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The author of these Travels, Mr. Lemuel Gulliver, is my ancient and intimate friend; there is likewise some relation between us on the mother’s side. About three years ago, Mr. Gulliver growing weary of the concourse of curious people coming to him at his house in Redriff, made a small purchase of land, with a convenient house, near Newark, in Nottinghamshire, his native country; where he now lives retired, yet in good esteem among his neighbours.

“You are aware, I suppose, Marshall, that there have been considerably over a million dollars’ worth of automobiles stolen in this city during the past few months?” asked Guy Garrick one night when I had dropped into his office.

“I wasn’t aware of the exact extent of the thefts, though of course I knew of their existence,” I replied. “What’s the matter?”

“If you can wait a few moments,” he went on, “I think I can promise you a most interesting case—the first big case I’ve had to test my new knowledge of crime science since I returned from abroad. Have you time for it?”

Frederic Stewart Isham was an American novelist and playwright who wrote mainly historical romances and adventure novels.

Not less than you yourself.
Yes, just as he had taken a armor
In the battle against the Norwegians,
he had exactly the same sight, when
He in his anger was a heavy sword
In the ice he struck. Strange!

It has been the aim of the compiler of this little book to present a Dictionary of Poetical Quotations which will be a ready reference to many of the most familiar stanzas and lines of the chief poets of the English language, with a few selections from Continental writers; and also some less familiar selections from more modern poets, which may in time become classic, or which at least have a contemporary interest. Readers of English literature are aware that the few great poets of our language have struck perhaps every chord of human sentiment capable of illustration in verse, and even these few have borrowed the ideas, and sometimes almost the exact words, of predecessors or contemporaries.

For more than 150 years, Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tales have charmed and entertained audiences around the world. Blending old folk tales with fantasy, the Danish bard’s stories are rich in humor and sharp with irony. The forty-seven fables in this beautifully translated collection tell of kings and princesses, of farm boys and mermaids, of witches and ogres. Some of the tales-like The Little Match Girl and The Emperor’s New Clothes-we know by heart. Others-like The Jumpers and The Flying Trunk-are sure to become instant favorites. Packed with memorable characters, Andersen’s fairy tales have withstood the test of time, delighting generation after generation of children and adults-and they promise to remain bedtime favorites for centuries to come

First published in the year 1904, the present book ‘Happiness and Marriage’ is a fictional novel by Elizabeth Towne based on the theme of marriage and married life, and discusses its ultimate perks.

This delightful comic novel from Ian Hay follows the irrepressible Tilly Welwyn, a spirited and unique young woman, in her persistent attempts to catch the eye of an affluent suitor. Despite his affection for the girl, his family is dead-set against the match. Will these ill-matched lovers find a way to make it work?

Longman’s new Cultural Editions Series, Hard Times, by Charles Dickens, edited by Jeff Nunokawa, includes Books 1-3 of Hard Times and contextual materials on the age of Dickens.

The purpose of the author in writing this story is to furnish the public with reliable information about the Ku Klux Klan, and at the same time give entertainment. It is also hoped that Klansmen who read this story will be given a greater appreciation of the Invisible Empire.

There are a great many advantages in being born an American citizen. One can hope to become President of the United States and various other high and mighty things; but, after all, the greatest privilege is in being born among a people who are free from foolish superstitions. Suppose you had been born on the Congo River, for instance. How would you like that when you consider some of their beliefs? It is told by persons supposed to be well informed that the people inhabiting the district round the Congo River share with the Ashantees, of whom we have recently heard such a lot, the belief that if their high priest, the Chitome, were to die a natural death the whole world would follow suit at once, and would dissolve into air, for it is, according to them, only held together by his personal will.

This book is very useful for children and is beneficial in the development of children because the best category of pictures and poetry is included in the books. And the curriculum of these books has been given in a way that helps in the development of children.

First published in the year 1816, the present novel ‘Headlong Hall’ by Thomas Love Peacock was his first long work of fiction. In this novel Peacock assembles a group of eccentrics, each with a single monomaniacal obsession, and derives humor and social satire from their various interactions and conversations.

