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A History of the Amistad Captives is a short account of the events on the Amistad, descriptions of the captives, and the trial.

E.W. Hornung was an English author best known for writing the A.J. Raffles series about an English gentleman thief in the late 19th century. This editon of Hornungs Some Persons Unknown includes a table of contents.

William Macleod Raine was a British-born American writer of Wild West fiction. Raine’s stories of adventure during the famous, action-packed era of American history are still popular today.  This edition of Crooked Trails and Straight includes a table of contents.

G.A. Henty was a prolific English author best known for his historical adventure novels.  Henty’s books covered key segments of history throughout all regions of the world and he is still widely popular today.  Some of Henty’s greatest books include The Dragon and The Raven, The Cat of Bubastes,...

Horatio Alger Jr. was a prolific American author in the 19th century.  Alger's books often portrayed classic rags-to-riches stories which had a major effect on the United States during the Gilded Age.  Alger's writings were geared towards young adults. From Farm Boy to Senator is a novel...

Thomas Hardy (2 June 1840 11 January 1928) was a writer and poet born in Dorchester, England. Hardys poetry dealt mainly with the naturalism movement. Hardy considered himself a poet first, but his most famous works were his novels, particularly Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles.

Arthur Machen was a Welsh writer best known for his supernatural and horror fiction.  Machen was very influential in those genres as his novella The Great God Pan is considered one of the best horror stories in English literature.  This edition of A Fragment of Life includes a table of contents.

Stories of the East From Herodotus is a short history of ancient kings from Egypt, Babylon, and more. It is meant for a high school audience.

Mary Shelley was an English writer best known for the classic gothic novel Frankenstein which has been adapted into film many times.  This edition of History of Six Weeks’ Tour Through a Part of France, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland includes a table of contents. 

Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English author best known for writing some of the greatest children’s novels in literature.  Some of Burnett’s works have been turned into popular plays.  This edition of The Dawn of a To-Morrow includes a table of contents.

Horatio Alger was a prolific American author in the 19th century best known for his novels featuring a rags to riches narrative.  Alger’s books were influential in the Gilded Age which coincided with the Victorian era in Britain.  This edition of Andy Grant's Pluck includes a table of contents.

Herman Melville was one of the greatest writers during the American Renaissance.  Melville’s unique style helped produce classics in many different genres.  This edition of Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War includes a table of contents. 

Oscar Wilde was a prominent Irish playwright and novelist in the late 19th century.  With classics such as The Importance of Being Earnest and The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wilde remains one of the most widely read authors today.  This edition of Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime includes a table of contents.

M.E. Braddon was a popular British writer during the Victorian Era.  Among Braddon's best known novels are Lady Audley’s Secret and Aurora Floyd.  This edition of The Cold Embrace includes a table of contents.