A short, humorous biography of famous people from 5000 BC to 1914. -- S. McGaughey From the Introduction, "The editor begs leave to inform the public...
The Book of Haggai is a book of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and of the Old Testament, written by the prophet Haggai. It was written in 520 BC some 18 ye...
This book is a collection of personal memories, gossip, letters, and fragments of biography about famous people who have lived in Piccadilly, London....
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James Baldwin's "Thirty More Famous Stories Retold" is a collection of thirty stories for intermediate readers and listeners of all ages. These storie...
This book delves into the fascinating history of Hereford, a city in western England, focusing on its iconic cathedral and the lives of its people. It...
This book offers a collection of personal reflections and anecdotes about San Francisco, capturing the city's unique character through the lens of the...
Sea and Sardinia is a travelogue written by D.H. Lawrence. It chronicles his journey with his wife Frieda through the island of Sardinia, exploring it...
This book is a collection of passages from the "lost diaries" of a wide range of people, including royals, celebrities, historical figures, and fictio...
This book takes young readers on a journey through Europe, highlighting the diverse cultures, lifestyles, and landscapes of different countries. It pr...
The book is a collection of short stories, or tales, set in the north of Brazil. The stories portray the people and the environment of the region, par...
Frank G. Carpenter's 'Carpenter's World Travels: From Tangier to Tripoli' recounts his journeys through North Africa, specifically Algeria, Tunisia, a...
This book, part of Carpenter's geographical reader series, provides insights into the diverse cultures, societies, and everyday life of the Asian regi...
In "Twilight in Italy", D. H. Lawrence explores the landscapes and people of the Lago di Garda region in northern Italy during a series of walking jou...
Μνημόσυνα is a collection of poems that commemorates events and individuals during the Ottoman occupation of mainland Greece. Through vivid descriptio...
This travelogue takes the reader on a tour of European cities, offering snapshots of different times of day, from midday to midnight. The author provi...
Frank G. Carpenter's "Uganda to the Cape" is a captivating travelogue that chronicles his journey across the African continent in the early 20th centu...
