John - Libros y biografía

John MacGregor's 'A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe' is a captivating travelogue that follows the author's journey through various waterways in Europe. Published in 1866,...

John Munro's A Trip to Venus is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that transports readers to a vividly imagined world on the planet Venus. Munro's descriptive prose and attention to detail immerse...

John Burroughs' book, 'Bird Stories from Burroughs', is a collection of charming tales that delve into the fascinating world of birds, showcasing his keen observation skills and deep appreciation for...

In 'Burke' by John Morley, the author delves deep into the life and political philosophy of renowned Irish statesman and orator, Edmund Burke. Morley examines Burke's influential ideas on conservatism,...

In 'Early Australian Voyages: Pelsart, Tasman, Dampier' by John Pinkerton, the reader is transported back to a time of exploration and discovery in the Australian seas. The book meticulously details the...

John Rae's 'Contemporary Socialism' is a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of socialist ideologies in the modern era. The book delves into the various strands of contemporary socialism, exploring...

In 'Civil Government in the United States Considered with Some Reference to Its Origins', John Fiske provides a detailed examination of the structure and function of civil government in the United States....

John Stoughton's 'Congregationalism in the Court Suburb' is a meticulously researched exploration of the rise of Congregationalism in the court suburb in the 19th century. Stoughton delves into the social...

John Galsworthy's 'Fraternity' is a compelling novel that delves into the complexities of class divisions and relationships in early 20th century England. Galsworthy's writing style is characterized by...

John Galsworthy's 'Four Short Plays' is a collection of poignant and thought-provoking plays that touch on themes of love, social class, and morality. Galsworthy's literary style is characterized by naturalistic...

In 'Heroes of the Telegraph' by John Munro, the author delves into the history and significance of the invention of the telegraph, while also exploring the lives of the pioneering individuals behind this...

In John Neal's 'Great Mysteries and Little Plagues', the reader is transported to a world where the boundaries between reality and illusion are blurred. Neal's lyrical and poetic writing style draws readers...

In 'Hyde Park from Domesday-book to Date', John Ashton meticulously explores the history of Hyde Park from its origins mentioned in the Domesday book to the present day. This book delves into the landscape,...

John Morley's 'Indian Speeches (1907-1909)' is a collection of insightful speeches given by the author during his time as Secretary of State for India in the early 20th century. The book provides a firsthand...

John Ruskin's 'Lectures on Landscape' is a masterpiece that delves into the intricacies of nature and art. His eloquent prose intertwines the beauty of landscapes with profound reflections on society...

"Good luck, my soldier! You Americans are an extraordinary people. You are complex. We have thought we understood you—but, we do not. We never know what you will do next." I asked my French landlady,...

In this nail-biting adventure story, Hannay must outwit a foe far more intelligent than himself; muster the courage to propose to the lovely, clever Mary Lamington; and survive a brutal war. Although...

In this nail-biting adventure story, Hannay must outwit a foe far more intelligent than himself; muster the courage to propose to the lovely, clever Mary Lamington; and survive a brutal war. Although...

A Spring Morning A World for Love Address to Plenty Approach of Spring, The Autumn Autumn Robin, The Ballad Crab Tree, The Decay December Effusion Gipsy Camp, The Graves of Infants Harvest Morning, The...

John Poole, an English playwright, was one of the earliest and best known 19th century playwrights of the comic drama, the farce. Paul Pry is considered his most notable work, while Hamlet Travestie,...

About the year of our Lord 997, Adelbert, Bishop of Prague, with two companions, set out on a missionary tour to the shores of the Baltic. The savage inhabitants killed him. Still Christianity gradually...

The Holy War John Bunyan - The Holy War Made by King Shaddai Upon Diabolus, to Regain the Metropolis of the World, Or, The Losing and Taking Again of the Town of Mansoul is a 1682 novel by John Bunyan....

This is great story about a "doctor-in training" against the background of the Nigerian Civil War. Being a medical student is difficult enough without having one's studies interrupted by war. John Anakwenze...

I (the author of this book) have edited, and illustrated "The Voiage and Travayle of Syr John Maundeville, Knight," for two reasons. First, that a popular edition has not been published for many years—so...

Since it is the UNDERSTANDING that sets man above the rest of sensible beings, and gives him all the advantage and dominion which he has over them; it is certainly a subject, even for its nobleness, worth...

In book two Nwadibia's lucky escape into the African jungle has caused a lot of angst among the villagers, who attributed the failure of his capture to the lack of experience of the newly appointed police...

This work is strictly what its title page imports, a compilation. Fox's "Book of Martyrs" has been made the basis of this volume. Liberty, however, has been taken to abridge wherever it was thought necessary;—to...

THE catastrophe of the fall of Rome, with all that its fall signified to the fifth century, came very near to accomplishment in the third. There was a long period when it seemed as though nothing could...

The Forsyte Saga was the title originally destined for that part of it which is called The Man of Property; and to adopt it for the collected chronicles of the Forsyte family has indulged the Forsytean...

The 39 Steps is a melodrama adapted from the 1915 novel by John Buchan and the 1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock. The original concept and production of a four-actor version of the story was by Simon Corble...