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Legends of the Jews This book offers a concise collection of Jewish folklore and legends. Very interesting and entertaining as well.

Medieval Libraries As Europe recovered from the Dark Ages, the university libraries of Paris, Milan, and Oxford were beacons of learning and research. Explore the great medieval libraries of Europe.

William Hope Hodgson Before he was killed in World War One, at the Battle of Ypres, William Hope Hodgson succeeded in creating one of the greatest works of macabre fantasy - the Nightland. Set in the distant future after our sun has died, the Earth is a desolate evil place. The age of man has passed and world has passed on to demonic creatures of the night that surround the Last Redoubt of mankind, where the last few million humans endure. We also have online books of some of his other works: The House on the Borderland and The Boats of the Glen Carrig

Embroidered Books This is the first in our collection of 'Books about Books.' It describes the now forgotten art of English embroidered books. The bindings of these books were truly works of art.

Loves of Krishna This illustrated book presents a collection of 15th and 16th century paintings illustrating the loves of the god Krishna. View the Gallery.

Useful Phrases We have added an online collection of useful phrases and word combinations that you can use in your own writings or everyday speech to add impact to what your say.

Holbein's Dance of Death Holbein's Dance of Death is a collection of 49 medieval illustrations depicting Death in all its forms: from the unexpected to the welcome. The drawings were engraved on wood and the woodcuts were then used to transfer the ink to the page. The copies given in the present issue are impressions from the blocks engraved in 1833 for Douce's Holbein's Dance of Death.

George MacDonald We have assembled one of the most comprehensive online archives of the works of the great Scottish fantasy writer, George MacDonald. Although now best known for his landmark books of fantasy such as Lilith and Phantastes, George MacDonald wrote many books including historical romances, poetry and essays. His works influenced writers such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Now you can discover the works of George MacDonald presented in a readable online format.

Adventures of Baron Munchausen Baron Munchausen has become synonymous with telling improbable tales of adventure. Read about his exploits here.

Egyptian Book of the Dead Actually a collection of funerary texts and prayers meant to guide the soul of the dead through the afterlife. We have an online edition of the book of the dead here.

Secret Hiding Places A fascinating tour of the secret chambers and hiding places that are tucked away in the corners and walls of many British homes. These hiding places sheltered defeated Royalists, Catholic priests and common robbers. Who knows what secrets are still hidden in the attics and basements of manor houses and castles.

Memoirs of Casanova The greatest lover in history was also a highly literate diarist and observer of human behaviour. His memoirs comprise a huge opus, spanning his enire career as a ladies man. But Casanova's memoirs are much more than a tell-all book; they are rich with minute observations of social mores and customs of the time. The memoirs will be added online soon.

Edgar Allan Poe All of the short stories and poems of Edgar Allan Poe are presented online, including his famous works such as The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Tell-Tale Heart.

Quotes About Books Books have shaped societies and influence the course of history. Books are at the heart of human culture; they can teach tolerance or fan the flames of hate; they can enlighten and deceive. Here is a collection of quotes about books and the people who read them.