Books in English in Canada

Rhymes of a Rolling Stone Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958 Rhymes of a Rolling Stone is a collection of poems by Robert W. Service from the early 20th century. Written in an energetic, robust tone, the book explores adventu…

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Three men in a boat (to say nothing of the dog) Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 Three friends set off for a two-week boating holiday on the Thames, traveling from Kingston to Oxford, with their dog along for the trip. What starts as a straightf…

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Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941 Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories by A. B. Paterson is a 1917 collection of short fiction comprising nineteen tales. The anthology presents a series of snapsh…

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The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 2 Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 2 brings together short stories and verse written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The collection ranges f…

The Count's Millions Gaboriau, Emile, 1832-1873 Set in Paris, this late-19th-century novel centers on Count de Chalusse, whose sudden incapacitation throws his household into disorder. The turbulent atmosphere of…

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Rio Grande's Last Race, and Other Verses Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941 Rio Grande's Last Race and Other Verses by A. B. Paterson is a collection of poems shaped by early 20th-century Australian life. Across its verses, it explores natu…

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HomeBrew HomePages Put YOU on the World Wide Web Anonymous HomeBrew HomePages Put YOU on the World Wide Web is a mid-1990s shareware instructional guide that helps readers create their own web pages and establish an online …

The Fibonacci Number Series Husted, Michael This scientific publication by Michael Husted presents a detailed enumeration of the Fibonacci numbers. It provides a structured list that runs from the first term,…

The Ballad of Reading Gaol Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900 The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde written in 1897 after his release from prison, following a conviction for gross indecency. Drawing on the period…

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United States Declaration of Independence Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 The United States Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, was drafted by Thomas Jefferson and later edited by the Continental Congress. It sets out the reason…

Tales from Two Hemispheres Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth, 1848-1895 Tales from Two Hemispheres by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen is a late 19th-century collection of stories that explores life across two worlds. The opening tale follows Half…

The Market-Place Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898 The Market-Place is a novel by Harold Frederic, published posthumously in 1899. It centers on Joel Thorpe, a powerful financier whose rise is tied to a rubber syndi…

The Flirt Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 Valentine Corliss returns to his hometown after years abroad, stepping back onto Corliss Street on a hot summer day. As he walks and reconnects with familiar places…

The Cash Boy Alger, Horatio, Jr., 1832-1899 Frank Fowler, a young boy, must face life after the loss of his mother and the hard realities that follow for orphans and the poor. With resilience, he sets out to …

Cover of The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 1

The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 1 Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 1 brings together selected stories written in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Across these narratives, Whart…