Florence Nightingale is best remembered as a "ministering angel" who selflessly served wounded soldiers during the Crimean War, but her lasting achievements extend far past her service on the battlefield. Though geared toward younger readers, this biography of the founder of modern nursing presents a comprehensive look at Nightingale's life and work.
Immerse yourself in the epic sweep of what some critics regard as one of the most culturally significant novels ever written. Clarissa Harlowe is a virtuous young woman whose nouveau riche family wants desperately to be able to lay claim to the aristocracy. They plan to do this by marrying off Clarissa to a wealthy heir, but there's just one catch: Clarissa despises the fellow they've set their sights on and will do anything to escape this fate. When another beau comes into the picture, Clarissa thinks she's been saved—but does this new suitor have her best interest at heart?
For a fascinating glimpse into eighteenth-century morals and values, take a look at Samuel Richardson's Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded. A blockbuster of a bestseller in its day, Pamela recounts the tribulations of a poor housekeeper who is forced constantly to fend off the prurient advances of her employer. Her reward? Pamela is offered—and accepts—her lustful master's hand in marriage and is thrust into upper-class society.
Tired of the angst and ennui that seems to pervade modern-day literature? Get whisked away to a simpler era when you curl up with Round the Corner in Gay Street, a charming tale of a happy, well-adjusted family that supports each other even when the going gets tough. If you're looking for dysfunction and bad behavior, you're in the wrong place.
When you need to have your faith in humanity restored, Grace Richmond's uplifting novels are like a breath of fresh air. Unlike the fickle, self-centered creatures who populate the pages of modern-day "chick lit," heroine Georgiana makes significant sacrifices for the good of her family and still manages to find her happily-ever-after. Under the Country Sky is a must-read for fans of classic romantic fiction.
What does it take for a family to stick together when the going gets tough? In The Second Violin, the Birch family finds out the hard way when the matriarch falls ill and the teen and young adult children are expected to step in and take over all of the duties of running the household. When another tragedy hits, will this makeshift crew be able to withstand the blow? Spend an afternoon with this inspiring, uplifting read and find out.
If you're a fan of classic romance novels with an upbeat, positive tone, the fiction of Grace Richmond should definitely be on your to-read list. In The Indifference of Juliet, a well-born young woman struggles to make the right choices in life—and in love.
Born in Ohio, Stephen Return Riggs spent much of his life working as a missionary amongst members of the Dakota Sioux tribe in what is now the state of Minnesota. During this period, he also worked to document the language and culture of the Dakota Sioux, producing several important linguistic works. This engaging volume offers a more personal take on the four decades he spent immersed in Native American life.
Considered one of most significant literary figures of his era, Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke served as a bridge between the themes and styles of the Romantic period and the concerns and anxieties that would give rise to modernism in the twentieth century. This collection brings together dozens of Rilke's most popular and critically acclaimed works.
Immerse yourself in the glamor, glitz and turbulence of the period leading up to the 1920s with this satisfying collection of tales from author Mary Roberts Rinehard. Veering from romance to mystery and back again, this diverse volume is the perfect way to while away a pleasant afternoon.
Mary Roberts Rinehart earned the nickname "The American Agatha Christie" by producing a vast body of tightly plotted mystery and detective fiction that influenced many subsequent writers in the genre. In The Man in Lower Ten, Rinehart's detective delves into a man's mysterious death on a passenger train.
If you're a fan of tightly plotted historical mysteries, don't miss Mary Roberts Rinehart's Dangerous Days. This tale blends disparate elements such as industrial spies, intrigue among the American aristocracy, and the political and social climate that led up to World War I into a fast-paced and eminently satisfying read.
If duty called, would you leave the confines of your cushy life to dedicate yourself to the service of the greater good? That's what Sara Lee, the altruistic heroine of Mary Roberts Rinehart's The Amazing Interlude, decides to do amidst the terror and tumult of World War I. Based on the author's own experiences as one of the first prominent female war correspondents, this novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the horror of war—and a heartening look at the miracle of human kindness and connection.
