Authors: Montpensier, Ferdinand François Philippe Marie d'Orléans, duc de, 1884-1924

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By David Davis

"La Ville au Bois dormant : De Saïgon à Ang-Kor en automobile" by Montpensier is an exploratory travel account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles an ambitious journey undertaken by the author and his companions as they attempt to traverse from Saïgon, Vietnam, to the ancient ruins of Ang-Kor in Cambodia via automobile. It blend...

Authors: Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville), 1881-1975

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Authors: Devlin, Joseph (Lexicographer)

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Authors: Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888

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Authors: Billings, Josh, 1818-1885

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By David Davis

"The Complete Works of Josh Billings" by Josh Billings is a collection of comedic essays and writings written in the late 19th century. This compilation showcases the wit and humor of Billings, a well-known American humorist, as he tackles a range of topics through a uniquely quirky lens, often employing playful language and unconventional spelling...

Authors: Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923

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"Le roman d'un enfant" by Pierre Loti is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the author’s early childhood experiences and memories, reflecting on the innocence and simplicity of childhood, as well as the beginnings of emotional complexity. The narrative likely follows Loti’s character as he navigates th...

Authors: Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773

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By David Davis

"Letters to His Son, Complete" by the Earl of Philip Dormer Stanhope Chesterfield is a collection of educational letters written in the mid-18th century. The work serves as a guide to the lessons of proper conduct, manners, and education that the Earl imparts to his illegitimate son, providing timeless advice on how to navigate the social and polit...

Authors: Homer, 751? BCE-651? BCE

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"The Iliad of Homer" by Homer is an ancient Greek epic poem composed around the late 8th or early 7th century BC. Set during the final weeks of the decade-long Trojan War, it traces the devastating anger of Achilles, the greatest Greek warrior, sparked by a fierce quarrel with King Agamemnon. As pride and wrath drive the conflict, the poem moves be...

Authors: Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849

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"Nouvelles histoires extraordinaires" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. This collection features a variety of dark and macabre tales that explore themes of madness, death, and the supernatural. Poe's signature style includes a deep psychological exploration of his characters, often immersing reader...