Culture/Civilization/Society
Explore a rich collection of books on culture, civilization, and society that offer insights into the diverse ways humans have lived and interacted throughout history. This category encompasses works that reflect on societal norms, historical events, and cultural traditions from various time periods and regions. Uncover narratives that illuminate the evolving dynamics of communities and the development of cultural identities. Perfect for readers interested in understanding the complexities of human societies and the forces that have shaped them over time.
Judge Elbridge
"Judge Elbridge" by Opie Percival Read is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of John Elbridge, a retired jud...
By Opie Percival Read
Helena
"Helena" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel written during the early 20th century, specifically in the immediate aftermath of World War I. The narrative ...
By Humphry Ward
Nameless River
"Nameless River" by Vingie E. Roe is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the rugged and wild backdrop of the American frontier, the...
By Vingie E. (Vingie Eve) Roe
Farm Ballads
"Farm Ballads" by Will Carleton is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This book reflects the life and experiences of rural Am...
By Will Carleton
Indian Tales
"Indian Tales" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, drawing on the author's experiences in coloni...
By Rudyard Kipling
Imre: A Memorandum
"Imre: A Memorandum" by Edward Prime-Stevenson is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the profound frien...
By Edward Prime-Stevenson
Pride and Prejudice
Also available at https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342
By Jane Austen
The King in Yellow
"The King in Yellow" by Robert W. Chambers is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work weaves together themes of madn...
By Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
Tarzan of the Apes
"Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the early 20th century that explores themes of survival, identity, and the clas...
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Newmarket, Bury, Thetford and Cromer Road Sport and history on an East Anglian turnpike
Illustrated by the author, and from old-time prints and pictures.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Cornwall's Wonderland
"Cornwall's Wonderland" by Mabel Quiller-Couch is a collection of folkloric tales inspired by the legends and romances of Cornwall, likely written in ...
By Mabel Quiller-Couch
The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 2
"The Poetical Works of George MacDonald in Two Volumes — Volume 2" by MacDonald is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. This v...
By George MacDonald
London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 3
"London Labour and the London Poor, Vol. 3" by Henry Mayhew is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume explores the lives an...
By Henry Mayhew
A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833
"A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19t...
By John Thomas Smith
Dan, the Newsboy
"Dan, the Newsboy" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young newsboy named Dan Mordaunt, wh...
By Horatio Alger
A Girl's Student Days and After
"A Girl's Student Days and After" by Jeannette Augustus Marks is a guidebook written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the experiences an...
By Jeannette Augustus Marks
Mr. Jervis, Vol. 2 (of 3)
"Mr. Jervis, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by B. M. Croker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the characters Honor Gordon and Mar...
By B. M. (Bithia Mary) Croker
Christmas at Monticello with Thomas Jefferson
"Christmas at Monticello with Thomas Jefferson" by Helen Topping Miller is a historical account written in the late 1950s. The book explores the life ...
By Helen Topping Miller
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. II, No. X., March 1851
"Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. II, No. X., March 1851" by Various is a periodical publication featuring a collection of essays, poetry, and arti...
By Various
The Triumph of Jill
"The Triumph of Jill" by F. E. Mills Young is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Jill Erskine, a yo...
By F. E. Mills (Florence Ethel Mills) Young