For fans who love classic romance fiction, but are tired of the sappy dialogue and saccharine sentiments that characterize many works in the genre, Mary Roberts Rinehart's collection Love Stories strikes just the right balance. These witty, fast-paced tales often focus on heartfelt romantic connections that develop alongside humorous, mysterious or puzzling narrative elements, so the story pace never gets bogged down by an excess of purple prose or maudlin emotion.
Mary Roberts Rinehart rose to literary acclaim as a mystery writer and eventually became known as the "American Agatha Christie." In Sight Unseen, Rinehart strays somewhat from the formula that made her famous, incorporating supernatural elements into the mystery at the heart of the novel. If you're looking for a fast-paced read that will send shivers down your spine, put Sight Unseen on your must-read list.
Curl up with a mystery from the mind of Mary Roberts Rinehart, a master tale-spinner who was often honored as the American counterpart to Britain's Agatha Christie. The Confession highlights Rinehart's work at its spine-tingling, pulse-pounding best.
In this classic mystery from "American Agatha Christie" Mary Roberts Rinehart, a terrible crime unfolds amidst the worst possible circumstances—devastating flooding that has incapacitated the city of Allegheny, Pennsylvania. When a boarding-house operator finds some damning clues amidst the detritus of the flood, she infers that a murder has been committed and sets out to solve the case.
Known as the queen of the whodunits in her time, mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart created some fascinating sleuths and master criminals. One of her most widely recognized creations was the costumed arch-villain and criminal mastermind known as The Bat. This tale served as an introduction to the character, and was later transformed into a play bearing the same title.
Known for her tightly plotted mysteries, American author Mary Roberts Rinehart hits it out of the park with The Breaking Point. A gem from the golden era of detective fiction, the novel follows seemingly timid protagonist Elizabeth Wheeler, whose placid existence is thrown into disarray by a murder. Forced into the role of detective, Elizabeth tries to set things right again. Dive into The Breaking Point for an enthralling whodunit.
This emotionally gripping novel blends Mary Roberts Rinehart's two fortes—mystery and romance. When a mysterious stranger who calls himself 'K' enters her life, nurse-in-training Sidney can sense that he's running away from something. But before she can learn more about his tragic past, the pair find themselves falling hopelessly in love. Can their romance transcend his troubles?
Fans of silver-screen screwball comedies like A Philadelphia Story or His Girl Friday will appreciate the Mary Roberts Rinehart's When a Man Marries. Though a puzzling mystery does lie at the center of this delightful romp, it's the silly and irreverent sensibility of the novel that is its most engaging feature.
Like the best of Mary Roberts Rinehart's novels, A Poor Wise Man combines a number of literary elements—romance, intrigue, and mystery—which unfold against the backdrop of war and political unrest. Fans of historical romance and classic mystery will enjoy this read.
Often referred to as the "American Agatha Christie," Mary Roberts Rinehart did much to popularize and refine the mystery genre in the United States. The Street of Seven Stars follows an American musician, Harmony Wells, to Austria, where she has gone to hone her violin skills. Though the dashing doctor she meets there appears to want to protect her, there may be more to his motives than meets the eye.
Fans of golden-age mystery fiction, you're definitely in for a treat. This novel has it all: skillful writing, a drum-tight plot, and snappy, witty dialogue. The Circular Staircase is about Rachel Innes, a well-to-do woman of a certain age. Her Pittsburgh manse is in need of an overhaul, so she decides to spend some time at the country home of a friend to escape the hustle and bustle of the remodeling process. But what appears at first to be a quaint rural outpost soon reveals itself to be the epicenter of a beguiling puzzle.
Though not exactly a mystery in the traditional sense, Mary Roberts Rinehart's Where There's a Will certainly has its fair share of intrigue, chicanery and deception. At stake is the ownership of Hope Springs, a family-owned health resort whose future appears uncertain in the aftermath of the longtime manager's demise. When a well-meaning group of employees band together to try to take matters into their own hands, all hell breaks loose.
Known as the "American Agatha Christie," author Mary Roberts Rinehart produced a vast array of top-notch mysteries over the course of her career, with occasional incursions into other genres. The After House is a gripping whodunit that revolves around a series of grisly axe murders. Set on board a ship, this murder mystery is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.
