Alphabetical Book Title
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Across
Mongolian Plains. Roy Chapman Andrews.
NY: D. Appleton and Company. 1921.
— A naturalist's
adventure through Mongolia and China; photographs by his wife,
Yvette Borup Andrews. Detailed description of their trip,
collecting animal specimens for American Museums. Yes, this was a
time when stuffed specimens were all the rage and Asia was newly opened
to the Westerner interested in the natural sciences. An
interesting read....
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Adventures
of A Country Boy. Jacob Abbott. Clifton Johnson, ed. NY: American
Book Company. 1916
— A nice remebrance
of childhood days in 1800's New
England. A fun read for young and old....
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Adventures
of a Suburbanite, The.
Ellis Parker Butler. NY: Doubleday, Page & Co. 1911.
—
A view of suburbia not so different from today...How to tame your
car.... Chicken brooder not working?..... Learning to play golf with
neighbors and friends?... Should you have Santa Claus at your Christmas
party?... A humerous look at the newly created suburban life.... a nice
read!...
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Adventures of Sammy Jay.
Thornton W. Burgess. Illustrated by Harrison Cady. Boston: Little,
Brown and Company. 1920.
— A nice
children's book, part of a series by Burgess under the Bedtime Stories.
Sammy Jay and Chatterer Squirrel raid Farmer Brown's Corn Crib.....
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Adventures
of Sherlock Holmes. Arthur Conan Doyle. NY.: Harper & Brothers.
1900.
— 12 of the early Sherlock Holmes tales, including: A Scandal in
Bohemia, The Read-Headed League, The Five Orange Pips, The Adventure of
the Speckled Band and The Adventure of the Copper Beeches......
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After
London. Richard Jefferies. London:
Duckworth & Co. 1905.
— A facinating book.
Humans in the future have been ravaged and cities have fallen.
Those humans remaining have reverted to medieval fuedalism where
knowledge and learning are frowned upon. Except for one young man
who believes otherwise....
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Alaska
Days With John Muir. S. Hall Young. NY: Fleming H. Revell Company.
— A
first-hand account of the budding days of John Muir's naturalist
writings,by his friend S. Hall Young. Documents their adventures around
the coast and among the glaciers of Alaska. A nice read...
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Algonquin Legends of New
England, The . Charles G. Leland.
London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle
& Rivington. 1884.
— A
treasure trove of Native American myths and folk tales from New
England, compiled by Leland in the 1880's. These tales are from the
broader Algonquin-speaking groups from Canada and New England.
Leland tries to make connections from these tales to Norse legends,
trying to prove contact between Norse and Native Americans. While this
book was written well before the discovery of a Norse settlement from
@1000 A.D. at
L'Anse aux
Meadows,
Newfoundland, Canada, the proof of Norse influence on Native American
culture is just not there. Read these for the tales, but take the
comparisons to Norse tales with a hefty grain of salt. Enjoy!...
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Alice in
Blunderland. John Kendrick Bangs. Illus. by Albert
Levering. NY: Doubleday, Page & Company. 1907
— An interesting twist on the original
tale... This is Alice's trip through a whole new political landscape of
the early 20th century. Told through the sarcastic whit of Bangs,
an author featured elsewhere at The Studio...
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Along
French Byways. Clifton Johnson. Illustrated. NY: The MacMillan
Company. 1900.
— a nice look at rural and village life in France around 1900, from the
perspective of a wandering American. Johnson was a keen observer,
writer and photographer; this book is a companion to his other books on
life in Europe (such as
Isle
of the Shamrock) and add wonderful insight into life 100 years
ago.....
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Along
New England
Roads. W. C. Prime, LL. D. Illustrated. New York: Harper
& Brothers Publishers. 1892
— An interesting
perspective of travel through New
England. Travel the dirt roads and meet the people of a region that
that has nearly disappeared 100 years on....
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Amateur
Cracksman, The. E. W. Hornung. Illustrated. NY: Charles
Scribner's Sons. 1905.
— The first in a series of books of the anti-hero, Raffles, and his
adventurs as a gentleman thief. Told, a la Sherlock Holmes stories, by
Raffles' friend. A fun read.....
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American
Birds. William Lovell Finley. NY: Charles Scribners' Sons. 1907.
— This is a wonderful book, covering Kingfishers, Hummingbirds, Crows,
Sparrows, Orioles, Sea Gulls, and many more. Profusely illustrated with
photographs taken in the wild. Nice photos also of the photographers in
action - 50 feet in the air with the old-style bellows cameras the size
of suitcases! No little digital cameras used here.....
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American
Gardener, The. William Cobbett. London: C. Clement. 1821.
— This is a classic how-to book for gardeners in the early decades of
America. Cobbett gives the reader the details needed to start a
garden (including double-digging, times to plant, how to save seeds,
building a hot bed, using a green-house, preparing beds, appropriate
fencing, soil, etc.,) as well as detailed lists of Vegetables, Herbs,
Fruits, and Flowers. A good read for any modern gardener...
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American
Woman Abroad, The. Written and illustrated by Blanche McManus. NY:
Dodd, Mead and Company. 1911.
— A fascinating book on life for a woman travelling through Europe
alone, with other female friends and with her husband. It also includes
wonderful illustrations by Blanche McManus. Topics include: The Cost of
Living Abroad, The Lone Woman Traveller, Tips and Tipping, The Woman
Traveller and the French Cafe, Winter Sports in Switzerland, French Law
for Foreigners, etc....
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Americanization
of Edward Bok, The. Edward Bok. NY: Charles Scribners' Sons.
1922.
— An interesting autobiography of an imigrant boy who meets famous
writers of the time and goes on to be the editor of the Ladies Home
Journal. We was friends with Theodore Roosevelt, helped raise
public awareness against patent medicines (and helped to start the
beginnings of the FDA), led the fight to save Niagara Falls from
the electric companies and much more. A good read....
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Among
English Inns, Josephine Tozier. Boston: L. C. Page and Company.
1904.
— A nice travel book by a group of American women travelling by train,
boat and bicycle through southeastern England. This is their adventures
at the numerous inns they visit along the way....
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Among
the Isles of Shoals. Celia Thaxter. Illustrated. Boston: Houghton,
Mifflin and Company. 1901
— An interesting history and reminicence of the Isles of Shoals, of the
New Hampshire/Maine coasts. From first settlement to shipwrecks,
ghosts, pirates and surviving against the stormy sea, it's all here. A
nice read...
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Among
the Tibetans. Isabella L. Bishop. London: The Religious Tract
Society. 1894.
— This is an interesting travel book describing travel through Tibet in
the late 1800's. Nice descriptions of the people and land, but a little
too focussed on the christian missionary mentality. Worth the read
though...
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An
Early American Home. Claude H. Miller. NY: Thomas Y. Crowell
Company. 1931.
— A fascinating description of one person's adventure building a new,
'old' Colonial House. Detailed descriptions of his experience
buying the property, building the architectural model, dealing with the
contractors, to finally furnishing the finished rooms. A nice
read for the person interested in architecture or antiques...
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Angel Esquire.
Edgar Wallace. NY: Henry Holt and Company. 1908.
— First in a series of detective mystery books by
prolific English author edgar Wallace, it's an interesting read. A side
note on Wallace - He was writing the scripts for
King
Kong when he passed away from undiagnosed diabetes...
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Art
and Craft of Printing, The. William Morris. 1902.
— From one of the Masters of the Arts and
Crafts movement, here is his perspective on the importance of printing
along with detailed information of all the publications of Kelmscott
Press and the printing font he created...
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Autobiography
of Benjamin Franklin, The. Edited by Frank Woodworth Pine. Garden
City, NY: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc. 1916.
— This is an illustrated version of Franklin's autobiography. Note that
this book edited out 3 paragraphs where Franklin referred to his
youthful daliances, which I have edited back in with notes where added.
This edition also includes an Appendix of four articles: Electrical
Kite, The Way to Wealth, The Whistle, and A Letter to Samuel Mather.
Also includes a Bibliography....
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Bachelor Ballads,
illustrated by Blanche McManus: David McKay, Publisher, 1898.
— Wonderful illustrations by Blanche McManus added to a series of late
18th and 19th century authors poems songs, including the full version
of Auld Lang Syne (by Robert Burns), The Hunting Song (by Sir Walter
Scott), The Betrothed (by Rudyard Kipling) and others by Charles Lamb,
John Quincy Adams, William Makepeace Thackeray, Ben Johnson and many
others!
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Ballads
and Barrack Room Ballads. Rudyard Kipling. New York: MacMillan and
Company. 1899.
— A great collection of Kipling's poetry including Mandalay, Gunga Din,
The Lost Legion, In the Neolithic Age, The English Flag, and many
others! Enjoy!....
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Battle
Ground Adventures. Clifton Johnson. Illustrated by Rodney Thomson.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 1915.
— This is a fascinating oral history account of eyewitnesses to Civil
War battles. Johnson records their words as accurately as possible, and
almost 50 years after the battles were fought, the horrors of war still
come through. White and black attitudes on slavery, Rebels and Yankees
are frankly recorded here. This is a must read, for as Johnson states
in his preface: "But why should we not face the reality and see war in
all its savagery? Nothing can so hasten the coming of the time when war
as a method of settling disputes will not be tolerated as a clear
understanding of its essential barbarism."....
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Beasts
of Tarzan, The. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Illustrated by J. Allen
St. John. Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co. 1916.
— The third book in the Tarzan series, this volume sees Jane and her
baby in danger as Tarzan is determined to rescue her. A fun read (but
read it in context of the age when it was written...)
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Beasts
of the Field.
William J. Long. Illustrated by Charles Copeland. Boston: The
Athen誦m Press. 1901.
— A turn-of-the Twentieth Century naturalist tales, told through a
native American naming convention for the animals met along the way. A
nice read, reminiscent of the Adirondack camp tales...
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Behemoth.
Cornelius
Mathews. NY: J & H.G. Langley. 1839.
— A very strange little book; a proto-archaeology study of the Mound
Builders confronting the Woolly Mammoth. Remember that the first
Mammoth fossils had been discovered not long before this book was
written and Darwin had yet to explain the process of Evolution. Not to
mention settlers to the mid-west had only begun to settle in and around
the ruins of the Mound Builders. The last Notes section is probably the
best part to read as it give a good (although incorrect) view of
research into Mammoths and Mound Builders of the time...
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Best
Stories to Tell to
Children. Sara Cone Bryant. Illustrated by Patten Wilson. Boston
& NY: Houghton, Mifflin Company. 1912.
— An interesting book of old children's stories, including the
"Gingerbread Man," "The Little Fir Tree," "The Three Little Pigs," "The
Three Bears" etc... One story comes from a different time in America,
"Epaminondas and his Auntie," and should be read with an understanding
of black stereotypes of the early 1900's....
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Beyond Thirty.
Edgar Rice Burroughs. 1916.
— Retitled "The Lost Continent." Two hundred years in
the future, the western hemisphere has turned isolationist and
advanced, while the eastern hemisphere has been at war for all that
time. When a patrol goes adrift they must land in the wilds of
England. What could possibly go wrong?...
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Biography
of a Grizzly.
Earnest Seton-Thompson. The Century Co. 1912.
— An interesting book on the hard life of a grizzly, especially with
the settling of the West. Sad at times, and nicely illustrated by the
author...
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Birds Every
Child Should Know.
Neltje Blanchan. NY: Grosset & Dunlap. 1907.
— A nice book to introduce children to the world of birds. Photo
illustrated with well-written information....
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Birds
In The Bush Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin &
Company. 1895.
— Excellent nature book, easy reading with descriptions of an obsessive
birder from 100 years ago. Covers his travels, and birding, in New
England. A must read for today's birders...
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Blackboard
Sketchings. Frederick Whitney. Illustrated with Photographs.
Springfield, MA: Milton Bradley Company. 1908.
— A great book for teachers, Art teachers and others, who want to add a
little something extra to the classroom experience. Nicely illustrated
with step-by-step instructions on how to draw lesson illustrations on a
blackboard. The only problem: does anyone use blackboards anymore?...
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Bluebeard.
Clifton Johnson. Illustrated by Harry L. Smith. NY: The Macaulay
Co. 1920.
— This is a series of stories loosely strung together. Nice tales,
including: Bluebeard, The Little Jackal, The Blind Ogre, The Boy in a
Peach, Andrew Coffey and many others...
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Blue Fairy
Book, The Vol. I.
Andrew Lang. NY: Longmans, Green and Co. 1920.
— A great collection of classic fairy tales. This first volume contains
the great classics in the original, unadulterated form, political
correctness be damned! Here's Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Yellow
Dwarf, Rumpelstiltzkin, Beauty and the Beast, and many more!...
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Book
of Boston. Robert
Shackleton. Illustrated by R.L. Boyer. Philadelphia: Penn Publishing
Co. 1916.
— An interesting look at Boston at the turn of the 20th century, along
with a lot of historical information for New England. Nicely
illustrated also...
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Book of Tea,
The. Okakura
Kakuzo. NY: Duffield & Company. 1919 edition (first published in
1906).
— A wonderful little book, easily read in one sitting. It
focuses on the Japanese Art of Tea, but the author offers a rarely seen
perspective on Eastern and Western cultures. Okakura Kakuzo gives
a brief history of tea in China, and the stages of tea-drinking in that
country. His main focus is on Zen and its connection to Teaism,
and of the influence of the Zen monks in establishing and refining the
Japanese Tea Ceremony. This book is a highly-recommended read...
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Book of the Cat,
The.
Mabel Humphrey & Elizabeth F Bonsall. New York: Frederick A. Stokes
Company. 1903
— A number of cat stories and wonderful
illustrations! Snowball and Ebony, "Kittens will be Kittens", A
Night On, Great Panjarum, and many more. A nice read - especially
for cat lovers....
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Book of Witches, The . Oliver
Madox Hueffer. London: Eveleigh Nash, Fawside House. 1919. — A fascinating
book describing the history of witches and and wizards, with an early
sociological evaluation of poverty and old age leading power through
practicing witchcraft. An interesting read...
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Books
and the Quiet Life. George R. Gissing. Portland, Me: Thomas B Mosher. 1914. — A limited edition
volume with passages
from "The Priュvate Papers of Henry Ryecroft" which have to do
specifically with books and reading. A pleasurable read...
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Boston:
A Guide Book. Edwin M. Bacon. Illustrated. Boston:
Athenaeum Press. 1903 edition.
— A great guide book of Boston that takes you through the
neighborhood historical points all across the City and the surrounding
area. Included are the cities of Salem, Wellesley, Newton,
Quincy, Blue Hill Reservation, plus many others. Heavily
illustrated. Well written and reads like a walking tour of
Boston, with lots of history thrown in. Highly recommended!...
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Boston
Illustrated, Edwin M. Bacon. Illustrated. Boston:
Houghton, Mifflin and Co. 1886 edition.
— A great work on the history of Boston by the neighborhoods
through the architecture of the period. Heavily illustrated.
Well written and reads like a walking tour of Boston, with lots of
history thrown in. Highly recommended!...
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Boston:
Its Byways &
Highways. Written and illustrated by John Albert Seaford. Le Roy
Phillips: Publisher. Boston. No publication date. [ca. 1914]
— A great little book with wonderful sepia-tone sketches of Boston at
the turn of the 20th Century...
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Boy
Who Apprenticed to an Enchanter, The .
Padraic Colum. Illustrated by Dugald Stuart Walker. New York: The
MacMillan Company. 1920 edition.
— The adventures of a boy and Genies, Magicians and Enchanters from
Babylon to England and Merlin. All told in the style of A
Thousand and One Nights...
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Boy
Who Knew What The Birds Said, The. Padraic Colum. Dugald Stewart
Walker, Illus. NY: Macmillan Company. 1918.
— Another in a series of books by Padraic Colum,
womderfully illustrated by Dugald Walker. A nice read for
children and adults alike. Enjoy!...
