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"The Sorrows of Young Werther" (German title: "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers") is an epistolary and loosely autobiographical novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, first published in 1774; a revised edition of the novel was published in 1787. Werther was an important novel of the Sturm und Drang period in German literature, and influenced the later Romantic literary movement. The book made Goethe one of the first international literary celebrities. Towards the end of his life, a personal visit to Weimar became crucial to any young man's tour of Europe.

A guide to the ancient monuments of Rome, with artist illustrations and reconstructions by the author. Covered: Habitations; Forums; Temples, Chaples, and Shrines; Walls and Gates; Aqueducts and Drains; Circuses and Stadiums; Theatres; Bridges; Arches; Obelisks; Porticos and Fountains; Basilicas; Baths; and Mausoleums and Tombs. Includes an Introduction, Preface, and more.

Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck (1815-1898) was a Prussian/German statesman of the late 19th century, and a dominant figure in world affairs.

Pow-Wows, or Long Lost Friend is a 19th-century compilation of folk remedies, prayers, and protective charms rooted in the traditions of Pennsylvania Dutch folk magic. Written by John George Hohman, the book blends Christian and esoteric elements, offering cures for ailments, protection against evil, and guidance on daily matters. Revered as a practical guide to folk healing, it remains a fascinating artifact of early American mystical and spiritual practices.John George Hohman -- a Pennsylvania Dutch healer -- compiled and published this book of folk cures in 1820. It remains a fascinating look at folk medicine and superstition.

This volume assembles four classic stories from the author of "Way Station" and "Project Pope." From time travel to hunting alien pests, from invaders from the fourth dimension to impossible sexless alien biology, Clifford D. Simak plumbs the depths of science and the heights of adventure in these classic tales!Included are: "The World That Couldn't Be," "The Street That Wasn't There," "Hellhounds of the Cosmos," and "Project Mastodon."

Before his arrest and imprisonment in France, knowing that he would probably be arrested and executed, Paine, following in the tradition of early eighteenth-century British deism, wrote the first part of "The Age of Reason," an assault on organized "revealed" religion combining a compilation of inconsistencies he found in the Bible with his own advocacy of deism, calling for "free rational inquiry" into all subjects, especially religion. "The Age of Reason" critique on institutionalized religion resulted in only a brief upsurge in deistic thought in America, but would later result in Paine being derided by the public and abandoned by his friends.

Fort McDowell, located on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay, served various military purposes throughout its history. Established in the late 19th century, it initially functioned as a processing center for troops during the Spanish-American War. It later played a key role as a staging and embarkation point for soldiers heading to the Pacific during World War I and World War II. The fort also housed a detention center for enemy aliens during WWII. Today, the remnants of Fort McDowell are part of Angel Island State Park, offering historical insight into its military past and its significance in U.S. history.

Margaret Oliphant Oliphant (née Margaret Oliphant Wilson, 1828-1897) was a Scottish novelist and historical writer. Her biographical work was known for its vivacity and sympathetic touch. Interestingly, The Literary History of England from 1760 to 1825, written in 1882, includes Mrs. Radcliffe, but omits Jane Austen.

Edward Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was the earliest writer of spy fiction as understood today, inventing the "rogue male" school of adventure thrillers and writing over 150 novels of all sorts. 1924's The Wrath to Come is one of his novels that are "fascinating extrapolations of the political dangers that faced Europe and America in the first half of the twentieth century."

Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman and noted Renaissance humanist. He was an important counselor to Henry VIII of England. More coined the word "utopia" - a name he gave to the ideal, imaginary island nation whose political system he described in Utopia, published in 1516.

This epic Civil War novel captures the tumultuous events of the Confederate army's campaigns, focusing on the personal and emotional struggles of soldiers and civilians alike. The story follows Confederate artillery officer Richard Cleave and his experiences on the battlefield, as well as the impact of the war on those at home. With vivid descriptions and historical accuracy, Johnston portrays the complexities of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice in a divided nation.

Jack Boyle (circa 1879-1928) created Boston Blackie, originally a jewel thief and safecracker who became a detective in film, radio and television adaptations -- an "enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend."

