Culture/Civilization/Society
Explore a rich collection of books on culture, civilization, and society that offer insights into the diverse ways humans have lived and interacted throughout history. This category encompasses works that reflect on societal norms, historical events, and cultural traditions from various time periods and regions. Uncover narratives that illuminate the evolving dynamics of communities and the development of cultural identities. Perfect for readers interested in understanding the complexities of human societies and the forces that have shaped them over time.
Judge Elbridge
"Judge Elbridge" by Opie Percival Read is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of John Elbridge, a retired jud...
By Opie Percival Read
Helena
"Helena" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The narrative ...
By Humphry Ward
A Room with a View
"A Room with a View" by E. M. Forster is a novel written during the early 20th century, which explores themes of social conventions and personal freed...
By E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
Nameless River
"Nameless River" by Vingie E. Roe is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the rugged and wild backdrop of the American frontier, the...
By Vingie E. (Vingie Eve) Roe
Dan, the Newsboy
"Dan, the Newsboy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young newsboy named Dan Mordaunt, wh...
By Horatio Alger
The Cambridge, Ely, and King's Lynn Road: The Great Fenland Highway
"Illustrated by the author, and from old-time prints and pictures."
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
"Jane Eyre: An Autobiography" by Charlotte Brontë is a novel written in the early 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The story cente...
By Charlotte Brontë
Farm Ballads
"Farm Ballads" by Will Carleton is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This book reflects the life and experiences of rural Am...
By Will Carleton
Ancient Nahuatl Poetry, Containing the Nahuatl Text of XXVII Ancient Mexican Poems Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature Number VII.
"Ancient Nahuatl Poetry, Containing the Nahuatl Text of XXVII Ancient Mexican Poems" by Daniel G. Brinton is a scholarly collection of ancient Mexican...
By Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison) Brinton
Indian Tales
"Indian Tales" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, drawing on the author's experiences in coloni...
By Rudyard Kipling
The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York
"The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York" by Charles G. Harper is a historical account written in the early 20th century. ...
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
A Child's Anti-Slavery Book Containing a Few Words about American Slave Children and Stories of Slave-Life.
"A Child's Anti-Slavery Book" by Various is a collection of narratives and illustrations likely written in the mid-19th century, aimed at educating ch...
By Various
The English Peasantry and the Enclosure of Common Fields
"The English Peasantry and the Enclosure of Common Fields" by Gilbert Slater is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delve...
By Gilbert Slater
The Age of Tennyson
"The Age of Tennyson" by Hugh Walker is a historical account of English literature during the Victorian era, specifically from 1830 to 1870. The book ...
By Hugh Walker
The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891
"The National Geographic Magazine, Vol. II., No. 5, April, 1891" by Various is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This periodi...
By Various
Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7) The Age of the Despots
"Renaissance in Italy, Volume 1 (of 7)" by John Addington Symonds is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the c...
By John Addington Symonds
Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate
"Myths & Legends of our New Possessions & Protectorate" by Charles M. Skinner is a collection of cultural narratives and historical accounts written i...
By Charles M. (Charles Montgomery) Skinner
A Practical Hand-book of Drawing for Modern Methods of Reproduction
"A Practical Hand-book of Drawing for Modern Methods of Reproduction" by Charles G. Harper is a comprehensive guide on illustration techniques and pra...
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Portraits of Children of the Mobility
"Portraits of Children of the Mobility" by Percival Leigh is a collection of sketches and observations, likely written during the early Victorian era....
By Percival Leigh
The Age of Innocence
"The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the upper echelons of New York society, e...
By Edith Wharton