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This is volume II of John R. Wise's 1859 novel "The Cousins' Courtship". His first novel, this charming, classic tale of traditional English life will appeal to all true lovers of the English language, and it would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. John Richard de Capel Wise (1883 - 1890)...

First published in 1842, this vintage book contains part one of Charles Darwin's “The Zoology of The Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle”, a fascinating and detailed account of the research he did whilst aboard the HMS Beagle between 1832 and 1836—work that played a key role in the conception of his scientific...

This book presents a detailed historical account of the Nuremberg Trials, the military tribunals orchestrated by the Allied forces after World War II and held in Nuremberg, Germany. A fascinating and insightful exploration of the historical Nazi trials, "The Story of Nuremberg" is highly recommended...

This antiquarian book contains Alexandre Dumas's 1881 play "The Princess of Bagdad - A Play in Three Acts". Set in Baghdad and taking inspiration from "The Arabian Nights", this intelligent and highly-entertaining play deals with themes of forbidden love and infidelity, expertly interwoven with the...

This vintage book contains the thirteenth edition of "First Lessons in Maori", a practical and comprehensive coursebook for learning the Maori language. Covering everything from prepositions to relative clauses, this volume will be of considerable utility to modern readers with an interest in the...

This is book IX of D. N. McHardy's "Live Successfully!" series. Concentrating on work and one's career, its chapters address problems such as finding the right job for you and doing well at your chosen vocation. This book will appeal to those looking for help with their career, and it would...

This volume contains some of the best, most unexpected and most gripping ­short stories ­– all with a devilish twist to keep the reader guessing. Such narratives are designed to keep even the most seasoned of bookworms engrossed right up until the final lines, with careful reading and an inquisitive...

Book VIII of D. N. McHardy's "Live Successfully!" series concentrates on self expression, its chapters dealing with such subjects as conversation, writing, and general communication with others. This book will appeal to those with an interest in vintage self-help books, and it would make...

This vintage book contains a detailed record of the author's many psychic experiences in the early twentieth century. The author was a psychic and primarily wrote this book as a guide to those wishing to contact the spirit realm themselves. As such, it contains many descriptions of psychic experiences...

This publication by Harry M. Lamon and Rob R. Slocum, both Poultrymen at the Bureau of Animal Industry at the United States Department of Agriculture, was originally published in 1922. It contains numerous photographs of various breeds of ducks and geese and is intended to give an insight into the...

Margaret Oliphant's novel 'At His Gates' was originally published in 1872. Helen is married to painter Robert Drummond. Over time she has become somewhat disillusioned, realising that Robert will never be a great painter; but their marriage is otherwise very happy. Before her marriage Helen had turned...

Edgar Wallace's 1931 novel "The Devil Man" is the mysterious and thrilling story of Charles Pearce, an small, unnerving, musician, gifted but terribly boastful. Woman can't resist him, but they don't know the real Pearce. Full of dispense, action and amusing characters, "The Devil Man" constitutes...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Sowers of Thunder' is one of Howard's stories set during the Crusades and is a tale of heroism and tragedy. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster,...

Originally published in 1875, 'Hoosier Mosaics' was Maurice Thompson's first book. It contains a collection of short stories illustrating the lives of the people who lived in the small towns of Indiana, in the United States. We are republishing this work with a brand new introductory biography of the author.