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Improved Cold Iron Saw
Read by Stacey Malcolm
Various
In Scientific American Supplement, No. 795, March 28, 1891
The Scientific American may be the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States, having launched its first publication in 1…
THE FIRST SNOW
Read by PringerM
Duncan Campbell Scott
In The Magic House, and Other Poems
A beautiful collection of 47 poems the author wrote being inspired by the seasons, by love, by memories. - Summary by Laur
The Miner
Read by Anusha Iyer
Irving Sydney Dix
In The Calendar and Other Verses
Written by poet Irving Sydney Dix in 1913 for "evidence of my love for and interest in the greatest of all the arts," this little …
To the First Snowdrop
Read by Newgatenovelist
Constance Naden
In Sonnets
Naden's sonnets have topics as diverse as astronomy, classical mythology and Shakespeare's birthplace. This collection is taken from Naden's…
I Look into My Glass
Read by Libby Gohn
Thomas Hardy
In Wessex Poems
A collection of poetry by Thomas Hardy, some of which were previously published or adapted into his prose works. - Summary by Libby Gohn
Thackeray’s Drawings
Read by Steve Mattern
Andrew Lang
In Lost Leaders
Andrew Lang, best beloved for his series of fairy books, has collected here essays on wide ranging topics from golf and shaving to Thackeray…
More About Book Illustrations
Read by ToddHW
Charles R. Gibson
In The Romance of Modern Photography
It is not the author's purpose in the present volume to give any instruction in the practice of photography. There are many works dealing w…
Raindrops
Read by Evan Smith
Ann Hawkshaw
In The Beacon Second Reader
In the "Beacon Second Reader" the author has chosen for his stories only those of recognized literary merit; and while it has been…
Windows of Mystery
Read by Tricia Wheeler
Laura Goodman Salverson
In Wayside Gleams
Laura Goodman Salverson was a Canadian author of Icelandic descent. Her poems pay tribute to both aspects of her heritage, with offerings li…
Hawke
Read by Alan Mapstone
Sir Henry Newbolt
In Admirals All
A short collection of poems on Naval and other military themes by the English poet and military historian Sir Henry Newbolt published in1897…
Apple Boughs
Read by Newgatenovelist
Muna Lee
In Sea-change
Muna Lee was a poet, novelist, translator and activist. This collection, first published in 1923, explores themes of love and place. - Summa…
A Snow Man
Read by Shriya
Various
In A Christmas Hamper: Full of Pictures and Tales
This book contains stories, tales, and pictures from Christmas for little folks! - Summary by Shriya (spatel2)