Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference
Explore a vast collection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, and reference materials that provide valuable information on a range of topics. This category offers access to a diverse selection of works that can assist with research, clarify complex concepts, and expand your knowledge on various subjects. Perfect for students, researchers, or anyone with a curious mind, these resources are easily accessible and can greatly enhance your understanding of the world.
U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1953 January - June
Dive into a treasure trove of creators and creations, revealing who retained the rights to their work during a pivotal era for art, literature, and law.
By Library of Congress. Copyright Office
The Cornhill Magazine (Vol. XLI, No. 241 new series, July 1916)
In a world of shifting values, a lonely university tutor must confront ghosts from his past when a questionable figure reappears, threatening to change the course of a young student's future.
By Various
Saunders' Books on Pathology, Physiology Histology, Embryology and Bacteriology
** Explore a detailed collection of medical knowledge from the early 20th century, offering insights into the intricate fields of pathology, physiology, and more.
By W.B. Saunders Company
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan
Unlock the secrets of a vibrant Philippine language with this comprehensive guide to understanding Cebuano words and their cultural significance.
By John U. Wolff
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Explore the fantastic tales of a delusional knight, moral stories, and a tragic siege through a guide to a celebrated author's works.
By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
The Annual Catalogue (1737) Or, A New and Compleat List of All The New Books, New Editions of Books, Pamphlets, &c.
Explore a year's worth of literary treasures, from historical accounts to poetic verses, all neatly organized to bring the world of 18th-century print to your fingertips.
By John Worrall
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Slater's [1859] Shropshire Directory
Travel back in time to explore a 19th-century English county through this book, which chronicles its land, history, and the lives of its people.
By I. (Isaac) Slater
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Gustave Doré
Explore the artistic legacy of a French artist known for his illustrations of famous literary texts.
By Gustave Doré
How to Form a Library, 2nd ed
Discover the secrets to building your dream library, from selecting the perfect volumes to mastering the art of organization, as you embark on a literary adventure through the ages.
By Henry B. (Henry Benjamin) Wheatley
Abbreviations and Signs A Primer of Information about Abbreviations and Signs, with Classified Lists of Those in Most Common Use
Unlock the secrets of shorthand with this guide to common symbols and abbreviations, turning novices into masters of concise communication.
By Frederick W. (Frederick William) Hamilton
Notes on the Mangue: An Extinct Dialect Formerly Spoken in Nicaragua
Discover how a scholar pieced together the lost language of a forgotten Nicaraguan tribe, preserving their identity in the echoes of extinct words.
By Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison) Brinton
The Palmer Method of Business Writing A Series of Self-teaching in Rapid, Plain, Unshaded, Coarse-pen, Muscular Movement Writing for Use in All Schools, Public or Private, Where an Easy and Legible Handwriting is the Object Sought; Also for the Home Learner
Discover the secrets to mastering effortless and clear handwriting, unlocking a practical skill for personal and professional success.
By A. N. (Austin Norman) Palmer
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of John Leech
Explore a catalog of a 19th-century artist's illustrated works, from classic literature to witty chronicles, revealing his collaborations with literary giants.
By John Leech
Merck's 1899 Manual of the Materia Medica
** Step back in time to an era where doctors relied on this singular book to identify the drugs, dosages, and treatments available during the nineteenth century.
By Merck & Co.
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Victor Hugo
Explore literary works filled with tales of human struggle, historical drama, and social injustice.
By Victor Hugo
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Oscar Wilde
Discover the complete list of a celebrated writer's works from novels to plays, reflecting Victorian society's view on beauty, morality, and identity.
By Oscar Wilde
Manual of Library Economy Third and Memorial Edition
Discover the historical methods of organizing and running libraries to better serve communities and learning in this exploration of public library management.
By James Duff Brown
The Bodleian Library at Oxford
Discover the captivating story of how one library became a beacon of knowledge and learning, forever changing the course of scholarship.
By Falconer Madan
Fine Books
Uncover the secrets of rare books, journeying from ancient collections to the dawn of printing, and discover the passionate figures who shaped the world of fine literature and book collecting.
By Alfred W. (Alfred William) Pollard
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 431 Volume 17, New Series, April 3, 1852
Explore a world where appearances deceive, and hidden flaws challenge the polite surface of society, questioning what it truly means to be respectable.
By Various