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A Roving Commission
G. A. HentyThrough the Insurrection of Hayti The story follows the adventures of a young Englishman, Nathaniel, or Nat for short, whose journey takes him to t...
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G. A. HentyWith Cortez in Mexico Set during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century. The story follows a young Englishman, Roger, w...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers Polly, is a sweet, imaginative girl who has a talent for telling stories. The book explores her creative spirit and how her sto...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers A sequel to Five Little Peppers Midway, the story follows the Pepper siblings—Polly, Joel, Davie, Phronsie, and Ben—as young ad...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers Phronsie Pepper is the fourth book in the Five Little Pepper Series. According to the introduction, Margaret Sidney intended th...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers The Pepper children—Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and Phronsie—along with their beloved mother, Mamsie, find themselves embarking on...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers Twelve short stories about the Pepper family before meeting the Kings. Living in a humble little brown house, the family faces ...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers The last book in the famous Five Little Peppers series, which revolves around the lives of the Pepper family, living in the Lit...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers The Pepper children are now at school where they encounter bullies, accidents, pets, parties, thunderstorms, engagements, and m...
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Margaret SidneyFive Little Peppers A continuation of Margaret Sidney’s beloved series about the Pepper family. The story takes the Pepper family beyond their fami...
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Franklin W. DixonThe Hardy Boys Series Teenage brothers Frank and Joe Hardy find themselves embroiled in a perplexing case when they stumble upon a missing person's...
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William ShakespeareA Tragedie The story revolves around the Moorish general Othello, his wife Desdemona, and his ensign Iago. Set in Venice, the story follows Othello...
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Thornton BurgessThornton Waldo Burgess was a conservationist and prolific children’s author. Best known for his animal stories for young children, Burgess authored...
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Thornton BurgessThornton Waldo Burgess was a conservationist and prolific children’s author. Best known for his animal stories for young children, Burgess authored...
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Jack LondonA Psychological Adventure The story follows Humphrey van Weyden, a refined literary critic who finds himself shipwrecked and rescued by a seal-hunt...
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William ShakespeareA Comedy Set in the Italian town of Messina, the story revolves around two pairs of lovers: Claudio and Hero, and Benedick and Beatrice. Claudio, a...
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Thornton BurgessThornton Waldo Burgess was a conservationist and prolific children’s author. Best known for his animal stories for young children, Burgess authored...
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William ShakespeareA Comedy A comedic play that revolves around the courtship and marriage of two sisters, Katherine and Bianca. Baptista Minola, their father, declar...
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Thornton BurgessThornton Waldo Burgess was a conservationist and prolific children’s author. Best known for his animal stories for young children, Burgess authored...
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Charles FirthAnd the Rule of the Puritans in England British Historian Charles Firth’s biography of Oliver Cromwell. Esmond de Beer wrote that Firth: "knew the ...
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William ShakespeareTragedieThe story follows the ambitious Scottish general Macbeth as he is tempted by the prophecies of three witches and driven to commit murder in...
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Jack LondonWolfdog Set in the harsh wilderness of the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush, the story follows the journey of a wolf-dog hybrid named ...
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William ShakespeareTragedie One of William Shakespeare's lesser-known plays, blending elements of romance, tragedy, and comedy. The story revolves around King Cymbeli...
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Wanda GagCats A timeless children's picture book that tells the story of an elderly couple who set out to find a cat to keep them company. They encounter nu...
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Edgar Rice BurroughsThe Tarzan Series The story picks up where The Return of Tarzan left off, with Tarzan settled in his ancestral home in Africa with his wife Jane an...
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Frank H. SpearmanA Classic Western A classic Western novel that follows the story of railroad detective, Luke “Whispering” Smith, as he navigates the treacherous wo...
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William ShakespeareA Shakespearean Tragedy The story follows the aging King Lear of Britain, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on thei...
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John MuirThe Sierra Nevadas John Muir’s recounting his experiences during the summer of 1869 when he worked as a shepherd in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of ...
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William ShakespeareA Shakespearean Comedy The story begins with a shipwreck that separates Viola, a young woman, from her twin brother, Sebastian. Viola disguises her...
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William ShakespeareA Shakespearean Comedy Set in the city of Vienna, where Duke Vincentio decides to temporarily leave his duties and appoints Angelo to rule in his a...
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Charles AllenDefender of the Alamo The life and times of David Crockett. After much reading and research into the life of Crockett, the author states: “It is ho...
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Robert SoutheyLord Nelson A detailed account of Horatio Nelson’s naval career and personal life. The book explores Nelson’s rise through the ranks of the Royal N...
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Mary JohnstonA Chronicle of English Colonial Beginnings Mary Johnston’s history of the colonial beginnings of the southern United States. The book follows the l...
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Harriet MartineauA Tale of Norway A collection of stories part of Marineau’s “Playfellow” series written for children. The book is set in Norway along the fjords in...
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James Fenimore CooperA Tale of the Neutral Ground Set during the American Revolution, the story revolves around Harvey Birch, a mysterious character who operates as a s...
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A. W. KinglakeTraces of Travel Brought Home The book recounts Kinglake's journey through the Middle East, particularly focusing on his travels in the Levant (Eas...
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Upton SinclairA Novel Set in Southern California during the early 20th century and revolves around the oil industry, depicting the rise of an ambitious and ruthl...
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Upton SinclairThe Meatpacking Industry The story revolves around the life of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant who comes to America with his family in search...
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E. A. Wyke-SmithSnergs The story follows the adventures of Joe and Sylvia, a young boy and girl who stumble into the enchanting and whimsical land of the Snergs, a...
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Richard Henry DanaA Vacation Voyage Richard Henry Dana, Jr.’s travel narrative of his trip to Cuba in 1859. While the United States was contemplating the annexation ...
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Richard Henry DanaA Personal Narrative of Life at Sea The book recounts Dana’s experiences as a common sailor on a merchant ship during the early 1830s. Motivated by...
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Knut HamsunNature The story is set in rural Norway and follows the life of the protagonist, Lieutenant Thomas Glahn, who has chosen to live in isolation in th...
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A. A. MilneA Fairy Tale A whimsical and satirical fairy tale, it revolves around a princess named Hyacinth who wishes to marry for love rather than political ...
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Washington IrvingTales of the Alhambra A collection of essays and tales written by American author Washington Irving. The stories are inspired by Irving’s visit to ...
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G. K. ChestertonThe Father Brown Series A collection of short stories featuring the fictional detective-priest, Father Brown. Father Brown is a clever and unassumi...
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G. K. ChestertonThe Father Brown Series Father Brown finds himself embroiled in a mysterious case when a famous atheist, Professor Adam, invites him to witness a m...
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G. K. ChestertonThe Father Brown Series A collection of detective short stories featuring Father Brown, a Catholic priest with a keen intellect and a deep understa...
View full detailsBulfinch's Mythology
Thomas BulfinchMythos Bulfinch originally published his work as three volumes: The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes, published in 1855; The Age of Chiv...
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