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This novel was written by Jules Verne in 1865 and tells the story of the members of an American post-Civil War society and their quest for the moon. They try to build a huge, Columbiad space gun and choose...
The novel consists of two plots or movements. Apparently wholly disconnected, but always, as the logic of events carries them on, bending nearer and nearer, until the principal dramatis personae meet...
In "Two Little Pilgrims' Progress " Mrs. Burnett is at her best. It is the story of two children - a little boy and girl - brought up on a Western farm, where they have been neglected by their aunt with...
To say that Mrs. Burnett's account of 'The One I Knew Best of All' is a fascinating book, is to put the matter very mildly. It is not one little girl alone whose experiences are here recorded, but, as...
An American masterwork in praise of nature, self-reliance, and the simple life "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could...
The period of the tale is the reign of Queen Anne, and it is written in the language of the period-an audacious undertaking when one remembers that such a style must invite comparison with that of " Henry...
This is decidedly Mrs. Burnett's biggest novel, and one that has created widespread comment from the readers of the Century Magazine, where it has been appearing in serial form. The plot is based on an...
Charlotte Brontë's 'Tales of Angria & Angria and the Angrians' is a collection of fictional stories set in the imaginary world of Angria, showcasing Brontë's vivid imagination and intricate storytelling....
The anthology 'The Life and Legacy of George Müller' offers a rich tapestry of reflections on the profound impact of George Müller, a towering figure known for his faith-driven philanthropy. This collection...
Victor Hugo wrote this work whilst in exile for taking part in the events herein described. His story is thrillingly told. The world for the first time gets all the details of the coup d' état by which...
Belinda is an 1801 novel by the Anglo-Irish writer Maria Edgeworth. The novel was considered controversial in its day for its depiction of an interracial marriage. Belinda is a young lady who lives with...
Miss Alcott's collection of stories for Christmas was called 'Spinning Wheel Stories.' The first story in the book, 'Grandma's story', relates an incident with wolves which happened in New England. Miss...
Aphra Behn's 'Love-Letters Between a Nobleman and His Sister' is a groundbreaking epistolary novel that challenges societal norms and explores themes of love, power, and betrayal in 17th century England....
Merely to intimate that are other stories by Miss Alcott than 'Little Women' will be sufficient to set the world of juvenile readers on tip-toe with pleased expectation, and those who are fortunate enough...
The artistic descriptions of characters, places, and incidents; the fine observation, which detects what ordinary spectators either see inadequately or miss altogether; the delightful humor which pervades...
In Olive Schreiner's 'Dreams', the reader is taken on a thought-provoking journey through the author's exploration of the subconscious mind and the profound insights that can be uncovered through dreams....
"An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" is number six in the 'Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag series' and includes the following stories by famous authoress Louisa May Alcott: ' An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving', 'How It All...
In 1854, Thoreau published the book by which he will always be best known, Walden, or Life in the Woods. It is by far the deepest, richest, and most closely jointed of his books. It shows Thoreau at his...
Seven Pillars of Wisdom is the autobiographical work by of British Army Colonel T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"). In the book he describes his adventures of serving as a military advisor to Bedouin...
The Plumed Serpent is a 1926 political novel by D. H. Lawrence. The novel reflects his experiences in Mexico in 1923. The story tells about Kate Leslie, an Irish tourist who visits Mexico after the Mexican...
Mad, perfectly mad, madder than the immortal tea-party of Alice, is the thought while reading this novel, or satire, or caricature, or allegory, or farce, or joke, or whatever it is, which Mr. Chesterton...
Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn - Complete Edition' is a literary masterpiece that provides a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century America. Twain's impeccable storytelling...
In 'The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition', readers are transported into the fascinating world of one of the most prolific and influential storytellers of the late 19th...
Thomas Wolfe's novel, The Web and the Rock, is a poignant exploration of the struggles of a young writer in the mid-20th century American literary scene. The book's lyrical and introspective style captures...
"Sketches By Boz" is a collection of 56 sketches concerning London scenes and inhabitants. Most of the stories, that are divided into four sections, are portraits, but there are also some purely fictional...
'The Haunted Hotel' is a story which, like others of Mr. Wilkie Collins's stories, fascinates the reader, and compels him to finish it at a sitting. It has, too, this merit, that as the story progresses...
In 'The Invisible Foe,' Louise Jordan Miln weaves a narrative imbued with suspense and psychological insight, harking back to the literary traditions of the early 20th century. As with other works of...
In 'The Cavalier Songs and Ballads of England from 1642 to 1684', Various authors present a collection of poems that capture the spirit of the Cavalier era in England. These songs and ballads were a form...
Julian Stafford Corbett's 'Monk' is a captivating novel set in 15th-century England, centering around the life of a disillusioned monk named Thomas. The book delves into themes of faith, morality, and...
Mistress of the Crows Leslie Garber A young woman is on the trail of a terrible secret and encounters the love of her life. The size of this book corresponds to 100 paperback pages. "No," whispered...
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