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First published in 1898, ¿The Pilot of the Mayflower; a Tale of the Children of the Pilgrim Republic¿ is a semi-fictional account of the known incidents that took place aboard the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating story highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: ¿The Pilot and the Indians¿, ¿The Boys and the Jackscrew¿, ¿'By Ahaya River'¿, ¿The Pilot and the Little Pilgrims ¿ The story of the Captain Indian Tusquantö, ¿Epenow, the Indian Wonder¿, ¿The Story of the Speedwell¿, ¿The Tale of Henry Hudson¿, etc. Hezekiah Butterworth (1839¿1905) was an American poet and author most famous for his books for young readers, including ¿The Knight of Liberty¿, ¿ The Patriot Schoolmaster¿, and ¿The Wampum Belt¿. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with an excerpt from 'The Encyclopedia Americana'.

¿The Finding of the 'Mayflower'¿ concentrates on what happened to the 'Mayflower' following its successful voyage to the New World. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating historical account highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: ¿The Mayflower, an excerpt from The Encyclopedia Americana, 1920¿, ¿The Myth of the 'Mayflower', by G. K. Chesterton¿, ¿Introduction¿, ¿The Campo Santo of The Society of Friends at Jordans¿, ¿The Trail Found¿, ¿The Trail Followed¿, ¿The 'Mayflower' Found¿, ¿When Was the Ship Broken Up¿, ¿An Expert's Opinion¿, etc. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with the essay ¿The Myth of the 'Mayflower'¿ by G. K. Chesterton.

Emily Hilda Daniell (1880¿1949) was an English children's writer, novelist, mountaineer, and advocate for female suffrage who wrote under the pen name E. H. Young. Despite being almost completely unheard of now, Daniell was a celebrated author who produced numerous best sellers during her time. First published in 1937, ''Celia'' revolves around the titular protagonist, a disillusioned housewife in her 40s who lives in a flat with her architect husband and two children. Instead of complaining about her dull life, she creates her own private world of thoughts that no one is allowed to enter. A poignant exploration of the oppressiveness of domesticity in Interwar Britain that will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Other works by this author include: ¿Corn of Wheat¿ (1910), ¿A Bridge Dividing¿ (1922), and ¿Moor Fires¿ (1916). Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a new specially-commissioned biography of the author.

This enchanting French fairy tale is a timeless story of true love in the face of adversity and reveals the origin tale of the treasured Beauty and the Beast.The story begins with a poor merchant and his daughters on the cusp of poverty. When there is a chance that their capital could be restored, the merchant leaves his family and embarks on a long journey. His children ask their father to return with luxurious gifts. All except his youngest daughter, Beauty, who requests nothing more than a single rose. In the merchant's attempts to obtain this flower, he encounters a monstrous beast, and changes the course of Beauty's future forever.First published in 1740, 'La Belle et La Bête' is one of the world's most beloved fairy tales. Written by Madame de Villeneuve, the story was translated into English in 1858 by J. R Planché. This edition features two gorgeous engravings by Edward Corbould and the Brothers Dalziel.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Mrs. Dalloway is one of Virginia Woolf's most famous works. The seminal novel follows a day in the life of English aristocrat Clarissa Dalloway in post-war London as she plans for a party whilst battling haunting memories of the past.Originally published in 1925, Virginia Woolf's fourth novel, Mrs. Dalloway, is a short lyrical work that entwines the stories of three characters who are struggling to cope with life after World War I. Written in her trademark stream of consciousness, Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway is largely plotless and examines characters in a dreamlike style. Taking place over the course of a single day, the novel is set in London and explores the perspectives of three different characters living in the city. The raw intimate feelings of Dalloway are exposed, alongside that of her husband, Richard Dalloway, a Conservative MP, and Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran who is suffering with PTSD.Embedded with themes of existentialism, feminism and mental illness, the book largely takes place in Clarissa Dalloway's memories. Clarissa's one talent is organising events, but while she busies herself in the planning of her latest party, her mind slips into distant recollections and Woolf allows her reader to delve into the past.Read & Co. Classics has proudly republished this much-loved Virginia Woolf novel in a new edition, complete with a specially commissioned author biography. Not to be missed by collectors of Woolf's work, Mrs. Dalloway is a classic of English literature that would be the perfect addition to any bookshelf.