Set in Boston on December 26, 2000, but written before the turn of the nineteenth century, this classic Utopian novel is more significant and relevant than ever with its reappearance this millennium.
Suzanne Zuckerman Werner is a survivor of suicide. The day her husband lost his eight year battle with depression was the day her own battle to recover began. About a year into her own journey, thr
In this walking tour of the city's literary history, Schafer explores Washington's culture, authors, bookstores, colleges, and literary meeting places.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin was written by Benjamin Franklin from 1771 to 1790; however, Franklin himself appears to have called the work his Memoirs. Although it had a torturous publicati
From 1902 to 1917, the Los Angeles Times sponsored cooking contests. As a result, they published a series of winning recipes. The recipes were local to Southern California, including "Old-Time Calif
One of the twelve-book "Quotes of Inspiration" Series. This little collection of over 100 inspirational and motivational quotations from famous Americans is separated into two parts. The fir
Englishman Frederick William Burbidge (1847-1905) was a legendary and intrepid collector of tropical orchids, traveling in Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Australia, and the Fiji Islands in sear
Renowned American historian and leading horticulturalist Francis Parkman (1823-1893), briefly a Professor of Horticulture at Harvard University and President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Sixty images relating to Christmas are found in this full-color paperback. Part of Applewood's Pictorial America series, the book features images drawn from historical sources and includes prints, pai
Over 70 images relating to Thanksgiving are in this full-color paperback. Part of Applewood's Pictorial America series, the book features images drawn from historical sources and includes prints, pain
An intimate portrait of one of America's most beloved writers is revealed in this 1889 work from editor Ednah Dow Cheney. Originally published just a year after Louisa May Alcott's death at the age o
A guide to home health from Lydia Maria Child, one of the 19th Century's most popular domestic advisors and most ardent feminists. Mrs. Child's down-to-earth advice to pre-Civil War families stands as
Preface.-Life of Pestalozzi.-Associates of Pestalozzi: J. Niederer. G. Tobler. J. Buss. Ramsauer, Schmid, Steiner.-Extracts from the writings of Pestalozzi.-Principles and method of Pestalozzi.-Spread
Published originally in 1910, this charming collection of flower poems and full-color illustrations animates the 82 flowers included in the book. From Crocus to Holly, the flowers are ordered in the b
The first American edition of this staple of the American household during the Revolutionary War. How to market. How to roast and broil and fry. Gravies, sauces, hashes, fricassees, ragouts.
William Cobbett's classic work of self-sufficiency, originally publishing in 1821, is still a relevant work for anyone interested in "good living." Cobbett traveled between England and America promot
Lambeth and Manning's groundbreaking 1913 work is a study of Thomas Jefferson, not as author, politician, or statesman, but as architect and landscape designer. Thomas Jefferson, without special trai
