Authors: Watt, Francis, 1849-1927

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By Emily Rodriguez

"The Book of Edinburgh Anecdote" by Francis Watt is a collection of humorous and historical anecdotes related to Edinburgh, written in the early 20th century. The text explores a variety of subjects, from notable figures in law and the church to the whimsical tales that permeate the city's social history, highlighting the wit and eccentricities of ...

Authors: Anonymous

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"Vaughan's Vegetable Cook Book" by Anonymous is a comprehensive cookbook written in the early 20th century. This manual provides detailed guidance on cooking a variety of vegetables and herbs, emphasizing the use of rather uncommon ones for the time, making it a valuable resource for home cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire. The book ...

Authors: Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744

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"La boucle de cheveux enlevée" by Alexander Pope is a mock-heroic narrative poem first published in 1712. Based on a real social scandal, the poem transforms a trivial incident—a lord secretly cutting off a lock of a lady's hair—into an elaborate epic parody complete with guardian spirits called sylphs. Pope uses the grand style of classical epics ...

Authors: Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975

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Authors: Heyse, Paul, 1830-1914

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"Gedichte" by Paul Heyse is a collection of poetry written during the mid-19th century. This book features a variety of poems that touch on themes of nature, longing, and the intricacies of human emotion. Heyse, a notable German author and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, utilizes rich imagery and lyrical language to explore profound sentim...

Authors: Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867

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By Emily Rodriguez

"Naturgeschichte einer Kerze: Sechs Vorlesungen für die Jugend" by Michael Faraday is a series of lectures delivered during the 1860-1861 Christmas season. Using a simple candle as his starting point, Faraday explores fundamental principles of chemistry and physics through six engaging presentations. Published in 1861, this work has become one of t...

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"The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics" by Arthur Mee et al. is a collection of philosophical and economic texts compiled during the early 20th century. This volume continues the exploration of major philosophical theories and significant economic writings, featuring key thinkers such as Hegel, Hume, Kant, and Marx. The ...

Authors: Erredge, John Ackerson, -1862

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By Emily Rodriguez

"History of Brighthelmston; or, Brighton as I View it and Others Knew It" by John Ackerson Erredge is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to chronicle the history of Brighton, encompassing its development from ancient times through significant periods, while integrating a chronological table of local events. This acc...

Authors: Holitscher, Arthur, 1869-1941

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"Ravachol und die Pariser Anarchisten" by Arthur Holitscher is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the revolutionary activities of anarchists in Paris during the early 1890s, focusing particularly on the figure of Ravachol, who became a symbol of the anarchist movement through his violent acts against the state...