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Wild Animals I Have Known
Wild Animals I Have Known is an 1898 book by naturalist and author Ernest Thompson Seton. The first entry in a new genre of realistic wild-a…
The Pit Prop Syndicate
Seymour Merriman stops at the side of the road 26 miles outside Bordeaux, an action that will change his life forever. The events that follo…
The Life of David Brainerd
A biography about David Brainerd, one of the first missionaries to the Native Americans, using excerpts from his diary and journals. This wo…
The Gospel In Brief
In this book, Tolstoy seeks to condense the four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, into one, by looking along the …
The Last Journals of David Livingstone Vol. 1
Known primarily as a missionary, David Livingstone headed into the wilds of Central Africa, intending to find the course of the Nile. Docume…
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11: American Founders
The eleventh volume of the Beacon Lights of History series, this volume is the first that directly refers to the United States. In this volu…
The Training of a Forester
Written by a forester, this book looks at the definition of "forest", what the life of a forester entails, discusses the forest se…
Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement
This book is not a technical treatise and is designed only to point out the plain, every-day facts in the natural scheme of making and keepi…
A History of American Christianity
Published in 1897, this book describes the advent of Christianity in the United States from the landing of the first explorers with their mi…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 6: Renaissance and Reformation
Volume 6 blends literature, exploration, science, and the start of Protestantism with discussions of Chaucer, Dante, Luther and others. - Su…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 5: The Middle Ages
Volume 5 continues the commentary on world history begun in the first four volumes. This volume looks at some of the main religious figures…
Jerry McAuley: His Life and Work
Jerry McAuley was a missionary and founder of the Water Street Mission (later the New York City Rescue Mission), the first rescue mission in…
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 3: Ancient Achievements
The third book in the Beacon Lights of History series, Lord discusses achievements such as the formation of laws, the development of the fin…
Prison & Prisoners: Some Personal Experiences
Constance Lytton worked along Emmeline Pankhurst for the cause of women's suffrage in England. Upset that she was getting preferential trea…
Down In Water Street
Written by the Superintendent of the Jerry McAuley Water Street Mission, "Down in Water Street" is intended to share some of the e…
Freedom's Battle
A collection of writings and speeches by Gandhi during the British rule of India following World War I. - Summary by KHand
Beacon Lights of History, Vol 1: The Old Pagan Civilizations
The first of 14 volumes, this book discusses ancient civilization looking primarily at religion and philosophy. Summary by KHand
Practical Forestry in the Pacific Northwest
Written by a forester, this book aims to educate people on the importance of maintaining forests and those events which pose a danger to for…
Brave Men and Women: Their Struggles, Failures, And Triumphs
Brave Men and Women is a collection of stories about historical figures who, through success and failure, made an impact on their world. As…
Beacon Lights of History, Volume 10: European Leaders
Continuing the series with European Leaders, Dr. Lord discusses William IV, Sir Robert Peel, Cavour, Czar Nicholas, Louis Napoleon, Prince B…