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The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. IV - James Boswell
The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. IV - James Boswell
- Author: James Boswell
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography
This is the fourth volume of the Biography of Samuel Johnson. Samuel Johnson's Life has been documented in great detail by his friends, this biography being originally published by James Boswell, and then edited several times by other persons, such...
The Freedmen's Book - Lydia Maria Child
The Freedmen's Book - Lydia Maria Child
- Author: Lydia Maria Child
- Genre: Poetry / *Non-fiction / History
Lydia Maria Child, an American abolitionist, compiled this collection of short stories and poems by former slaves and noted activists as an inspiration to freed slaves. In her dedication to the freedmen, she urges those who can read, to read these...
The Behavior of the Honey Bee in Pollen Collecting - D. B. Casteel
The Behavior of the Honey Bee in Pollen Collecting - D. B. Casteel
- Author: D. B. Casteel
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Animals / Nature
The value of the honey bee in cross pollinating the flowers of fruit trees makes it desirable that exact information be available concerning the actions of the bee when gathering and manipulating the pollen. The results recorded in this manuscript...
On Union with God - Blessed Albert the Great
On Union with God - Blessed Albert the Great
- Author: Blessed Albert the Great
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Philosophy / Christianity - Other
Surely the most deeply-rooted need of the human soul, its purest aspiration, is for the closest possible union with God. As one turns over the pages of this little work, written by Blessed Albert the Great towards the end of his life, when that...
French History for English Children - Caroline Emelia Stephen
French History for English Children - Caroline Emelia Stephen
- Author: Caroline Emelia Stephen
- Genre: Children's Fiction / *Non-fiction / History
A history of France from Ancient Gaul up until 1880, written in short easy to comprehend chapters aimed at teaching English children. (Summary by Guero)...
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. V - Edward Gibbon
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. V - Edward Gibbon
- Author: Edward Gibbon
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, a major literary achievement of the 18th century published in six volumes, was written by the celebrated English historian Edward Gibbon. The books cover the period of the Roman Empire after...
Chronicles of Canada Volume 13 - The United Empire Loyalists: A Chronicle of the Great Migration - W. Stewart Wallace
Chronicles of Canada Volume 13 - The United Empire Loyalists: A Chronicle of the Great Migration - W. Stewart Wallace
- Author: W. Stewart Wallace
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History / Early Modern
Volume 13 of The Chronicles of Canada Series. This volume sheds light on the often misunderstood Americans who chose to remain loyal to the Crown of England during and after the American Revolution. While the vast majority of American writings which...
ABC of Vegetable Gardening - Eben Eugene Rexford
ABC of Vegetable Gardening - Eben Eugene Rexford
- Author: Eben Eugene Rexford
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Gardening
This how-to book includes chapters on getting ready, mapping the garden, planting, seeds, early work, house plants, fruits, hot beds and cold frames, and small gardens. There is even a chapter "expressly for women." - Summary by Bill Boerst...
A Collection Of Stories, Reviews And Essays - Willa Sibert Cather
A Collection Of Stories, Reviews And Essays - Willa Sibert Cather
- Author: Willa Sibert Cather
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Single Author Collections
Stories and essays by Willa Cather - Summary by david wales...
Europe Revised - Irvin S. Cobb
Europe Revised - Irvin S. Cobb
- Author: Irvin S. Cobb
- Genre: Humorous Fiction / *Non-fiction / Travel & Geography
Irwin Cobb's humorous Europe Revised is a travelogue and comedy almost in the style of Mark Twain. The dedication says it best, "To My Small Daughter Who bade me shed a tear at the tomb of Napoleon, which I was very glad to do, because when I got...
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman - Mary Wollstonecraft
- Author: Mary Wollstonecraft
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Philosophy
Wollstonecraft (1759-1797) is best known for A Vindication of the Rights of Woman in which she argued that women are not naturally inferior to men, but only appeared to be because they lacked education. She suggested that both men and women should...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 16) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 3, Chapter 16) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This is volume 3 chapter 16 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail....
The Baby's Songbook - Walter Crane
The Baby's Songbook - Walter Crane
- Author: Walter Crane
- Genre: Children's Fiction / *Non-fiction / Music
This is a collection of 14 songs chosen from Walter Crane's "The Baby's Opera" and "The Baby's Bouquet" containing classic nursery rhymes from England, France, and Germany. The songs are sung by LibriVox's very own Carol Stripling....