Whether the British race is improving or degenerating? What, if it seem probably degenerating, are the causes of so great an evil? How they can be, if not destroyed, at least arrested?—These are questions worthy the attention, not of statesmen only and medical men, but of every father and mother in these isles. I shall say somewhat about them in this Essay; and say it in a form which ought to be intelligible to fathers and mothers of every class, from the highest to the lowest, in hopes of convincing some of them at least that the science of health, now so utterly neglected in our curriculum of so-called education, ought to be taught—the rudiments of it at least—in every school, college, and university.

How to get and keep it. The hygiene of dress, food, exercise, rest, bathing, breathing, and ventilation.

… “to know
That which before us lies in daily life
Is the prime wisdom. What is more is fume,
Or emptiness, or fond impertinence,
And renders us, in things that most concern,
Unpractic’d, unprepar’d, and still to seek.”
—Milton’s Adam to Angel.

This book is a modest attempt to clear up some of the errors. Its record is as accurate as impartial observation can make it. God is not bribed. Laziness cannot bargain with him. But the prayers of the righteous and of repentant sinners availeth much.

The injunction “Know thyself” was inscribed in letters of gold over the portico of the temple of Delphi. We can know ourselves only by thoughtful observation and reflection. General forms of exercise may be presented, but we must consider whether our present health and physical condition will not require some modification of the prescribed forms. Certain modes of bathing and specific rules for diet and sleep may be good for the multitude and yet unsuited to particular individuals. Any marked change from our accustomed manner of life should begin gradually. For one who, in winter, has never taken any other than a warm or tepid bath, to plunge suddenly and without preparation into a tub of cold water might be attended with serious results, while by gradual stages the same point may be reached with positive advantage to health and comfort.

Written in 1863 by a Scottish novelist and historical writer Mrs Oliphant, ‘Heart and Cross’ is a novel which takes forward the author’s interest in women’s issues. This story is about Clare Crofton, who is leading a happily married life. But Clare is not all sorted and happy as two of her friends are involved in various adventures in India and first-wave feminist movement.

First published in the year 1899, the present novel ‘Heart of Darkness’ by Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad. It is about a voyage up the Congo River into the Congo Free State, in the heart of Africa, by the story’s narrator Marlow. Marlow tells his story to friends aboard a boat anchored on the River Thames, London, England. This setting provides the frame for Marlow’s story of his obsession with the ivory trader Kurtz, which enables Conrad to create a parallel between London and Africa as places of darkness.

This story collection, includes “Hearts and Crosses,” “The Princess and the Puma,” “Christmas by Injunction,” and many more. This is a fantastic collection of western-themed stories, many feature the man’s signature surprise endings. There are tales of cowpunchers, desperados and ranchers in love. Most explore happy times, though death and sorrow do pay an infrequent visit.

The essays, it may be remarked, deal somewhat extensively with the humour and satire that is not infrequently to be found in the works both of ancient and modern Hebrew writers; and, as this subject has hitherto attracted but little attention, I am not without hope that these pages may be of interest to the general reader.

Hedda Gabler’ is a Danish play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It was first published in the year 1907. It is recognized as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama. The title character, Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre. Hedda’s married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. Ibsen delibrately titles the work with both of her names to make the audiences perceive Hedda as daughter of her father than wife of her husband. It gave an impact to her individuality.

Heidi is a work of children’s fiction by Johanna Spyri. How she used what she learned. It is a novel about the events in the life of a young girl in her grandfather’s care, in the Swiss Alps. It was written as a book “for children and those who love children”. Heidi is one of the best-selling books ever written and is among the best-known works of Swiss literature.

Come down to Earth—and stay there!” is a humiliating order for somebody with wings!

First published in the year 1837, the present novel ‘Henrietta Temple: A Love Story’ was written by Benjamin Disraeli, who was a British politician to serve twice as the Prime Minister and also became the Earl of Beaconsfield.

This is written from memory, unfortunately. If I could have brought with me the material I so carefully prepared, this would be a very different story. Whole books full of notes, carefully copied records, firsthand descriptions, and the pictures—that’s the worst loss. We had some bird’s-eyes of the cities and parks; a lot of lovely views of streets, of buildings, outside and in, and some of those gorgeous gardens, and, most important of all, of the women themselves.