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This collection of literary-themed verse from satirist and man of letters John Kendrick Bangs is sure to please book lovers. Filled with allusions to authors and their works and characterized by a light, playful tone, every poem in Cobwebs From a Library Corner is a witty delight.

Prolific novelist Stuart Harley has published many books, but wealth and popular acclaim have continued to elude him. In an attempt to help him secure his fortune, Harley's publisher recommends that he write stories with more appeal to female audiences. Harley agrees and begins to work, but he soon finds...

Though he is today best remembered for his acerbic satire, American writer Ambrose Bierce had a surprisingly broad range as a writer. Black Beetles in Amber is a collection of Bierce's poetry, which ranges from humorous verse to hauntingly tender lyrics.

A riding accident has proven fatal to respected aristocrat Sir Noel Thetford. As he lies on his deathbed, he whispers his final instructions to his new wife and makes her swear to carry them out. But soon after Sir Noel's death, a number of troubling clues begin to emerge. Will Lady Thetford stay true to her promise?

Looking to brush up your table manners or bolster your confidence in formal social settings? Look no further than Arthur Martine's indispensable Martine's Hand-Book of Etiquette. From carving meats to behaving properly at weddings, this comprehensive guide has an easy-to-remember tip for virtually every situation.

Canadian author Allen Grant was a voracious thinker and writer who published on a remarkable array of topics, ranging from scholarly science papers to popular fiction. This essay collection offers a glimpse into Allen's beliefs and views on subjects ranging from language to education.

Whether you're a long-time fan of British author Samuel Butler (best known for his shrewd satire of utopian fiction, Erewhon) or you're just diving into his diverse body of work, this omnibus collection is an engaging read that's sure to catch and hold your interest. It contains excerpts from both his fiction and his non-fiction and serves as a suitable overview of his unique oeuvre.

In this gripping mystery from Charlotte M. Brame's "Everyday Life" series, a beautiful young woman named Marion Arleigh finds herself targeted by a pair of conniving siblings who prey on her innocence and naivete. Will Marion figure out she's being duped and extract herself before it's too late?

Learning doesn't have to be drudgery, as this exciting tale proves again and again. Younger readers with an interest in history and geography will adore Forests of Maine from author Jacob Abbott. Intrepid adventurer Marco Paul explores Maine and surrounding areas, seamlessly combining fascinating facts and fun adventure.

As lovestruck youngsters determined to make a life together, Letty Morris and Alfred Price made a daring runaway attempt in an effort to elope. However, their plan was dashed when a concerned clergyman informed their parents. Will their ill-fated love ever be revived?

If you like your classic detective tales served with a heaping dose of local color and a cast of indelibly written characters, you'll love Vrouw Grobelaar and Her Leading Cases. This collection of seventeen mysteries stars Vrouw Grobelaar, a well-to-do South African woman of a certain age whose shrewd, no-nonsense approach will win readers over.

Dr. Warren Slavens drew claim number one, which entitles him to first choice of rich lands on an Indian reservation in Wyoming. It means a fortune; but before he can establish his ownership he has a hard battle ahead with crooks and politicians.

Out of his element as a house guest staying in a genteel mansion thousands of miles away from his ancestral homeland of Western Canada, Leland forms an uneasy truce with his unscrupulous host, Jimmy Denham, and finds romance when he least expects it.

Among his many claims to fame, British statesman William Ewart Gladstone served as prime minister four separate times, more than anyone else in history. In this brief biography, a fellow liberal politician, James Bryce, skillfully surveys Gladstone's influences, accomplishments and legacy.