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— One of the
earliest series of poems by Frost, these early works show Frost in
development. A nice group of poems for the Frost fan......
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Brewster's
Millions. Richard Greaves (George Barr McCutcheon). Chicago:
Herbert S. Stone & Co. 1903.
— A classic story - fun to read and enjoy. The basis of 9
films, including the 1985, Richard Pryor and John Candy film...
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Broken
Soldier and the Maid Of France, The. Henry Van Dyke. Illustrations
by Frank E. Schoonover. NY: Harper & Brothers Publishers. 1919.
— A patriotic story first written during W.W.I telling of a
soldier's fear of fighting and death and his vision of Joan D'Arc.
Part of the overall work of Henry Van Dyke ...
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— A fascinating true account
originally published in Amsterdam in 1678. This is the narrative
account of one of the members of Henry Morgan's buccaneer company who
sailed the Caribbean in the mid-1600s, plundering much of the Spanish
Main. An interesting history....
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Buffalo
Bill and the
Pony Express. Elmer Sherwood. Illustrated by Neil O'Keefe.
Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Co. nd, ca. 1910.
— An interesting children's book portraying a youthful Buffalo Bill
Cody. Probably little in the way of historical accuracy, but
interesting, nonetheless...
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Bundle
of Yarns, A.
Fred W. Shibley. Providence, RI: H. Gregory.1899.
— An odd and unique 'bundle' of short stories, some written in the
first person other in the third-person. They tell of life in
Rhode Island from the early to late 1800's. Written in the
vernacular of New England speech, it makes for an interesting read...
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Buried
Temple, The. Maurice Maeterinck. Translated byAlfred Sutro.
Dodd, Mead and Company. 1902.
— This is another volume of essays from the Nobel winning writer.
These philosophical writings cover topics such as "The Mystery of
Justice", "The Evolution of Mystery", "The Kingdom of Matter", "The
Past" and "Luck". An interesting read...
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Busy
Year at the Old Squire's, A. C. A Stephens. Boston: The
Youth's Companion. 1922.
— A nice series of stories covering one year in time, through the eyes
of one of the children who come to stay at the Old Squire's farm in
Maine during the Civil War...
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Butterflies.
Clarence
Weed. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company.
— A well-written and understandable book for beginners and
advanced students of butterfly studies. Nicely illustrated,
although some of the photographs of butterflies are not as clear as
they could be...
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Cambridge.
Noel
Barwell. Illustrated by Ernest Haslehust. London: Blackie and Son, Ltd.
[n.d.: ca. 1920]
— Interesting description and history of the area of Cambridge
and related colleges, with some wonderful illustrations by
Haslehust...
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Camping
Out. C. A.
Stephens. NY: Hurst and Company. [n.d.: ca. 1910]
— A very interesting tale of 4 young men in search of the 'mother
lode' in the wilderness of Maine, on the heights of Mt. Katahdin! First
in a series if adventure books...
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Canterbury.
Canon Danks. Illustrated by Ernest Haslehust. Boston: Dana Estes &
Co. [n.d.: ca. 1900]
— Interesting description and history of the city and church of
Canterbury, with some wonderful illustrations by Haslehust...
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Cape
Coddities.
Dennis and Marion Chatham. Illustrated by Harold Cue. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin Co. 1920.
— A great little book filled with Cape Cod
charm written when cars were just beginning to be used on the Cape.
Nice watercolor touches on some of the illustrations done by a previous
owner of the book...
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Castles and
Chateaux of Old
Navarre and the Basque Provinces. Francis Miltoun.
Illustrated by Blanche McManus. Boston: L. C. Page and Company. 1907.
— Part of a series of travel books written and illustrated by a
husband and wife team who travelled extensively through France, Spain,
Italy and Germany. This book covers the region of the Pyrenees of
southern France, from Roussillon to Biarritz...
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Castles
of England and Wales. E. J. MacDonald. Illustrated by Herbert J.
Finn. New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons. [n.d.: ca. 1920?]
— Interesting description and history of the castles of England
and Wales, with wonderful illustrations by Finn. Nice read...
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Cats' Party, The.
Dame Dingle Series. NY: McLaughlin Brothers. 1869.
— A nice little book for children from the latevNineteenth century of
cats dressing up and having a party, until\ the human owner comes
home....
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Celtic Fairy
Tales. Joseph Jacobs, Ed. John D. Batten, Illustrator. London:
David Nutt. 270 Strand. 1892
—
A nice collection of early Celtic tales with wonderful
illustrations. A fun read....
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Charlie
Chaplin's Own Story. Charlie Chaplin. Indianapolis, Illinois:
Bobbs-Merrill Co. 1916.
— A fascinating autobiography by the actor, Charlie Chaplin, it is an
interesting description of his early years in vaudeville and early
films. A fun read!...
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Cheese
and Cheese-Making. James Long & John Benson.
London: Chapman and Hall Ltd. 1896.
— A nice collection of detailed recipes to make a variety of British
and French Cheeses, including Brie, Blue, Stilton, Cheddar, Cheshire,
Wensleydale and others. Artisan cheeses you can make at home...
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Chessmen
of Mars, The. Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Chicago: A. C. McClurg.
1922. — Fifth in the Barsoom books by
Burroughs; the further adventures of the Carter family - focusing on
Tara, the daughter of John Carter and Dejah Thoris...
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Child's
Garden of Verse, A . Robert Louis Stevenson. a compilation, ca
1900.
— Stevenson's wonderful look at childhood through verse This version
consists of A Child's Garden of Verse, The Child Alone, Garden Days,
and Envoys...
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Child's
Own Book, The. Volume 1. Charles Welsh, Ed. The Young Folk's
Library. Illustrated. Hall & Locke Company. 1901.
— This is a classic collection of all the old stories and fairy
tales. They're all here: Ali Baba, Aladdin, Genies, the Yellow
Dwarf, Little Red Riding Hood, Blue Beard, Beauty and the Beast,
The Royal Ram, The White Cat, Puss in Boots, Jack and the Bean-Stalk,
Jack the Giant Killer, plus many, many more! Note that these are
not all stories that end happily - Little Red Riding Hood is not
rescued by the wood-cutter here...
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Children's
Blue Bird. Georgette LeBlanc, (Madame Maeterlinck). Translated
by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. Illustrated by Herbert Paus. New York:
Dodd, Mead and Company. 1913.
— Based upon her husband's play, The Blue Bird, Ms Maeterlinck
creates a narrative version fit for children and adults.
Wonderful illustrations by Herbert Paus. This play and story was
the beginning of the phrase 'Blue Bird of Happiness' ...
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Children
of Odin, The. Padraic Colum. Illustrations by Willy Pogany. New
York: The Macmillan Company. 1920.
— A well-written series of stories about the Norse gods and and
humans. You'll know where J.R.R. Tolkien based his Lord of the
Rings series on. Dwarves, ring of power, the Dark Wood, wolves and
battles. Nicely illustrated...
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Christmas
Carol, A. Charles Dickens. John Lynch, Illustrator.
London:
Chapman & Hall. 1843.
— The classic of Christmas stories. Had t add
it to the Kellscraft Studio collecion. Please enjoy!....
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Cho Senshu (1000 Butterflies]. Kamisaka Sekka. Kyoto, Japan: Yamada Unsōdō. 1904.
— Two volumes of wood block ink and color images of Butterflies. All kinds, all shapes and all sizes! Enjoy!...
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Clerk
of the Woods, The. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Company. 1903.
— Excellent nature book, easy reading with descriptions of an
obsessive birder from 100 years ago. Covers his travels, and
birding, in New England. A must read for today's birders...
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Col.
Crockett's Exploits and Adventures in Texas David Crockett.
Boston: Allen & Ticknor. 1834.
— Continuing biography by David Crockett, describing his
life up to the siege of the Alamo, and an additional chapter by the
editor describing the end of Crockett and others at the hands of Santa
Ana. A follow-up to his first biography,
Narrative of the Life of David Crockett.
A good, first-person account of the struggles of the new nation...
2 in 1 Book
Colonial
Life in New Hampshire. James H. Fassett. Boston:
Athenaeum Press. 1899.
— A nice historical discussion of the early history of New
Hampshire, up to and including roles of the state in the Revolutionary
War. Sections include: Customs of the Settlers, Indians of New
Hampshire, and the Beginnings of the Revolution. Good for
students and adults ...
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Compleat
Angler, The. Isaak Walton. Illustrated by Boyd Hanna. Mount Vernon:
Peter Pauper Press. No copyright date, [ca 1947].
— The classic (1670's) book on fly-fishing. Wonderfully
illustrated by Boyd Hanna. A must-read for any fly-fisherman!...
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Country
of the Pointed Firs, The. Sarah Orne Jewett. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Company. 1910 edition.
—
Published in 1896, this 1910 edition has additional chapters not found
in the original. The tale of a Boston writer spending their summer in a
fishing village on the Maine coast, and capturing the lives of the
aging residents in the fictional town of Dunnet Landing. Jewett is
known for capturing local dialects in her writing, but don't let that
put you off reading this book. A good book to feel the aging of
Maine, even at the turn of the previous century, A trend that
continues to this day...
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Country
School, The. Clifton Johnson. NY: Thomas Y. Crowell & Co. 1907.
— A great look at a time long gone for most of us: the one-room
country schoolhouse in the United States. Johnson describes schools
from the post-Revolutionary days, up to the late 1800's. Nice
descriptions of teachers' lives and the students they taught.
Includes games and recess activities by the children. Good for
students and adults ...
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Cranford.
Mrs. Gaskell.
Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. London: MacMillan and Company. 1918.
— A classic of early novels, originally written in the mid-1800s,
it is just a pleasant read of a quieter time. Recently aired on the BBC
and PBS, this novel continues to bring enjoyment. Nicely
illustrated edition...
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Critical
Period of American History, 1783-1789,
The
. John Fiske. Boston: Houghton Mifflin & Company. 1888.
— A great analysis of the early period of the United States, from
the Continental Congress to George Washington's Inauguration. Highly
detailed and filled with facts from the period. A must-read for
the student and historian ...
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Customs
and Fashions of Old New England. Alice Morse Earle. NY: Charles
Scribner's Sons. 1893.
— A classic record of life in the Colonial days of America.
Topics include: Courtship and Marriage customs, Domestic Service, Old
Colonial Drinks and Drinkers, Doctors and Patients, Books and
Bookmakers, Funeral and Burial Customs, Holidays and Festivals, and a
whole lot more...
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Daffodil
Mystery, The. Edgar Wallace. London: Ward, Lock & Co., Limited.
1920.
— Another mystery from the prolific English writer Edgar
Wallace. Who is Thornton Lyne and why is he wrongly accusing beautiful
Odette Rider of embezzelment? When Lyne is found dead with daffodils on
his chest, Detective Jack Tarling investigates. Read on...
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Days
Off. Henry Van Dyke. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1907.
— One of a series to be added here, this volume is a series of short
stories on the benefits (and pitfalls) of taking days off from the
regular grind...even a day off from a vacation!...
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Death.
Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by Alexander Teixeira Mattos. New
York: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1912.
— A philosophical look at death, life and what comes afterwards... An
interesting perspective...
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Dere Mable.
Edward Streeter. Illustrated by G. William Breck. New York: Frederick
A. Stokes Company. 1918.
— An amusing little book of a WWI American soldier
writing love letters to his sweetheart back in the States, with amusing
consequences! Written and illustrated by 2 WWI veterans, it is a
light-hearted look at life in camp while stationed in France....
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Discovery
of the North Pole. J. Martin Miller, Ed. 1909.
— An interesting discussion of the race to the North Pole by Peary and
Cook, and the subsequent debate of who got there first. Also
contains a good history of previous attempts to reach the Pole and the
perils of polar exploration. A fun read...
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Soon
District
School As It Was, The. Warren Burton. Edited and Illustrated
by Clifton Johnson. Boston: Lee and Shephard. 1897.
— A nice retrospective of life in a New England school right around
1800. A number of illustrations and an introduction added by Clifton
Johnson...
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Dog Day, A. Walter
Emanuel. Cecil Aldin, Illust. NY: E.P. Dutton & Co. 1902.
— A quirky book showing a day in the life of
the family dog. A quick and fun read...
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Don't
For Boys.
Henry Altemus Company. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company. 1902.
— This is an interesting little book filled with advice for young
men of all ages. Words to live by...
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Dorothy
and the Wizard of Oz. L. Frank Baum. 1908.
— The second book in the Oz series. Instead of Toto, we have
Eureka, the kitten! A good read for kids and adults...
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Double
Garden, The. Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by Alexander Teixeira
Mattos. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1911
— Philosopher, naturalist, and essayist - this book is a collection of
his writing from the turn of the century (1900). Essays cover the
following topics: Dogs, Bees, old flowers, early automobiles, suffrage,
and much more! ...
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Dream Days
Kenneth
Grahame. Thomas Nelson & Son. London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New
York. n.d. (ca. 1900).
— This is a wonderful series of reminiscences by Grahame of his
early childhood in England. I highly recommend this book. By the author
of the
Wind in the Willows...
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Dutch
and English on the Hudson. Maud Wilder Goodwin. New Haven:
Yale University Press. 1919.
— Textbook edition of the history of settlement of the New York area
from the Dutch through English occupation. The time covered is from the
1630's through the 1700's. A nice work with a great bibliography...
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Soon
Dutch Bulbs.
Una
Silberrad and Sophie Lyall. Illustrations by Mima Nixon.
London: Adam and Charles Black. 1909.
— Beautifully illustrated with wonderful watercolors by artist Mima
Nixon, this book covers the history and commercial growing of bulbs in
Holland at the turn of the 20th century...
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Early
American Craftsmen. Walter A Dyer. Illustrated with
photographs. NY: The Century Company. 1915.
— Everything you've ever wanted to know about early American craftsmen.
Chapters cover Furniture makers, Pewter craftsmen, Silver worker,
Glass manufacture, Potters, Windsor Chair manufacture, and Architects.
All from around the Revolutionary War period...
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Edinburgh - Picturesque
Notes. Robert Louis Stevenson. New York: Macmillan and Co.1889
— A
series of vignettes from around Edinburgh and vacinity, part travelog,
part critique of rhe Old and New parts of the city. Nicely
illustrated. A fun read...
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The
Elm-Tree Fairy Book. Clifton Johnson, Ed. LeJaren Hiller, Illus.
Boston: Little, Brown & Co. 1908
— An American author's version of fairy stories from around the
world. A fun read!...
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— Volume 6 of
the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, Dorothy, Auntie Em and Uncle Henry are
in Emerald City, touring all the areas that make up the land of Oz,
while a plot to overthrow Queen Ozma is brewing in the land....
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Essentials
of Lettering, The. Thomas E. French and Robert Meiklejohn.
Illustrated. NY:McGraw-Hill Company, Inc. 1912.
— This is a great book for the calligraphers in all of us.
Detailed instructions are provided for the student on how to hold the
pen and create wonderful letters, including Gothic, Old English,
Uncial, Roman, Art Nouveau, and French Script. Nicely illustrated...
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Etruscan Places.
D H Lawrence.
Illustrated. . 1932.
—
Fascinating book of touring around ancient Etruscan ruins and
speculation as to lifestyles of the Etruscan people. Wonderfully
written by D H Lawrence. Enjoy...
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Everyday
Birds.
Bradford Torrey. Illustrations. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and
Company. 1901.
— A nice book for young bird lovers. Teachers: This is a
good book to use with young students. Nicely illustrated...
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Fables. Robert Louis
Stevenson. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1896.
— A little known book by Stevenson, it is full of quirky modern
fables with their own morality tales. Enjoy!....
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Fairy Tales.
Hans
Christian Andersen. Retold and translated by Dr. L. Sohr, with Original
drawings by Gertraude Hecht Appelmann. Copyright by Anton Appelmann,
Urberads (Hessen); Alle Redste vorbehahen.— Printed in Germany.
