Language: reference & general books

English Past and Present from Richard Chenevix Trench. Anglican archbishop and poet (1807-1886).  Read More >>

A complete dictionary of synonyms and antonyms... with an appendix embracing a dictionary of Briticisms, Americanisms,...  Read More >>

""The Lighter Side of English Life"" by Frank Frankfort Moore offers a humorous and satirical look at English social...  Read More >>

Delve into the vast expanse of human knowledge with ""Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5:...  Read More >>

""Humorous Hits and How to Hold an Audience: A Collection of Short Selections, Stories and Sketches for All Occasions""...  Read More >>

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Step behind the scenes of ""The Fiction Factory"" with John Milton Edwards in this fascinating exploration of authorship...  Read More >>

The Lost Art Of Reading - 1906 - By Gerald S. Lee  Read More >>

What Strunk and White did for grammar with ""The Elements of Style, "" Vachel Lindsay does for film with ""The Art...  Read More >>

""Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Second 100 Pages"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the English...  Read More >>

In the following pages I have attempted to trace certain developments in the theory of translation as it has been...  Read More >>

Delight in the timeless humor and enduring appeal of ""The Book of Noodles: Stories Of Simpletons; Or, Fools And...  Read More >>

Explore the evolution of the English language with the ""Concise Dictionary of Middle English: From A.D. 1150 To...  Read More >>

Explore the compelling landscape of American political thought with ""American Eloquence, Volume 4 of 4: Studies...  Read More >>

Delve into the heart of American political history with ""American Eloquence, Volume 2 of 4: Studies In American...  Read More >>

A classic quick-witted dictionary.  Read More >>

""American Eloquence, Volume 3 of 4: Studies In American Political History (1897)"" offers a captivating journey...  Read More >>

Covering both the major and minor woodworking joints, Fairham gives us clear, concise, and well illustrated instructions...  Read More >>

Edward Sapir (1884–1939) is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of modern linguistics,...  Read More >>

""Newspaper Reporting and Correspondence: A Manual for Reporters, Correspondents, and Students of Newspaper Writing""...  Read More >>

In the preparation of this little work the writer has kept one end in view, viz.: To make it serviceable for those...  Read More >>

Explore the rich tapestry of ancient Roman writing with ""A History of Roman Literature"" by Harold North Fowler....  Read More >>

Rediscover the timeless beauty of ""Graded Poetry: Third Year,"" a curated anthology designed to introduce readers...  Read More >>

""Toasts: And Forms of Public Address for Those Who Wish to Say the Right Thing in the Right Way"" by William Pittenger...  Read More >>

Excerpt: ... militiae iuvenis certamina fugi, nec nisi lusura movimus arma manu: nunc senior gladioque latus scutoque...  Read More >>