Charles Godfrey Leland
Charles Godfrey Leland was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.
Algonquin Legends of New England
** Embark on a journey through the ancient myths of Northeastern tribes, where a benevolent hero battles his evil twin to shape the world and its people.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
The Unpublished Legends of Virgil
Discover how a Roman poet became a magic-wielding hero in tales of mythical origins, transformations, and quests where gods and regular people mix.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series
Come explore a city's secret heart by diving into the strange experiences and fascinating personalities tucked away in local stories.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
The Mystic Will A Method of Developing and Strengthening the Faculties of the Mind, through the Awakened Will, by a Simple, Scientific Process Possible to Any Person of Ordinary Intelligence
Discover the forgotten key to unlocking your mind's full power and take control of your destiny.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
A Manual of Mending and Repairing; With Diagrams
Discover the lost art of turning trash into treasure as you learn how to mend everything from broken dishes to damaged furniture, saving money and resources in the process.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
The English Gipsies and Their Language
Discover the untold stories of England's Gipsies and preserve their vanishing culture through their own words.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
The Breitmann Ballads
A German-American immigrant stumbles through hilarious misadventures.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
The Gypsies
Discover a world of wandering people as a 19th-century traveler recounts experiences with music-loving, nature-connected, and free-spirited groups that are misunderstood by society.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition of Slavery in the United States
Witness the remarkable journey of a determined leader as he confronts a nation divided and reshapes its destiny by fighting to end slavery.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Songs of the Sea and Lays of the Land
Old sailing tales mix with American life in this collection of heartfelt songs, preserving the spirit of those who lived it.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Ye Book of Copperheads
Witness a humorous and critical take on a controversial group during America's most divisive conflict.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
A Manual of Wood Carving
** Discover how to transform simple wooden materials into ornate masterpieces through the time-honored techniques outlined in this vintage guide.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling Illustrated by numerous incantations, specimens of medical magic, anecdotes and tales
Discover a hidden world of charms, spells, and age-old traditions used by a mysterious people to heal, predict the future, and manipulate fate.
By Charles Godfrey Leland
Memoirs
Witness the making of a man as he recounts his encounters with historical figures and reflects on the influential events that shaped his life in 19th-century Philadelphia.
By Charles Godfrey Leland