Gesamtherstellung: GroBbudbinderei Fritzsdie/Ludwig, Darmstadt. Buch-
und Offsetdrunk: Wiking Drukerei GmbH, Darmstadt. [no publication date]
— The Swineherd; The Storks; Some Distinction Must Be;
The Emperor’s New Robes; The Flying Trunk; The Angel; The
Snowman; The Princess Who Slept On A Pea; The Daisy; Twelve In The
Mail-Coach...
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Falmouth
Neck in the Revolution. Nathan Goold. Portland ME: Thorton
Print. 1897.
— An interesting little book that discusses the role of Falmouth
Neck (now Portland, ME) in the Revolutionary War. Also includes a
brief history of the early years of Portland settlement...
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Familiar
Features of the Roadside. F. Schuyler Mathews. New York: D
Appleton and Company. 1897.
— This is a wonderful nature book, easily read, that details the
types of plants and animals found along the roadside of the more rural
areas of the U.S. Ever wonder what an owl's hoot looks like in a
musical score? How about a Bluebird's? And what are the different
varieties of ragweed? Roses? It's all here!...
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Familiar
Studies of Wild Birds. F. N. Whitman. Boston: The Gorham Press.
1920.
— This is a nice book of a photographer's study of wild birds he
found around the area in the 1900's. Kingbirds, Owls, Wrens, and many
other birds are written about here, and more importantly, photographed
in their natural environments. This nature photographer also
gives detailed information to the photographer just trying their hand
at bird photography and how to go about it. Information that works well
today in the digital world...
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Farmer's
Boy, The.
Clifton Johnson. NY: D. Appleton and Company. 1894.
— The seasons on a farm seen through a child's eyes. Nicely
illustrated with photos and drawings by Clifton Johnson...
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Farming It.
Henry A.
Chute. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1909.
— A humorous look at the lawyer from town who buys a farm and
tries his hand at agriculture to 'relax'. A really good read and highly
recommended!...
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Field-Days
in California. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and
Company. 1913.
— This is the last book by Bradford Torrey, published
posthumously weeks after he passed away at the age of 69. This book
chronicles his last few years as a resident of California, pursuing his
favorite hobby: admiring nature and bird-watching. Nice description
also of the local region and the people he meets. A must read for any
birder today!...
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Finger
Plays.
Emilie Poulsson. Music by Cornelia C.Roeske. Illustrated. Boston:
Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Co. 1921 edition.
— This a JPEG design from the original book. A nice
children's activity book with variations on the rhyme: "Here's
the Church, Here's the Steeple, Look inside and See all the people."...
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First
Through The Grand Canyon. John Wesley Powell. Edited by Horace
Kephart. NY: Outing Publishing Company. 1915.
— A real-life adventure story! The diary of John Wesley Powell's trip
through the entire length of the Grand Canyon. His was the first
known party to explore the entire canyon length. Contains a map
of the journey and daily logs...
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Fisherman's
Luck. Henry Van Dyke. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1913.
— Ever wander along a willow-lined stream bank and wonder how the
fishing would be? How many types of open fires can there be? More
than you think... A wonderful, meandering stream of thought about
fishing and
lovers, mountains and strawberries, I highly recommend this book and
author...
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Florida
Sketch-Book, A. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin
and Company. 1894.
— This is another nice book by nineteenth century writer and
enthusiastic birder, Bradford Torrey, as he roams through Florida in
search of his favorite hobby. Nice description also of the local
region and the people he meets. A must read for any birder today!...
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Florida
Trails. Winthrop Packard. Many Photographs. Boston: Small, Maynard
and Co. 1910.
— This is a nice book on the musings of the author as he wandered
the trails of Florida during the winter months.. A nice book for
any naturalist, young or old, looking for an escape from the colder
northern climes. By the same author of Woodland Paths...
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Flowers
and
Gardens of Japan. Florence Du Cane. Illustrated by Ella Du Cane. London:
Adam
& Charles Black. 1908.
— A wonderful book of gardens and flowers from Japan. A nice
history of the Japanese celebrations of flowers. Wonderfully
illustrated...
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Folk-Lore
of the Noongahburrahs. Collected by Mrs. K. Langloh Parker. London:
Melville, Mullen &
Slade. 1897.
— A series of stories from the
First Peoples of Australia put down in writing by Catherine
"Katie" Langloh Parker (1 May 1856 – 27 March 1940). She lived in
northern New South Wales in the late nineteenth century. A fascinating
read....
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Foolish
Fox, The. John Rea Neill. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Co.
1904.
— The tale of a foolish fox who one day feels lucky, but is
not...
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Footpath
Way, The.
Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company. 1892.
— This is another nice book by nineteenth century writer and
enthusiastic birder, Bradford Torrey, as he roams through New England
in search of his favorite hobby. Nice description also of the
local region and the people he meets. A must read for any birder
today!...
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Footing
it in Franconia. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin
and Company. 1901.
— A nice book by nineteenth century writer and enthusiastic
birder, Bradford Torrey, as he roams through the Franconia Notch, NH,
area in search of his favorite hobby, birds and observing nature.
Nice description also of the local region and the people he
meets. A must read for any birder today!...
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Fresh
Fields. John Burroughs. Boston: Houghton Mifflin
Company. 1904 Photographs by various artists.
— Part of the 23 Volume Riverby Edition series; a wonderful
collection of essays regarding nature in England...
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Friends
on the Shelf. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and
Company. 1906.
— a collection of mini-biographies written by Bradford Torrey,
including authors such as William Hazzlit, Edward FitzGerald, Thoreau,
Keats, Stevenson and Anatole France. Additional commentaries include
'Quotability,' 'In Defence of the Traveler's Notebook,' and 'Concerning
the Lack of an American Literature.' ...
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From
St. Lawrence to Virginia. Clifton Johnson. Photographs by
Clifton Johnson. NY: Macmillan & Co. 1913
— The author is a writer and photographer who was unknowingly an
ethnographer of his time, recording vanishing cultures at the turn of
the last century. This book deals with vignettes of rural life
from New York Adirondacks to the mountains of West Virginia. Profusely
illustrated with the author's original photographs...
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Game of Go, The. Arthur
Smith. NY: Moffat, Yard & Co.1908.
— A book translation from the Japanese, this well
diagrammed books gives the history the game. Well-diagrammed game in
progress with detailed moves presented. Grab the board and pieces
and get going!......
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Game of Logic, The.
Lewis Carroll. London: Macmillan & Co.1886.
— A fascinating book of logic for children and
adults. Learn all about Propositions, Syllogisms and Fallacies
and test your skills with a series of questions and answers!
Enjoy!...
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Games
For Everybody, May C. Hofmann. NY: Dodge Publishing Co. 1905.
— A wonderful book of games for children and adults from the age
prior to computers, TV, radio, and headphones. This book is chock
full of children's' interactive games as well as adult games for family
gatherings and parties. A great book for parents and teachers...
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Girl of
the Limberlost, A. Gene Stratton Porter.
NY:
Grosset
& Dunlap. 1909.
—
A wonderfully written book, telling the story of one teenage
woman and her struggles with her family, her schooling, her rural life
and her initial struggles with urbanites looking down on her. The story
focusses on how she uses her love of the natural world to pay for her
schooling and become a teacher. If you know of a young woman
struggling for role models, point her to this book. One of my
favorites. A great read....
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Girl
Who Sat By The Ashes, The. Paidric Colum.
Illustrated by Dugald Stewart Walker. NY:
MacMillan Company. 1919.
— Wonderfully illustrated, the story of Cinderella is retold in
it's own unique way. The wicked step-sisters and step-mother; the
prince, the Ball, and the slipper (gold, not glass.) Great for
adults and children...
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Gods of
Mars, The.
Edgar Rice Burroughs. NY: Grossett and Dunlap. 1918.
— The second in the series of Mars books. A
continuation of the adventure story and another great read...
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Golden Age, The.
Kenneth
Grahame. Chicago: Stone & Kimball. 1895.
— This is a wonderful series of reminiscences by Grahame of his
early childhood in England. I highly recommend this book. By the author
of the
Wind in the Willows...
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Golden
Fleece and the Heroes who Lived Before Achilles, The. Padraic
Colum. Illustrated by Willy Pogany. NY: MacMillan Company.
1921.
— This is a wonderful book of the early Greek mythologies - the
adventures of Jason and the Argonauts; Hercules, Prometheus the Titans
and the lesser gods and goddesses. Nicely illustrated with Art
Deco drawings of the period. A recommended read...
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Governess
to the Siamese Court, The. Anna Harriette Leonowen.
Illustrated. Boston: James R. Osgood and Company. 1873.
— Yes, the original story that started it all — Anna and
her
son travel to be the governess to the court of the King of Siam.
Known by later books and movies as The King and I and Anna and
the King of Siam, this is where it all began. It's an interesting
read...
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Grandmother's
Story of Bunker Hill Battle, Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Illustrated by H. W. McVickar. NY: Dodd, Meade & Co. 1875.
— A wonderfully illustrated book of the Holmes Poem. This
is one of the earlier versions of illustrations done by McVickar. A
nice read...
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Great
Secret, The. Maurice Maeterlinck. NY: The Century Co. 1922
— a systematic review of the great mysteries of religions from
India, Persia, Chaldea, Egypt, Greece, the Cabala, Neoplatonists,
Gnostics, Alchemists, Modern Occultists, and Metaphysicists...
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Grey Timothy.
Edgar Wallace. Ward Lock & Co. London. 1913.
— Another book
from prolific author Wallace, covering shady dealings on the stock
market and the racing circles. An interesting read...
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Gulliver's
Travels. Jonathan Swift. NY: MacMillan and Co. 1917.
— A Classic of
literature; edited by Padraic Collum and wonderfully illustrated by
Willy Pogany. A book everyone should read!...
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Handbook
of Norse Mythology, The. Karl Mortensen, Trans. by A. Clinton
Crowell. NY: Thomas Y. Crowell. 1913.
— A nice overview of Norse Mythology, with details on the chief
gods, religious beliefs, sagas, etc...
A good read for information on northern European myths...
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Haunted
Bookshop, The. Christopher Morley. Garden City, N.Y.:
Doubleday, Page & Co. 1921.
— A fascinating book of a
bookshop, a mystery and a book lover's dream of wonderful books to
read. Enjoy!...
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He
Dropped Into Poetry. Winthrop Packard. Canton, Mass:
Winthrop Packard. 1940.
— The naturalist, Winthrop Packard, tries his hand at poetry,
some serious, some humorous. A nice read...
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Headswoman,
The.
Kenneth Graham. London: John Lane- the Bodley Head. 1898.
— An odd short story about a female executioner and the prisoner she
falls in love with. A strange read from the author of the
Wind in the Willows...
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Heart of the Antarctic, The. Sir
Ernest Shackleton. Washington, D.C.: J. B. Lippincott Company.
1910.
— A fascinating description of Shackleton's expedition to the Antarctic
in the early 20th century, this book is the condensed version of the
original 2 volume set published in 1909....
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Heroic Legends.
Agnes Grozier
Herbertson. Illustrated by Helen Stratton. Published in London,
1908. American version (from which these web pages are
based) was ca. 1910, but no date listed in the edition.
— These are European legends from the Middle Ages, covering
topics such as knights, damsels, dragons, King Arthur and El
Cid. Interesting reading and wonderful illustrations...
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Hiawatha.
Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow. NY: Grossett & Dunlap. No publication date.
— What can be said about such a classic? This version has a
Notes and Glossary section. Of course, when I read this work, all I can
see is Katherine Hepburn reciting parts of the poem to Spencer Tracy in
Desk Set...
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High
History of the Holy
Graal. Sebastian Evans, Translator. Illustrated by Jessie M.
King. NY: E. P. Dutton & Co.. 1903.
— The original translated from the 13th century manuscript.
Originally written in Old French, this translation remains as
faithful as possible to the manuscript. The earliest tales of
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, as they relate to the
search for the Holy Grail. This is not a child's version; the
language is a challenge to read, and there are many bloody battles in
these tales ...
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Highways
and Byways of the Mississippi Valley. Clifton Johnson. Photographs
by Clifton Johnson. NY: MacMillan Company. 1906.
— One of a series of books written by Johnson of a vanishing
America: Rural life. He specifically visited rural towns,
villages and farms across the country at the turn of the twentieth
century to document what he felt was a way of life that was
disappearing 100 years ago. These works are a wonderful resource
of information about life in America outside of the growing cities.
This book pertains to life in America from Mississippi to
Minnesota along the Mississippi River. Note that this book
contains strong language and racist thoughts expressed by the people
interviewed.
Please read my COMMENTARY
to this web edition which describes why you should read this book but
keep in mind I don't recommend this book for young children. More
importantly, this book requires a lot of discussion. Read it
carefully and wisely...
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Highways
and Byways of the Pacific Coast. Clifton Johnson. Photographs by
Clifton Johnson. NY: MacMillan Company. 1915 edition.
— One of a series of books written by Johnson of a vanishing
America: Rural life. He specifically visited rural towns, villages
and farms across the country at the turn of the twentieth century to
document what he felt was a way of life that was disappearing 100 years
ago. In this volume, he travels through Arizona, Nevada,
California, Washington, Oregon and a special trip through Yosemite
National Park. As in all of his books, Johnson lets the people he
meets tell their own stories. Colorfully written in the dialects
of the region, it makes for interesting reading...
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Historic
Towns of New England. Lyman P. Powell. NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons.
1898.
— A revealing look at the history of 14 towns in the New England
area, including: Boston, Salem, Hartford, Providence, Cambridge,
Deerfield, Newport, New Haven, Rutland, MA., Concord, Plymouth,
Cambridge, and Cape Cod towns. Many, many drawings, maps and
photographs. Great historical information...
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History
of Chesterville, Maine. Oliver Sewall. Farmington, ME: J. S. Swift.
1875.
— Detailed description of the start of the town of Chesterville,
Maine, its early settlers, mills, stores, and life in general in the
late 1700s and early 1800's. An interesting read...
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History
of the Babylonians and Assyrians, A. George Stephen Goodspeed, PhD.
NY: Charles Scribners' Sons. 1921.
— Detailed history of the archaeological investigations in the
late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the history known at the
time of the Babylonians and Assyrians. Nice map of the Middle East,
showing the locations of Nineveh, Ur, Babylon and other cities, as well
as the Babylonian names of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, etc. A nice read
for the student of ancient history...
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History
of the Great Fire in Boston. Russell H. Conwell. Boston: B. B.
Russell. 1873.
— Detailed description of the great fire of 1872, written
soon after the fire occurred. Describes the fire as it
swept through the City as well as the aftermath of destruction and
rebuilding...
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House-Boat
on the River Styx. John Kendrick Bangs. Illustrated by Peter
Newell. 1896 edition.
— An amusing look at life in Hades (different from the christian
version of Hell...) with all th dignitaries of the past: Socrates,
Homer, Phidias, Thackerey, Johnson, Shakespeare, Washington, Lord
Byron, etc, are all here, with Charon hired as the all-around Butler.
Antics ensue when the House-Boat is turned into a gentleman's
club house! Lots of political and social humor... Nicely
illustrated...
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How
Peter Rabbit Went to Sea. Duff Graham. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus
Company. 1917.
— Once again, that naughty rabbit just won't
behave! This time, Peter ends up far to sea where he meets a whale and
a troublesome seagull! Enjoy!....
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How
to Attract the Birds. Neltje Blanchan. Numerous photographs.
NY: Doubleday, Page & Company. 1916 edition.
— A great book for all ages with descriptions for birdhouses,
how to make your own birdseed mixes to attract different birds and
general information on bird behavior. Profusely illustrated with
photographs from nature...
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How to Find
Happyland. Van
Dresser. Illustrated by F. E. Storer. (n.d. ca 1907, by the
inscription).
— An interesting series of morality tales for young
children. Nicely illustrated...
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How
to Make Baskets. Mary White. Illustrated. NY: Doubleday, Page
and Company. 1902.
