A few of my rare books, i like to think that perhaps a famous american. One of the first works of fiction by an american author to become popular outside. Price new from used from hardcover, 1899 please retry. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.
Originally published in new york city in 1882 with 254 blackandwhite figures and 63 illustrations. With a list of american authors and their works 9780543746030. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A handy monitor, pocket conscience and portable guardian against the world, the flesh and the devil english as author urpia, jaime luciano balmes. Reference dictionaries, thesauri 18501899 antiquarian. It was produced from digital images created through the libraries mass digitization efforts. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Ager was a norwegianamerican newspaperman, lecturer, and author, known for his books on the way to the melting pot.
Us census microfilm is available as well as the boston. Colonial families of the united states of america 1907. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Additionally, some books by famous authors are better than others. Louis harmon peet wrote the handy book of american authors in 1907 as a palmsized reference book for authors and their works. Pbs series that espoused the virtues of capitalism versus other economic approaches. Synges the playboy of the western world at the abbey theatre, dublin. An american dictionary of the english language 2 volumes. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have actually heard of the book or its author. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Converse, 1828 volume i introductory material, and ai. American realism was a style in art, music and literature that depicted contemporary social realities and the lives and everyday activities of ordinary people.
Popular published 1907 books meet your next favorite book. Full text of handy book of american authors see other formats. Eastman is not as modern as the other authors on this list, but he is one of the most important. Daniel carter uncle dan beard june 21, 1850 june 11, 1941 was an american illustrator, author, youth leader, and social reformer who founded the sons of daniel. This is a list of novelists from the united states, listed with titles of a major work for each. The yale collection of american literature documents the creative lives, the artistic communities, and the literary achievements of american writers. It is said to be the earliest complete survival of a dated printed book. For book lovers, book buyers, and booksellers 1870 paperback september 10, 2010 by john power author see all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The shepherd of the hills by harold bell wright, the pirates of malabar, and an englishwoman in india two hundred years. You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here.
Daniel carter beard beard, daniel carter, 18501941 a wikipedia article about this author is available beard, daniel carter, 18501941. The american boys handy book is a handbook of activities intended for boys, written by a founder of the boy scouts of america, daniel carter beard. Id really like to check out the american boys handy book as well. Library of congress books that shaped america available on. The american boys book of bugs, butterflies and beetles philadelphia and london. It is divided into seasonal sections, with activities appropriate for each season in their respective sections. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to. The cambridge history of english and american literature in 18 volumes 190721. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 the online books. Colonial families of the united states of america by george norbury mackenzie, 1907, the grafton press edition, in english. The decline and fall of whist by pembridge john petch hewby religious and inspirational.
About handy book of american authors, 1907 louis harmon peet wrote the handy book of american authors in 1907 as a palmsized reference book for authors and their works. Native american writers you should be reading 10 authors. A field guide to american houses paperback may 12, 1984. The titles are the best obtainable the finished book perfect. Their life, lore, and environment with mary kawena. Victorian cottage owned by waldemar ager from 1903 to 1962. The local history and genealogy collection consists of approximately 5,000 books, 800 oral history transcripts, yearbooks, historic maps, vertical files, pamphlets, and periodicals. The digital images were cleaned and prepared for printing through automated. Publication date 1907 topics american literature publisher new york, t. First issued in the illustrated pocket classics for the young subseries in 1904, j. It would be difficult to present a more dainty idea in a handy volume form than this new padded edition of the classics. Race and gender in the shaping of the american literary. The current version, issued in 2009, is the 24th edition and is given to all enlistees. Ranging from childrens books, environmental studies, birds and birding, to boston history and philosophy, we have a lot to offer.
First issued in 1902 to teach new recruits about naval procedures and life and offer a reference for active sailors, it has become the bible for navy personnel, providing information about a wide range of navy topics. Best books of 1907 25 books meet your next favorite book. The right of richard gray to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted. A journal devoted to scientific and practical beekeeping english as author. This article presents lists of the literary events and publications in 1907. Yet it should be of practical value in american literature. How to amuse yourself and others by beard, lina and beard, adelia b. By sawyer, wells moses artist public domain, via wikimedia commons. Mat thiessens 1950 version of the oxford book of american verse. The american clergyman walter rauschenbusch 18611918 broke the complacency and conservatism of late19thcentury american protestantism, propounding a social gospel capable of responding to the challenges of an industrial, urban era walter rauschenbusch was born on oct. Early the sevenyearold future novelist elizabeth bowen moves with her mother from ireland to the south of england january 3 the national theatre opens in sofia, bulgaria january 26 many of the audience boo the opening performance of j. Daniel carter beard was the first national commissioner and chairman of the court of honor in the boy scouts of america as well as president. I mean by the american literary canon that set of authors and works.
As part of a multiyear library of congress celebration of the book, the list. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Most collectible authors on the web include selfpublished writers. American center book awards, the national book award, the american book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A manual of biblical geography and history by hurlbut, jesse lyman. An adorable book that i randomly bought while visiting the juliette gordon low house founder of the girl scouts in savannah, ga. Noah webster webster, noah, 17581843 a wikipedia article about this author is available webster, noah, 17581843. Printed on good paper and bound in alligator covers with gold titles. Handy book of american authors by peet, louis harman, 18631905.
The writers on the current list fall into one or more of the following categories. This book was digitized and reprinted from the collections of the university of california libraries. Daniel carter beard beard, daniel carter, 18501941. The bluejackets manual is the basic handbook for united states navy personnel. The movement began in literature in the mid19th century, and became an important tendency in visual art in the early 20th century. Neuware capital stories by american authors is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1895. The title, originally published by macmillan in 1897, appeared in a few macmillan series, including the.
A novel 1917, sons of the old country 1926, and kristus for pilatus 1910. Pages in category 1907 books the following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. Brief timeline of american literature, music, and movies a set of companion pages to this site, this timeline covers 18901929 and provides information on movies and links to recordings of popular music of the period. The collection is noted for its bibliographical and archival strength in nineteenth, twentieth, and twentyfirstcentury poetry, fiction, and dramatic writings.
This provides the researcher with a link to family lines in europe. A first edition of john steinbecks grapes of wrath in good condition is worth. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Apparently, turnofthecentury girls were obsessed with pressing, arranging, and drying flowers. Reina valera new testament of the bible 1602, book of. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. A handbook for the uninitiated and inexperienced aspirants to refined societys giddy heights and glittering attainments. This database contains the names, birth and death information for approximately 900 popular writers.