First published in 1902, this volume contains a detailed history of English literature beginning in the Anglo-Saxon Period and ending with contemporary literature.  “A History of English Literature” is highly recommended for all students of literature, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “The Anglo-Saxon Period”, “The Norman-French Period”, “The Age of Chaucer”, “The Renaissance: Non-Dramatic Literature to the Death of Spenser”, “The Renaissance: Shakespeare”, ‘The Seventeenth Century: Shakespeare’s Contemporaries and Successors in the Drama”, “The Seventeenth Century: Non-dramatic Literature before the Restoration”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

A History Of English Literature

Literature & Fiction

Moody, William Vaughn

Literary

Lovenstein Press

On Active Services in Peace and War

This vintage book is Henry L. Stimson’s 1947 autobiography, “On Active Services in Peace and War”. It is chiefly an account of Stimson's 13 years' public service, and explores his actions, motives, and results in great detail. “On Active Services in Peace and War” is highly recommended for those with an interest in the life and work of this great American statesman, and would make for a worthy addition to any collection. Contents include: “Attorney for the Government”, “Roosevelt and Taft”, “Responsible Government”, “The World Changes”, “As Private Citizen”, “Governor General of the Philippines”, “Constructive Beginnings”, “The Beginnings of Disaster”, “The Far Eastern Crisis”, “The Tragedy of Timidity”, etc. Henry Lewis Stimson (1867–1950) was an American politician who held many important governmental positions under numerous American presidents, including Herbert Hoover, Harry S. Truman, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Biographies & Memoirs

Stimson, Henry L.

Leaders & Notable People

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Snow-Bound - A Winter Idyl

Whittier., John Greenleaf

In The New Hebrides - Reminiscences Of Missionary Life And Work, Especially On The Island Of Anetyum, From 1850 Till 1877.

Inglis, John

Religion & Spirituality

Dalmatia And Montenegro

Travel

Wilkinson, John Gardner

Europe

Anastasius; Or, Memoirs Of A Greek

History

Hope, Thomas

Hope Trueblood

Worth, Patience

This early work on brewing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a wealth of information on the processes involved in beer production. This is a fascinating work and highly recommended for anyone interested in the brewing industry and its history. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Practical Brewer - A Manual for the Brewing Industry

Vogel, Edward H.

<p>Canasta was created in South America in the 1930's to make a game of rummy more exciting in a gentleman's club. This is a helpful guide to the game for the utter novice and the seasoned player alike. Including chapters on the history, rules, timing, strategy and variations on the original. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.</p>

The Complete Canasta - With the Official Rules and Play

Humor & Entertainment

Michaels, Ralph

Puzzles & Games

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