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.
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
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
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 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
Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 01, April 2, 1870
Get ready for laughs and clever takes on life as a comedic character tackles politics and society in this old-time magazine.
By Various
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
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
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
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
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
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, Volume 158, June 2, 1920
** In a world recovering from war, a collection of comical writings and drawings hilariously observes the silliness and satire in British society and politics.
By Various
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
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. 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
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 1, 1891
Step back in time and laugh along as Victorian society gets a playful roasting through satire and caricature.
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
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
Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 29, October 15, 1870
As satire and humor come together in a weekly paper, readers are treated to a lighthearted and playful commentary on American culture and society.
By Various
The Little Review, February 1915 (Vol. 1, No. 11)
Venture into a thought-provoking expedition through the artistic landscape of the early 20th century, where a brave magazine embraces new voices, imagination, and the raw power of emotion.
By Various