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The book is a study of Egypt by traveling up the Nile River. The author recounts their travels in Egypt with descriptions of cities and buildings along with illustrations. It also provides explanations of the history and culture of Egypt.

It is a guidebook to help young ladies become a worthy members of Society. The book is meant to be used by teachers and their pupils. It teaches young women how to keep an attractive appearance, take care and make clothes, and how to maintain a house…

This book is written as sort of a biography of Rossetti's life, Stephen's fascination with Rossetti's artistic philosophy and critical reception drives him to write this book on his life/accomplishments. He dives into Rossetti's role in his poetic…

A collection of 386 cocktail recipes that were originally hand written and then later translated into the book. This book is split up into 9 sections, ranging from the background of the cocktail all the way to the different glasswares used for making…

This book stems from a place called the Tower Menagerie that housed a bunch of animals. William Harvey and other artists created illustrations and detailed descriptions of each of these animals and combined it to make this book. This book serves as a…

A novel that follows the life of a family in Wakefield narrated by the vicar of the town. He writes of the troubles his family endures such as financial hardship and his own imprisonment. By the end of the book everything turns out alright.

A 7th edition anthology of German poems about love and friendship. Poems include respective illustrations detailing their contents and discuss themes such as love and companionship.

This book studies the life, habitat, and behavior of the Amphibious Carnivora, more commonly known as seals. The various sections include detailed drawings of these marine animals, as well as the occasional skeletal sketch of their anatomy.…

Collection of stories surrounding various women from history, with the goal of educating women to morality. Individuals are sorted by themes, such as Religion, Filial Duties, Fortitude, On the Proper Employment of Time, and Humanity Contrasted with…

This book is a vivid exploration of Earth’s prehistoric past. Blending science with imagination, it traces the planet’s evolution from its earliest days to the rise of humans. Figuier brings ancient worlds to life through detailed illustrations…