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An instruction manual for student artists on how to draw trees. The author suggests that every artist, even the amateur, should "cultivate a love for forest trees." There are a combination of drawings and text that inform the artist of how to draw…

A collection of 100 short stories written in early Italian prose by Giovanni Bocaccio. Formatted in the form of a frame story, much like the Canterbury Tales, all of the stories share a setting and time frame (Florence during the era of the Black…

A collection of all of the complete poetical works of Edgar Allen Poe, including a memoir and account of his death. The collection includes both essays and poems from his youth up until his later stages of life.

A field guide by Thomas Bewick describing and brilliantly illustrating the variety of avians that can be found in the British Isles. It was the first field guide of its kind that was meant to be read and enjoyed by more than just experts in the field…

This groundbreaking collection of poetry celebrates nature, the self, and the American spirit. Bold and free in style, Whitman's verses embrace the beauty of everyday life, the body, and the soul. With themes of democracy, individuality, and unity,…

This book examines supernatural phenomena and witchcraft in the 19th century. Focusing on the origin and development of spiritualism and theosophy, it explores the history of mediums and occultists, their methods, and the psychology behind these…