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America Visited
An anthology of accounts from various prominent European authors detailing their travels and observations of the United States in the 19th century.
Tags: 18th century, 19th century, United States
The St. Nicholas Anthology
A comprehensive collection of stories, poems, and illustrations originally featured in the classic children's magazine St. Nicholas (published from 1873-1939). Inscribed 'Merry Christmas to Morgan 1951 from Aunt Dorothy'
American Poems. Longfellow : Whittier : Bryant : Holmes : Lowell : Emerson.
An anthology collecting major poetic works by foundational 19th-century American poets (Longfellow, Whittier, Bryant, Holmes, Lowell, Emerson). Includes book-plate 'Ketchum Public Library, Rules Governing Use of Books.'
Boswell's Journal of A Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson
The personal journal of James Boswell's famous journey with Samuel Johnson through Scotland's Western Islands in 1773. 'Private Papers of James Boswell from Malahide Castle
Introductory Geology
A foundational textbook for college students introducing the principles of geology. Inscribed in pencil 'D. C. ?ingten?
I wanted to be an Actress
This work serves as the personal memoir of Katharine Cornell (1893–1974), a prominent and revered figure of the American stage, often called the "First Lady of the American Theatre". The autobiography traces her journey from her early life and…
The Dangerous American
A crime novel centered on Vito, a former American syndicate kingpin who, after being caught in a tax rap and deported to Italy, attempts to re-establish his criminal empire.
El Capitan Veneno
A romantic adventure story set in Spain during the 1840s, focusing on the character of Captain Jorge de Córdoba, nicknamed "Captain Poison" for his gruff demeanor.
Tags: 1840s, Historical Fiction, Spain
Choice Receipts
Providing a glimpse into the culinary and domestic life of a late 19th-century American household, this collection of recipes for dishes ranges from hors d'oeuvres to desserts, as well as helpful "Hints or Woman's Wit" for cleaning and other domestic…
Tags: Cooking, Late 19th century, United States
Mrs. Allen on Cooking Menus Service
A comprehensive early 20th-century American cookbook and home economics guide. First published around 1924, the book is a "treasure trove of culinary knowledge" from a nationally celebrated home economist and early radio/television cooking show…
The Nazarene
A historical novel set in first-century Jerusalem, exploring the life of Jesus Christ (Yeshua ben-Joseph) through various perspectives, including a Roman officer and a fictional manuscript by Judas Iscariot.
The Splendid Idle Forties
A collection of historical short stories depicting life in California during the mid-19th century, primarily focusing on the period of Mexican rule and the subsequent influx of American settlers. The tales are considered classics of "Californiana,"…
Tags: 1840s, California, Social change
Malgre-Nous!
"Malgré-Nous" is an expression which in France, still brings on terrible memories, powerful emotions, and a lot of pain. Literally, it means "against our will". In reality, it meant fighting for a hated regime. "Malgré-Nous" is the name given to 130…
Tags: 1940s, Alsace-Lorraine, Biographies, France, World War II
Goethe's Faust - Part II
A significant edition for its time, this version served as a key resource for English-speaking students and scholars, presenting the play with extensive notes and introductions to help them navigate its complex classical allusions and philosophical…
The French Revolution a history
The French Revolution: A History was written by the Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle. The three-volume work, first published in 1837, charts the course of the French Revolution from 1789 to the height of the Reign of Terror…
Tags: 1789-1795, Biographies, France, French Revolution, History
The French Revolution a history
The French Revolution: A History was written by the Scottish essayist, historian and philosopher Thomas Carlyle. The three-volume work, first published in 1837, charts the course of the French Revolution from 1789 to the height of the Reign of Terror…
Tags: 1789-1795, Biographies, France, French Revolution, History
Mr Crewe's Career
A novel about a railroad lobby attempting to control New Hampshire's state government, based on the author's political experiences.
Richard Carvel
A historical novel written as the memoirs of an 18th-century gentleman, detailing events during the American Revolution.
Instruct My Sorrows
A novel exploring the emotional life and resilience of a woman whose husband is missing in action during World War II.
