Authors: Commune de Amiens/Nancy

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

"Le Circuit de l'Est [programme] by Commune de Amiens/Nancy" is a historical aviation program published during the early 20th century, specifically in August 1910. This book provides detailed information about an aviation event known as the Circuit de l'Est, which consisted of a race for aircraft taking place between various cities in France, inclu...

Authors: Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

"Traité de la Vérité de la Religion Chrétienne" by Hugo Grotius is a theological treatise written in the late 17th century. The work seeks to establish the validity of the Christian faith through reasoned arguments and evidence, addressing doubts and counterarguments from atheists and skeptics. It serves as a defense of Christianity, emphasizing a ...

Authors: Lenz, Jakob Michael Reinhold, 1751-1792

In Ancient Civilizations

By Edward Hill

"Der Waldbruder, ein Pendant zu Werthers Leiden" by Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz is a narrative written in 1776. Herz, the forest hermit, lives in a world of fantasy and idealism. He becomes entangled in an intrigue orchestrated by the wealthy, unattractive widow Hohl, who manipulates his romantic feelings for the beautiful Countess Stella. His frie...

Authors: Lorrain, Jean, 1855-1906

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"Heures de Corse" by Jean Lorrain is a travel narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The work presents a poetic and reflective journey from Marseille to Ajaccio, focusing on the changing landscapes and the author's emotional responses. It explores themes of nostalgia, melancholy, and the contrasting beauty of the natural world against ...

Authors: Björlin, Gustaf, 1845-1922

In Archaeology

By Edward Hill

"Carl Svenske: Historisk berättelse från frihetstiden" by Gustaf Björlin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative focuses on the political dynamics of Sweden during the age of liberty, particularly the intense rivalries between the political factions known as the Hattarna (Hats) and Mössorna (Caps). It portrays the at...

Authors: Ponson du Terrail, 1829-1871

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

"Les cavaliers de la nuit, 1er partie (t. 2/4)" by Ponson du Terrail is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book navigates through a tumultuous period in Scottish history, framed around the complex relationship between Queen Mary Stuart and Lord Bothwell, as well as the character of Hector, a devoted soldier caught in a web of i...

Authors: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

In Ancient Civilizations

By Edward Hill

"David Copperfield - Tome II" by Charles Dickens is a novel published in 1850. This bildungsroman follows David's journey from childhood to maturity in Victorian England. After escaping his cruel stepfather and finding refuge with his eccentric aunt, David pursues education and eventually a career as a proctor and writer. Along the way, he encounte...

Authors: Corelli, Marie, 1855-1924

In Historical Discovery

By Edward Hill

"The Sorrows of Satan" by Marie Corelli is a Faustian novel published in 1895. Geoffrey Tempest, a starving author, suddenly inherits a fortune and befriends the charismatic aristocrat Lucio—who is actually the Devil in disguise. As Tempest's wealth brings only misery, the novel explores Satan's own yearning for salvation and redemption. This contr...

Authors: Webster, Angus D., 1855-1931

In Lost Cities

By Edward Hill

"Webster''s practical forestry : A popular handbook on the rearing and growth of…." by A. D. Webster is a practical forestry handbook written in the early 20th century. It focuses on profitable and ornamental tree growing in Britain, blending policy advocacy with step-by-step guidance for establishing nurseries, plantations, and timber production. ...