Caminante incansable, cuando William H. Hudson se instala en Inglaterra comienza a recorrerla a pie, la mayor parte de las veces, y en una vieja bicicleta, otras. Es un tenaz observador de la naturaleza,...

Días de ocio en la Patagonia narra la estancia feliz de este exquisito autor en tierras patagónicas. En 1871 Hudson se adentra en la provincia de Río Negro donde permanece varios meses. Su viaje se convierte...

Una selección de entrañables anécdotas ecológicas por el autor de la obramaestra de renombre mundial _La Tierra Púrpura_. Un clásico internacional yuno de los escritores predilectos del muy selectivo...

Why do we wish for things to happen?  Why do we pray for change?  Why do we focus on what our imagination expresses things could be?  Why do we continue the same cycle of wishing, praying, and or imagining...

Éamonn Ceannt was executed at Kilmainham Gaol on 8 May 1916, along with Con Colbert, Seán Heuston and Michael Mallin, for their part in the Easter Rising. Ceannt was one of the seven signatories of the...

William Henry has trawled the archives to produce this meticulous account of the many raids, ambushes, murders and reprisals that took place in the 1919-21 period, and of those who were involved. He details...

In 'Pathway to Rebellion' Willie Henry traces the origins of the rebellion of 1916 in Co. Galway back over a century. He argues that the country's rebellious past encouraged the Galway Volunteers to take...

The tragic tale of the sinking of the famine ship, the St. John in Massachusetts Bay in 1849. The Great Irish Famine drove huge numbers of Irish men and women to leave the island and pursue their survival...

Between the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth century, Lady Augusta Gregory welcomed numerous distinguished literary and artistic friends to her home in Coole Park. Many of these visitors were invited...

In 'Reminiscences of Queensland' by William Henry Corfield, readers are taken on a journey through the colonial history of Queensland, Australia. Written in a detailed and narrative style, the book provides...

Initially published anonymously, this short pamphlet basically gives a long list of contradictions in the Bible regarding Theological Doctrines, Moral Precepts, Historical Facts, and Speculative Doctrines.

The title of this little volume was chosen because it seems to indicate a characteristic possessed in common by the otherwise unrelated essays here brought together. They may all be described in a general...

There is really no need, perhaps, for me to tell you that all these stories have been told before. But, though you know it already, I like to say it again, because I can never say often enough how grateful...

William Henry Crook (October 15, 1839 - March 13, 1915) was one of President Abraham Lincoln’s bodyguards in 1865. After Lincoln’s assassination (while Crook was off duty), he continued to work in the...

In William Henry Holmes' 'Ancient Pottery of the Mississippi Valley,' readers are taken on a detailed exploration of the pottery created by prehistoric Native American cultures along the Mississippi River....

In 'The Famous Missions of California' by William Henry Hudson, readers are taken on a historical and cultural journey through the iconic missions established in California by Franciscan missionaries....

In 'Fairies and Folk of Ireland' by William Henry Frost, readers are transported to the mystical world of Irish folklore, where fairies, leprechauns, and other mythical creatures come to life. Frost's...

William Henry Frost's 'The Wagner Story Book' is a brilliant exploration of the life and works of the renowned composer Richard Wagner. Frost's book is a treasure trove of information for both Wagner...

In 'France and the Republic' by William Henry Hurlbert, the author delves into the political and social landscape of France during the late 19th century, examining the rise and fall of various republics....

On the 22nd March 1878, complaint was made by Mr. Octavius Deacon, of Golding's Hill, Loughton, to Mr. Secretary Cross, that a serious attack by skin disease of his own infant had resulted from the use...

A Crystal Age is one of the earliest science-fiction novels which deals with a utopia of the distant future. The first-person narrator, a traveler and naturalist, wakes to find himself buried in earth...

In 'Ancient Art of the province of Chiriqui, Colombia', William Henry Holmes explores the intricate and fascinating art of the Chiriqui province in Colombia. Through detailed descriptions and beautiful...

In 'A Memoir of Sir Edmund Andros, Knt., Governor of New England, New York and Virginia, &c., &c', William Henry Whitmore presents a detailed account of the life and governance of Sir Edmund Andros,...

In 'Origin and Development of Form and Ornament in Ceramic Art' by William Henry Holmes, the author delves into the intricate world of ceramic art, exploring the evolution of form and ornamentation throughout...

In 'A Study of the Textile Art in Its Relation to the Development of Form and Ornament' by William Henry Holmes, the author delves into the intricate relationship between textile art and the evolution...

In William Henry Hudson's 'Idle Hours in a Library', the reader is gifted with a collection of essays that delve into the author's love for literature and nature. Written in a poetic and contemplative...

William Henry Drummond's 'The Habitant and Other French-Canadian Poems' is a collection of poems that vividly depict the daily life and experiences of French-Canadian habitants in Quebec. Written in the...

In his illuminating book, 'Bacon and Shakspere', William Henry Burr delves into the timeless debate surrounding the true identity of William Shakespeare. Using meticulous research and detailed analysis,...

William Henry Burr's book 'Bacon and Shakspere' is a meticulously researched examination of the authorship debate surrounding the works attributed to William Shakespeare. Burr delves into the controversy...

William Henry Harrison's Inaugural Address is a seminal work in American political literature, focusing on the themes of patriotism, unity, and the importance of national identity. Harrison's eloquent...