before 1945

"Uncle Remus, " written by Joel Chandler Harris, is a collection of enthralling Southern African-American folktales. The book is a collection of stories told to a young boy named John by …

"Whitefoot the Wood Mouse" is a delightful children’s book written by Thornton W. Burgess, an acclaimed author renowned for his stories featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. This …

"The Magician" by W. Somerset Maugham is a gripping British novel that delves into the realms of the occult and psychological exploration. Within its pages, Maugham weaves a dark and …

The Illustrious Prince is an interesting and mysterious novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The novel was written more than 30 years before Pearl Harbor and four years before World War I began. …

A sequel to the Chinese novel Chin P”ing Mei, this book details the lives, fates and after-fates of the wealthy businessman Hsi Men and his six wives. A brilliant story coupled with the dramatic …

Lewis Carroll”s Alice”s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have captivated the imagination of adults and children alike since they first appeared more than a hundred years …

George Lewis Becke (1848-1913) was an Australian short-story writer and novelist. He began his voyages in the south seas at a very early age and there are two accounts of these beginnings: one by the …

"Gloria Victis!" is an ancient historical romance story book written by Ossip Schubin. Early 19th-century Germany, described through instability in politics and revolutionary movements. The …

"A Pair of Schoolgirls" by Angela Brazil is a captivating children’s literature work that delves into the enchanting world of a British boarding school during the Victorian era. As a …

A powerful love tale from 1913 written by E. Phillips Oppenheim about the struggle of a young Englishman. The narrative is based on Douglas Guest, an orphan who was raised in the North of England by …