Years ago, I published a guide for people moving to Berlin. Since then, I've been plagued by a guilty conscience. I portrayed the city in a positive light. Everything good in the city comes from outside. I wanted to make it look attractive so that people would move here and find their way around. The city has been l...

In 'The Lenâpé and Their Legends' by Daniel G. Brinton, readers are invited to explore the rich cultural heritage of the Lenâpé tribe through a collection of traditional legends and myths. Brinton's meticulous research and profound respect for the Lenâpé people's storytelling traditions are evident in his detailed a...

A testimony of human rights as a Indigenious person under the United Charter of Rights and Freedoms and a resistance to the Colonizers Agenda to divide and destroy our Indigenious belief system and society. To dismantle those who pretend to be our leaders or in the best interests of our people this is a response to ...

In William Henry Thomes' 'The Gold Hunters' Adventures; Or, Life in Australia' readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the Australian goldfields during the mid-19th century. The book is a masterful blend of adventure and naturalism, depicting the harsh realities of life as a gold hunter in a foreign land. T...

In Faxian's 'A Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms', the reader is taken on a fascinating journey through different Buddhist kingdoms, exploring the culture, traditions, and religious practices of these regions. Written in a travelogue style, the book provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs e...

準備好，跟著作者穿梭時空，近距離探訪古羅馬人的一日生活！ 最有趣、最出人意表的古羅馬文化史，都在本書中！ 住的樓層越高，地位越低、越貧窮！？ 別鬧了，竟然拿尿來刷牙、洗衣服！？ 什麼，凱撒大帝跟女人一樣愛除毛！？ 同性之愛沒什麼，但就是不能被動！？ 瞎咪，古羅馬人一天只工作六小時！？ 羅馬，擁有一種難以描繪的魅力！於是乎，...

Down the centuries, poets have provided Wales with a window onto its own distinctive world. This book gives a sense of the view seen through that special window in twelve illustrated poems, each bringing very different periods and aspects of the Welsh past into focus. Together, they give the flavour of a poetic trad...

In "Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of Kentucky" by John S. C. Abbott, the reader is taken on a captivating journey through the life of one of America's most legendary frontiersmen. Abbott skillfully intertwines historical facts with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the adventures and hardships faced by Daniel Boone a...

In 'The Gathering of the Nations' by Anonymous, the reader is taken on a literary journey that explores themes of unity, diversity, and the interconnectedness of human societies. The book is written in a highly descriptive and poetic style, reminiscent of epic historical sagas, drawing the reader into a rich tapestr...

In the book 'Picture-Writing of the American Indians' by Garrick Mallery, readers are taken on a fascinating journey into the art of pictorial communication among various Native American tribes. Mallery meticulously examines the symbols, glyphs, and pictographs used by these cultures, offering insights into their co...

John Oxley's 'Journals of Two Expeditions into the Interior of New South Wales' are a pioneering work that provides a detailed account of early exploration in Australia. Written in a straightforward and descriptive style, Oxley's journals offer readers a firsthand glimpse into the challenges and discoveries of colon...

In 'The Shame of the Cities' by Lincoln Steffens, the author exposes the corruption and malpractices within various urban areas in the United States during the early 20th century. Written in a journalistic style, Steffens provides a detailed account of political machines, greedy officials, and the exploitation of im...

In 'Under the Red Crescent,' editors John Sandes and Charles S. Ryan curate an invaluable collection that traverses the complex terrains of war, humanitarianism, and the indomitable spirit of those who work under the red crescent symbol. The anthology stands out for its diverse literary styles, ranging from firsthan...

John Lewis Burckhardt's 'Travels in Syria and the Holy Land' is a captivating travel narrative that provides a detailed account of his journey through the region in the early 19th century. His vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and customs offer readers a unique insight into the Middle East during that pe...

W. H. Davenport Adams' 'In the Far East' is a detailed and immersive account of his travels throughout Asia, offering rich descriptions of the cultures, landscapes, and people he encountered. Written in a vivid and engaging style, the book captures the essence of the Far East in the 19th century, providing readers w...

Henry O'Brien's 'The Round Towers of Ireland; or, The History of the Tuath-De-Danaans' is a groundbreaking work of literary scholarship that delves into the mysterious round towers of Ireland and their connection to the ancient Tuath-De-Danaans. O'Brien's writing style is academic and detailed, providing readers wit...