— Profusely illustrated, this book provides step-by-step
instructions to make a variety of woven baskets, from mats, bird nests,
candy baskets, to work baskets and more. An additional chapter
written by
Neltje Blanchan
is also included...
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Howard
Pyle's Book of Pirates. Howard Pyle. Ilustrated. New York: Harper
& Brothers. 1905.
— Pirates! Pirates! Pirates!
Everything you wanted to know about Pirates. Profusely and
wonderfully illustrated by Howard Pyle. Enjoy this read!...
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Idyl of Twin
Fires, The. Walter Pritchard Eaton. NY: Grosset & Dulap. 1914.
—
An interesting story we all can relate to in some sense. A
college professor bored with his work; a desire to quit it all and buy
a farm.... This is the story of following through on the dream and what
ensues....
Enjoy!...
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Illustrated
Games of Patience. Lady Adelaide Cadogan. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle. 1874.
— A series of games of Solitaire from around the Civil War
period. Lots of Fun!...
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— The true story of a
woman born into slavery in the US South, her harrowing life and
ultimate escape to the Northern states and ultimately Canada. This
should be a must read for everyone, but Note: This does contain
strong language and scenes of violence toward Blacks. Know that this
comes from the heart and I recommend everyone read this book, to
understand our past and know where we are with prejudice today...
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In India.
G. W.
Steevens. NY: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1899.
— A British author's view of Indian life at the turn of the last
century. An interesting interpretation of the country and the Indian
government workers...
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In
the Days of the Guild. L. Lamprey. Florence Gardiner and
Mabel Hatt, Illustrators. NY: Frederick A. Stokes Company. 1918.
— A series of short stories, loosely linked together, describing
life in medieval Europe. A nice book for young adults ...
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In
the South Seas.
Robert Louis Stevenson. NY: Charles Scribners' Sons. 1907.
— Stevenson's tales of his travels through the South Sea islands
from June 1888 through January 1889. Nice tales of native islanders,
headhunters and sailing adventures...
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In
the Wilderness. Charles Dudley Warner. Houghton, Osgood and
Company. 1878.
— An early 'environmentalist' look at the Adirondacks and
wilderness living, as well as reflections on life in New England
in the late 1800's...
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Inca Land.
Hiram Bingham.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 1922.
— A wonderful, detailed narrative of Bingham's travels around Peru in
1915, funded by Yale University and The National Geographic
Society. Bingham is best known as the discoverer of the ruins of
Machu Picchu, and he describes this find toward the end of this book.
Interesting anthropological information of the native Peruvians as well
as detailed history of the last years of the Inca Empire...
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Indian
Boyhood.
Charles A. Eastman. Illustrated by E. L. Blumenschein. Garden City, NY:
Doubleday, Page & Co. 1915.
— A fascinating remembrance of a Sioux youth from the 1860's, and
his life growing up on the plains. An undercurrent runs through
this book of the Author's love of his childhood and the conflict
with the growing influence of the white world. A good read for
all ages...
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Soon
Indian
Life in Town and
Country. Herbert Compton. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons. 1904.
— This is an interesting look at life in India at the height of British
control. Written by a British writer, there is of course the
western European bias present in early 20th century writings of
colonial life. That being said, it is a fascinating view of India
of the turn of the last century...
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Soon
Inland
Voyage, An.
Robert Louis Stevenson. London: Chatto & Windus. 1919.
— Stevenson and friend voyage up the rivers of Europe with a lively
record of the adventure for you to read...
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Soon
Iron
Heel, The. Jack London. New
York, Grosset & Dunlap. 1907.
— A dystopian view
of the future of America from 1907 through 2632 A.D. A novel for our
times....
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Island
Garden, An. Celia Thaxter. Illustrated by Childe Hassam. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin Co. 1894.
— This is a wonderful book, well-written and beautifully
illustrated. One woman's struggle to grow a flower garden year
after year, on Appledore Island (the Isles of Shoals) and the constant
battle with slugs, birds and weather— all worth it in the end...
Coming
Soon
Isle
of the Shamrock. Clifton Johnson. Photographs by Clifton
Johnson. NY: Macmillan & Co. 1901.
— The author is a writer and photographer who was unknowingly an
ethnographer of his time, recording vanishing cultures at the turn of
the last century. This book deals with vignettes of rural life
from Ireland. Profusely illustrated with the author's original
photographs...
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Soon
Japan: Attempt at Interpretation.
Lafcadio Hearn.
New
York: The MacMillan Company. 1907. — A wonderful and thorough look
at Japan prior to WWI. Hearn was a well-known author and collector of
myths and fairy tales of Japan, as well as a social perspective rarely
seen in the West at the time. A good read...
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Japanese
Fairy Book, The. Yei
Theodora Ozaki. Westminster: Archibald Constable & Co. Ltd. 1903.
— A nice series of original fairy tales from Japan, including the
Jellyfish and the Monkey, The Goblin of Adac Higahara, The Farmer and
the Badger, and many more. A nice read...
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Japanese
Homes and their Surroundings. Edward S. Morse. Boston: Ticknor and
Company. 1888.
— This is a great book, written only decades after Japan opened
to the Western world. The author has undertaken an anthropological
approach to the study of Japanese house construction. Detailed
illustrations and sections on garden gates and fences round out this
work. Whether just a passing interest in Japanese houses or an
intellectual pursuit, this is a must read...
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Japanese
Twins, The. Lucy Fitch Perkins. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
1912.
— This children's book was written at a time when Japanese power
was in the ascendancy prior to WWI. It is a good example of the
culture of the time, and helps to explain the evolution of Japanese
culture today, and needs to be read in this light. A fascinating
look at a bygone culture...
Coming
Soon
Johnny
Crow's Garden. L. Leslie Brooke. Eau Claire, Wisconsin: E. M.
Hale and Company. Special Edition Published by Arrangement with
Frederick Warne and Company, Ltd. N.D. (ca. 1903).
— Wonderfully illustrated nonsense rhymes by L. Leslie Brooke.
Great for young or old...
Coming
Soon
Jungle Book,
The.
Rudyard Kipling. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1899.
— This is the original Jungle Book; no Disney niceties here. All
the characters are here: Shere Khan, Kaa, Baloo and Bagheera.
Great tales to get reacquainted with...
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Soon
Jungle Book
2, The. Rudyard
Kipling. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1899.
— This is the sequel to the original Jungle Book. Great stories,
including Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Quiquern, The White Seal, Toomai of the
Elephants, and others...
Coming
Soon
Jungle
Tales of Tarzan. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Grosset & Dunlap. 1919.
— Stories of Tarzan, including:
Tarzan's First Love, The Capture of Tarzan, The Fight for the Balu, The
God of Tarzan, The Witch-Doctor Seeks Vengeance, The Lion, Tarzan
Rescues the Moon...
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Just So
Stories. Rudyard
Kipling. Illustrated by J.M. Gleeson and Paul Bransom. The Country Life
Press, Garden City, NY 1912.
— Another wonderful Kipling book that relates the stories of how
many animals acquired their characteristics: The Elephant's
trunk, the Camel's hump, the Rhinoceros' skin, and many more. A
great read for all ages...
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Soon
Kalevala.
Translation
by John Martin Crawford. NY: John B. Alden. 1889.
— A classic translation of Finnish tales, first written down in
the 1830's. Published as 'Runic' poems, these legends would have
been sung and handed down generation to generation as an oral
tradition. Some believe this work was the basis of JRR Tolkien's
Elvish language...
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Vol 1
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Vol 2
Kidnapped.
Robert Louis
Stevenson. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1912.
— Another of Stevenson's classics. After you have read this
initial book, you can continue with the sequel,
David Balfour...
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Kim. Rudyard
Kipling. New York: Doubleday, Page & Co. 1901.
— A fascinating tale of an English child raised as an Indian at
the height of the British Empire. It's full of spies, intrigue,
Buddhism and northern India culture. A good yarn, in the Kipling
tradition...
Coming
Soon
King
of the Golden River, The. John Ruskin. Boston: L. C. Page
& Co. 1906.
— This is a nice little fairy tale-type story by Ruskin. I
am not sure if this was his original creation or based upon an old
tale. It has evil siblings, a good-hearted child and mysterious
nature spirits. An interesting read at many levels...
Coming
Soon
Lake to
Lake. Capt.
Charles A. J.Farrar. Jamaica Plain, Mass.: Jamaica Publishing
Company. 1887.
— An interesting adventure in the wilds of Maine, aboard an early
steamship venturing from lake to lake...
Coming
Soon
Land
of Heather,
The. Clifton Johnson. Illustrated by Johnson (drawings and
photographs). New York: MacMillan Company. 1904.
— Another in Johnson's travel books, this is a nice journal of
his journey around Scotland. A nice read...
Coming
Soon
Last
of the
Legions. Arthur Conan Doyle. New York: George H. Doran
Company 1922.
— This is an interesting series of tales about the end of the
Roman Legion and the end of the Empire, and the rise of the Christian
era...
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Soon
Left
On Labrador.
C. A. Stephens. NY: Hurst and Co. [ca. 1870's]
— A continuation of tale of 4 young men in
Camping Out; they buy
their boat and become stranded in Labrador! Second in a series if
adventure books...
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Soon
Legends
of the Rhine.
Wilhelm Ruland. Cologne: Hoursch & Bechstedt, Publishers.
[ca. 1906]
— This is a great series of legends from the Rhine of the Middle
Ages. Filled with knights, maidens and sites along the Rhine. A
great read...
Coming
Soon
Life
Among the Piutes. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins. Mary Peabody Mann, ed.
NY: G. P. Putman's Sons. 1883
— Sarah
Winnemucca Hopkins' memoir of her early life among the Piute as well as
a history of the Piutes and her family's role in it. It is also a
history of her adult life between the Native Americans and the
Europeans encroaching on their lands; her people's reaction to that nd
her fight to raise these wrongs to the American government. A must read
for those interested in the true history of the American West...
Coming
Soon
Life
of the Bee, The. Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by Alexander
Teixeira Mattos. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1910.
— A scientific and philosophical discussion on the life cycle of
the bee and life in the hive. With, of course,
Maeterlinck's perspective on how this relates to human life...
Coming
Soon
Light
Beyond, The.
Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by Alexander Teixeira Mattos. New
York: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1916. (William Briggs, 1917)
— A philosophical look at death, life and what comes afterwards...An
interesting perspective...Enters into the realm of Spiritualism popular
in the early 1900's...
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Soon
Literary
Pilgrimages of a Naturalist. Winthrop Packard. Small, Maynard &
Company. 1911.
— A great book for the literary person with a naturalist
bent. Packard visits the homes of great authors and describes the
natural world that influenced the authors in their writing.
Naturally included in Thoreau, but also includes Wordsworth, Emerson,
Hawthorne, Thaxter, and Whittier, among others...
Coming
Soon
Little
Bear. Laura
Rountree Smith. Illustrated by Dorothy Dulin. Chicago: A. Flanagan
Company. 1922.
— A cute little children's book, nicely illustrated, about a bear
with no name and his adventures finding it. Red Riding Hood makes
an appearance too!...
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Soon
Little
Folks of Other Lands. Fannie Chaplin & F. A. Humphrey.
Illustrated. Boston: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co. 1882.
— An interesting little children's book, nicely illustrated, with
a look at children around the world and how they lived in the 1880's...
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Little Gardens.
Charles M.
Skinner. New York: D. Appleton & Co. 1904.
— A nice Arts and Crafts look at small-scale gardens!
Perfect for the smaller urban gardens...
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Soon
Little
Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women. Elbert Hubbard. East
Aurora, New York: Roycrofters. 1911.
— A nice Arts and Crafts look at famous women of the 18th and
19th centuries. Includes Madame De Stael, Elizabeth Fry, Mary
Lamb, Jane Austen, Empress Josephine and Mary Wollstonecroft Shelley...
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Soon
Little
Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists. Elbert Hubbard.
East Aurora, New York: Roycrofters. 1916.
— A nice Arts
and Crafts look at famous scientists in history. Includes Sir Isaac
Newton, Galileo, Copernicus, Humbolt, William Herschel, Charles Darwin,
Linnaeus, Thomas H. Huxley, Alfred R. Wallace and others. A nice read...
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Loch
Lomond and the
Trossachs. George Eyre-Todd. Ilustrated by E.W. Haslehust R.B.A.
London: Blackie and Son Limited. No Date. (ca. 1900)
— Nicely Illustrated book, part of the Blackie & Son's
'Beautiful' Series. 12 wonderful color illustrations by E. W.
Haslehust...
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Soon
Locusts
and Wild Honey. John Burroughs. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
1907.
— Part of the 23 Volume Riverby Edition series; a wonderful
collection of essays about bees, fishing, rain and Canada...
Coming
Soon
Mabinogion, The. Lady
Charlotte Guest, Trans. 1849.
— These
wonderful mediaeval Welsh romance tales, translated by Lady Charlotte
Guest, are remarkably readable today and cover Celtic and Arthurian
legends. A must read for all...
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Magic
Forest, The.
Edward Stewart White. New York: Grosset & Dunlap. 1913.
— Lost in the wilderness of Canada, a young boy learns the ways
of the northern Native Americans first-hand, and learns something of
himself...
Coming
Soon
Magic of Oz, The. L.
Frank Baum. John R Neill, Illustrator. Chicago: The
Reilly & Lee Co. 1919.
— The further adventures of Dorothy, the Wizard, Cowardly Lion,
Scarecrow, Trot Cap'n Bill, Ozma and Toto, with new characters like the
Glass Cat and Li-Mon-Eag. In a search for the best birthday
present for Ozma, the Wizard and all run into a plot to overthrow Oz...
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Maine
Beautiful.
Wallace Nutting. Framingham, MA: Old America Company. 1924.
— With over 250 photographs and illustrations, this is a great
collection of essays and images about living in Maine 100 years ago.
Part of the States Beautiful series Nutting began but did not
complete. A nice read...
Coming
Soon
Maine
Woods, The.
Henry David Thoreau. Boston: Ticknor and Fields. 1864.
— The classic by Thoreau, detailing his adventures through the
Maine regions of Katahdin, Chesuncook and the Alagash. Hard to find,
complete with Appendix, in etext on the web...
Coming
Soon
Mandalay.
Rudyard Kipling. Illustrated by Blanche McManus. New York: M. F.
Mansfield & A. Wessels. 1899.
— Nice little mini-book illustrated by McManus using Kipling's
memorable poem as it's basis...
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Soon
Mansion,
The. Henry Van Dyke. With Illustrations by Elizabeth Shippen Green.
NY: Harper & Brothers. 1911.
— An interesting Christmas tale, and one of the author's
better-known works. It reminds the reader Van Dyke was always a
minister, no matter what else he was...
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Massachusetts
Beautiful. Wallace Nutting. Framingham, MA: Old America Company.
1923.
— With over 250 photoraphs and illustrations, this is a great
collection of essays and images about living in Massachusetts 100 years
ago. Part of the States Beautiful series Nutting began but did
not complete. A nice read...
Coming
Soon
Maurice Maeterlinck.
Edward
Thomas. 2nd edition. London: Methuen & Co. 1911.
— A detailed look at the life and writings of Maurice Maeterlinck.
Also includes a thorough synopsis and analysis of his plays...
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Soon
Measure
of the Hours, The. Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by
Alexander Teixeira Mattos. New York: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1907.
— A philosophical discussion on a variety of topics: Time,
society, Rome, Flowers, perfume, war and much more...
An interesting read...
Coming
Soon
Mediaeval
Tales.
Introduction by Henry Morley, LLD. New York: Ballantyne Press. 1886.
— This is a great collection of medieval tales, covering Charlemagne,
Orlando, The Cid, the Gesta Romanorum (morality tales), Dr. Faustus and
many more!...
Coming
Soon
Memoirs
of Sherlock Holmes. A. Conan Doyle. NY: Harper & Brothers. 1903.
— 11 additional Sherlock Holmes tales, including: The Musgrave Ritual,
The Resident Patient, Silver Blaze, The Final Problem, and many more...
