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In the early and mid-nineteenth century, Marguerite Blessington, who had been born in Ireland but spent most of her life in London, became a famous salonnière; she was generally regarded as an import …

The billionaire’s back for his son…and for her?Alaina couldn’t tell Rafaello Ranieri that their passionate fling left her pregnant. But now, five years later, Rafaello knows—and he’s insisting on …

Representing the best of international life writing scholarship, this collection reveals extraordinary stories of remarkable lives. These wide-ranging accounts span the Americas, Britain, Europe, Asi …

"A Review of Uncle Tom’s Cabin" is a critical analysis of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s iconic anti-slavery novel, "Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The author, A. Woodward, presents readers with a …

"Herbert Spencer’s "First Principles: Part II: Laws of the Knowable" is a seminal work in philosophy of science literature, continuing Spencer’s exploration of epistemology and …

"From a Bench in Our Square" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a captivating slice-of-life novel that epitomizes American literature’s observational storytelling. Set in the bustling urban …

"The Highlands of Ethiopia Vol. One" by Sir William Cornwallis Harris is an enthralling travelogue that chronicles Harris’s intrepid exploration of Ethiopia’s breathtaking Highlands. As a …

"The High School Course in English" by Willard Grosvenor Bleyer is a seminal textbook that falls within the genre of educational literature. This comprehensive guide revolutionizes English …

"Our Village" by Mary Russell Mitford offers charming sketches depicting rural life in the English countryside. Through vivid portrayals of village life, Mitford introduces a colorful array …

"Harry Escombe: A Tale of Adventure in Peru" by Harry Collingwood immerses readers in a thrilling adventure through the heart of South America. Set against the backdrop of Peru’s lush …