Classicly Books
Fairy Tales, Volume 2 (of 2)
Marion Florence LansingThe first volume recounts in “Doll-in-the-Grass” the story of twelve sons sent out into the world by their royal father to win their fortunes; the second tells of six sons, who later become Pleiades, ..
History of the transmission of ancient books to modern times
Isaac TaylorIn the course of this thirty years, the labours of critics, combined with the researches of learned travellers, have thrown much light upon all parts of the subject which is compendiously treated in t..
Bully Bull Frog and His Home in Rainbow Valley
Elizabeth Stafford FryOne warm spring day Bully's mother—it is really Bully's story I am going to tell you—placed her tiny eggs in the warm shallow water at the edge of the pond. After seeing that the eggs were in a safe s..
Santa's Sampler: A Collection of over 100 Hors D'Oeuvre Recipes
AnonymousEach recipe presents a simple yet flavorful approach to creating classic party snacks, with ingredients that are often easy to find in most kitchens. From cheesy dips and stuffed mushrooms to unique t..
Sussex, Painted by Wilfrid Ball
Hilaire BellocSussex was created from the sea. Its inhabitants and its invaders at all periods, save perhaps in the height of the Roman prosperity, and again during the last hundred and fifty years, have had a diff..
The Cat
Violet HuntA cat is of all animals the most difficult to know; it is so intimate, but so detached; so dependent on human beings for its comfort, so loftily indifferent to their wishes. It requires one who has li..
The Rambler Club's Winter Camp
W. Crispin SheppardThe opening of the novel introduces Bob Somers, who becomes aware of a fire at his school, prompting him and his friends to organize a bucket brigade to help save their principal's belongings. After t..
Through Colonial Doorways
Anne Hollingsworth WhartonAt the start of the work, the author reflects on the growing interest in understanding the social dimensions of Colonial America. The opening discusses the value of personal anecdotes, letters, and jo..