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— First of three
books that give detailed photographs,
and measured plans, as well as materials lists. Pieces to build include
book cases, chairs, magazine stand, roll-top desk, as well as Mission
stains and finishes and waxing techniques. A must for amateur and
professional carpenters of all kinds....
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Mission
Furniture - How to Make It. Vol 2. H. H. Windsor. Chicago:
Popular Mechanics Co. 1910.
— Second of three books that give detailed
photographs,
and measured plans, as well as materials lists. Pieces to build include
book cases, chairs, music stand, as well as Mission stains and finishes
and waxing techniques. A must for amateur and professional carpenters
of all kinds....
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Modern Steerage
Winthrop
Packard. With photographs. The World Today. June, 1904.
— This is an interesting look at third-class steerage passage on
the newest liner of the time, sailing from England to New York City.
Illustrates the strides made to make a safer journey for immigrants
sailing the Atlantic at the turn of the 20th Century. An article
from a monthly magazine...
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Only
Monster Men, The.
Edgar Rice Burroughs. Chcago: McClurg & Sons. 1929.
—
Shades of Frankenstein! Scientists grow humans in a lab! Pirates
attack! What will happen to the band of Monster Men?...
Coming
Soon
Moonstone,
The. Wilkie
Collins. New York: A. L. Burt Company. [N.D.] Ca. 1920.
— Colonial India, English soldiers, a magnificent diamond, Hindu
gods, a mystery, British police, what more could anyone want? A
classic...
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Soon
Mother
Goose in Prose. L. Frank Baum. Illustrated by Maxfield Parrish. Indianapolis, IL.:
Bobbs-Merrill Company. 1905.
—
A very differen take on the Mother Goose rhymes by the master of
children's story telling. Wonderfully illustrated by Maxfield
Parrish. Enjoy!...
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Soon
Mother
Goose's Teddy Bears. Fredrick L Cavally Jr.
Indianapolis, IL.: Bobbs-Merrill Company. 1907.
— One of the earliest Teddy Bear books
printed, only a few years after teddy bears were created on a
wide-spread scale. A fun read!...
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Mother's
Nursery Tales. Katharine Pyle.
New York: E. P. Dutton & Company. 1918.
—
A nice retelling of old nursery rhymes, some rarely seen today.
Well illustrated by the author (sister to artist and writer Howard
Pyle.)....
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Mountain
Interval. Robert Frost. NY: Henry Holt and Company. 1916.
— Third book of poems published by Frost, these early works show Frost
in development. A nice group of poems for the Frost fan...
Coming
Soon
Mountain
Paths.
Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by Alexander Teixeira Mattos. New York:
Dodd, Mead and Company. 1919.
— Philosopher, naturalist, and essayist - this book is a collection of
his writing from the turn of the century (1900). Essays about death,
spiritualism, war, insects...
Coming
Soon
Moving
the Mountain. Charlotte Perkins Gilman. NY: Charlton Company. 1911.
— First of a series of three related books,
this is a fascinating Utopian world view written by an amazing feminist
writer. She was well ahead of her time but caught in her own
time. This book contains her views on socialism and eugenics. Read this
as an early science fiction writing, rather than a goal to attain....
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Mr.
Cinnamon Bear. Sara Tawney Lefferts. [N.D.] [Ca. 1907].
— An early book on the new teddy bear craze. Published only
a few years after the Steiff bears hit the market, it is a wonderfully
illustrated praise to the new Teddy Bear...
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Mr. Munchausen.
John Kendrick Bangs. Illustrated by Peter Newell.
Boston:
Noyes, Platt & Company. 1901. — A
humorous takeoff on the Baron
Munchausen story, we find the Baron living it up in Hades and still
enchanting us with his tales. Book four in Bangs'
Associated Shades tales...
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Mummy! A Tale of
the Twenty-Second Century, The . Jane Webb. London. 1827.
—
An early story of reanimation of a Mummy, but not of the
bandage-wrapped stumbling ghoul - rather of an educated and politically
astute individual. Webb's story also predicts many future
technologies, including the internet, and mechanical people, albeit of
the steam-punk variety. A very interesting read...
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Mus馥
de l'Arm馥.
H?tel des Invalides. [N.D.] Ca. 1920.
— French photo pamphlet souvenir showing a small portion of the
Museum's collecting just after WWI, including a photo of the railroad
car where the Armistice was signed, ending the war...
Coming
Soon
My Boyhood. John
Burroughs. Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page and Company. 1922.
— Burroughs'
remembrances of his early farm life and a remembrance of his father by
Julian Burroughs...
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My
First Summer In The Sierra. John Muir. Boston. Houghton Mifflin
Company. 1916.
— This is a great diary of John Muir's travels into the Sierras,
with notes on Yosemite and the surrounding area. A nice read...
Coming
Soon
My Garden.
Louise
Beebe Wilder. Illustrated by Will Simmons. Garden City, NY:
Doubleday, Page & Company. 1920.
— This is a wonderful book for the intellectual gardener.
Latin plant names abound, as well as common names. Lists are
provided in each chapter for roses, irises, lilies, shrubs, trees and
herbs. A nice book for any gardener...
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Soon
Myrtle
Reed Cook Book, The. Myrtle Reed. NY: G.
P. Putnam's Sons. 1916.
— This is a odd and interesting cook book with lots of good,
basic recipes and down-to-earth cooking. Recipes include:
Breakfast Meats, Eggs, Omelets, Raised Breakfast Breads, Simple Salads,
Luncheon Beverages, Simple Soups, Shell-Fish, Fish, Vegetables, etc....
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— A great
sequel to '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea', Civil War soldiers escape
from a prison camp by balloon and land on a mysterious island where
they believe they are alone, except they aren't... With Captain Nemo
making a return. A fun read!...
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Mystery
of Easter Island, The. Katherine Routledge. London:
Hazell, Watson and
Viney, Ld. 1920.
— A wonderful, first-hand account of some of the earliest
professional archaeological/anthropological work on Easter Island.
Excellent photographs and illustrations, this is a good read for the
lay person. A must read...
Coming
Soon
Myths
and Legends of Our Own Land, Volume 1. Charles M. Skinner.
4 Photographs. Philadelphia: J. B Lippincott. 1896.
— This is the first volume of a 2 volume set, containing a
wonderful compilation of 'modern' myths and legends from Native
Americans and early European settlers, through the Civil War. As
Skinner states, "It is where myth and history combine that legend is
most interesting and appeals to our fancy or our sympathy most
strongly; and it is not too early for us to begin the collation of
those quaint happenings..." A great read...
Coming
Soon
Myths
and Legends of Our Own Land, Volume 2. Charles M. Skinner.
4 Photographs. Philadelphia: J. B Lippincott. 1896.
— This is the second volume of a 2 volume set, containing a
wonderful compilation of 'modern' myths and legends from Native
Americans and early European settlers, through the Civil War. As
Skinner states, "It is where myth and history combine that legend is
most interesting and appeals to our fancy or our sympathy most
strongly; and it is not too early for us to begin the collation of
those quaint happenings..." A great read...
Coming
Soon
Myths
and Legends: The Celtic Race. T. W. Rolleston. J. C. Leyendecker,
Illustrator. Boston: David D. Nickerson & Company. 1911.
— Written
by an Irish Poet and founder of the Irish Poetry Society, he wrote on a
variety of literary subjects, including this book. Covering a wide area
of Irish and British history, myths and legends, this book covers such
subjects as The Celts in Ancient History; The Religion of the Celts;
The Irish Invasion Myth; The Early Milesian Kings; Tales of the
Ultonian Cycle; Tales of the Ossinic Cycle; The Voyage of Maeldun; and
Myths and Tales of the Cymry. A great read...
Coming
Soon
Myths
From Many Lands. Eva March Tappan, Editor. NY: Houghton Mifflin & Company. 1907.
— A nice series of myths from around the world. Myths
from Greece, Rome, Japan, the Slavs and India. A great read for teens
and adults alike!...
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Narrative
of the Life of David Crockett. David Crockett. Boston: Allen &
Ticknor. 1834.
— Biography by David Crockett, telling of his childhood and adult
life, his early days in politics, election to Congress, and his
disagreements with Andrew Jackson. This book was closely followed by a
second memoir,
Col. Crockett's Exploits and Adventures in
Texas, describing his life up to the siege of the Alamo, and an
additional chapter by the editor describing the end of Crockett and
others at the hands of Santa Ana. A good, first-person account of
the struggles of the new nation...
2 in 1 Book
Nature's
Invitation. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin Company.
1904.
— Excellent nature book, easy reading with descriptions of an
obsessive birder from 100 years ago. Covers his travels, and
birding, in New Hampshire, Florida, Texas and Arizona. A must
read for today's birders...
Coming
Soon
New Arabian
Nights. Robert Louis Stevenson. NY: Current Literature
Publishing Company. 1909.
— A collection of writings originally published in 1882 in 2
volumes, this edition compiles both editions in one. A fun read in the
style of the original Arabian Nights tales ...
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Soon
New
Barnes Readers, The: Book 1. The A. S. Barnes Company.
Illustrated by Mabel D. Hill. NY: The A.S. Barnes Company.
1916.
— Nice children's book, with great illustrations. As one story
sums up: "To be as we are is the best thing in the world."...
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Soon
New
Book of
Patience Games, The. Ernest Bergholt. NY: E. P. Dutton &
Company. 1917.
— Here's a great set of new (old) Solitaire games using an
ordinary deck (or two) of cards. 29 different Solitaire games
with illustrations and detailed descriptions of play. Lots of fun
for everyone!...
Coming
Soon
New
England and Its Neighbors. Clifton Johnson. Photographs by
Clifton Johnson. NY: Macmillan & Co. 1902.
— The author is a writer and photographer who was unknowingly an
ethnographer of his time, recording vanishing cultures at the turn of
the last century. This book deals with vignettes of rural life
from Maine to Delaware. Profusely illustrated with the author's
original photographs...
Coming
Soon
New
England Cook Book, The. Unknown Author. New Haven, CT:
Hezekiah Howe & Co. 1836.
— From the early years of American
history, here are over three hundred recipes from New England. Many
would have had their basis in Colonial cooking. These are
tried-and-true recipes in their original style, with measurements in
"teacups," "size of an egg," or cooking in a "quick oven."
Whether it's how to cook Beef Steak or Goose, Gingerbread or New Year's
Cookies, or just how to clean Carpets or make Soap, you'll find it here!
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New
England Country, The. Clifton Johnson. Photographs and
Illustrations by Clifton Johnson. Boston: Lee & Shephard.
1893.
— Quiet reflection in words, photographs and illustrations,
regarding daily life in rural New England at the end of the 1800's.
Profusely illustrated with the author's original photographs...
Coming
Soon
New
England Joke Lore. Arthur G. Crandall. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis
Company. 1922.
— Here's a bit of that dry New England humor on display. It
may not make you laugh out load, but it will put a smile on your face...
Coming
Soon
Night
Before Christmas, The. Clement C. Moore. Philadelphia: Henry
Altemus Company. 1918.
— Wonderfully illustrated with 28 images, this is the classic
Christmas poem. Santa Claus and all the reindeer; children with
sugar plum visions and presents and stockings, this is a great book for
all ages. Enjoy!...
Coming
Soon
Nomads
of the North. James
Oliver Curwood. Illustrated by Charles Livingston Bull. NY:
Grosset & Dunlap. 1919.
— An interesting story of a bear and a dog, and their adventures
in the Canadian wilderness. Villains, heros and life in the camps of
the North. Very similar to "Call of the Wild"...
Coming
Soon
Nooks
and Corners of Old London. Charles & Marie Hemstreet.
Illustrated by Photographs. NY: James Pott & Company. 1910.
— A nice reminiscence of Old London; each paragraph is a unique
view of a certain part of the City. Nice photographs also...
Coming
Soon
North
of Boston.
Robert Frost. NY: Henry Holt and Company. 1917.
— Another in a series of poetry books by Frost. Includes
Mending Wall, Death of the Hired Man, The Wood-Pile, and many others...
Coming
Soon
Off
to the Geysers. C. A. Stephens. Illustrated NY: Hurst
& Company. 1873.
— Volume 3 of the
Camping
Out series; an interesting fictional story of four young
adventurers travelling through Iceland in the late 1800's. A great
young adult book— readers should plan to explore further on the
true geology of geysers and volcanoes. This book was written in
the infancy of modern geological sciences...
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Old Coventry.
Florence
Weston. Coventry: W.W. Curtis Ltd., Cheylesmore Press. 1919.
— A nice, small booklet of Coventry, England, from the early
1900's...
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Old
Fashioned Flowers. Maurice Maeterlinck. NY: Dodd, Mead & Co.
1905.
— Another in
a series of books by Maurice Maeterlinck, Nobel prize winner for
Literature. A wonderful philosophical look at nature and flowers. A
nice read....
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Old
Furniture Book, The. N. Hudson Moore. NY: Frederick A. Stokes
Company. 1903.
— A great resource book for anyone interested in early American
furniture and design. Information on Dutch furniture, designs by
Chippendale, Sheraton, Adam, Hepplewhite, French Empire, musical
instruments, clocks and furniture hardware...
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Old
Home Week.
James Ball Naylor. Boston: C. M. Clark Publishing Co. 1907.
— This is a wonderfully illustrated book for the poem, Old Home
Week. Lots of sentimental reminiscences of life in rural New
England...
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Old
John Burroughs. Fra Elbertus (Elbert Hubbard). East Aurora, NY:
Roycroft. 1901.
— An interesting little book, by the founder of Roycroft,
describing his conversations and meetings with environmentalist and
naturalist, John Burroughs.....
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Old Man in
the Corner, The. Baroness Emma Orczy.
London: Hodder & Stoughton. 1908.
— An interesting armchair detective series if stories, a fun
read!....
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Old
New England Traits. George Lunt. NY: Hurd & Houghton.
1873.
— A nice reminiscence of Early New England life in the
Newburyport area of Massachusetts spanning the Revolution through the
early 1800's. A good look at some of the 'traits' of New
Englanders from someone who saw it first-hand...
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Old
Plymouth Trails. Winthrop Packard. Many Photographs. Boston: Small,
Maynard and Co. 1920.
— This is a nice book on the musings of the author as he wandered
the trails southeastern Massachusetts through the year. A nice
book for any naturalist, young or old.. By the same author of
Woodland Paths...
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Old Red Reynard
the Fox and Lady Vixen. J. L G. (Gallagher). Philadelphia:
Henry Altemus Company. 1920
— Part of the "Little
Bunnie Bunnikin Series" of children's books from the early 1900's, this
is a wonderful tale of forest magic and the making of 'vegetarian' fox
family. Enjoy!....
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On
the Manufacture of a Flat Top Teacher's Desk. American Woodworking
Machinery Company. Rochester, NY: American Woodworking Machinery
Company. 1922.
— Want to build an Arts & Crafts Period desk? Here's a
little booklet that gives you all the plans and instructions!
This is a little gem of a booklet used by shop teachers and
vocational programs to teach students the fine art of woodworking, with
a tangible result.
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On
the Origin of Species. Charles Darwin. 1859. 1st edition.
— In honor of the wise decision in
Kitzmiller et al. v. Dover Area
School District to finally, and clearly, show 'intelligent design'
for what it is— a continuation of the attempt to teach
creationism in the classroom, Kellscraft Studio is proud to list the
1st edition copy of Charles Darwin's
On
the Origin of Species here at our site. Students of America: take
this opportunity to understand how important this decision is and
always remember: we adults aren't always right. Read your
Darwin and open your mind to what the scientific world has to offer.
Just because over 80% of Americans believe in creationism over
Evolution doesn't make them right. Read on!!
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Otto
of the Silver Hand. Howard Pyle. Illustrated by Howard Pyle.
NY: Charles Scribner Sons. 1914 edition.
— An interesting and dark view (no pun intended) of the Dark Ages.
