Society and culture: general Books

For two hundred years India was the jewel in the British imperial crown. During the course of governing India - the Raj - a number of words came to have particular meanings in the imperial lexicon. This book documents the words and terms that the British...

This book examines how India was placed and placed itself in the world during the first half of the 20th century in a period of global turmoil and set against the subcontinental contest for independence. In situating India in the world, it looks not just...

This book foregrounds the subjectivity of 'acting women' amidst violent debates on femininity and education, livelihood and labour, sexuality and marriage. It looks at the emergence of the stage actress as an artist and an ideological construct at...

North East India is called nature's gift to India. It is mountainous, thickly forested, nourished by massive rainfall, has massive rivers, has a diverse wildlife, inhabited a number of forest dwellers called tribes who cherished environmentalist ethos...

Truth In Song For The Lovers Of Truth Everywhere is a book of poetry written by Clara H. Scott and published in 1896. The book contains a collection of poems that explore themes of truth, love, faith, and spirituality. The poems are written in a lyrical...

Through Grey To Gold is a novel written by Charlotte Murray and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young woman named Daphne Grey who finds herself in difficult circumstances after her father's death. She is forced to leave her comfortable...

The Well-Bred Girl In Society is a book written by Constance Harrison and published in 1898. The book is a guide for young women on how to conduct themselves in society. It covers topics such as manners, dress, conversation, and social etiquette. The...

The Vishnu Purana V3 is a book that explores the system of Hindu mythology and tradition. Written by Horace Hayman Wilson and first published in 1866, this book is the third volume in a series that delves into the ancient Hindu text known as the Vishnu...

""The Training of Wild Animals"" is a book written by Frank Charles Bostock in 1903. This book is a comprehensive guide to training wild animals, and it covers a wide range of topics related to animal training. The book is divided into several chapters,...

The Trades Union Movement is a historical book written by Annie Besant in 1890. The book provides a detailed account of the origin and development of the trade union movement in Britain during the 19th century. It covers the various struggles and...

The Shot In The Eye, And Adventures With The Texan Rifle Rangers is a historical book written by Charles Wilkins Webber in 1853. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences with the Texan Rifle Rangers during the Mexican-American War. The book...

""The Science of Advertising"" is a book written by Edwin Balmer in 1908 that explores the role of advertising in business and its impact on national development. Balmer delves into the psychology of advertising, examining the ways in which it influences...

""The Science and Art of Teaching: Or The Principles and Practice of Education"" is a book written by George Victor Le Vaux and published in 1875. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of teaching, exploring the science...

The Religious Topography of England is a book written by Samuel Rowles Pattison and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive study of the religious landscape of England, covering its history, geography, and cultural influences. It examines the...

""The Religion of Islam"" is a comprehensive study of the Islamic faith, written by F.A. Klein and originally published in 1906. The book provides a detailed overview of the history of Islam, its beliefs and practices, and its impact on the world. Klein...

The Record of Athol, Massachusetts, in Suppressing the Great Rebellion is a historical book written by John Foote Norton in 1866. The book provides a detailed account of the role played by the town of Athol, Massachusetts, in suppressing the American...

The Rebel At Large is a novel written by May Beals and published in 1906. The story revolves around the protagonist, a young woman named Nellie, who is determined to break free from the constraints of society and live life on her own terms. Nellie is a...

""The Rane: A Legend Of The Indian Mutiny, 1857-1858"" is a historical novel written by Gillean in 1887. The book is set during the Indian Rebellion of 1857-1858, also known as the Indian Mutiny. The story follows the life of a young Indian man named...

The Rebellion In India: How To Prevent Another (1857) is a historical book written by John Bruce Norton. This book delves into the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the First War of Indian Independence, and explores the causes and consequences of...

The Poetical Remains Of Lucy Bell Westwood: With Some Account Of Her Life (1850) is a book that features the poetry of Lucy Bell Westwood, along with a brief account of her life. The book was written by Westwood herself and was published in 1850. The...

The Lust of Empire is a historical book written by George Frisbie Hoar in 1900. The book explores the history of the United States and its expansionist policies during the 19th century. Hoar examines the motivations behind American imperialism, including...

The Life of Tobias Smollett: With Critical Observations on His Works is a biographical and critical work written by Robert Anderson in 1803. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Tobias Smollett, a Scottish poet, novelist, and...

The Life of Earle Williams is a biography written by Oren Clayton Reel and published in 1915. The book chronicles the life of Earle Williams, a successful lawyer and politician from Nebraska who served in both the state legislature and the United States...

The Journal of William Dowsing of Stratford is a historical book that documents the life and work of William Dowsing, a parliamentary visitor who was appointed under a warrant from the Earl of Manchester. The book was written by Dowsing himself and...

The Grateful Negro: And The Birthday Present is a book written by Maria Edgeworth and first published in 1874. The book tells the story of a young slave named Sancho, who is owned by a wealthy family. Sancho is known for his loyalty and hard work, and he...