Known as the American Agatha Christie, Mary Roberts Rinehart wrote romances in addition to the mysteries with which she rose to widespread acclaim. The Window at the White Cat contains elements of both genres, focusing on a misbegotten love triangle that veers wildly toward a tragic end. When a less-than-ethical politico is found dead, attorney Jack Knox attempts to shake himself from his lovelorn stupor and solve the crime.
New Yorker Grant Hickman is a civil engineer who is desperately seeking a change of pace. He decides to travel west to turn over a new leaf in the vast desert of the U.S. Southwest. Little does he know that this fateful decision will alter the course of his life in both good and bad ways.
Filipino national hero Jose Rizal wrote The Social Cancer in Berlin in 1887. Upon his return to his country, he was summoned to the palace by the Governor General because of the subversive ideas his book had inspired in the nation. Rizal wrote of his consequent persecution by the church: "My book made a lot of noise; everywhere, I am asked about it. They wanted to anathematize me ['to excommunicate me'] because of it ... I am considered a German spy, an agent of Bismarck, they say I am a Protestant, a freemason, a sorcerer, a damned soul and evil. It is whispered that I want to draw plans, that I have a foreign passport and that I wander through the streets by night ..."
Today, the term "filibuster" refers to a tactic used by loquacious lawmakers who seek to prevent a vote by delivering marathon-length speeches. But in the past, the term had a different meaning—it referred to freelance mercenaries who traveled to foreign countries with the aim of sparking a war or revolution. James Jeffrey Roche presents a fascinating history of the practice in By-Ways of War.
In the 1920s, Robert Athlyi Rogers founded the Afro-Athlican Constructive Gaathly religion in the West Indies. He wrote The Holy Piby as a guiding text, seeing Ethiopians - in the classical meaning of all Africans - as God's chosen people, and he preached self-determination and self-reliance. The Holy Piby is a major source of influence to the Rastafarian faith, which holds Haile Selassie I as Christ, and Marcus Garvey as his prophet. The Holy Piby consists of four books, and the seventh chapter of the second book identifies Marcus Garvey as one of three apostles of God. Original copies are extremely rare, and it is not even listed in the Library of Congress. The text was banned in Jamaica and many other Caribbean Islands until the late 1920s.
The 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt was a quintessential American whose bold personality shines through in every line of this deeply engaging memoir. In addition to detailing his contributions in Washington, D.C., the autobiography lavishes attention on the outdoor exploits and early conservation efforts that were among Roosevelt's passions.
Hunters, anglers and lovers of the great outdoors will fall for the many charms of Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches, a compendium of ripping yarns from Theodore Roosevelt, the famed outdoorsman and early conservationist who also happened to be the 26th president of the United States.
Theodore Roosevelt's epic hunting adventures and journeys of exploration throughout North America are the stuff of legend, but what some readers may not know is that Roosevelt's insatiable love of adventure also took him to other parts of the world. This thoroughly entertaining account of Roosevelt's travels in Brazil is infused with the author's bold personality.
Legendary outdoorsman, conservationist and U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt first rose to national prominence as a leader of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, the crack team of volunteers who represented the country in the Spanish-American War. In this rip-roaring account of his time with the "Rough Riders," Roosevelt gives readers a first-hand glimpse of what it was like to fight alongside the legendary regiment.
If your idea of a good time is curling up with a gripping nineteenth-century domestic drama, give this novel a try. Irish author Amanda McKittrick Ros is known for her rich, lyrical, densely layered language—not to mention her knack for closely observed characters and juicy plots. Fans of Austen and the Bronte sisters will love this book.
History of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of The United States By The House of Representatives and His Trial by The Senate for High Crimes and Misdemeanors in Office Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
U.S. president Andrew Johnson was thrust suddenly into the seat of power as a result of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. In the tumultuous Reconstruction period, Johnson clashed with lawmakers who were trying to protect the rights of newly freed slaves, resulting in his impeachment. This fascinating volume brings together documentation leading up to what some observers have called the most dramatic event in American political history.