Pyle wrote this book to bring some realism to the 'Knights in
Shining Armor' myth of his time. Many knights of that time were cruel
and ruthless ...
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Our
Little African
Cousin . Mary
Hazelton Wade. L. J. Bridgman, Illustrator. Part of the Little Cousin
Series. Boston: Boston: L.C. Page Company. 1902 edition.
— This book is part of a series of children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. It also describes
elephant and gorilla hunts that most find abhorrent today. Still, an
important read, with all of this in mind...
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Our
Little Arabian Cousin . Blanche
McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the Little Cousin Series.
Boston: The Page Company. 1910 edition.
— This book is part of a series of children's books written
100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice illustrations...
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Little Belgian
Cousin. Blanche McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the
Little Cousin Series. Boston: The Page Company. 1911 edition.
— This book is part of a series of children's books written
100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little Dutch Cousin.
Blanche McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the Little Cousin
Series. Boston: The Page Company. 1907 edition.
— This is a nice little book for children (and adults!): it presents
life in Holland through the eyes of its children at the turn of the
20th century. Recommended for young readers. Nice
illustrations...
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Little Egyptian
Cousin. Blanche McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the
Little Cousin Series. Boston: The Page Company. 1912 edition.
— This book is part of a series of children's books written
100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little English
Cousin .
Blanche McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the Little Cousin
Series. Boston: The Page Company. 1905 edition.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little French Cousin.
Blanche McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the Little Cousin
Series. Boston: The Page Company. 1918 edition.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little Hungarian Cousin. Mary F. Nixon-Roulet.
Boston: L. C. Page and Company. 1909.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written
100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little Indian Cousin.
Mary Hazelton Wade. L. J. Bridgman, Illustrator. Part of the Little
Cousin Series. Boston: Boston: L.C. Page Company. 1901 edition.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little Mexican
Cousin. Edward C. Butler. Boston: L.C. Page &Co.. 1906.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Photographic
illustrations...
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Our
Little Russian
Cousin. Mary Hazelton Wade. L. J. Bridgman, Illustrator. Part of
the Little Cousin Series. Boston: The Page Company. 1901 edition.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our Little Scotch
Cousin. Blanche
McManus [Author and Illustrator]. Part of the Little Cousin Series.
Boston: The Page Company. 1918 edition.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Our
Little Servian Cousin Clara Vostrovsky Winlow. Illustrated by
John Goss. Boston: L. C. Page & Co. 1919.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations by John
Gross...
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Our
Little Siamese Cousin. Mary Hazelton Wade. L. J. Bridgman,
Illustrator. Part of the Little Cousin Series. Boston: L. C. Page &
Company. 1909 edition.
— This book is part of a series of
children's books written 100 years
ago. That said, this is a book that is presented here as part of
the historical record, not as a recommended children's book. It
is an important read to understand all of our past and current bias
against cultures different from ourselves. Nice
illustrations...
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Southern Highlanders. Horace
Kephart. New
York:
Outing Publishing Company. 1914 Edition.
— a great study of the Scot immigrants
transplanted to the southern Appalachian Mountains from the colonial
days. An interesting read.....
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Park
Street and Its
Vicinity. Robert Means Lawrence. Illustrated. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Co. 1922.
— This is a nicely written and readable history of Park Street,
in the heart of Boston. From the settlement of Boston, Park
Street has always been part of the boundary of the Boston Commons, and
many of the buildings described in this book still stand. Defined
at one end by the State House and at the other by Park Street Church,
this short street has seen a lot of history...
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Peeps
at Many Lands: Ancient Egypt. James Baikie. London: A. & C.
Black, Ltd. 1916
— Part of a series of books for young adults, describing life in
different countries. This is the one book of the series that
deals with a past culture. Chapters include Egyptian fairy tales,
a day in Thebes, Life of a Soldier, and many others...
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Peeps
At Many Lands: Australia. Frank Fox. London: Adam and Charles
Black. 1911.
— Part of a series of books for young adults, describing life in
different countries. This book for young adults deals with the
history of Australia and life as it was around 1900...
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Peeps At
Many Lands: Japan. John Finnemore. 1910.
— Part of a series of books for young adults, describing life in
different countries. This book for young adults deals with the
history of Japan and life as it was around 1900...
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Peeps At
Many Lands:
Wales. E. M.
Wilmot-Buxton.
London: Adam and Charles Black. 1911.
— Part of a series of books for young adults, describing life in
different countries. This book for young adults deals with the
history of Wales and life as it was around 1900...
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Pedigreed
Cheeses of France, The. Blanche McManus [magazine article, written
and illustrated by McManus]. In: The American Cookery, November 1917.
Pages 251 - 258.
— A nice article on the history, production techniques and French
culture of cheese! A fun read...
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People
of the Mist, The. H. Rider Haggard. New York: McKinlay, Stone and
McKenzie. 1915 edition.
— early adventure story by one of the masters of the genre.
Mystery in the deepest Africa; human sacrifice; precious jewels;
fanatic priests; dangerous struggles with a giant crocodile. What more
could anyone ask for?...
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Pepacton.
John Burroughs.
Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company. 1898 edition.
— Another in a series of books by naturalist and early
environmentalist, Burroughs. A blend of nature walks weaving
observation and poetry at times, a nice read for a rainy Sunday...
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Peru: A Land of
Contrasts.
Millicent Todd. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. 1914 edition.
— An early look at the history, ruins and life of the people of
Peru, from the Andes mountains to the steamy jungles. A nice book by
the future wife of Hiram Bingham...
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Peter
Rabbit’s Christmas. Duff Graham. New York: The Platt & Munk Co.
Inc. 1917.
— Peter Rabbit meets Santa Claus! At Santa's Toy
Shop! What could be better! And of
course, Peter gets in trouble! But Christmas still comes to the Rabbit
family, with Peter's help....
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Peter Rabbit at
the Farm. Duff Graham. New York: The Platt & Munk Co. Inc. 1917.
— The continuing adventures of Peter Rabbit, part
of the 'Wee Books for Wee Folks" series (set 1) from Henry
Altemus. Here, Peter has a day on the farm. Adventures ensue!
Enjoy!....
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Philosophic
Bearings of Darwinism, The, and The Three Methods of Evolution.
John Wesley Powell. Washington: Judd & Detweiler. 1892/1893.
— These are two very interesting papers presented by Powell to
the Biological Society of Washington (one at the Darwin Memorial
Meeting in 1892 and one at the Philosophical Society of Washington in
1893) regarding the relatively new concept of Evolution and the
philosophical model of it as described by Powell. "In Darwin's writings
I find no word of reproach. Denunciation and ridicule, greater than any
other man has endured, never kindled a spark of hatred in his breast.
Wrapped in the mantle of his phiュlosophy he received no wounds, but
lived with and loved mankind ."...
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Pictures in Colour of the Shakespeare Country. F. L.
Sabatini. London: Jarrold $ Sons, LTD. Ca 1900.
— A nice series of 50 color-tinted photographs from
the area of Warwickshire —
Shakespeare's country, as well as George Eliott's. Images and
descriptions include: Stratford-on-Avon, Kenilworth Castle, Warwick
Castle, Leamington, Coventry, Nuneaton and more. A tour of this
area includes Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom. A nice read with great
illustrations!...
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Picturesque
Hudson, The. Clifton Johnson. Photographs by Clifton
Johnson. NY: Macmillan & Co. 1915.
— The author is a writer and photographer who was unknowingly an
ethnographer of his time, recording vanishing cultures at the turn of
the last century. This book deals with vignettes of the length of
the Hudson River, from Glens Falls to New York City. It includes
the early history of the area during early settlement through the
Revolution. Profusely illustrated with the author's original
photographs...
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Pigs is
Pigs. Ellis
Parker Butler. Illustrated by Will Crawford. New York: A. L. Burt
Company. 1906.
— What does one do with two guinea-pigs when they are shipped via
the railroad but charged the domestic pig rate and not the pet rate?
How many cabbages can those guinea-pigs eat? And where did
all those extra mouths to feed come from anyway? An amusing little
story...
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Poems.
Maurice Maeterlinck. Translated by Bernard Miall. New York: Dodd, Mead
and Company. 1915.
— An interesting collection of poems by Nobel-laureate. An
interesting read...
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Princess
of Mars, A. Edgar Rice Burroughs. NY: Grosset and Dunlap. 1917.
— The
first in the series of Mars adventures, this is a great read.
Swash-buckling sword play, romance, and science-fiction/fantasy all in
one...
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Province
House, The. Nathaniel Hawthorne. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin
and Co. 1900.
— A nice series of stories of early New England, with
Hawthorne's wonderful skill blending history with romantic ideals...
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Raffles. E.
W. Hornung.
Illustrated by F. C. Yohn. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1908.
— The second in a series of books of the anti-hero, Raffles, and
his adventures as a gentleman thief. Told, a la Sherlock Holmes
stories, by Raffles' friend. A fun read...
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Rambler's
Lease, A. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and
Company. 1896 edition.
— Another in the series of early environmental/nature study of
New England. Highly descriptive of the birds seen along the way.
Highly recommended!...
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Rambles
Around Old Boston. Edwin M. Bacon. Illustrated by Lester G.
Hornby. Boston: Little, Brown and Company. 1921 edition.
— This is an excellent work on the early history of Boston
through the turn of the 20th Century. Well written and reads like
a walking tour of Boston, with lots of history thrown in. Highly
recommended!...
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— This is an
interesting 2 volume set of the author's wanderings in various parts of
the mid-Atlantic, visiting colonial and Revolutionary War era remnants
by 1900...
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Random
Notes of Boston.
Henry P. Dowst. Illustrated by John Albert Seaford. Publisher:
Humphrey. N.D.: Library Book first stamped August 30, 1916.
— Great illustrations of Boston around 100 years ago. Many
of the buildings illustrated still exist today, but some have vanished
since this work was done. Nice history notes of Boston also...
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Reading
the Weather. T. Morris Longstreth. Outing Publishing
Company. 1915.
— Excellent book on scientifically reading weather signs; as
practical today as it was when written. Excellent information for
campers as well...
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Recent Rambles. Charles
C Abbott, MD. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company. 1892.
— A
rambler of Nature, Abbott has written a number of books full of essays
on Nature and our role in it. Get out there and take a walk! "Drink in
a goodly draught of the morning breeze, and keep in touch with
Nature."....
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Recessional.
Rudyard Kipling. Illustrated by Blanche McManus NY: M. F. Mansfield & A. Wessels. 1899.
— A "Victorian Ode" by Kipling. Nicely illustrated by
McManus. Short poem written as a prayer...
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Red Flower, The.
Henry Van
Dyke. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1918.
— Poetry of Van Dyke from the War to end all wars (WWI).
Interesting reading...
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Religion
of Ancient Scandinavia, The. W. A. Craigie, M.A. London:
Constable & Company, Ltd: 1914
— A thorough review of the gods and
godesses of Scandinavian countries. A slim volume packed with
information, well worth the read....
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Residence
Among The Chinese, A. Robert Fortune. London: John Murray. 1857.
— Another
bookfrom Robert Fortune, as he travelled China purchasing tea. A
wonderful incite into the daily lives of the Chinese of the
time. A pleasant read with a cup of loose-leaf tea. No teabags
allowed...
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Return
of Tarzan, The. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A. C. McClurg. 1916.
— Second in the Tarzan series, Tarzan
faces new dangers in Africa, becomes chief of the Waziri, and Jane
Porter nearly dies....
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Riley Roses.
James Whitcomb
Riley. Illustrated by Howard Chandler Christy and decorations by
Franklin Booth. New York: Grosset and Dunlap. 1909.
— Interesting set of poems by Riley. A little over-romanticized for my
taste, but interesting design and illustration. This was when true book
publishing was at its height...
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Robin Hood.
Henry Gilbert.
Philadelphia: David McKay, Publisher. Illustrated by Frank Godwin.
No Publication Date (Ca. 1920?)
— This work was published as a children's book, but would really
be considered young adult and above. A lot of "thees" and "thous"
in the writing and some violent scenes described. This is one of
the truest works of the Robin Hood legend: Marian dies and Robin Hood
is slowly bled to death. This is what the later cartoon versions
(animated or otherwise) left out. The Illustrations by Frank
Godwin are spectacular in their execution. Some of the nicest
illustration work from the turn of the century that I've seen so far...
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Romance
of King Arthur
and his Knights of the Round Table. Alfred W. Pollard. NY: The
MacMillan Company. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham. 1917.
— Based on
Le Morte D'Arthur
by Mallory, this is an advanced read of the legend of Arthur and his
knights. Tristam and Isolde, King Arthur and Queen Guenevere, Sir
Launcelot, Sir Gareth, Sir Galahad and many more. Illustrated by
Arthur Rackham. A must read...
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Romance
of Old Japan. Elizabeth and Fr鑽e Champney. 90 Illustrations..
New York: The Knickerbocker Press. G. P. Putnam's Sons. 1917.
— A nice series of stories from Japan from early mythology through
contact with the west in the 1860's. Heavily illustrated with
drawings, prints and original photographs...
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Romance
of the Beaver. Radclyffe Dugmore. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott
Company. 1914.
— This is a nice look at the daily lives of beavers. Lots of
specific information on the life cycle of beaver dams, beaver ponds and
beaver meadows. Lots of photographs, but please note this edition
was processed from a DJVU edition and the photographs did not scan well
originally...
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Romance
of the Harem. Anna H Leonowen. Boston: James R. Osgood &
Company. 1873.
— The second book by Anna Leonowen covering her life in Siam.
Here, however, she focuses on the women around her and the affects of
slavery in Siam. a very interesting read (and the basis for the
play and movie,
The King and I...
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Romance
of Old New England Rooftrees, The. Mary Caroline Crawford. Boston:
L. C. Page and Company. 1902 (1908 edition).
— This is a great source of New England history from its founding
through the Revolution, through the unique view of New England's
original buildings. Nice source of historical information about
Deborah Sampson Gannett (a woman who disguised herself as a man
and fought in the Revolutionary War), the time of the Salem Witch
trials, The Fairbanks murder trial in Dedham, Mass. and Brook Farm in
West Roxbury, Mass., among others...
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Romance
of Old Philadelphia, The. John T. Faris. Illustrated with early
etchings and photographs by Philip B. Wallace. Philadelphia: J. B.
Lippincott Company. 1918.
— A great resource book with the earliest history of Philadelphia, from
settlement through the Revolution and Washington's term in office as
President. Heavily illustrated with drawings, prints and original
photographs...
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Romantic
Ireland, Volume 1. Milburg Francisco, and Blanche (McManus)
Mansfield. Boston: L. C. Page & Company. 1904.
—
The first volume of a tour of life in Ireland at the turn of the
20th century. Nicely illustrated by Blanche McManus and filled
with history and description of Ireland. A fun read...
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Romantic
Ireland, Volume 2. Milburg Francisco, and Blanche (McManus)
Mansfield. Boston: L. C. Page & Company. 1904.
— The second volume of a tour of life in Ireland at the turn of
the 20th century. Nicely illustrated by Blanche McManus and
filled with history and description of Ireland. A fun read...
Coming Soon
Roving
East and Roving West. E. V. Lucas. NY: George H. Duran Company.
1921.
— An Englishman writes of his travels to India, Japan and America,
describing the people and places he sees along the way. A nice
read...
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Rubaiyat
of Omar Khayyam. Trans. by Edward Fitzgerald. New York:
Thomas Y. Crowell Co. 1921.
— An excellent source of information for the various translation
versions of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Originally written
around 1100 A.D., this book contains five English translations by E.
Fitzgerald. It also compares the different translations to each other
to examine the nuances to be seen. Easily read at many levels! [Updated
10/29/2000: I have added in appropriate places illustrations by Blanche
McManus from an earlier (1907) edition of this work. These beautiful
illustrations are appropriate for this wonderful work.— Jeff
Kelley, webmaster]
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Hard Copy
Rubaiyat
of Omar Khayyam. Trans. by Edward Fitzgerald. Illustrated by
Willy Pogany. N.Y.: Thomas Y. Crowell Co. ND.
