Classicly Collection of Books

Stormy, Misty's Foal

Marguerite Henry

Paul skinned between the fence rails and ran toward the made-over chicken coop that was Misty's barn. He heard her whinnying in a low, rumbly tone. His heart pumping in expectancy, he unbolted her doo..

The Hobo: The Sociology of the Homeless Man

Nels Anderson

The present volume is intended to be the first of a series of studies of the urban community and of city life. It is assumed that the study here made of the “Hobohemia” of Chicago, as well as the..

The Laughter of Slim Malone

Max Brand

Appleton decreed the day of the arrival of the new sheriff a festival occasion. The farmers from the adjoining table-land drove into town, the miners from the three valleys rode down. And when the sta..

The Sixth Marine Division

James R. Stockman

When the Sixth Marine Division began its training program for its first—and only—operation, it had several initial advantages: Over two thirds of its officers and men were veterans, well schooled in t..

The Summers Readers: First Reader

Maud Summers

WHEN the school introduces and trains each child of society into membership within a little community, saturating him with the spirit of service, and providing him with the instruments of effective se..

Through the Crater's Rim

A. Hyatt Verrill

Scarcely had the realization come to me when an arrow thudded sharply into a tree by my side and Carlos, with a wild yell of deadly fear, threw down his load and dashed madly away. Not an Indian could..

What Price Peace

Frederick J. Libby

Militarist and narrow nationalist groups in every country flood the press with propaganda breathing fear or hate. A new race in armaments has started. Our Monroe Doctrine, in view of the growing impor..

As Others See Us

W. H. P. Jarvis

The books mentioned are significant of a popular move. That this move should have originated in the “Land of the Free” is remarkable. That popular appreciation should have been held from the Canadian ..