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Joseph Rogers, M.D.: Reminiscences of a Workhouse Medical Officer is a compelling and candid memoir that offers a rare, firsthand account of the grim realities of Victorian England’s workhouse system. Written by Dr.Joseph Rogers, a pioneering physician and social...
Four Years in the Underbrush: Adventures as a Working Woman in New York is an engaging and insightful memoir by Victoria L. Smith, first published in 1921. The book chronicles the author’s personal journey as she navigates the bustling, often unforgiving world of early...
Carpets by George C. Hewitt is a comprehensive and richly detailed exploration of the art, history, and craftsmanship of carpets, offering readers an in-depth look into one of humanity’s oldest and most cherished decorative traditions. The book delves into the origins...
Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican) Or, Uncle Tom's Cabin Up to Date is a satirical novel published in 1886 by Annie E. S. Beard. The book offers a humorous and pointed commentary on the political and social issues of late 19th-century America,...
The Gold-Headed Cane is a fascinating and unique work first published in 1827, attributed to Dr. William Macmichael.The book takes the form of a biography, but with a twist: it tells the story of a single, illustrious gold-headed cane as it passes through the hands of...
Florence Nightingale to Her Nurses: A Selection from Miss Nightingale's Addresses to Probationers and Nurses of the Nightingale School at St. Thomas's Hospital is a remarkable collection of inspirational and practical addresses delivered byFlorence Nightingale, the...
Dumbells of Business is a satirical novel by the Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock, first published in 1921. Set in the aftermath of World War I, the book follows a group of Canadian soldiers who, after returning from the front, are sent to England to learn the...
Tea andTea Drinking by Arthur Reade is a comprehensive exploration of the history, culture, and social significance of tea, one of the world’s most beloved beverages. First published in the late 19th century, this book delves into the origins of tea, tracing its journey...
Homestead by Kate Sanborn is a charming and insightful memoir that captures the joys, challenges, and humorous mishaps of rural life in late 19th-century New England. Through a series of lively anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Sanborn invites readers into her beloved...
The Friendship Club Cook Book is a delightful and comprehensive collection of recipes compiled by the Friendship Club of St. Andrew's Church in Toronto, first published in 1915. This charming volume reflects the culinary traditions and social spirit of early...
A Vindication of Natural Diet is a pioneering work by Percy Bysshe Shelley, first published in 1813, that passionately advocates for vegetarianism and a return to a natural, plant-based diet. Drawing on philosophical, ethical, and scientific arguments, Shelley...
The Long Day:The Story of a New York Working Girl, as Told by Herself is a compelling firsthand account of the struggles, hopes, and daily realities faced by working women in early 20th-century New York City. Written anonymously by Dorothy Richardson and first published...
Plain Facts for Old and Young: Embracing the Natural History and Hygiene of Organic Life by John Harvey Kellogg is a comprehensive and candid guide to human sexuality, health, and hygiene, first published in the late 19th century. Written by the renowned physician and...
A Journal of a Visit of Three Days to Skibbereen, and Its Neighbourhood is a poignant and detailed firsthand account written by Elihu Burritt, documenting his visit to the famine-stricken region of Skibbereen, Ireland, in the mid-19th century. The book offers a vivid...
A Treatise on Domestic Economy; For the Use of Young Ladies at Home and at School, written by Catharine Esther Beecher, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of household management in nineteenth-century America. First published in 1841, this...
A Practical Illustration of Woman's Right to Labor:A Letter from Marie E. Zakrzewska, M.D., Late of Berlin, Prussia, is a compelling and insightful work that chronicles the personal and professional journey of Dr. Marie E. Zakrzewska, a pioneering female physician in...
Forty Centuries of Ink: A Chronological Narrative Concerning Ink and Its Backgrounds is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating history of ink, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. Authored by David N. Carvalho, this meticulously researched...
The Life of Thomas Telford, Civil Engineer: With an Introductory History of Roads and Travelling in Great Britain is a comprehensive biography that chronicles the remarkable life and achievements of Thomas Telford, one of the most influential civil engineers of the 18th...
James Nasmyth, Engineer: An Autobiography is the personal account ofJames Nasmyth, the renowned Scottish engineer and inventor best known for creating the steam hammer. In this engaging narrative, Nasmyth recounts his early fascination with mechanics, his inventive...
The Autobiography of a Cornish Smuggler (Captain Harry Carter, of Prussia Cove) 1749-1809 is a vivid and compelling firsthand account of the life and adventures of Harry Carter, one of Cornwall’s most notorious and celebrated smugglers. Born in 1749 in the rugged...
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