— A fresh look at the 1st and 4th
editions, with dazzling illustrations by Willy Pogany. A nice
special edition of a well-loved classic...
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Rusty Wren.
Arthur
Scott Bailey. Illustrated by Harry L. Smith. New York: Grossett &
Dunlap. 1917.
— A nice child's story of Rusty Wren, his wife and children, and the
challenges of bird life...
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Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill. Alice B. Emerson. NY: Cupples & Leon Company. 1913
— The first story of Ruth Fielding and her adventures. An
orphan forced to live with her uncle. Ruth goes on over the years
(1913 through 1934) on numerous adventures - solving mysteries, serving
in the Red Cross and helping soldiers during World War I. A good series
for young adults about life at the turn of the last century...
Saga
of Gisli, Son of Sour, The. Translated by Ralph B. Allen.
Illustrated by Rockwell Kent. NY: Harcourt, Brace and Co. 1936
— A translation of an Icelandic saga first written down in the
12th century. An interesting read and wonderfully illustrated...
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SALチMチN
AND ABSチL. Jami. Translated by Edward Fitzgerald. London: Alexander
Moring Ltd. 1904.
— Another Persian poem translated by Edward Fitzgerald and Illustrated
by Blanche McManus. Includes an introduction describing the life of the
poet, Jami. Appendix and Notes section help to explain the meaning of
the poem. A nice read!...
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Sand Dunes
and Salt Marshes.
Charles Wendell Townsend. Illustrated with Photographs. Boston: Dana
Estes & Co. 1913.
— this is a nice early environmental book, describing in detail
the various sand dune and salt marshes, and the flora and fauna found
there. The area of Ipswich, Massachusetts...
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Santa
Claus's Helper. Thomas Nelson Page. Illustrated by W.
Glackens. New York: Scribner and Sons. ca. 1901.
— An interesting good-over-bad Christmas story, a la Scrooge and
Marley. no ghosts here, just a realization money isn't
everything, and happiness comes from helping others...
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Scandinavian
Folk-Lore. William A. Craigie, M.A. (Trans.) London: Alexander
Gardner. 1896.
— A great book collecting a series of stories, covering Scandinavian
mythology, trolls, giants, dwarfs, elves, brownies, faries, ghosts,
monsters, merfolk, wizards, witches, treasures and plagues. A fun
read!...
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Scarecrow
of Oz, The.
L. Frank Baum. Illustrated by John R. Neill. Chicago: The Reilly &
Lee Co. 1915.
— A great follow-up to Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. Trot and Cap'n
Bill travel to the land of Oz and meet the Ork, the Bumpy Man, King
Kruel and Googly-Goo, among others. A great book for young and
old...
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Sea Wolf, The
Jack London.
New York: MacMillan Company. 1904.
— Another adventure tale by Jack London, this time on the
high seas...
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Second
Thoughts of an Idle Fellow. Jerome K. Jerome. New York: Dodd, Meade
& Company. 1898.
— An odd and amusing series of ramblings by a bit of a
curmudgeon... An interesting read...
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Soon
Secret
Garden, The. Frances Hodgson Burnett. New York: Frederick A.
Stokes Company. 1911.
— A classic book for children of all ages. Enjoy!...
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Seven
Cities of Cibola, The. Aileen Nusbaum. NY: G. Putnam's Sons. 1926.
— A a fascinating young adult story book based on Zuni myths.
"THE SEVEN CITIES OF CIBOLA" is a
collection of Zu?i Folk Tales retold
for children. It is the account of the life and customs of the Zu?i
Indians in the days of the ancients, and was
handed down from generation to generation, long before the coming. of
the white
men." A great read...
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Sharp Eyes,
the Silver Fox.
Richard Barnum. Illustrated by Walter S. Rogers. NY: Barse &
Co. 1918.
— This is a nice animal story, part of a set from the Kneetime Animal
Stories series. Sharp Eyes, the Silver Fox, learns to hunt, gets
caught in traps, sent to a zoo, meets a number of animal friends, and
returns home to his family. Described, when originally published
for ages 5 to 9...
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Ships and Havens.
Henry
Van Dyke. NY: Thomas Y. Crowell & Company. 1897.
— Van Dyke was a well-known Presbyterian Minister, and this book
contains some of his religious writings from the late 1800's...
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Ships
and Shipping. Francis Miltoun. London: Alexander
Moring, Ltd. 1903.
— This is a great book loaded with information of ships from around
1900, including detailed descriptions and illustrations of sailing
ships, nautical terms and a great listing of the various classes and
designs of ships of the line, as well as the companies in operation at
the time!...
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Signs
and Seasons. John Burroughs. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and
Company. 1895.
— Another in the series of publications by naturalist, John Borroughs.
Chapters include: Phases of Farm Life, A Spring Relish, Winter
Neighbors, A Snow-Storm, and many more...
Coming
Soon
Simple
Home, The . Charles A.
Keeler. 1904.
— A classic of the Arts and Crafts period,
this little book was part of the foundation of writings for American
A&C. A must read for any Arts and Crafts lover...
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Some
English Gardens. Gertrude Jekyll. Illustrated by George S. Elgood.
London: Longmans, Green and Co. 1904
— A nice book describing 37 gardens in England and
beautifally illustrated. Enjoy!...
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Some
Fish and Some Fishing. Frank Gray Griswold. NY: John Lane Co. 1921.
— A fascinating book on ocean and river fishing, in Florida,
California, and the Mediterranean. Also includes sea fishing with
kites and sleds. An interesting book of the period...
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Soon
Son of Tarzan, The.
Edgar Rice Burroughs. NY: Grosset & Dunlap. 1917.|
— Fourth in the series of Tarzan books, this time
it is son, Jack, who is befriended by the Apes, survives danger from a
Tarzan rival seeking revenge and rescues Meriem. An interesting read...
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Spring
Notes from Tennessee. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin
and Company. 1896.
— Another in a series of books by Torrey, this edition describes
his travels through Tennessee and the birds he sees and counts along
the way. He also describes a number of Civil War battlefield
parks 30 years after the end of the War...
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Squirrels
and Other
Fur-Bearers. John Burroughs. Illustrated. 1901.
— A nice naturalist's book regarding squirrels, mice, woodchuck,
skunk, mink and many others...
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St.
Botolph's Town. Mary Caroline Crawford. Illustrated with
various etchings and photographs. Boston: L.C. Page & Co. 1908.
— This is a detailed look at the settling of Boston, MA, with
information from original letters, diaries and documents. Highly
informative and enjoyable reading...
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Star
Fairies, The. Edith Ogden Harrison. Illustrated by Lucy Fitch
Perkins. Chicago: A.C.McClurg & Co.
1903.
— Part of a series of children books that inclide
Prince Silverwings. A nice read for young and old alike....
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Stolen
Bacillus, The. H. G. Wells. London: MacMillan and Co., Limited.
1904.
— A series of short stories by the quintessential H
G Wells. A fascinating writer and more than just writing sci-fi.
Enjoy!....
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Stories From Roman
History. Lena
Dalkeith. Illustrated by Paul Woodroffe. New York: E.P.
Dutton & Co. n.d. [gift inscription dates to Christmas, 1912].
— This is a nice child's history book, written on the 6th to
eighth grade level. It is a nice introduction to the history of
early Rome, from the founding of the City to the death of Julius Caesar
and the rise of Augustus...
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Stories
of Maine. Sophie Swett. NY: American Book Company. 1899.
— A nice series of histories from the earliest settlement of
Maine to its participation in the Civil War. A nice collection
for the student and historian...
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The Story of Doctor
Dolittle. Hugh Lofting. Illustrated. NY: Frederick A. Stokes Co.
1920
— The original story of Dr. Dolittle, from an Anti-War,
Pro-Animal Rights author who started the stories from the trenches of
WWI to his children.
NOTE: this original work does contain racist images from the
English colonialist perspective. Please consider adult
supervision when read by children...
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Story
of My Boyhood and Youth, The. John Muir. Boston: Houghton Mifflin
Company. 1913.
— This is an interesting autobiography of John Muir, from his
youngest days in Scotland, his trip to America, his farm life in
Wisconsin to his days at University. An interesting insight into a
great naturalist...
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Syrup
of the Bees,
A. Translated by F. W. Bain. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons. 1914.
— A fairy tale from India... From the Translator's Preface:
"In India... the fairy stories are addressed to the grown-up, and the
fairies resemble their audience: they are grown up too. They form an
intermediate, and, so to say, irresponsible class of beings, half-way
between the mortals and the gods."...
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Soon
Tale of
Cuffy Bear, The.
Arthur Scott Bailey. Illustrated by Harold L. Smith. NY: Grosset
& Dunlap. 1915.
— part of series of children's books, all based in Pleasant
Valley. Cuffy Bear has a series of adventures in his young life...
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Tale of
Major Monkey,
The. Arthur Scott Bailey. Illustrated by Harold L. Smith. NY:
Grosset & Dunlap. 1919.
— part of series of children's books, all based in Pleasant
Valley. Major Monkey raises a forest army while visiting the
Valley...
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Tale of Peter
Rabbit, The. Beatrix Potter. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus
Company.
1904
— The Original Peter Rabbit story, wonderfully
illustrated and written by Beatrix Potter. The mischevious rabbit
is in and out of trouble in this story, but all turns out OK in the
end! Enjoy!...
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Tale
of Squirrel
Nutkin, The. Beatrix Potter. New York: Frederick Warne &
Co. 1903.
— A classic Beatrix Potter book. Nicely illustrated. Interesting
lesson in learning when to mind your manners...
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Tale
of Timothy
Turtle, The. Arthur Scott Bailey. Illustrated by Harold L.
Smith. NY: Grosset & Dunlap. 1919.
— part of series of children's books, all based in Pleasant
Valley. Mr. Timothy Turtle is an old turtle, very set in his
ways...
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Tales
of Old Times in Rhode Island. Martha C. Wood. Los Angeles:
George Rice & Sons. 1903.
— A series of poems originally published in the late 18th-early 19th
century, with nice woodcuts and additional photos in the 1903 edition...
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Soon
Tales of Space
and Time. H. G. Wells. New York: Doubleday & McClure Co. 1899.
—
A fascinating collection of science fiction and fantasy stories from
the Master himself. I think one of special note to read in light of
current environmental disasters looming for us, is
The Star.
Enjoy!...
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Tanglewood
Tales. Nathaniel Hawthorn.
NY: Rand McNally & Company .
1913.
— Six Greek legends
told in modern language for children and adults. The Minotaur, (Theseus
and the Minotaur); The Pygmies, (Ant誦s and Hercules); The Dragon's
Teeth, (King Cadmus of Thebes); Circe's Palace, (Circe and Odysseus);
The Pomegranate Seeds, (Persephone and Pluto); The Golden Fleece,
(Jason and the Argonauts.) A very good read...
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Tarzan
of
the Apes. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A.
C. McClurg and Co. 1914.
— The classic adventure story, here is the initial tale of the human
baby raised by apes. see how Tarzan of the Apes eventually
becomes Lord Greystoke....
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Tarzan
the Untamed. Edgar Rice Burroughs. J. Allen St. John, Illustrator.
Chicago: A. C. McClurg & Co. 1920.
— This may be one
of the darker of the Tarzan series. Here Burroughs holds nothing
back regarding German in Africa in the post-WWI era. Germans as evil
and cruel become the dominent theme of this book and Tarzan must deal
with it....
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Thin Ghost and Others, A.
Montague Rhodes James, Litt. D. London: Edward Arnold. 1919.
— Even more Ghost Stories for your reading pleasure...
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Thirty-Nine Steps,
The. John Buchan. Boston: Houghton-Mifflin Company. 1921.
—
One of the great British spy novels of the pre-WWI era.
It's all here: danger, intrigue, German spies and English traitors...A
fun read...
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Thousand
Miles Up The Nile, A. Amelia B. Edwards. NY: A. L. Burt
Company. ca 1888.
— Reporter, novelist, Egyptologist, Amelia Edwards has been
called the basis of the fictional Victorian Egyptologist, Amelia
Peabody. Edwards describes here a trip up the Nile she and a female
traveling companion took with other friends, stopping at many
well-known ancient sites. The original trip occurred in the 1870's.
A fun read...
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— The classic
children's fairy tale retold and beautifully illustrated. Fun to
revisit an old favorite! Enjoy!...
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Three
Hundred ニsop's Fables. Rev.
Geo. Fyler Townsend, M.A. London: George
Routledge and Sons. 1871.
— Here are
the original fables translated from the Greek. "The Ants and the
Grasshopper", "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Dog and His Shadow",
and many more! A fun read...
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Through the
Looking Glass.
Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by Blanche McManus. NY: M.F. Mansfield
and A. Wessels. 1899.
— The classic Alice in Wonderland published with color illustrations by
Blanche McManus. A wonderful combination...
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Through the
Magic Door.
Arthur Conan Doyle. NY: The McClure Company. 1908.
— A nice literary trip through a number of famous writers and books.
A fun read from a great writer...
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Thuvia,
Maid of Mars. Edgar Rice Burroughs.
New York:
Grossett & Dunlap. 1920.
— Fourth in the series of Barsoom books by Burroughs;
swashbuckling adventures of John Carter, Dejah Thoris and the whole
Martian panoply...
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Tinder
Box and Other Stories, The. Hans Andersen. Illustrated by
Helen Stratton. Printed by Blackie and Son Limited at the Villafield
Press, Glascow, Scotland. No Date (ca. 1910).
— Original Hans Christian Andersen tales, with his unique twist
in story telling. These are accompanied by by vivid illustrations
by Helen Stratton, with a distinct Arts and Crafts flair!...
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Told in
the Twilight:
Stories to Tell to Children, illustrated by Blanche McManus: Platt
& Peck Co., Publisher, 1898.
— Wonderful illustrations by Blanche McManus added to a series of
childhood tales, including Robin Hood, the Ugly Duckling, The
Swineherd, Rip Van Winkle and 6 others...
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Toy
Shop, The.
Margarita Spaulding Gerry. NY: Harper & Brothers. 1908.
— A fascinating little book of the struggles of Lincoln during the
Civil War, with solutions found in his visits to a toy shop. A quick
read...
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Trail
of the Maine
Pioneer, The. Maine's Women's Clubs. Lewiston, ME: Lewiston
Journal Company. 1916.
— An interesting series of stories originally published in the
Lewiston Journal newspaper. This is a limited-edition
publication, written and compiled by members of the Maine Federation of
Women's Clubs...
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Travels
in a Tree-top. Charles Conrad Abbott. NY: B. B. Lippincott Company.
1894. —
Interesting naturalist essays from turn of the last century. Amusing
observations of travels in New Jersey, New York and Maryland. A good
read....
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Travels
of Birds, The. Frank M. Chapman. New York: D Appleton &
Company. 1916.
— Nice edition for children and adults describing the different
migrations of birds. Maps and illustrations show the distinct
paths of different bird groups, as well as describing day and
night migrations. Interesting commentary of the dangers to migrating
birds from storms and lighthouses...
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Treasure Island.
Robert Louis
Stevenson. New York: Charles E. Merrill Co. 1909. Edited with an
introduction and notes by Franklin T. Baker, A.M., Professor of English
in Teachers College, Columbia University.
— The Stevenson classic in its original format, plus a glossary of
words, an analysis of the work and a life history of Stevenson. An
excellent source for the student and teacher to use in the classroom.
This version even includes a map of the Island!...
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True Mother
Goose, The -
Songs for the Nursery, Or, Mother Goose's Melodies for Children . Notes and
Pictures by Blanche McManus. Published by Lamson, Wolffe and Co.,
Boston. 1895.
