Authors: Clarke, Marcus Andrew Hislop, 1846-1881

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"For the Term of His Natural Life" by Marcus Andrew Hislop Clarke is a novel published in 1874. Set in early colonial Australia, it follows Rufus Dawes, a young British aristocrat wrongly convicted of murder and transported to a brutal penal colony. Based on Clarke's research and visits to Port Arthur, the story depicts the harsh realities of convi...

Authors: Metternich, Clemens Wenzel Lothar, Fürst von, 1773-1859

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Lettres du prince de Metternich à la comtesse de Lieven, 1818-1819" by Metternich is a collection of letters written in the early 19th century. This work provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal correspondence between one of Europe's most influential diplomats and a prominent Russian figure, focusing on their romantic relationship intertwi...

Authors: Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Is Mars Habitable?" by Alfred Russel Wallace is a critical examination of Professor Percival Lowell's theories on the habitability of Mars, written in the early 20th century. The work critically addresses the claims made in Lowell's book, "Mars and Its Canals," particularly the idea that Mars may support intelligent life due to its supposed irriga...

Authors: Neuray, Fernand, 1874-1934

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Quinze Jours en Égypte" by Fernand Neuray is a travelogue written in the early 20th century. The book offers a firsthand account of the author's journey through Egypt, detailing his observations and experiences as he explores the ancient splendor and contemporary developments of the region. Neuray's narrative intertwines the excitement of his voya...

Authors: Piroli, Tommaso, 1752-1824

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Antiquités d'Herculanum, Tome III. Peintures" by Tommaso Piroli is a historical publication written in the early 19th century. This volume is part of a series documenting the art and culture of ancient Rome, specifically the paintings uncovered in the archeological excavations of Herculaneum. The book showcases various artworks, connecting them to...

Authors: Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Henry David Thoreau" by Henry David Thoreau is a comprehensive collection of Thoreau's writings, compiled in the early 21st century for the Project Gutenberg online library. This book serves as an index to Thoreau's diverse works, which primarily explore themes of nature, individualism, and civil disobedienc...

Authors: Mann, Heinrich, 1871-1950

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Zwischen den Rassen: Roman" by Heinrich Mann is a novel written between 1905 and 1907. Young Lola Gabriel, torn between cultures and suitors, must choose between the reserved German Arnold Acton and the dashing Italian Count Pardi from Florence. Her journey takes her from the Bavarian countryside to the passionate intensity of Italy, where she dis...

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In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Familiar Quotations" by John Bartlett is a reference work first published in 1855. Born from Bartlett's commonplace book while running a Cambridge bookstore, this collection organizes quotations by author chronologically rather than by subject. Now in its nineteenth edition, it has evolved from 258 pages featuring 169 authors to a comprehensive co...

Authors: Scheepstra, H. (Hendericus), 1859-1913

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Entre Nous: Lectures françaises à l'usage des écoles primaires - I" by Lucie Vos et al. is a collection of educational readings designed for primary school students, written in the early 20th century. This work aims to facilitate the teaching of the French language to young learners through stories and poems that introduce vocabulary and expressio...