THERE can be no doubt that our interest in the dim past is increased the more we are able to read into the dry documents before us the human character of the actors. As long as these actors are only names...

In 'Literary Blunders' by Henry B. Wheatley, readers are taken on a witty and insightful journey through the world of literature, where the author examines common mistakes made by writers throughout history....

In 'Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In' by Henry B. Wheatley, readers are invited into the intriguing world of Samuel Pepys, a 17th-century English naval administrator known for his detailed diary....

In 'Prices of Books', Henry B. Wheatley meticulously analyzes the pricing and value of rare books within the context of 19th-century British literature. This scholarly work not only provides a comprehensive...

In 'How to Form a Library, 2nd ed', Henry B. Wheatley provides readers with a comprehensive guide on building a personal library in the late 19th century. The book offers practical advice on selecting,...

THERE can be no doubt that our interest in the dim past is increased the more we are able to read into the dry documents before us the human character of the actors. As long as these actors are only names...

THE question as to the great antiquity of London has formed a field for varied and long-continued disputes. An elaborate picture of a British London, founded by Brut, a descendant of Æneas, as a new Troy,...

In 'How to Catalogue a Library' by Henry B. Wheatley, the reader is introduced to a comprehensive guide on the organization and categorization of a library collection. The book, written in a detailed...

In 'Samuel Pepys and the World He Lived In,' Henry B. Wheatley delves into the life and times of the famous diarist, Samuel Pepys. Wheatley provides a comprehensive analysis of Pepys' diaries, examining...