Very loosely based on the life of a French duelist and playwright, Cyrano de Bergerac is a play in verse that tells the tale of soldier who is gifted with every imaginable positive attribute—except that of a handsome appearance. Because of his perceived ugliness (including a disproportionately large nose), Cyrano feels unworthy of the woman he loves and vents his emotions via other—sometimes amusing, sometimes tragic—channels.
The searing indictment of man-made inequality in all its many forms that Rousseau offers in Discourse on Inequality is a must-read for philosophy buffs and supporters of social justice. This artfully composed argument sets forth the core elements of Rousseau's philosophical views, including his unique take on Hobbes' concept of nature and natural law.
In addition to making his mark as a prominent philosopher, educational theorist, and musician, renaissance man Jean-Jacques Rousseau was also a pioneer in the genre of autobiographical writing. When his multi-book series Confessions was first published, it marked one of the most original entries in the literary category of autobiographies in centuries.
In an era where text-message breakups and ugly Facebook spats are the norm, we could all use a refresher course in the basics of etiquette. Originally published in 1875, Routledge's Manual of Etiquette is widely regarded as the final arbiter of proper social behavior. Brush up on your social graces before an event like a wedding or formal party, or offer a copy to a socially challenged friend.
Susanna Rowson's Charlotte Temple became a huge seller in America from its first publication there in 1794, subsequently going through over two hundred editions. This seduction novel tells of British schoolgirl Charlotte Temple, swept away to America by the dashing soldier John Montraville and abandoned there, sick and pregnant. Charlotte's daughter is the namesake of Rowson's sequel Lucy Temple.
Join young Juliet Lee and an entertaining cast of supporting characters as they put their gumption, wit and elbow grease to work to start their own Girl Scout troop. Even with the odds stacked against them, they learn valuable lessons about hard work and friendship along the way. Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp is a delightful and instructive romp for young readers.
British author Berta Ruck offers up an imaginative take on the ancient myth of Icarus. Set in the months before World War I broke out, The Boy With Wings follows the course of an improbable romance that blossoms just as the world begins to fall apart.
When an unexpected inheritance makes humble housemaid Nellie Million wealthy beyond her wildest dreams, the tables are turned. Beatrice Lovelace, Nellie's one-time mistress—now virtually penniless—becomes Nellie's lady's maid, helping to guide her through the pitfalls of associating with the upper classes.
Born in Northumberland in 1852, James Runciman was trained as a teacher and spent many years working as an educator. Once established in his career, he began penning personal essays and opinion pieces in his spare time. This collection brings together a number of his works on topics ranging from marriage to the ethics of writing.
Originally published anonymously, this early volume of fantasy tales was later attributed to Lord John Russell (who later became the Earl of Russell). Ranging from extraterrestrial adventures to philosophical dialogues, this eclectic collection is a must-read for fans interested in the earliest origins of the fantasy genre.
This engaging nautical novel from English author William Clark Russell recounts the unusual whirlwind romance that springs up between narrator Hugh and the lovely Danish heroine Helga, whom he first encounters when she has disguised herself as a boy in order to secure safe passage on a ship.
Set sail for classic high seas adventure with this eclectic volume of short stories from William Clark Russell. Ranging from straightforward nautical action in the traditional vein to tales with a terrifying twist of the supernatural, you won't be able to put it down.
This rollicking high seas adventure from William Clark Russell combines the best of both worlds: plenty of the kind of thrilling nautical near-misses, clashes, and hijinks that the author is known for, plus a subplot of blooming romance that is sure to tug at the heartstrings of even the most jaded reader.
Unlike many other writers of nautical action-adventure, William Clark Russell often added a layer of psychological and existential terror to his tales of heroism and happenstance on the high seas, reflecting the rigors of long stretches of isolation in trying conditions. His novel The Last Entry is a thrilling blend of pulse-pounding plot twists and gradually increasing suspense.
The Wreck of the Grosvenor An Account of the Mutiny of the Crew and the Loss of the Ship When Trying to Make the Bermudas Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
After a career at sea that caused his health to deteriorate, William Clark Russell retired and turned his attention to writing. Though he published several novels before The Wreck of the Grosvenor, this action-packed account of growing tensions among a ship's crew that eventually erupt into full-blown mutiny was his first major success.
