Son of John Westgarth, surveyor-general of customs for Scotland, was born at Edinburgh, in June 1815. He was educated at the high schools at Leith and...
Charles Dickens's *American Notes for General Circulation* is a candid and insightful travelogue that chronicles his journey through North America in...
This historical account chronicles the evolution of farming in Ontario, Canada, from its early stages in 1783 to the modern era of 1888-1912. It exami...
Miniature is a collection of poems by George Pope Morris, an American editor, poet, and songwriter. The poems in this collection are characterized by...
Silas Strong is a novel that explores the conflict between the preservation of nature and the relentless march of modernization. Silas, a seasoned woo...
O Cortiço, a masterpiece by Aluísio Azevedo, is a powerful and unflinching portrayal of life in a tenement building in late 19th-century Rio de Janeir...
Gerald Stanley Lee's 'Lost Art of Reading' delves into the impact of rapid industrialization and urbanization on the individual in the early 20th cent...
In this extensive study, Havelock Ellis examines the psychological and anthropological characteristics of genius in the British Isles. Utilizing data...
Published in 1906, "Future in America" is a collection of travel essays written by H.G. Wells during his visit to the United States. Wells, known for...
In "Lärm", Theodor Lessing explores the pervasive problem of noise in modern life. He analyzes the effects of noise on individuals and society, delvin...
