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Episodes in Van Bibber's Life
Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
Episodes in Van Bibber’s Life is a collection of short stories by Richard Harding Davis, written in the early 20th century. The book centers on Young Van Bibber, a …
Robert Louis Stevenson
Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir, 1861-1922
This early 20th-century biographical essay by Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh examines the life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson, presenting him as a major literary …
The Burial of the Guns
Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
The novel The Burial of the Guns by Thomas Nelson Page is a work of historical fiction centered on the aftermath of the Civil War. Set after General Lee’s surrender…
The Mucker
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950
The Mucker, by Edgar Rice Burroughs, was published between 1914 and 1916. Billy Byrne, a Chicago thug who survives through violence and theft, finds his way aboard …
Where There's a Will
Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958
Where There’s a Will follows the people connected to Hope Springs Sanatorium, with Minnie Waters at the center. Minnie is a spirited spring-house girl who has spent…
Island Nights' Entertainments
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
“Island Nights’ Entertainments” by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of late 19th-century stories set against an island backdrop. The opening tale, “The Beach …
A Heap o' Livin'
Guest, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert), 1881-1959
A Heap o’ Livin’ by Edgar A. Guest is a collection of poems from the early 20th century focused on the lived experience of ordinary people. Through accessible, rhyt…
The Princess Aline
Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916
The Princess Aline by Richard Harding Davis is a novelette published in 1895. It follows a young, wealthy American artist who becomes captivated by a photograph of …
Steep Trails
Muir, John, 1838-1914; Badè, William Frederic, 1871-1936 [Editor]
John Muir’s “Steep Trails” is a collection of essays shaped by the author’s personal encounters with the natural world. Across landscapes such as California, Utah, …
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women
MacDonald, George, 1824-1905
Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women is a fantasy novel by George MacDonald, published in 1858. It follows young Anodos, who discovers a fairy in an inher…
A Knight of the Cumberland
Fox, John, Jr., 1862-1919
A Knight of the Cumberland by John Fox, Jr. takes readers into the Cumberland Mountains, presenting the rugged landscape and the distinctive culture of the Appalach…
Verses 1889-1896
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936
“Verses 1889-1896” is a poetry collection by Rudyard Kipling written in the late 19th century. The verses look closely at the lives of soldiers and civilians connec…
St. Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England
Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
St. Ives by Robert Louis Stevenson is a late 19th-century novel centered on the experiences of a French soldier, Anne de Keroual de St. Yves, who is captured during…
Moran of the Lady Letty
Norris, Frank, 1870-1902
Ross Wilbur moves through the affluent social world of San Francisco, starting with a debutante tea held in honor of Josie Herrick. His evening takes an abrupt turn…
The Ways of Men
Gregory, Eliot, 1854-1915
The Ways of Men by Eliot Gregory is a collection of essays that examines the complexities of human behavior and the workings of society. Across its chapters, it con…