Derek Hughes 
Versions of Blackness [PDF ebook] 
Key Texts on Slavery from the Seventeenth Century

Three Girls from School by L. T. Meade is a classic school story set in the 19th century, focusing on the lives of three girls at a boarding school. The novel explores themes of friendship, adventure …

In the Mist of the Mountains by Ethel Turner is a compelling historical novel set in 19th century Australia. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the Australian landscape, featuring a dramatic m …

Indian Why Stories: Sparks from War Eagle’s Lodge-Fire by Frank Bird Linderman is a collection of Native American folklore that captures the essence of Indigenous storytelling and cultural heritage. …

The Golden Fountain Or, The Soul’s Love for God Being Some Thoughts and Confessions of One of His Lovers by Lilian Staveley is a deeply spiritual work that explores themes of devotion and divine conn …

The Sand-Hills of Jutland by H. C. Andersen is a poignant work of Danish literature that delves into the rural life of 19th-century Denmark. Set against the evocative landscape of Jutland, the novel …

Swatty: A Story of Real Boys by Ellis Parker Butler is a charming work of early 20th-century children’s literature that offers a humorous and realistic portrayal of American boys and their adventures …

"Will Warburton" by George Gissing is a novel that follows the life of the titular character, Will Warburton, as he navigates the challenges of social class, financial ruin, and personal re …

"Ormond, Or, The Secret Witness" by Charles Brockden Brown, Volume I, unfolds as a gripping American Gothic psychological thriller set against the backdrop of 18th-century Philadelphia. The …

Proverb Stories by Louisa May Alcott is a collection of morality tales designed to impart life lessons and family values to young readers. Each story in the collection is crafted around a well-known …

The "Parable of a Province" by Gilbert Parker offers a deep social commentary on the societal and political issues of a Canadian province. The novel examines various aspects of life in the …