Authors: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Ship's Company, the Entire Collection" by W. W. Jacobs is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories largely revolve around the everyday lives and peculiar challenges faced by working-class characters, often featuring relatable mishaps and amusing miscommunications. Central figures in these tales include M...

Authors: Goodwin, Maud Wilder, 1856-1935

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Sir Christopher: A Romance of a Maryland Manor in 1644" by Maud Wilder Goodwin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the context of the 17th-century Maryland colony, amidst the feuds between Catholics and Protestants and the conflicts between various colonial figures. The plot centers around the characters of...

Authors: Gookin, Frederick W., 1853-1936

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Japanese Colour-Prints and Their Designers" by Frederick W. Gookin is a comprehensive examination of the Ukiyoé school of printmaking, delivered as a lecture before the Japan Society in New York in 1911 and published in the early 20th century. This scholarly work focuses on the unique and significant contributions of various designers to the art o...

Authors: Goya, Francisco, 1746-1828

In History

By Abil Kile

"Los Desastres de la guerra" by Francisco Goya is a collection of eighty etchings and prints created during the early 19th century. This book serves as a visual and thematic exploration of the horrors and human suffering caused by war, particularly in the context of the Peninsular War in Spain. Goya's powerful imagery critiques the violence of conf...

Authors: Graham, John W. (John William), active 1886-1887

In Romance

By Abil Kile

"Neæra: A Tale of Ancient Rome" by John W. Graham is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Ancient Rome, focusing on the lives of a young Roman centurion named Martialis and a humble potter's daughter named Neæra, exploring themes of love, class disparity, and societal norms of the time. A...

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In Romance

By Abil Kile

Authors: Grandville, J. J., 1803-1847

In Adventure

By Abil Kile

"Les fleurs animées - Tome 2" by J. J. Grandville is a whimsical fictional work written in the late 19th century. This narrative blends fantasy and social commentary by personifying flowers who embark on a journey and share their unique stories as they navigate the challenges and constraints of their existence. The opening suggests a rich tapestry ...

Authors: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

In Neval

By Abil Kile

"Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete" by Ulysses S. Grant is a historical account penned in the late 19th century, primarily reflecting on the significant events of the author's life and career, including his military leadership during the American Civil War. As one of the key figures in shaping the United States during this tumultuous period...

Authors: Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853

In History

By Abil Kile

"An Examination of the Testimony of the Four Evangelists" by Simon Greenleaf is a legal treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work aims to investigate the reliability of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John through the lens of legal evidence principles as applied in courts of justice, and it further includes an analysis of the tria...