Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
Town Geology
The book "Town Geology" by Charles Kingsley offers a fascinating exploration of the geological history and processes that have shaped the landscape of a town, revealing the complex and dynamic forces that have created the world around us.
By Charles Kingsley
The Hermits
Driven by despair in a decaying world, individuals abandon society to find solace and spiritual purity in the solitary pursuit of God.
By Charles Kingsley
The Ancien Régime
Explore the explosive societal pressures that led to revolution through an examination of class division, aristocratic decay, and governmental overreach in pre-revolutionary France.
By Charles Kingsley
Lectures Delivered in America in 1874
** Discover how valuing historical monuments and landmarks strengthens national identity and helps forge connections between continents.
By Charles Kingsley
The Water-Babies
In The Water-Babies, Tom, a dirty and ill-tempered young chimney-sweep, tumbles into a river and, through his experiences as a water-baby, undergoes a transformation, learning valuable lessons and growing as a person.
By Charles Kingsley
Madam How and Lady Why; Or, First Lessons in Earth Lore for Children
Embark on a journey of discovery with two young boys as they explore the wonders of nature, guided by personified characters who reveal the secrets behind the earth's mysteries.
By Charles Kingsley
Sir Walter Raleigh and His Time
Witness the making of a legend, as a young nobleman navigates a world of religious conflict and treacherous empires to become a celebrated explorer, driven by dreams of chivalry and colonization.
By Charles Kingsley
Sermons for the Times
Can people find redemption and improve society by closely investigating their moral duties and interpersonal relationships through Christian teachings?
By Charles Kingsley
True Words for Brave Men: A Book for Soldiers' and Sailors' Libraries
Discover how faith, duty, and courage intertwine in a collection of powerful messages crafted to bolster the spirits and moral resolve of soldiers and sailors.
By Charles Kingsley
Two Years Ago, Volume II.
In a town buzzing with anticipation for a lord's return, a doctor prepares for a potential health crisis, revealing the hidden tensions and social complexities bubbling beneath the surface.
By Charles Kingsley
Westward Ho! Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty Queen Elizabeth
A young man’s dreams launch him into a world of ships, treasure, and battles against a powerful empire.
By Charles Kingsley
Alton Locke, Tailor and Poet: An Autobiography
In a world of social injustice, a tailor dares to dream of poetry, sparking a battle against class and a desperate search for his voice.
By Charles Kingsley
Twenty-Five Village Sermons
Discover a 19th-century rector's spiritual insights that bridge the gap between the divine and the everyday, urging a recognition of God's glory in the world.
By Charles Kingsley
Andromeda, and Other Poems
A princess is offered as a sacrifice to appease vengeful gods, forcing her parents to decide whether or not to save their kingdom.
By Charles Kingsley
The Saint's Tragedy
Torn between palace life and a calling to serve the needy, a royal woman must confront agonizing choices to embrace her spiritual destiny.
By Charles Kingsley
Sermons on National Subjects
During a time of societal challenges, a religious leader calls for a return to faith and righteousness, urging individuals and the nation to confront their sins and prepare for a reckoning.
By Charles Kingsley
The Good News of God
Explore a series of sermons that reveal how understanding the kind and loving nature of God can transform believers' lives and their love for others.
By Charles Kingsley
Plays and Puritans
Explore an era when religious fervor clashed with artistic expression, leading to a battle over morality, representation, and the very soul of English society.
By Charles Kingsley
Froude's History of England
Examine a critical period in English history through a reflective lens, where the past is more than just dates and events, but a nuanced story of people, power, and moral dilemmas that echo into our present.
By Charles Kingsley
Literary and General Lectures and Essays
Journey back to ancient Greece and onward through shifting literary landscapes, as one author contemplates the decline of art's moral compass.
By Charles Kingsley