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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
It recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot's apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing the art of navigating the ever-changing waters.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
Twain recounts his youthful experiences training as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, learning to navigate the ever-changing waters under veteran pilot Horace Bixby's guidance.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
It 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
The work recounts Twain's experiences as a young steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, then follows his return journey decades later.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's recollections of his youth as a steamboat pilot's apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his later travel observations.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's recollections of his youth as a steamboat pilot apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his observations from a return journey years later.
$5.00
Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines Twain's memories of training as a young steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Civil War with his later travels down the same waterway decades after.
$5.00
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.
$5.00
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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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 · 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 · 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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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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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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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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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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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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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The story revolves around Mary Louise, a spirited young girl, and her grandfather, Colonel Hathaway, as they navigate life after the Great War and welcome returning soldiers to their small town of Dorfield.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
This story focuses on a group of patriotic young girls, led by the spirited Mary Louise, as they rally together to support the war effort during World War I through the sale of Liberty Bonds.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Intermediate
A wealthy landowner and his peasant servant set out by sleigh through a snowstorm, racing to secure a land deal before competitors arrive.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
Master Humphrey, a lonely Londoner, forms a club where members gather to read manuscripts stored in his antique clock.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
Narrating from her deathbed, a young woman reveals the dark secret behind her isolation: her father's confession of incestuous love and his subsequent suicide.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
The book revolves around a group of young girls, descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, who form the May Flower Club for mental improvement.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative encapsulates the author's reflections on his own life experiences, ranging from his childhood to his various adventures as a young man, detailing both personal and professional milestones.
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Plato
Ancient · Intermediate
Socrates recites to Menexenus a funeral speech for the Athenian war dead, which he says he learned from Aspasia.
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