Classicly Collection of Books

The Manhattaners - A Story of the Hour

Edward S. Van Zile

Let it not be thought for a moment that the perfect self-control exercised by Percy-Bartlett indicated that there was nothing in his life to try the temper of either a saint or a howling swell. In fac..

Wages in 1873

Thomas Brassey

The reaction against the International Society among the working classes in Belgium originated in a similar cause.  In 1871, during the strike in Flanders, the International was unable to fulfil ..

You Can't Buy Eternity!

Dwight V. Swain

Behind them, sand heaved at the base of the rock pillar that had been their first goal. A figure pushed up out of the drifted grit. It was the man from the carrier. Shooting quick glances to right and..

A Perfect Fool - A Novel

Florence Warden

This was self-evident, but Mrs. Abercarne did not like to be reminded of the fact. Her cousin, by a remote cousinship, Lord Llanfyllin, had forgotten her very existence years ago; but in the most sacr..

Anthony Wayne, 1745-1796

Randolph C. Downes

The following biographical sketch of Anthony Wayne was written by Randolph C. Downes. It was published in 1936 by Charles Scribner’s Sons in the DICTIONARY OF AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY, volume nineteen. Both..

Of the Buildings of Justinian

Procopius

All we need study then is to make clear what has been done, and by whom of mankind it was done; and this, I imagine, is not impossible even for the weakest and feeblest writer; besides this, the writi..

Plank Frame Barn Construction

John L. Shawver

The growing interest in the plank frame barn, as manifested by inquiries which have emanated from many quarters, calls for specific information which will enable every builder and farmer to avail hims..

Salve Venetia, gleanings from Venetian history Vol. I

Francis Marion Crawford

We are not concerned scientifically with the origin of the Venetian people or of their name; we need not go back with Romanin to the legendary days of the first great struggle between Asia and Europe,..