East Coast Towns
J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie
Journey through the quiet, changing boroughs of East Anglia, where ancient history, ecclesiastical memories, and modern industry quietly meet along the coast.
"Some Say"
Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
A gossip-plagued minister, a quiet deaf woman, and a steadfast neighbor navigating grief each discover how small-town scrutiny shapes their domestic fates.
Sometub's cruise on the C. & O. canal
John Pryor Cowan
Trailing behind mules on a homemade motorboat, two travelers trade the modern world for the slow rhythms of America’s oldest canal.
Spillthrough
Daniel F. Galouye
A lone pilot fights to survive the mechanical death-throes of his ship while a ruthless scavenger stalks him, waiting for the inevitable moment he falls out of hyperspace.
Telephone troubles
Edward Mahon Wev
Tracing electrical faults through intricate wiring and stubborn switchboards requires patience, precise testing methods, and a disciplined ear for the subtle clicks of a telephone receiver.
Ten Kittens
G. A. Puckett
TEN KITTENS HOOK: Ten distinct feline biographies reveal the quiet dramas, deep loyalties, and gentle companionship shared between ordinary cats and the humans who loved them across early twentieth-century America.
The Argosy, Vol. 51, No. 6, June, 1891
Various
Secret diamonds, quiet Irish lanes, and ancient Breton towns fill the pages of this Victorian periodical, weaving together mystery, travel, and romance.
The Banner Boy Scouts Afloat
George A. Warren
When a summer scouting expedition on motorboats leads to a supposedly haunted island, a group of resourceful boys uncover the surprising scientific work behind local legends.
The book of Saint Nicholas
James Kirke Paulding
A collection of whimsical tales and legends celebrating Dutch culture and the spirit of Saint Nicholas in early America.
The Boy Allies in the Trenches
Clair W. (Clair Wallace) Hayes
Two brave American teenagers throw themselves into the fires of the First World War, defying family, surviving treacherous espionage, and holding the line against the German advance.
The Children's Portion
Unknown
Children find their deepest lessons in stories that test the heart, where humble choices and quiet virtues outlast the grandest ambitions.
The Comical Creatures from Wurtemberg: Second Edition
Unknown
An anthropomorphic cast of beasts schemes, courts, and double-crosses through a series of darkly humorous, satirical woodland tales.