Sailor Paul Rodney thinks he's cheated death when he barely escapes with his life from a disastrous storm that lays waste to his ship and its entire crew. The sole survivor of the crash, Rodney drifts helplessly on a huge iceberg. When he first spots another vessel in the distance, he's sure that his worries are over. But in truth, the true terror has just begun.
William Clark Russell joined the Merchant Navy at the age of 13 and served an eight-year stint, permanently damaging his health in the process. He then traded in life at sea for life as a writer, penning dozens of nautical romances and action-adventure novels over the course of his literary career. In A Tale of Two Tunnels, Captain Jackman of the Lovelace leads his crew on a series of adventures on and off the water.
Influential English art and culture critic John Ruskin turns his focus to ancient myth in this compelling volume. Containing the complete texts of three of Ruskin's lectures, the critic's lyrical prose and keen insight shed new light on a number of Greek mythological figures.
Unto This Last is an essay on economy by John Ruskin, critical of the 18th and 19th century capitalist economists. When first published as four magazine articles in 1860 they were, in the words of Ruskin himself, "very violently criticized" and the publisher was forced to halt publication. But Ruskin persevered and released the four articles in this book form in 1862. Gandhi read Unto This Last in 1904 and it had a huge impact on his social and economic philosophy, with Gandhi making an immediate decision to live according to Ruskin's teachings.
Prominent Catholic thinker John Ryan made significant contributions not only to the field of theology, but also in the areas of social justice and political science. In this insightful volume, Ryan addresses the moral dimension of income distribution and how it impacts the poor in ways that are immediately apparent, as well as more insidious.
The modern-day vampire story has its roots in an unlikely source: cheap paper pamphlets that were sold on street corners in Victorian England. Called "penny dreadfuls," these pamphlets strung out sensationalized tales over dozens—and sometimes even hundreds—of episodes. Varney the Vampire is a classic of the genre, and many of the elements of classic vampire lore originated in this sprawling, deliciously pulpy tale.
This masterpiece of Persian literature is a fascinating glimpse into the origins of one of the world's most venerable cultural traditions. Penned by one of the foremost Persian thinkers of the early medieval era, The Gulistan of Sa'di is a whirlwind tour through the political and intellectual issues of the period, ranging from advice for rulers to debates over different religious practices.
Venus in Furs tells the story of a young man who signs his life over to an older woman in a binding contract. This contract forms the basis of their relationship to each other, in which he is entirely bound to obey her, even should she tell him to kill himself.
Austrian author Leopold Sacher-Masoch thus gave birth to the concept of "masochism", which describes the sexual, fetishistic infliction of pain and humiliation under the terms of a contract, implied or real. Venus in Furs was his most famous novel and comes under the first part of his Legacy of Cain series, Love.
Although the precise origin of Hector Hugh Munro's pen name is still unclear, writing under the name 'Saki' allowed the Edwardian satirist wide-ranging latitude to skewer the mores of the period. This collection includes a tale featuring Reginald, a multi-faceted character who embodies both the excesses and the virtues of the period.
When William Came, published in 1913, predicted the imminent World War. In this story Germany wins the war and the royal family, the Hohenzollerns, rule in London. Life under German rule in chronicled in this example of invasion literature, which sprang from the tensions in Europe at the turn of the century.
Edwardian author Hector Hugh Munro wrote under the cryptic pseudonym Saki, producing a diverse and robust body of work. This collection includes a story that follows Reginald, a recurring character in Saki's writing, to the frosty burgs of early twentieth-century Russia.
Edwardian satirist Hector Hugh Munro produced a prodigious body of fiction, plays, and other writing under the pen name Saki. The novella The Unbearable Bassington follows the travails of Comus Bassington, a playboy and ne'er-do-well who is ultimately sent away to the British Colonies by his long-suffering family.
Beasts and Super-Beasts is a collection of short stories by Hector Hugh Munro, published under his literary pseudonym, Saki. The stories are each concerned in some way with a different animal, as the title suggests. Munro's style is simple, cynical and humorous.