How to Speak and Write Correctly - Joseph Devlin
How to Speak and Write Correctly - Joseph Devlin
- Author: Joseph Devlin
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Self-Help
This is a 1910 guide for those who wish to learn how to correctly (though maybe not "properly") create sentences, use figures of speech, write letters, and more, all while choosing the right words and doing it with style. Joseph Devlin's words may...
Bee Hunting - John Ready Lockard
Bee Hunting - John Ready Lockard
- Author: John Ready Lockard
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Animals / Nature
Many books on sports of various kinds have been written, but outside of an occasional article in periodicals devoted to bee literature, but little has been written on the subject of bee hunting. Therefore, I have tried, in this volume, Bee Hunting...
Essays on Some Unsettled Questions of Political Economy - John Stuart Mill
Essays on Some Unsettled Questions of Political Economy - John Stuart Mill
- Author: John Stuart Mill
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Philosophy
This is Mill’s first work on economics. It foreshadows his Political Economy which was the standard Anglo-American Economics textbook of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mill’s economic theory moved from free market capitalism, to government...
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law
- Author: William Law
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Religion / Self-Help
This is one of the greatest devotional books of the Christian faith, inspiring thousands to a closer walk with their Lord. John Wesley was a close associate of Mr. Law and was influenced by this very book to some of his great work in England, and...
The Romance of Modern Chemistry - James C. Philip
The Romance of Modern Chemistry - James C. Philip
- Author: James C. Philip
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Chemistry
A fascinating look back at the state of the art of chemistry 100 years ago, this book by James C. Philip, PhD, an assistant professor of chemistry at The Imperial College of Science and Technology, Kensington, provides a "description in...
I, Mary MacLane - Mary MacLane
I, Mary MacLane - Mary MacLane
- Author: Mary MacLane
- Genre: *Non-fiction
Described as "the first blogger", Mary MacLane lived a tortured life, ahead of her time. Her beloved father died when she was a young child, and at the age of 8, her stepfather moved the family from its home in Winnipeg, Canada to Montana in the...
James Watt - Andrew Carnegie
James Watt - Andrew Carnegie
- Author: Andrew Carnegie
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography
This biography of the inventor James Watt covers his early years, successes and failures, and legacy. (Summary by Bill Boerst)...
Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago - Hannah Trager
Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago - Hannah Trager
- Author: Hannah Trager
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Religion
Hannah Trager published Pictures of Jewish Home-Life Fifty Years Ago in 1926, so the book is a portrait of day to day life for a Jewish family in Jerusalem around 1876. In each chapter, Mr. Jacobs reads a letter from his cousins living in Jerusalem...
The Outline of Science, Vol 3 - J. Arthur Thomson
The Outline of Science, Vol 3 - J. Arthur Thomson
- Author: J. Arthur Thomson
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Nature / Science
The Outline of Science was written specifically with the man-on-the-street in mind as the target audience. Covering scientific subjects ranging from astronomy to biology to elementary physics in clear, concise and easily understood prose, this...
National Gambling Impact Study Commission Final Report - National Gambling Impact Study Commission
National Gambling Impact Study Commission Final Report - National Gambling Impact Study Commission
- Author: National Gambling Impact Study Commission
- Genre: *Non-fiction
The National Gambling Impact Study Commission was given the task of conducting a comprehensive legal and factual study on the social and economic implications of gambling in the United States. This report presents the principal findings of that work...
Creative Chemistry - Edwin E. Slosson
Creative Chemistry - Edwin E. Slosson
- Author: Edwin E. Slosson
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Chemistry
Slosson reviews the transformation of alchemistry from an obscure and imprecise practice to the science of chemistry. Along the way, he explains how the modern industrial world now relies on fertilizers, explosives, textile materials, polymers and...
John Quincy Adams - John T. Morse
John Quincy Adams - John T. Morse
- Author: John T. Morse
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography / History
This biography contains three main sections. the first covers Adams's early years and his time as a diplomat--both in America and overseas. The second tells of his two careers as Secretary of State and President. The last involves his years in the...
How to Succeed - Orison Swett Marden
How to Succeed - Orison Swett Marden
- Author: Orison Swett Marden
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Science / Self-Help
In this volume, Orison Swett Marden explains the road to success in simple terms for the benefit of anyone, who wishes to follow in his footsteps. Over 100 years after publication, most of these lessons are still valid today....
Fifty Famous Stories Retold (version 2) - James Baldwin
Fifty Famous Stories Retold (version 2) - James Baldwin
- Author: James Baldwin
- Genre: Children's Fiction / Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / *Non-fiction
Some have a slight historical value; some are useful as giving point to certain great moral truths; others are products solely of the fancy, and are intended only to amuse. Some are derived from very ancient sources, and are current in the...
The Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
The Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
- Author: Marcus Aurelius
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Philosophy
Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. These memos survive and continue to inspire others to this day. These writings take the form of quotations...
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 10) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
The History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 2, Chapter 10) - Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Author: Thomas Babington Macaulay
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
This chapter begins with the flight of James II and then moves on to the downfall of Judge Jeffreys and the arrival of Dutch troops in London. James flees again and we see the establishment of the Jacobean court in France at Saint Germains. The...
American Cookery - Amelia Simmons
American Cookery - Amelia Simmons
- Author: Amelia Simmons
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Self-Help
American Cookery, by Amelia Simmons, was the first known cookbook written by an American, published in 1796. Until this time, the cookbooks printed and used in what became the United States were British cookbooks, so the importance of this book is...
The Book of Hallowe'en - Ruth Edna Kelley
The Book of Hallowe'en - Ruth Edna Kelley
- Author: Ruth Edna Kelley
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / *Non-fiction / History
This book is intended to give the reader an account of the origin and history of Hallowe'en, how it absorbed some customs belonging to other days in the year,—such as May Day, Midsummer, and Christmas. The context is illustrated by selections from...
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth - Olive Gilbert
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth - Olive Gilbert
- Author: Olive Gilbert
- Genre: *Non-fiction / History
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth is the gripping autobiographical account of Sojourner Truths life as a slave in pre-Civil War New York State, and her eventual escape to Freedom. Since Sojourner could neither read or write, she dictated her story to...
Screen Acting - Mae Marsh
Screen Acting - Mae Marsh
- Author: Mae Marsh
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Memoirs
Silent film star, Mae Marsh, recounts her life as an actress in this publication, what she deems as being the answer to thousands of letters written to her over the years inquiring about what it takes to be a screen actor. As she states in the...
English Synonyms and Antonyms - James Champlin Fernald
English Synonyms and Antonyms - James Champlin Fernald
- Author: James Champlin Fernald
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Education / Writing & Linguistics
English Synonyms and Antonyms is basically a vocabulary builder that students might use as they prepare for entrance or exit exams. Each entry gives a list of synonyms, followed by a paragraph that briefly explains or exemplifies the subtle...
The Large Catechism - Martin Luther
The Large Catechism - Martin Luther
- Author: Martin Luther
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Religion
Luther's Large Catechism consisted of works written by Martin Luther and compiled Christian canonical texts, published in April of 1529. This book was addressed particularly to clergymen to aid them in teaching their congregations. Luther's Large...
Garcia Moreno, President of Ecuador 1821-1875 - Augustine Berthe
Garcia Moreno, President of Ecuador 1821-1875 - Augustine Berthe
- Author: Augustine Berthe
- Genre: *Non-fiction
Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón (1821–1875) was an Ecuadorian politician who twice served as President of Ecuador (1859-1865 and 1869-1875) and was assassinated during his second term, after being elected to a...
Lives of Girls Who Became Famous - Sarah Knowles Bolton
Lives of Girls Who Became Famous - Sarah Knowles Bolton
- Author: Sarah Knowles Bolton
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Biography & Autobiography
This book is a collection of short biographies of notable women, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Florence Nightingale, and many others. (Summary by Arielle Lipshaw)...
Wild Bird Guests - Ernest Baynes
Wild Bird Guests - Ernest Baynes
- Author: Ernest Baynes
- Genre: *Non-fiction / Animals
How to entertain them; with chapters on the destruction of birds, their economic and aesthetic values, suggestions for dealing with their enemies and on the organization and management of bird clubs. - book subtitle. Note: Because of its length and...
Principles of Economics, Book 6: The Distribution of National Income - Alfred Marshall
Principles of Economics, Book 6: The Distribution of National Income - Alfred Marshall
- Author: Alfred Marshall
- Genre: *Non-fiction
Principles of Economics was a leading economics textbook of Alfred Marshall (1842-1924), first published in 1890. Marshall began writing the Principles of Economics in 1881 and he spent much of the next decade at work on the treatise. His plan for...
Curious Myths of the Middle Ages - Sabine Baring-Gould
Curious Myths of the Middle Ages - Sabine Baring-Gould
- Author: Sabine Baring-Gould
- Genre: Myths / Legends & Fairy Tales / *Non-fiction / History
This volume is an example of Sabine Baring-Gould's extensive research into the middle ages. This volume of 12 curiosities was one of Baring-Gould's most successful publications. (Summary by Carolin)...