Browning's Italy
The book is a detailed study of the life and art of the famous English poet Robert Browning during his time in Italy. Helen Archibald Clarke explores the significant influence that Italy's culture, art, and social dynamics had on Browning's work and…
Tags: Illustrations, Italy, Mid-19th century, Travel
America Visited
The Marquis de Lafayette, Alexis de Tocqueville, Frances Trollope, Harriet Martineau, Charles Dickens, William Makepeace Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, and other famous travelers report on the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries
The Deerslayer
A classic adventure novel set during the French and Indian Wars that explores the moral dilemmas and initiation of the young frontiersman Natty Bumppo (also known as Deerslayer/Hawkeye) into the harsh realities of wilderness society and tribal…
The Pathfinder
The novel follows the adventures of the frontiersman Natty Bumppo (also known as "Pathfinder") in the 1750s, as he guides a young woman, Mabel Dunham, to her father at a military garrison on Lake Ontario. The narrative unfolds against the dangers of…
Island of Bali
An authoritative and sympathetic ethnographic account of life on the island of Bali in the 1930s. Written by the noted painter and anthropologist Miguel Covarrubias, the book provides a detailed "bird's-eye view" of the daily routines, social…
Tags: Indonesia, Southeast Asia, 1930s, Bali (island), Illustrations, Travel
A Treasury of American Prints
A selection of one hundred etchings and lithographs by prominent living American artists from the early 20th century, with a brief biography and description for each. Includes detailed hand-written accession note with comment 'A beautiful and…
Tartarin of Tarascon
A humorous novel recounting the exaggerated hunting adventures and tall tales of its protagonist in a small French town. With Illustrations
Tartarin on the Alps
A satirical novel continuing the adventures of Tartarin as he travels to the Swiss Alps, resulting in humorous escapades. Inscribed 'Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my dear little friends Peggy and ? From Joseph V. ? Slote 1924'
Lady into Fox
A novella, first published in 1922, about a married woman who inexplicably transforms into a fox. The narrative explores themes of love, nature, and social constraint through a blend of realism and fantasy.
Football the American Intercollegiate Game
A comprehensive historical guide to the evolution of American intercollegiate football from its origins to the early 20th century (specifically 1911 publication year). Book plate 'Donated to Ketchum Community Library by Yale University'.
A Christmas Carol
A novella about a misanthropic miser who is visited by four ghosts (his former business partner and three Christmas spirits) on Christmas Eve and undergoes a transformation.
Bleak House I
Volume 1 of a novel that satirizes the English judicial system (specifically the Court of Chancery) through an extensive legal case that drags on for generations.
Bleak House II
Volume 2 of Bleak House and a concise historical overview of England intended for young readers.
Tags: 19th century, Children's history, England, Fiction, History, Illustrations
Posthumous Papers of The Pickwick Club I
Volume 1 of the first novel by Charles Dickens, a series of episodic adventures and misadventures of Samuel Pickwick and his friends.
The Old Curiosity Shop
A volume containing a novel about a young girl and her grandfather, a collection of four short stories for children, and a short story about a minister.
The Pickwick Papers II
Volume 2 of The Pickwick Papers and a novel focusing on an orphan boy in London's criminal underworld.
Shadows on the Grass
A collection of four autobiographical essays detailing the author's experiences living and running a coffee plantation in Kenya. Inscribed 'Clara Spiegel'.
Old Louisiana
A historical account focusing on the plantation era, architecture, and social life in Louisiana.
The Fun of It
Amelia Earhart's second book, a personal narrative and travelogue discussing her experiences as a pilot, including her solo transatlantic flight, and the general history and future of aviation. Signed by author. With 31 Illustrations
Love's Young Dream
A selection of romantic poetry, interspersed with color illustrations by Clarence Frederick Underwood (1871-1929), one of the leading commercial artists of his generation, whose work frequently appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and Ladies' World.…
Lettres Choisies
?A selection of the famous letters of Madame de Sévigné, offering insight into French aristocracy and culture. Introduction par Emile FAGUET de l'Académie Française.
The Clink of the Ice and other poems worth reading
A collection of humorous and dialect poems, as well as other miscellaneous short stories and prose works, likely produced around the turn of the 20th century.
The Tragedies of Euripides
A collection of ten tragedies by the classical Athenian playwright Euripides, exploring themes such as love, betrayal, revenge, and mortality. Literally translated...by Theodore Alois Buckley
A Dictionary of the Osage Language
A comprehensive dictionary of the Osage language, including vocabulary, grammar notes, and ethnographic information, compiled by an ethnographer and an Osage leader. Inscribed on cover 'To Clara'.
The Longest Journey
A novel about a sensitive, physically disabled young man navigating life, education, and relationships at Cambridge and as a schoolmaster.
The Longest Journey
A novel, the second by E.M. Forster, about a young man's life and development. It explores themes of truth, sincerity, and the English class system. Needs conservation (spine fraying)
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come
A novel by John Fox Jr. about a young orphan boy growing up in the mountains of Kentucky during the Civil War era. It depicts life in the region and the social and political conflicts of the time. Illustrated by F. C. Yohm
Alpengeschichten
A well-known work by the Austrian writer and poet Peter Rosegger (1843–1918). The volume, first published in 1896, contains a collection of tales and stories that deal with life and people in the Styrian Alps. Purple ink stamp "Alice Model."
Millions of Cats
A classic children's picture book about an old man looking for one cat, who returns home with millions, written and illustrated by the author. Silver medallion 'Newbery Honor Book'.
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
Autobiographical account of the author's migration west and experiences during the California Gold Rush and subsequent settlement in Idaho. 'Idaho Traveling Library Book'.

