Cori Samuel

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Action & Adventure Fiction

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William Morris - Well at the World's End

The Well at the World's End is thought to be one of the first examples of an entirely fictional fantasy world, and has greatly influenced later fantasy writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. The book follows...

BumbleVee and 7 more 5 hours

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Social Science (Culture & Anthropology)

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Ford Madox Ford - Soul of London

'Most of us love places very much as we may love what, for us, are the distinguished men of our social lives. [...] We are, all of us who are Londoners, paying visits of greater or less duration to a Personality that,...

Cori Samuel 4 hours 56 minutes

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Modern

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John Stuart Mill - Subjection of Women

The Subjection of Women is the title of an essay written by John Stuart Mill in 1869, possibly jointly with his wife Harriet Taylor Mill, stating an argument in favor of equality between the sexes. It offers both...

Andy and 8 more 4 hours 49 minutes

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Life of Richard Nash, Esq., Late Master of the Ceremonies at Bath

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Peter Cunningham - Life of Richard Nash, Esq., Late Master of the Ceremonies at Bath

Beau Nash (1674–1762), born Richard Nash, was a celebrated dandy and leader of fashion in 18th-century Britain. He is best remembered as the Master of Ceremonies at the spa town of Bath. (Wikipedia) This, the...

Cori Samuel and 2 more 4 hours 43 minutes

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History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 05)

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Thomas Babington Macaulay - History of England, from the Accession of James II - (Volume 1, Chapter 05)

This chapter of Macaulay’s, History of England is concerned, for a large part, with insurrection against James II and his manoeuverings to suppress these. Argyle has been sheltering in Holland and returns to raise an...

Jim Mowatt and 12 more 4 hours 42 minutes

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Science Fiction

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H. G. Wells - Island of Doctor Moreau

The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel written by H. G. Wells, addressing ideas of society and community, human nature and identity, religion, Darwinism, and eugenics. When the novel was...

Alex Patterson and 12 more 4 hours 40 minutes

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Historical Fiction

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Leo Tolstoy - War and Peace, Book 02: 1805

War and Peace (Russian: Война и мир, Voyna i mir; in original orthography: Война и миръ, Voyna i mir") is an epic novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published from 1865 to 1869 in Russki Vestnik, which tells the story...

Gesine and 11 more 4 hours 38 minutes War and Peace (Maude Translation Books 1-17)

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Published 1900 onward

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Laura Lee Hope - Moving Picture Girls

Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City — times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere. Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice...

Cori Samuel 4 hours 35 minutes

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*Non-fiction

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Helen M. Urban - Woman as Decoration

A guide for women to complement their dress to their surroundings, be it in their own home, on outings or on stage. (Summary by Julie VW)

Julie VW and 11 more 4 hours 32 minutes

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Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales

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E. Nesbit - Nine Unlikely Tales

Nine original and, yes, unlikely fairy-tales, which include stories of the arithmetic fairy, the king who became a charming villa-residence and the dreadful automatic nagging machine. All are classic-Nesbit:...

Cori Samuel 4 hours 30 minutes

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Horror & Supernatural Fiction

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Ghost Story Collection 002

A collection of ten pieces, read by various readers, about the unreal edges of this world in legend and story; tales of love, death and beyond. If just one story prickles the hair on the back of your neck, or prickles...

BroBry and 4 more 4 hours 29 minutes

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Essays & Short Works

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Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 025

A collection of short nonfiction works in the public domain. The selections included in this collection were independently chosen by the readers, and the topics encompass history, science, humor, travel, philosophy,...

NoelBadrian and 9 more 4 hours 27 minutes Short Nonfiction Collections

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Stolen Bacillus and other stories H. G. Wells

Eight Keys to Eden Mark Clifton

Songs of Innocence and Experience (version 2) William Blake

Russian Realities and Problems: Lectures delivered at Cambridge in August 1916

Short Story Collection Vol. 081

Around the World with the Children Frank G. Carpenter

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