Journals
Explore a diverse collection of personal writings and diaries that offer intimate glimpses into the everyday lives, thoughts, and experiences of individuals from various periods in history. These journals provide unique perspectives on historical events, cultural norms, and personal journeys, capturing both ordinary and extraordinary moments. Whether you're interested in wartime memories, travel adventures, or reflections on daily life, this category offers a rich tapestry of stories waiting to be discovered.
Journal 02, 1850-September 15, 1851 The Writings of Henry David Thoreau, Volume 08 (of 20)
Through vivid descriptions of nature and introspective musings on society and spirituality, a man seeks truth and meaning by documenting his everyday journey through life.
By Henry David Thoreau
The Journal of a Disappointed Man
Experience the poignant journey of a young man who faces life's fragility while pursuing his passion for the natural world amidst looming health issues and existential questions.
By W. N. P. Barbellion
Diary of Samuel Pepys — Volume 32: December 1664
Amid rising tensions with the Dutch, a man records his daily life, mixing weighty matters of state with the intimacies of home, giving readers a peek into a vibrant era.
By Samuel Pepys
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 25, 1891
Victorian society comes alive through comical illustrations and witty jokes, revealing both silly and serious sides of the times.
By Various
Journals of Dorothy Wordsworth, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Witness an extraordinary life through personal writings filled with nature's beauty, family bonds, and the spark of creative inspiration.
By Dorothy Wordsworth
Miscellanies
Experience a journey through the mind of a brilliant writer as he fearlessly examines the beauty and absurdities of life and art.
By Oscar Wilde
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 159, 1920-09-15
Experience roaring laughter and cheeky jokes as society's quirks and post-war Britain come under light-hearted scrutiny through satire and wit.
By Various
Notes and Queries, Number 11, January 12, 1850
Step back in time to eavesdrop on the lively conversations of Victorian intellectuals as they piece together historical mysteries and unravel puzzling questions about lost meanings.
By Various
Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXV, No. 1, July 1849
Step back in time with stories of war heroes, heartfelt poems, and tales of everyday life in the 1800s.
By Various
Early American Plays, 1714-1830 A Compilation of the Titles of Plays and Dramatic Poems Written by Authors Born in or Residing in North America Previous to 1830
Explore the roots of American theater through a list of mostly unheard of dramatic works tied to a pivotal period in early American history.
By Oscar Wegelin
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 68, No. 417, July, 1850
Travel back in time to an era of political intrigue and social transformation, where one family's ambition shaped the destiny of a nation.
By Various
The Philistine: a periodical of protest (Vol. III, No. 2, July 1896)
Turn back time to an era of creative rebellion, where writers and artists challenge the status quo through provocative poems, essays, and cultural commentary.
By Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 23, 1891
Experience a bygone era's scandals and social absurdities through comical skits and farcical art.
By Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, June 21st, 1916
Laugh along as a classic magazine skewers war and society with sly wit and comical characters during a troubled time.
By Various
The American Missionary — Volume 35, No. 9, September, 1881
Follow brave missionaries as they journey to rebuild communities and spread hope in the wake of a nation’s greatest conflict.
By Various
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 3, 1891
** Enter a world of clever jokes and social commentary, where news, culture, and society are turned upside down for laughs in Victorian England.
By Various
The Cornhill Magazine (vol. XLI, no. 242 new series, August 1916)
Amidst a college engulfed in flames, a hero emerges to rescue a trapped girl, proving that courage can be found in the most unexpected places.
By Various
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 1, March 1906
Early 20th-century voices cry out for liberation, urging mankind to reconnect with nature and shatter society's chains.
By Various
The American Missionary, Volume 34, No. 11, November 1880
Witness church leaders strategize to uplift marginalized communities through education and faith during a pivotal era of social change.
By Various
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11, No. 4, December 1919
Peer into the lives of wasps, crane-flies, and bivalves through the detailed observations and research captured in this vintage science journal.
By Various