Authors: Carpenter, Flora L. (Flora Leona), 1877-1963

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Stories Pictures Tell. Book 1" by Flora L. Carpenter is a pedagogical publication written in the early 20th century. This work is designed as an educational resource for teaching art appreciation and analysis to children, using famous artworks as a foundation for storytelling and discussion. The book includes a variety of stories associated with n...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

Authors: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"L'eau profonde; Les pas dans les pas" by Paul Bourget is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex emotional landscape of its characters, particularly focusing on Jeanne de La Node, a woman entangled in both her resentments and desires as she navigates relationships with her cousin Valentine and Valentine'...

Authors: Paterson, A. B. (Andrew Barton), 1864-1941

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"The Man from Snowy River" by A. B. Paterson is a poem first published in 1890. It tells the story of a daring horseback pursuit through the Australian mountain ranges to recapture a prizewinning racehorse's colt living among wild brumbies. When the horses descend a treacherous slope, all riders abandon the chase except one young man, who fearlessl...

Authors: Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco), 1871-

In Work Habits

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Royal Palaces and Parks of France" by Francis Miltoun is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the rich history and romantic incidents surrounding the royal parks and palaces of France, distancing itself from conventional guidebooks focused solely on political histories. Miltoun's exploration promises to reveal ...

Authors: Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940

In Time Management

By Elizabeth Stewart

"The Book of the American Indian" by Hamlin Garland is a collection of narratives written in the early 20th century that explores the lives, cultures, and struggles of Native Americans, particularly during the period of their confinement to reservations. Through vivid storytelling, Garland seeks to bridge understanding between the two cultures, por...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

In Productivity

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Kéraban-Le-Têtu, Volume II" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel published in 1883. When a stubborn Turkish merchant refuses to pay a trivial tax to cross the Bosphorus, he embarks on an absurd seven-hundred-league journey around the Black Sea instead. Racing against a six-week deadline to arrange his nephew's wedding, Kéraban and his reluctant Du...

Authors: Rizal, José, 1861-1896

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"Estatuto de la L. F. (Liga Filipina)" by José Rizal is a foundational document written in the early 1890s. This book serves as a significant historical account that outlines the statutes, goals, and organizational structure of the Liga Filipina, a society established to promote mutual aid and reform among Filipinos under colonial rule. The documen...

Authors: Young, Jennie J.

In Focus & Discipline

By Elizabeth Stewart

"The Ceramic Art" by Jennie J. Young is a comprehensive account of the history and manufacture of pottery and porcelain, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the evolution of ceramic art, combining historical narrative with a technical discussion of materials and techniques, providing insights into its cultural significance acros...