The Family, The State, And The School is a book written by P. C. Yorke in 1912. The book explores the relationship between the family, the state, and the school, and how they all contribute to the education and upbringing of children. The author argues...

The Cruelest Wrong Of All is a novel written by Annie Turner Tinsley in 1862. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is forced into marriage with a man she does not love. The novel explores...

The Complete Works of John Davies of Hereford is a book published in 1878 that includes the complete literary works of the Welsh poet, scholar, and lawyer John Davies of Hereford. The book features a comprehensive collection of his poems, epigrams, and...

The Chinese Spy V4 is a novel written by Ange Goudar in 1765. The book revolves around a Chinese emissary who is sent to Europe by the Court of Pekin to examine the present state of the continent. The emissary, who is also a spy, travels through various...

The Beginnings of Freemasonry in North Carolina and Tennessee is a historical book written by Marshall De Lancey Haywood in 1906. The book explores the origins of Freemasonry in the southern states of North Carolina and Tennessee, tracing the history of...

""The Cabinet of Biography: Comprising Memoirs and Characteristic Anecdotes"" is a book written by E. Sands and published in 1835. The book is a collection of biographical sketches and anecdotes of notable individuals from various fields such as...

The Biography of John Gibson, R.A., Sculptor, Rome is a book written by the artist himself, John Gibson, in 1911. Gibson was a renowned sculptor who lived and worked in Rome for most of his life. The book is a detailed account of his life, from his...

The Bayreuth of Wagner is a book written by John P. Jackson in 1891. It is a comprehensive account of the famous Bayreuth Festival, which was established by the renowned German composer Richard Wagner. The book provides a detailed description of the...

Le livre ""Suppl�����ment au Journal historique du voyage ������ l'Equateur (1752)"" de Condamine, Charles Marie De La est une �����uvre historique qui relate le voyage de l'auteur en Equateur au XVIIIe si�����cle. Ce suppl�����ment ajoute des...

Sunny Skies: Or Adventures In Italy is a travelogue written by Barbara H. Channing in 1869. The book is a detailed account of her travels through Italy, describing the beautiful landscapes, historical sites, and cultural aspects of the country. Channing...

""Spanish Legends and Traditions"" is a book written by Henry Albert Reed and published in 1914. The book is a collection of stories and legends from Spain, including tales of knights, kings, and saints. The author has compiled these stories from various...

""Modern Isms"" is a book written by Thomas Cary Johnson and published in 1919. The book explores and analyzes various modern movements and ideologies that were prevalent during the early 20th century. The author delves into topics such as socialism,...

Some Memories Of My Life is an autobiographical book written by Alfred Moore Waddell and published in 1908. The book provides a detailed account of the author's life, starting from his childhood in North Carolina during the mid-19th century. Waddell was...

Das Buch ""Schilderung des h�����uslichen Lebens, des Charakters und der Regierung Ludwigs des Sechzehnten"" von Christoph Girtanner wurde im Jahr 1793 ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine umfassende Darstellung des Lebens und der Regierung von...

Salices Lapponiae �����r en bok skriven av N. J. Anderson och publicerad 1845. Boken �����r en studie av Salix-arterna som finns i Lappland, en region i norra Skandinavien. F������rfattaren beskriver de olika arterna av Salix och deras egenskaper,...

Royal And Loyal Sufferers is a historical book written by Cecil Deedes and first published in 1903. The book chronicles the lives of several loyalists who suffered during the English Civil War and the subsequent reign of Oliver Cromwell. It focuses on...

Relations Sur La Vie De La Marie Des Anges (1737) est un livre �����crit par Anne Marie De Flecelles De Bregy. Il s'agit d'une biographie de la vie de Marie des Anges, une religieuse fran�����aise du XVIIe si�����cle qui a �����t����� canonis�����e par...

Reminiscences Of The Early History Of Galt And Settlement Of Dumfries, In The Province Of Ontario is a historical book written by James Young and published in 1880. The book provides a detailed account of the early history of Galt and the settlement of...

Reminiscences Of Pioneer Life is a book written by Robert Ray Latta and published in 1912. The book is a personal account of Latta's experiences growing up in the American Midwest during the late 19th century. Latta was born in 1859 in Illinois and spent...

Race Improvement in the United States is a book published by the American Academy of Political and Social Science in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of race relations in the United States and explores the ways in which race can be...

""Poetic Biographical Sketches of Earl Beaconsfield"" is a book written by Daniel Bryan and published in 1882. The book is a collection of poems that offer a biographical account of Benjamin Disraeli, the Earl of Beaconsfield, who was a prominent British...

Plantation Sermons: Or Plain And Familiar Discourses For The Instruction Of The Unlearned (1856) is a book written by Andrew Flinn Dickson. The book is a collection of sermons that were given to plantation workers in the United States in the mid-19th...

Pioneer Life In The Fox River Valley (1906) is a non-fiction book written by Annie Susan McLenegan about her experiences as a pioneer living in the Fox River Valley in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the challenges and...