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"Out of the East": Reveries and Studies in New Japan
Lafcadio Hearn
Step into an enchanting Japan where ancient legends whisper through every breeze and a summer day holds the key to timeless mysteries.
"The One" Dog and "The Others": A Study of Canine Character
Frances E. Slaughter
Discover the true nature of the canine heart, from "The One" cherished companion to the countless "Others" who enrich our lives.
'Round the Year in Myth and Song
Florence Holbrook
Unleash your imagination and explore the timeless tales of Greek mythology!
'Round the Yule-Log: Christmas in Norway
Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Step back in time to a Norwegian Christmas Eve, where old tales and ancient customs come alive around the yule-log.
1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described: Adapted to Private Schools, High Schools and Academies
Edward Sylvester Ellis
Unlock the wisdom of the ancients: a thousand mythological figures, briefly described for clarity and learning!
A Apple Pie and Other Nursery Tales
Unknown
Dive into a delightful world of classic nursery tales, where pies are passed, and cats host charming tea parties!
A Book of Cornwall
S. Baring-Gould
Uncover the ancient wonders and enduring spirit of Cornwall through its saints, legends, and breathtaking landscapes!
A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science.
Henry Wysham Lanier
Journey through cultures and ages to meet the colossal figures who shaped myth, legend, and even history.
A Book of Myths
Jean Lang
Dive into the timeless tales of gods and heroes that reveal the unchanging heart of humanity across ancient civilizations!
A Book of Old Ballads — Complete
Beverley Nichols
Journey through centuries of British folklore with this complete collection of captivating old ballads.
A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 1
Unknown
Journey into the heart of British legend and discover forgotten tales of love, heroism, and ancient mysteries!
A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 2
Unknown
Experience the timeless tales of folly and fate as ancient ballads reveal the harsh lessons of life.
A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 3
Unknown
Uncover tales of ancient curses, royal intrigue, and mystical transformations in this treasury of old ballads.
A Book of Old Ballads — Volume 4
Unknown
A blood-soaked secret unravels, revealing a son's heinous crime and a king's perilous test of love.
A Book of the Pyrenees
S. Baring-Gould
Uncover the hidden legends and ancient customs nestled within the majestic Pyrenees mountains.
A Book of the West. Volume 1, Devon: being an introduction to Devon and Cornwall
S. Baring-Gould
Uncover the hidden histories and timeless tales that shaped England's enchanting West Country.
A Book of the West. Volume 2, Cornwall: Being an Introduction to Devon and Cornwall
S. Baring-Gould
Discover the ancient mysteries and rugged beauty of Cornwall, from its holy wells to its hidden coves.
A Bundle of Ballads
Unknown
Unearth the ancient voices of Britain, singing timeless sagas of valor, passion, and fate.
A Burlesque Translation of Homer
Thomas Bridges
Homer's epic just got a hilarious makeover – prepare for an Iliad filled with laugh-out-loud verse!
A Celtic Psaltery
Alfred Perceval Graves
Journey through the spiritual heart of ancient Celtic lands with these timeless verses of saints, monks, and bards.
A Century of Science, and Other Essays
John Fiske
Uncover the groundbreaking scientific theory that reveals the origins of human society and family bonds.
A Child's Book of Saints
William Canton
Step into a world where saints and miracles intertwine with childlike wonder and ancient tales.
A Child's Story Garden
Various (Compiled by Elizabeth Heber)
Journey through a 'Story Garden' where ancient heroes, mythical creatures, and biblical figures inspire young hearts with tales of courage and wisdom.
A Chinese Wonder Book
Norman Hinsdale Pitman
Dive into a collection of enchanting Chinese tales that reveal ancient wisdom and explain the wonders of the world!
A Christmas Carol in Prose; Being a Ghost Story of Christmas
Dickens, Charles
Can a miserly old man, haunted by spirits of Christmas past, present, and future, truly find redemption before it's too late?
A Christmas Greeting: A Series of Stories
Hans Christian Andersen
Step into a world where everyday objects come to life and the simplest moments reveal profound truths, as told by the master of fairy tales.