Hector Hugh Munro was a prolific British writer who worked in a variety of literary genres. Under the pen name Saki, he produced a series of plays and tales, many of which center around a sophisticated bon vivant called Clovis who delights in skewering the pretensions of his elders with a rapier-like wit. The stories collected in The Chronicles of Clovis will delight fans of P.G. Wodehouse, Rudyard Kipling, and Oscar Wilde.
Edwardian society was rife with hypocrisy and ridiculousness, and the writer who worked under the pen name Saki delighted in skewering these conventions. The collection The Toys of Peace, and Other Papers includes one of Saki's best-known short stories and a variety of other engaging pieces.
A fresh printing from Duke Classics, Bambi: A Life in the Woods is back and ready to grow up all over again. Felix Salten's iconic coming-of-age story is more than the childhood tale come to life. It's a story of survival, society, and finding a place in the world. It's survive or die in the woods, and Salten's words have an edge of caution that even Man should heed.
Trips to the Moon collects together three works by the Assyrian master of rhetoric and satire, Lucian of Samosata. The works are regarded as some of the first novels in western civilization, including some of the earliest examples of science fiction. He is witty and derisive and parodies the work of Homer as well as lowbrow popular tales of his time.
Don't let the name fool you—French author George Sand was not only a woman, she was a woman who was decades ahead of her time when it came to her disregard of social mores and standards of behavior. Her trailblazing take on life is on full display in The Devil's Pool, an unconventional romance of sorts in which Sand explores the stifling patriarchal traditions that often served virtually to imprison rural French women in the nineteenth century.
In this gripping account, author Elizabeth Sandham sheds light on the often undesirable circumstances in which disabled children were raised in the early nineteenth century. Those who were lucky enough to be accepted into an asylum received some treatment, but those who remained at home often received minimal care and in some instances were treated poorly and subjected to abuse. This early tale of advocacy serves as powerful testimony in favor of fair treatment for children with special needs.
This charming story geared for younger readers recounts the series of tragedies, misunderstandings and surprises that led to the adoption of a girl named Anna. Will she be able to overcome her troubled past and find lasting happiness with her new family?
The Perambulations of a Bee and a Butterfly In Which Are Delineated Those Smaller Traits of Character Which Escape the Observation of Larger Spectators Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
This charming tale follows the adventures of a bee and a butterfly as they make their way in the sometimes awe-inspiring, sometimes dangerous natural world. Although the quirkily archaic language may make it a bit too difficult for younger readers to tackle solo, it's a wonderful story to read aloud.
Spanish-born philosopher George Santayana made a number of significant contributions to his academic discipline, but his popularity stretched beyond the ivory tower when he began to publish his essays and observations for a wider audience. The collection Winds of Doctrine offers readers a glimpse of Santayana's personal perspective with his insightful assessments of several influential philosophers and literary figures.
A fascinating figure, the thinker who came to be known as George Santayana was born in Spain, but grew up in the United States. During his formal training in philosophy, Santayana studied under some of the foremost figures of his era, including William James. In the volume Character and Opinion in the United States, the author calls upon his dual status as both a long-time American and a cultural outsider to offer keen insights into the workings of American culture.
Pet lovers will cherish this "autobiography" of a special dog from Maine named Beautiful Joe. Subjected to horrible, sadistic abuse at the hands of his original owner, Joe is eventually adopted by a caring family. Despite the terror of his early years, Beautiful Joe overcomes his past and develops an affectionate personality.
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755 – 1826) has been credited with founding the genre of the gastronomic essay, together with Grimod. A French lawyer and politician, Brillat-Savarin believed that all food, no matter how simple, should be prepared and consumed with great artistry. Though prosaic, his meditations on food are still considered important, and should be read in the leisurely, artistic way he approached food: "Those persons who suffer from indigestion, or who become drunk, are utterly ignorant of the true principles of eating and drinking."
Get set for rip-roaring fun as the Airship Boys set off in hot pursuit of an ancient Aztec treasure that is said to be buried somewhere in the American West. This novel is the first entry in what went on to become a popular series of juvenile adventure books. It's a quick and pleasureful read for juvenile fiction fans of all ages.
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