Classicly Books
Clan Traditions and Popular Tales of the Western Highlands
Duncan MacIsaacThe Gaels of Scotland cannot be accused of indifference to the rich stores of legend current among the people. From the days of the Dean of Lismore, in the late 15th century, onwards, there have not b..
In the Nursery: Happy Hours for the Little Ones
AnonymousThe birds in the grove know lit-tle farm-house Kate. The fish-es in the brook know lit-tle farm-house Kate. She is the girl that walks a-bout with her a-pron full of nice crumbs. The first morn-i..
The Oak Shade, or, Records of a Village Literary Association
Maurice EugeneIf it has been established as a precedent that every book should have a dedication, it has been more imperatively enjoined that none should make its appearance without a preface. These are matters of ..
The Old Card
Roland PertweeEliphalet Cardomay stepped from his first-class compartment to the platform. Potter, his dresser, having descended from the train while it was still in motion, respectfully held open the carriage door..
The Slaves of Society: A Comedy in Covers
Allen UpwardWhile the marchioness was confiding her maternal anxieties to Mr. Despencer’s sympathetic ear, her daughter, Lady Victoria Mauleverer, was engaged in calmly defying her affectionate parent’s behests.&..
Three Loving Ladies
Mrs. DowdallOne great source of mental nourishment that Evangeline relied on at this time was the Press. Two thirds of the things she thought about each day came from the newspapers, plain or illustrated, but not..
Love in Excess
Eliza Fowler HaywoodThis she sent by a trusty Servant, and so disguis’d, that it was impossible for him to be known, with a strict Charge to deliver it to the Count’s own Hands, and come away before he had read it; the F..
On Death's Trail
Nicholas CarterGifted with more than ordinary intuition, as well as a remarkably keen perception resulting from years of trained experience, Nick Carter already felt sure that the case engaging him had features that..