The first book in Galsworthy’s trilogy, The Forsyte Saga, The Man of Property revolves around the lives of the Forsytes, a self-conceited and cold fam...
Inspired by Jane Eyre, Dinah Maria Craik's 1850 novel, Olive, was one of the first to feature a disabled central character. 'Slightly deformed' from b...
MR SCARBOROUGH, wealthy owner of Tretton Park in Staffordshire, is dying. His eldest son and heir Mountjoy has gambled away his inheritance to avarici...
"The origin of the domestic cat (Felis domestica) is a subject about which there has been much conjecture and scientific discussion, but without any p...
This is a fictionalized biography of the wife of the reformer Dr. Martin Luther. In the author's words, he hopes that "people may learn to know the wi...
The Knapp family seems as though they ought to be happy, yet hidden frustrations are tearing them apart under the surface. As the family breadwinner,...
The book is a study on the domestic service industry in the Seventh Ward of Philadelphia, focusing on the African American community. Eaton conducted...
a thrilling novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This gripping tale takes readers on a suspenseful journey filled with mystery, intrigue...
Dive into the intricate tapestry of love, family, and societal expectations in "True Love: A Story of English Domestic Life" by Sarah Farro, where sec...
What if there was a book that could make you smile every day of the year?
The Cheery Way, a Bit of Verse for Every Day - April is a collection of hum...
The compiler of [this book] having entered early in life upon a train of duties, was frequently embarrassed by her ignorance of domestic affairs. For,...
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 different recordings of To My Cat by Rosamund Marriott Wilson. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of Aug...
In 1881, Mrs. Cecil Hall's brother went to Manitoba to farm. In 1882, she went out for a visit of some two months, and followed that visit with a long...
"Gone to Earth" is the cry of fox hunters as the fox takes to its den and they lose the chase. Here, Mary Webb tells the story of Hazel Woodus whose u...
The novel, 'Familie Pfäffling,' tells the story of a musical family with seven children in early 20th-century Germany. It offers a glimpse into the ev...
Rhymed Receipts for Any Occasion is a charming and practical collection of recipes from the early 20th century. Written in rhyming verse, these culina...
This collection of thirteen short stories offers a unique perspective on the world through the eyes of cats. Each tale, penned by a different author,...
Cats by the Way is a charming and heartwarming collection of essays about the everyday lives of cats. Author Sarah E. Trueblood shares her observation...
The Randolphs follows the family's lives as they navigate personal challenges and growth. Helen faces dissatisfaction with her current life, Grace fin...
This poem, written by the renowned Victorian humorist Thomas Hood, tells the story of Sally Simpkin, a young woman whose beloved cat, John Jones, trag...
Marion Harland's "Cookery for Beginners" is a classic guide to cooking and household management aimed at young women entering the world of domesticity...
Pussy Black-Face is a misadventurous and curious kitten who finds herself in a variety of comical situations as she explores her surroundings. Through...
This book offers an overview of slavery from the early development of the slave system to the end of the Civil War, when slavery was abolished. The au...
A Mother's Song is a collection of poems by Anna Hempstead Branch that explores the multifaceted themes of motherhood, love, and sacrifice. Branch's...