A Collection of Ballads
Andrew Lang
Dive into the heart of ancient tales: where heroes rise, lovers fall, and the supernatural entwines with destiny.
A Collection of Kachári Folk-Tales and Rhymes
J. D. Anderson
Uncover the rich oral traditions and linguistic mysteries of the Kachári people in this rare 19th-century collection.
A Collection of Scotch Proverbs
Pappity Stampoy
Delve into the rich tapestry of Scottish folk wisdom with this historical collection, offering timeless insights into the human condition.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
Mark Twain
What happens when a shrewd 19th-century American brings industrial innovation and democratic ideals to the legendary court of King Arthur?
A Digit of the Moon: A Hindoo Love Story
F. W. Bain
Journey into a mystical Hindoo love story where a woman's beauty, the moon's glow, and the ocean's depths dissolve into one divine mystery.
A Double Story
George MacDonald
In a world of delightful unpredictability, a princess is born, believing herself to be 'Somebody' – but what does that truly mean?
A Draught of the Blue, together with An Essence of the Dusk
F. W. Bain
Unveil ancient wisdom where death is but an illusion and every action carves your eternal destiny.
A Farmer's Wife: The Story of Ruth
James Hartwell Willard
A tale of unwavering loyalty, loss, and the journey home amidst famine and sorrow.
A Fleece of Gold; Five Lessons from the Fable of Jason and the Golden Fleece
Charles Stewart Given
Embark on a timeless adventure and unlock five golden lessons from the legendary quest of Jason and the Golden Fleece.
A Floral Fantasy in an Old English Garden
Walter Crane
Step into an enchanted English garden where flowers dance as dames and squires, and every petal tells a whimsical tale.
A Golfing Idyll; Or, The Skipper's Round with the Deil On the Links of St. Andrews
Violet Flint
What happens when an ordinary golfer challenges the Devil to a round on the legendary Links of St. Andrews?
A Group of Eastern Romances and Stories from the Persian, Tamil and Urdu
W. A. Clouston
Uncover the magic and mystery of ancient Eastern tales, where fantastical beings and human destinies intertwine!
A Guide to Mythology
Helen A. Clarke
Uncover the universal threads of human imagination and culture through a comprehensive journey into the world's diverse mythologies.
A Handy Dictionary of Mythology for Everyday Readers
Thomas Preston
Unlock the secrets of ancient myths and enhance your understanding of art, literature, and everyday cultural allusions with this concise guide!
A Heroine of France: The Story of Joan of Arc
Evelyn Everett-Green
In a nation plagued by despair, can a miraculous 'Maid' truly rise to save France from the brink of oblivion?
A History of Nursery Rhymes
Percy B. Green
Uncover the ancient secrets and surprising origins hidden within the nursery rhymes you thought you knew.
A House of Pomegranates
Oscar Wilde
A goatherd's son ascends to the throne, but the tragic secrets of his royal lineage threaten to unravel his fate.
A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine
Jean de La Fontaine
Uncover timeless wisdom and sharp insights into human nature through the enchanting world of La Fontaine's animal fables.
A Jar of Honey from Mount Hybla
Leigh Hunt
Uncover the sweet nectar of Sicilian myths, history, and poetry in this timeless literary journey.
A Kidnapped Santa Claus
L. Frank Baum
Even the jolliest figure has enemies: discover why wicked daemons plot to kidnap Santa Claus!
A Kiss for Cinderella: A Comedy
J. M. Barrie
Experience the timeless magic of Cinderella with a delightful comedic twist, brought to life by the imaginative genius of J.M. Barrie!
A LETTER FROM PRISON
石川 啄木
死を前にした思想家が綴る、国家への最期の「抵抗」と「真実」。
A Legend of Goat Island
Peter A. Porter
A lone priest ventures into the heart of Native American territory, facing ancient beliefs and the thundering mystery of Niagara Falls.
A Little Book of Filipino Riddles
Frederick Starr
Unravel the witty wisdom of the Philippines through this charming collection of ancient and modern riddles.