Auk Classics imprint: 344 books

The fascinating autobiography of one of the Victorian era’s greatest authors. Anthony Trollope is loved by many around the world, and many celebrities have cited him as one of their favourite authors, including former British Prime Minister Sir John Major, and legendary thespian Sir Alec Guinness, who never travelled without a Trollope novel.

First published in 1910, this book details the history of one of the most important inventions of the modern world: the telephone.

A fantastic account of an exploratory expedition to Australia, including the exploration of the Gould, Garden and Hinchbrook Islands, and the Macalister and Mackay rivers.

The fantastic memoirs of one of the most famous actresses in history, French stage and early film actress Sarah Bernhardt.

Mary King Waddington was an American author who married a French diplomat. This is her tale of moving to live in France.

A fascinating collection of writings on many naturalist and conservationist themes by American essayist John Burroughs.

A fantastic look of some of the greatest writers of the Victorian era, including Charlotte Bronte, Anthony Trollope, Thomas Carlyle and Charles Dickens. Written by eminent historian Frederic Harrison.

The Story of the Greeks provides an intersting and thorough history of Greece. Beginning with Greek myth and legend, the author moves through major figures, the Trojan war, the city-states of of Sparta and Athens, the Persian War, the adventures of Alexander the Great and more, before ending with Greece's...

A 19th Century analysis of two of the 14th Century's most devastating pandemics: The Black Death, which is usually thought to be a form of bubonic plague, and the Dancing Mania, an unexplained epidemic that caused thousands of people to literally dance themselves to death.

A fantastic resource for students and lovers of opera. This book contains a wealth of information about the works of the greatest opera composers. Includes information on the composers themselves, as well as discussions of the music and plot of the operas. Composers include Beethoven, Bizet, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner and many more.

A fantastic look at the life of nine historical singers:• Maria Felicia Malibran• Wilhemina Schroder-Devrient• Giulia Grisi• Pauline Viardot• Fanny Persiani• Marietta Alboni• Jenny Lind• Sophie Cruvelli• Theresa Titiens

This short biography of the famous composer Richard Wagner details his life, his works and gives the reader an interesting guide to the style that defined this master of operas and other musical works. This version has been specifically edited and formatted for today's e-readers, and makes an excellent addition to any music-related book collection.

A fascinating look at the life and adventures of the famous American folk hero David ‘Davy’ Crockett.

An autobiography of Captain Basil Hall of the Royal Navy in the 1800s. A wonderfully detailed look into the history of the Royal Navy.