Authors: Ganghofer, Ludwig, 1855-1920

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"Das Schweigen im Walde: Roman" by Ludwig Ganghofer is a novel published in 1899. Set in the Tyrolean mountains, it follows Prince Heinrich von Ettingen-Bernegg as he flees a Viennese love affair to his hunting lodge. There he encounters Lolo Petri, a young woman who tends her late father's mountain cottage and garden. As attraction develops betwee...

Authors: Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928

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"Los cuatro jinetes del apocalipsis" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel published in 1916. It follows the French and German sons-in-law of an Argentinian landowner who become enemies when World War I erupts. The story centers on Julio Desnoyers, a spoiled young Parisian who must confront his indifference as war devastates his family on both sides ...

Authors: English, Thomas Dunn, 1819-1902

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"The Boy’s Book of Battle-Lyrics" by Thos. Dunn English is a collection of verses written in the late 19th century, focusing on significant battles and historical events in the history of the United States from the colonial era up to the outbreak of the sectional war. The text aims to present metrical narratives that highlight the courage and patri...

Authors: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

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"La maison à vapeur: Voyage à travers l'Inde septentrionale" by Jules Verne is a novel published in 1880. The story follows British colonists traveling through India in a wheeled house pulled by a steam-powered mechanical elephant. Set after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the journey becomes entangled with the mysterious fate of rebel leader Nana Sa...

Authors: Various

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By Jeffrey Cooper

"L'Illustration, No. 0019, 8 Juillet 1843" by Various is a periodical publication created in the early 19th century. This issue is part of a series that combines journalism, literature, and illustrations, reflecting on current events, culture, and scientific discoveries of its time. Likely a mix of articles, stories, and noteworthy obituaries, it o...

Authors: Montfort, Eugène, 1877-1936

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"Le chalet dans la montagne : voyages vrais et imaginaires" by Eugène Montfort is a collection of travel writing and short stories written in the early 20th century. Blending real Alpine journeys with imagined episodes, it dwells on sublime landscapes, solitude, and the psychology of desire. In the titular tale, a young traveler encounters a marrie...

Authors: Leonardo, da Vinci, 1452-1519

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"Traité élémentaire de la peinture" by Leonardo da Vinci is a treatise compiled after his death from his notes and fragments. This composite work reorganizes Leonardo's writings on painting into theoretical and practical sections. It explores painting as a philosophical science, emphasizing observation of nature through mathematical, geometric, and...

Authors: Kincaid, Zoë, 1878-1944

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"Kabuki: The Popular Stage of Japan" by Zoë Kincaid is an insightful account of the traditional Japanese theater form known as Kabuki, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the history, cultural significance, and complexity of Kabuki, emphasizing its roots within Japanese society and its development over three centuries. Kincaid exam...

Authors: Miller, Leo E. (Leo Edward), 1887-1952

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By Jeffrey Cooper