William Alexander Fraser (1859-1933) was a Canadian writer of popular fiction, using the various locales in which he had lived. Brave Heart is a collection of short stories about steeplechase racing set around the world.

Set in the 3rd century AD, this historical novel chronicles the rise and fall of Zenobia, the powerful queen of Palmyra who challenged the Roman Empire. Through the eyes of an imaginary Roman named Lucius Manlius Piso, the narrative explores themes of power, loyalty, and cultural conflict. Rich with historical detail, the story brings to life the grandeur of ancient Palmyra and the tragic downfall of one of history's most remarkable leaders.

In a galactic culture that extends from quasi-utopian worlds like New Alexandria to the vermin-infested slums of Old Earth, the Star-Pilots are the great heroes of the day, and Grainger has become a legend in his own time. Pharos is paradise--or so it appears. But the champions of commerce want to package and sell the planet, and the conservationists want to stop them. Grainger's employer, Titus Charlot, is enlisted to negotiate a settlement, but the game is rigged. Charlot needs the Star-Pilot's help, but there seems to be nothing he can do--until the planet's ecosystem takes a hand, and "paradise" suddenly turns deadly! Hooded Swan, Book Four.

In a galactic culture that extends from quasi-Utopian worlds like new Rome to vermin-infested slums like Old Earth, the Star-Pilots are the great heroes of the day, and Grainger has become a legend in his own time, flying the revolutionary ship, Hooded Swan. The rain forest of Chao Phrya seems a more hospitable place than the Halcyon Drift or the underground world of Rhapsody, scenes of Grainger's previous adventures. But the colonists of the jungle planet are crazed and the indigenous population enigmatic; and Grainger must must undertake a mission that requires a lengthy journey on foot through the dense forest. His quest seems awkward, hazardous, and doomed to failure--and that's before the giant spiders make their appearance! Hooded Swan, Book Three.

In the culture of the galaxy, the Star-Pilots of the starships that link the cosmos together have become the great heroes of the day. Grainger, who has become a legend in his own lifetime, is drafted to fly the prototype (the Hooded Swan) of a new ship that could revolutionize space travel.The members of the ultra-ascetic Church of the Exclusive Reward have colonized a number of marginal worlds to exclude themselves from galactic society. On Rhapsody, church members lead a completely subterranean existence. Even closed societies have their rebels, however, so when a major scientific discovery emerges from the caves of the dark planet, everything there falls apart. If Grainger can secure a share in the coming bonanza, he could buy back his freedom from Titus Charlot. Before he can do that, however, he has to find some way of just staying alive.... Hooded Swan, Book Two.

J. Robert Sherwood (1904- 1987), former president and CEO of the Suburban Trust Company, addressed the Newcomen Society in Baltimore in 1961.

Joseph Storer Clouston (1870-1944) was an Orcadian author and historian.

A popular and enthusiastic guide to the major continuing western hero characters of the American pulp magazine era, complete with bibliography, index, and illustrations of pulp covers, and with a new introduction by well-known Western writer, Ryerson Johnson.

Lord Darcy and Master Wizard Sean O Lauchlainn return in this authorized sequel to the stories of Randall Garrett. In 1988, in an alternate universe in which the Plantagenets still rule Britain, France, and the New World, and where magic has displaced science, King John IV's chief detectives are called in to investigate a series of impossible murders of accomplished sorcerers. As the bodies pile up, and the monarch himself is threatened, Darcy and Sean must race against the clock to find the killer before the political balance of Europe is upset. Great fantasy (and mystery) adventure!

Dorothy McCleary won the 1935 Doubleday, Doran literary prize for Not for Heaven, describes as "a lusty, warm-hearted novel about an irritating and ingratiating old lady." She is also known for her 1947 Creative Fiction Writing and her numerous short stories published in Story Magazine.

This volume includes the Union's South Atlantic Blockading Squadron from October 1, 1864, to August 8, 1965, and the Union's Gulf Blockading Squadron from June 7 to December 15, 1861.