— The illustrator for this book was well known and worked
extensively with her husband on a series of travel books at the turn of
the century. This book gives a concise history of the theories
for the origin of the original Mother Goose. All known Mother
Goose rhymes are here in their 'original' form and phrasing, with
wonderful line drawings by Blanche McManus! These pages may take
a few minutes to load as they are scans of the original pages of the
book...
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Twelve
Years a Slave. Solomon Northup. NY: Miller, Orton &
Mulligan. 1856.
— The true life story of an African sold into
slavery and transported to America. Vivid description of his life
as a slave and the difficulties he experienced. A must read....
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Under
The Apple-Trees. John Burroughs. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
1916.
— Another in a series of books written by the naturalist, John
Burroughs. Here with an added twist: his musings on creationist thought
and Scientific evidence for Evolution presented by Darwin. Added
here as part of Kellscraft Studio's Naturalist Writer's Series...
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Unknown Guest, The.
Maurice Maeterlinck. Trans. by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos. London:
Methuen & Co., Ltd. 1914
—
one of the stranger reads I've come across - from a time when psychics,
spiritualists, 'talking' horses and suipernatural phenomenon were
thought to be the new frontier of 'science.' Have fun with this one but
read in with a jaundiced eye....
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Unredeemed
Captive, An. Clifton Johnson. Holyoke, MA: Griffith, Axtell & Cady Company.
1897.
— The tale of Indian captives from early settlement times in
western Massachusetts; the story of Eunice Williams, Deerfield, MA.,
and King Philip's War...
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Soon
Untrodden
English Ways. Henry C Shelley. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.
1908.
— A nice travel book around England, including towns and historic
Individuals. Dick Turpin, Devon, Bath Oatland Park, Beaconsfield,
Bunhill Fields, and much more. Four color prints and many
black-and-white photos and illustrations...
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Vacation Tramps
in New England Highlands. Allen Chamberlain. NY: Houghton Mifflin
Company. 1919
— A nice book describing walking tours of New
England, through Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. With a special
chapter on a tramper's hiking kit.....
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Valley
of Fear, The.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. N.Y.: The Review of Reviews. 1914.
— Novel-length story, Sherlock Holmes investigates crime across
the Atlantic to the wild west of the United States. A fascinating
read...
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Soon
The Village Blacksmith. Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow. London. N.D. Illustrated.
— Multi-page, heavily illustrated copy of the classic
poem. Printed in Bavaria. A fun read!...
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Vindication
of the Rights or Woman, A. Mary Wollstonecraft. London: 1792.
—
"Contending for the
rights of woman, my main
argument is built on this simple principle, that if she be not prepared
by
education to become the companion of man, she will stop the progress of
knowledge and virtue; for truth must be common to all, or it will be
inefficacious with respect to its influence on general practice." Read
on!....
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Vision
of Sir Launfal, The. James Russell Lowell. Boston: Houghton,
Mifflin and Company. 1890.
— A poetical tale of Sir Launfal in search of the Holy Grail.
Wonderful illustrations by E. H. Garrett...
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Voyage
of the Beagle. Charles Darwin. R. T. Pritchet, Illustrator. London:
John Murray. 1890.
— In celebration of the 200th birthday of Darwin (2/12/1809) and
the 150th anniversary of the publication of
Origin
of Species (1859), we offer here the journey that led to Darwin's
seminal work on Evolution.
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Voyage
of the Mayflower, The. Blanche McManus. Illustrated by Blanche
McManus. New York: E. R. Herrick & Co. 1897.
— An interesting 'history' of the Pilgrims, from London, through
Holland, to Plymouth. Profusely illustrated by Blanche
McManus. Suitable for children and adults...
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Voyages
from Montreal
through the Continent of North America, Vol 1. Alexander MacKenzie.
NY: New Amsterdam Book Company. 1902.
— A first-hand account of the earliest cross-continental trip from
Montreal, Canada, to the Pacific ocean, a full ten years before the
Lewis and Clark Expedition. Well-written account of the Native
Americans encountered along the way. Three detailed maps, as well
as a section on the history of the Fur Trade in Canada and detailed
descriptions of some of the tribes encountered. A nice book for
the 'other story' of trans-continental exploration...
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Voyages
from Montreal
through the Continent of North America, Vol 2. Alexander MacKenzie.
NY: New Amsterdam Book Company. 1902.
— A first-hand account of the earliest cross-continental trip from
Montreal, Canada, to the Pacific ocean, a full ten years before the
Lewis and Clark Expedition. Well-written account of the Native
Americans encountered along the way. Three detailed maps, as well
as a section on the history of the Fur Trade in Canada and detailed
descriptions of some of the tribes encountered. A nice book for
the 'other story' of trans-continental exploration...
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Walden. Henry
David Thoreau.
Boston: Ticknor and Fields. 1854.
— The classic of naturalist
writing. Added here as part of Kellscraft Studio's Naturalist
Writer's Series...
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War
in the Air, The. H. G. Wells. NY: Boni and Liverlight, Inc.
1917.
—
Originally written in a 1907 serialized story, Well's genius in
predicting future inventions is strong here. Only four years
after the Wright brothers took tentative steps in flight, Wells is
describing the invention and advancement in air warfare. Well written
and an interesting read....
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Warlord
of Mars, The. Edgar Rice Burroughs. New York: Grossett & Dunlap.
—Third in the series of Barsoom books by
Burroughs; swashbuckling adventures of John Carter, Dejah Thoris and
the whole Martian panoply...
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Warning to
the Curious, A. M. R. James. London: Edward Arnold. 1925.
— The last of the
quartet of ghostly tales from M R James. A nice series of tales
to read late at night, with the lights turned low....
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Warwick
and Leamington. George Morley. Illustrated by Ernest Haslehust. NY:
Dodge Publishing Company. n.d. (Ca. 1920).
— Nicely illustrated book describing the history of the
area of Warwick and Leamington through history...
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Wasps
and Their Ways. Margaret Morley. NY: Dodd, Mead and Company. 1911.
— This is a great book, packed with information about
wasps. Not my favorite insect before reading this book, I now
have a great respect for these fascinating insects. Excellent for
children and adults to learn about wasps...
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Wayfarer
in China, A. Elizabeth Kendall. Illustrated with photographs by
author. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin Company. 1913. — A travelog of the author's time
travelling through China and Mongolia; a single, older woman faces the
adventure of travel in a foreign land when such was difficult for any
foreigners. Here are her observations of a China seen by few at
the time...
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Ways
of Nature. John Burroughs. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and
Company. 1905.
— This is a nicely written series of commentaries discussing the
new naturalists who overly humanize the natural world, vs those that
use scientific thought and evolutionary theory to understand the world
around us...
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Webster's
First
Bunker-Hill Oration. edited by Louise Manning Hodgkins.
Boston: Leach, Shewell and Sanborn. 1889.
— A nice student book with a guide in the study of oration,
biography of Daniel Webster, Notes to the Address, and of course the
Address Webster delivered on the setting of the cornerstone to the
Bunker Hill Monument...
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West Cambridge, 1775. Samuel Abbot Smith. Boston: Alfred Mudge & Son. 1864.
—
An address to the people of West Cambridge, (now Arlington)
Massachusetts as a fund-raiser for the Ladies' Soldiers' Aid Society
during the Civil War. Smith relates happenings in West Cambridge, where
the heaviest fighting took place on April 19, 1775, when the British
marched on Lexington and Concord. True Patriots fighting and dying in
their struggle to overthrow a king and dictator. May we have the same
strength of character today (2025)...
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When
Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine. C. A. Stephens. Boston:
The Youth's Companion. 1912.
— Another in the series of "Old Squire" series; a number of short
stories chronicles the lives of young cousins who's fathers die in the
Civil War and come to live with their grandparents in Maine.
Excellent read for young adults of all ages to discover life on a
Maine farm in the late 1800s...
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Where
the Blue Begins. Christopher Morley. NY: Doubleday, Page and
Company. 1922.
— An odd story; one reminiscent of Wind in the Willows, and other
books that anthropomorphize animal characters. This time it's a dog
world and one dog in particular asking the deeper questions about the
meaning of life, and whether god is a biped...
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White Bees, The.
Henry Van
Dyke. NY: Charles Scribner's Sons. 1909.
— This is a wonderful collection of poems written by Van Dyke at
the turn of the last century. While Van Dyke was better known for his
prose than his poetry, this is a nice collection which include
mythological references, love, New York City themes, as well as
additional stanzas to the song, "America"...
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White
Company, The.
Arthur Conan Doyle. 1891.
— A medieval tale by the author of the Sherlock Holmes
stories. A wonderful adventure story reminiscent of the
Robin Hood tales. A story for young and old...
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White
House Cook Book. Hugo Ziemann & Mrs. F. L. Gillette. N.Y.: The
Saalfield Publishing Company. 1913.
— A wonderful resource for old (and good) recipes served at the
White House 100 years ago. Many are classic American fare.
Illustrated, with household hints, health suggestions, and tips for
daily living. ...
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White
Mountain Trails. Winthrop Packard. With numerous
photographs. Boston: Small, Maynard and Company. 1917.
— This is a nice description of the trails of the White Mountains
of New Hampshire by New England naturalist, Winthrop Packard.
Great photographs of views from the mountains and Appalachian
Mountain Club huts and lean-tos built to accommodate hikers on the
trail....
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Wild
Life on the Rockies. Enos A. Mills. Illustrated with photographs.
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 1909.
— A great book from an environmentalist perspective. Mills was
hired for a time as the "State Snow Observer of Colorado" for three
years, for which he was instructed: "... to make notes on 'those things
that are likely to be of interest or value to the Department of
Agriculture or the Weather Bureau,'— and to be careful not to lose my
life." Enough said. An enjoyable read...
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Wild
Pastures.
Winthrop Packard. Illustrated by Charles Copeland. Boston: Small,
Maynard and Co. 1909.
— This is a nice book on the musings of the author as he wandered
the trails of eastern Massachusetts, especially the Blue Hill
Reservation, in Canton, Mass., just south of Boston. This book covers
the summer months at the Reservation. A nice book for any
naturalist, young or old...
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Wildwood
Ways.
Winthrop Packard. Illustrated by Charles Copeland. Boston: Small,
Maynard and Co. 1909.
— This is a nice book on the musings of the author as he wandered
the trails of eastern Massachusetts, especially the Blue Hill
Reservation, in Canton, Mass., just south of Boston. This book covers
the winter months at the Reservation. A nice book for any
naturalist, young or old...
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Wind
in the Willows, The . Kenneth
Grahame. NY: Charles Scribners Sons. 1915.
— They are all here: Mole, Ratty, Otter, Badger and especially
Toad. The adventure of the motor-car; Toad as the washerwoman and
the battle of the weasels in Toad Hall. Sit back and enjoy!...
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Windsor
Castle.
Edward Thomas. Illustrated by Ernest Haslehust. Boston: Dana Estes
& Co. n.d. (inscribed 1921).
— Nicely illustrated book describing the history of Windsor
Castle through history...
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Winter. Henry David
Thoreau. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 1891.
— An interesting compilation of writings from a series of trips in
winter to the depths of Maine. An interesting read...
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Winter
Sunshine. John Burroughs. Boston: Houghton Mifflin
Company. 1904 Photographs by various artists.
— Part of the 23 Volume Riverby Edition series; a wonderful
collection of essays about the wonders of winter ...
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Wisdom
and Destiny. Maurice Maeterlinck. Alfred Sutro, Translator.
NY: Dodd, Mead & Company. 1912
— Another book in the prolific writing
of Maeterlinck, Nobel prize winner in the early 20th century. Herein
lies the search for and meaning of Truth...
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With
Her in Ourland. Charlotte Perkins Gilman. NY: Forerunner Magazine.
1916.
— The third in a series of books on
Utopian ideals and the importance of women in them. An early
feminist, her work today is seen as groundbreaking writing for later
feminists...
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With
the Birds in Maine. Olive Thorne Miller. Boston: Houghton,
Mifflin and Company. 1904.
— a series of nature stories ideal for
bird watchers! Ms. Miller explored many areas around the state, and
wrote a number of essays...
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With Wolfe
in Canada. G. A. Henty. London: Blackie and Son Limited. ca.
1887
— A very
readable Young Adult book from the late 1800s, this id packed with
historical detail, seen through the eyes of a teenager in the British
army. A fast read with plenty of historical information...
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Wood
Wanderings.
Winthrop Packard. Illustrated by Charles Copeland. Boston: Small,
Maynard and Co. 1910.
— This is a nice book on the musings of the author as he wandered
the trails of eastern Massachusetts, especially the Blue Hill
Reservation, in Canton, Mass., just south of Boston. This book
covers the Fall months at the Reservation. A nice book for any
naturalist, young or old...
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Woodland
Paths. Winthrop
Packard. Illustrated by Charles Copeland. Boston: Small, Maynard and
Co. 1910.
— This is a nice book on the musings of the author as he wandered
the trails of eastern Massachusetts, especially the Blue Hill
Reservation, in Canton, Mass., just south of Boston. This book
covers the spring months at the Reservation. A nice book for any
naturalist, young or old...
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Woman
in White, The.
Wilkie Collins. N.Y.: E. P. Dutton & Co. 1919.
— Originally published in the 1860's, this is a classic of
mystery and suspense. Three original volumes, this edition
printed them all in one. A nice read!...
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Woman's
Journey Through the Philippines. A. Florence Kimball
Russel. Boston: L. C. Page & Company. 1907.
— A fascinating book describing a trip through the Philippines
laying cable lines through the islands. Russel describes in detail the
natives and life style of the islands ca 1900...
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Wonderful
Wizard of Oz, The. L. Frank Baum. 1900.
— The first book in the Oz series. They are all here: Dorothy,
Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch, Munchkins and
Glinda! A good read for kids and adults...
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Working
Drawings of Colonial Furniture. Frederick J. Bryant. Peoria, Ill:
The Manual Arts Press. 1922.
— A nice set of draft plans to make a range of New England
Colonial and early American Furniture. From Sheraton, Hepplewhite and
Tavern tables, chairs and work tables, there is a wide range of plans
for the carpenter and DIYer. All diagrams based on original furniture
from Maine...
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World
of Green Hills, A. Bradford Torrey. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin
and Company. 1898.
— This is another nice book by nineteenth century writer and
enthusiastic birder, Bradford Torrey, as he roams the hills of North
Carolina and Virginia in search of his favorite hobby. Nice
description also of the local region and the people he meets. A must
read for any birder today!...
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Wrack of the
Storm, The . Maurice
Maeterlinck.
Translated by Alexander Teixeira Mattos. New York: Dodd, Mead and
Company. 1916.
— An interesting view of World War I, by the author, as it was
happening with all the emotions, anger and hatred of Germany. An
interesting selection of essays ....No matter where you stand on war
(and I am a pacifist...) I recommend this book as an interesting read...
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Year
With the Birds, A. Alice E. Ball. Illustrated by Robert Bruce
Horsfall. NY: Gibbs & Van Vleck, Inc. 1916.
— This is a wonderful look at birds of North America in a
seasonal retrospective, in poetry and art. The illustrations are
very natural and Ms. Ball uses her own poetry as well as other
writers from the 19th and 20th centuries to describe birdsong and
behavior. I recommend this book to bird lovers of all ages,
especially as Ms. Ball intended this book to be used in schools as well
as by adults...
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Yedo
and Peking. Robert Fortune. London: John Murray. 1863.
— By the author of 'A Journey to the Tea Countries of China',
this is a fascinating look at Japanese culture just after the opening
of the country to the West. The author also visits Peking, rarely
visited at the time by foreigners. A great read...
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Paperback
Yellow
Wallpaper, The. Charlotte Perkins Gilman. 1892.
— An early work by Feminist Gilman, a
wife, a physician husband, a haunted mansion and that mysterious yellow
wallpaper...
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Young
Ice-Whalers, The. Winthrop Packard. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Co. 1903.
— A nice young adult book with interesting observations of the
declining whaling industry and of the Innuit (Eskimo) lifestyle
along the edges of the Arctic Circle...
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