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Wild Animals I Have Known
Wild Animals I Have Known is an 1898 book by naturalist and author Ernest Thompson Seton. The first entry in a new genre of realistic wild-a…
The Life of David Brainerd
A biography about David Brainerd, one of the first missionaries to the Native Americans, using excerpts from his diary and journals. This wo…
The Gospel In Brief
In this book, Tolstoy seeks to condense the four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, into one, by looking along the …
The Pit Prop Syndicate
Seymour Merriman stops at the side of the road 26 miles outside Bordeaux, an action that will change his life forever. The events that follo…
Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement
This book is not a technical treatise and is designed only to point out the plain, every-day facts in the natural scheme of making and keepi…
The Last Journals of David Livingstone Vol. 1
Known primarily as a missionary, David Livingstone headed into the wilds of Central Africa, intending to find the course of the Nile. Docume…
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11: American Founders
The eleventh volume of the Beacon Lights of History series, this volume is the first that directly refers to the United States. In this volu…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 1: The Old Pagan Civilizations
The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand
The Training of a Forester
Written by a forester, this book looks at the definition of "forest", what the life of a forester entails, discusses the forest se…
Brave Men and Women: Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs
Brave Men and Women is a collection of stories about historical figures who, through success and failure, made an impact on their world. As…
Prison & Prisoners: Some Personal Experiences
Constance Lytton worked along Emmeline Pankhurst for the cause of women's suffrage in England. Upset that she was getting preferential trea…
Freedom's Battle
A collection of writings and speeches by Gandhi during the British rule of India following World War I. - Summary by KHand
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 13: Great Writers
The 13th in the series, this book focuses on the great writers of the time. As Dr. Lord passed away prior to the completion of his lecture s…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 4: Imperial Antiquity
Volume 4 discusses some of the key leaders of the ancient world, including Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius and Constantine, as well as import…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 8: Great Rulers
Volume 8 of the Beacon Lights of History focuses on the great rulers of the ages. In this work, Lord discusses Alfred the Great, Queen Eliza…
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 14: The New Era
Volume 14 is a compilation of essays regarding accomplishments over the 50 years preceding the author's death in 1894. The editorial staff c…
Down In Water Street
Written by the Superintendent of the Jerry McAuley Water Street Mission, "Down in Water Street" is intended to share some of the e…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 7: Great Women
Book Seven of the series focuses on the women of history and includes George Eliot, Joan of Arc and Madame Recamier. - Summary by KHand
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 9: European Statesmen
Continuing the Beacon Lights of History Series, Mr. Lord discusses important European Statesmen Mirabeau, Edmund Burke, Napoleon, Prince Met…
The School Book of Forestry
Written by a third-generation timberman, this book discusses what forests are, their primary enemies, and their benefits to others. Additio…