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Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work chronicles Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, then recounts his return journey years later.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This portion of Twain's work recounts his adventures as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, followed by his return journey decades later.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, followed by his return journey decades later.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing his apprenticeship under veteran pilot Horace Bixby.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work recounts Twain's experiences as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing his apprenticeship under veteran pilot Horace Bixby.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Years later, he returns to recount his postwar journeys along the same route, observing how railroads, growing cities, and changing times have transformed the landscape he once knew.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Amy Dorrit, born and raised in London's Marshalsea debtors' prison, captures the attention of Arthur Clennam upon his return from twenty years abroad.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
This sequel to "Little Women" follows Jo Bhaer and her husband as they run an unconventional school at Plumfield.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
The book provides simple rules for miniature wargaming using infantry, cavalry, and artillery, including a toy cannon that launches projectiles to knock down enemy soldiers.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
Originally issued as individual booklets to revive interest in the Oz series, the stories brought Baum back to his most successful creation after attempting other projects.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate their passage from childhood to womanhood in Civil War-era Massachusetts.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The story follows four sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March—as they navigate the passage from childhood to womanhood in Civil War-era Massachusetts.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
Part of a larger encyclopedia aimed at Britain's self-educating middle class, these volumes profile important French writers and thinkers from the 14th to 18th centuries.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
Written primarily by Mary Shelley, this volume profiles French writers and thinkers from the 14th to 18th centuries.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
When Lord Lodore dies in a duel, he leaves behind his daughter Ethel and estranged wife Cornelia to navigate a web of legal, financial, and familial challenges.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
After Lord Lodore dies in a duel, his wife Cornelia and daughter Ethel must navigate a maze of legal, financial, and family challenges.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
When Lord Lodore dies in a duel, his wife and daughter must navigate the wreckage he leaves behind.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Other stories explore enigmatic women and unexpected generosity.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The narrative covers Kitchener’s early life as a mathematician and engineer, his adventurous military career beginning from his involvement in the battlefields of the Franco-Prussian War to his eventual rise as a key military leader in the British Army.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
It delves into her early years, family background, and the sentiments that inspired her literary works, drawing connections between her life and her storytelling.
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Jane Austen
Modern · Advanced
Composed when Austen was just fourteen years old, this epistolary tale brilliantly parodies the romantic novels of sensibility popular in her era.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
An eighteen-year-old teacher falls in love with a young woman, loses his position, and later reunites with her in London while studying science.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
This anthology captures the essence of life in rural Canada, often focusing on themes of innocence, morality, and social dynamics through the experiences of relatable characters.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
The opening portion of the collection introduces a story about Prudence and her twin brother Murray, who grapple with their domineering Uncle Abimelech after their father's death.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
The opening of the collection introduces various characters through a prism of emotions and relationships.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
Among the characters featured are Sidney Richmond, a young woman grappling with her desire for connection beyond her mundane existence, and Jeffrey Miller, a devoted friend to the lovely Sara Stuart, whose life may be changing dramatically.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
Many of the stories delve into relationships, choices, and societal expectations, featuring relatable characters navigating their personal journeys.
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L. M. Montgomery
Modern · Introductory
The stories feature relatable characters, such as Lovell Stevens, Josephine Elliott, and Paul, who navigate life's challenges with empathy and resilience, making the collection a reflective and heartfelt read.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The opening of the book presents "A Christmas Dream," where a little girl named Effie expresses her disenchantment with Christmas, feeling it has become repetitive and boring.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
This volume contains enchanting tales that weave together themes of magic, nature, and the gentle power of kindness, primarily featuring various fairy characters in whimsical settings.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The story centers on a conjurer whose tricks spark conflict between belief and rationalism.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
When the eccentric Innocent Smith arrives at a London boarding house with a gust of wind, he transforms the residents' lives with his playful spirit and wild antics.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Wells examines how children develop into citizens of the modern state, proposing a controversial doctrine called "New Republicanism" that judges all things by their effect on human evolution.
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Jane Austen
Modern · Intermediate
Ten-year-old Fanny Price is sent from her impoverished home to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle at Mansfield Park, where she endures years of mistreatment.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville's first purely fictional work begins as a South Pacific adventure when an American sailor abandons his whaling vessel.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville's first purely fictional work begins as a South Pacific adventure, transforms into a romance when the narrator encounters a mysterious woman named Yillah, then evolves into a philosophical quest after her sudden disappearance.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Introductory
The narrative centers around a young girl named Marjorie, who celebrates her twelfth birthday and experiences magical encounters that teach her valuable lessons about kindness, generosity, and the importance of seeing the beauty in everyday life.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This satirical work contains two short stories featuring fictional characters Twain claims are part of his family lineage, despite bearing no relationship to his actual life.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters are a reflection of Twain's experiences, humor, and philosophical musings, detailing his evolution from a young printer to a humorist and social commentator.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters span Twain's formative years from his early attempts at journalism to his experiences as a riverboat pilot.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Throughout these letters, Twain engages with friends and family, often sharing his thoughts on his writing projects and travels, as well as his feelings of excitement, frustration, and humor.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters primarily focus on his relationship with fellow author W. D. Howells, covering a range of topics including literature, politics, personal struggles, and creative endeavors.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Mark Twain's letters from 1886 to 1900, arranged by year with linking comment by Albert Bigelow Paine.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The letters reflect Twain's evolution from a humorous storyteller to a vocal reformer, addressing various social and political issues of his time, such as the Philippine-American War and the assassination of President McKinley.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This volume captures the thoughts and experiences of Twain as he received a honorary degree from Oxford, moved into his new home at Redding, Connecticut, and navigated the joys and sorrows of his personal life, including family matters and his evolving health.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of this work features an introduction by W. D. Howells, who reflects on Twain's unique oratory style, emphasizing the effectiveness of his words when spoken aloud compared to written form.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
It follows Marjorie Pope and physicist R.A.G. Trafford, whose relationship begins with a dramatic airplane crash.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This satirical tale explores selfishness through the quarrelsome Chuzzlewit family.
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