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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…

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,…

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…

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 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…

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 German cartoons, political and satirical. There is not much text in this book, only large print images of various cartoons depicting scenes from German history, humorous scenes, or scenes from German life. Some are more overtly…

This book of hours details the lives of the townspeople of Berry for the Duke to go over every month. The illustrations show the work and hardship that the peoples life entails each month. A book of hours is usally used to guide the owners prayer for…

This book takes a very detailed look at the animal kingdom. Each page you will typically find a collection of photographs, mostly black and white with the occasional colored pictured, that accompany the text. The text provides descriptions of all…

A collection of poems by Robert Burns, including some not published prior to this collection. Includes a chronology of Burns's life. Approximately 650 pages of poems and writings, as well as 30 accompanying illustrations and photos related to Burns's…