Books tagged with Non-Fiction[52 found]
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Fiction Writing & Style Guide
by Ernest Bywater
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Categories: Non-Fiction » Publishing » Self-publishing
This book\'s primary focus is on the writing of fiction stories with what you need to consider before you start to write and it covers the aspects of grammar where you need to vary from the grammar used in business or formal English. It includes instructions on how to make a good HTML file of the story and a good E-pub file for publication.
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The Quest of the Simple Life
by W. J. Dawson
Categories: Non-Fiction » Philosophy
The book follows a successful London clergyman and writer who finds himself overwhelmed by the pressures of city life and social obligations.
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Idle Ideas in 1905
by Jerome K. Jerome
Categories: Non-Fiction » Comics (nonfictional)
A lively collection of essays and musings captures the humor, observations, and quirks of everyday life in 1905. With wit and charm, it explores society, human behavior, and the amusing side of ordinary experiences.
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The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today
by Mark Twain
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
Boomtown dreams and Washington graft collide in a satire of post–Civil War America. A Missouri family bets everything on a dubious land claim while a relentless promoter chases riches with schemes that sparkle like fool’s gold. Speculators, lobbyists, and love-struck innocents swarm the capital, exposing how optimism, greed, and politics inflate fortunes—and ruin lives.
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Musk-Ox, Bison, Sheep and Goat
by Owen Wister
Categories: Non-Fiction » Travel
With Caspar Whitney and George Bird Grinnell, the book is a vivid exploration of North America’s great game animals—musk-ox, bison, sheep, and goat which blends natural history with frontier adventure. Through keen observation and firsthand experience, it captures the majesty of wild creatures, the thrill of the hunt, and the vanishing wilderness of a continent on the edge of change.
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Ned Myers, or, a Life Before the Mast
by James Fenimore Cooper
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
An honest and gripping sea narrative chronicling a sailor’s turbulent life of hardship, loyalty, and survival. From perilous voyages to battles against nature and fate, it reveals the courage and resilience of a man shaped by the ocean’s vast trials and the relentless pursuit of freedom on the open seas.
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Dewey and Other Naval Commanders
by Edward S. Ellis
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
A vivid chronicle traces a Vermont farm boy’s rise to admiral, from Civil War river battles to Manila Bay’s triumph over Spanish fleets. Joined by tales of naval heroes like Farragut and Porter, this saga of valor and strategy celebrates the daring spirit that shaped America’s maritime might in the 19th century.
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The Life and Times of Col. Daniel Boone, Hunter, Soldier, and Pioneer
by Edward S. Ellis
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
A detailed chronicle of a legendary frontiersman, tracing his adventures as a hunter, soldier, and pioneer. Through courage, skill, and perseverance, he navigates the dangers of the wilderness, encounters with Native Americans, and the challenges of forging new paths in early America.
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The Life of Kit Carson: Hunter, Trapper, Guide, Indian Agent and Colonel U.S.A.
by Edward S. Ellis
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
A vivid account of a legendary frontiersman, following his adventures as a hunter, trapper, guide, and soldier. Courage, resourcefulness, and determination define his life as he navigates the dangers, challenges, and opportunities of the American frontier.
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Thomas Jefferson, a Character Sketch
by Edward S. Ellis
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
This is a biographical sketch of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on both his public achievements and personal character traits.
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Korea and Her Neighbors
by Isabella L. Bird
Categories: Non-Fiction » Travel
A vivid travelogue exploring Korea and its surrounding regions, filled with detailed observations of landscapes, culture, and daily life. Through keen insight and adventurous journeys, it offers readers an engaging portrait of a distant land and its people.
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The Englishwoman in America
by Isabella L. Bird
Categories: Non-Fiction » Travel
A fearless traveler crosses the Atlantic and rides rough stages, lake steamers, and prairie wagons through the raw United States—Boston parlors to frontier cabins, Niagara’s spray to Rocky Mountain snows. With sharp, curious eyes she weighs manners, politics, faith, and food, meeting strangers who prove America’s contradictions: restless, generous, harsh, and endlessly surprising.
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The Hawaiian Archipelago
by Isabella L. Bird
Categories: Non-Fiction » Travel
A journey through the islands’ volcanic landscapes, lush valleys, and vibrant cultures reveals the beauty and complexity of Hawaii in the 19th century. Observations of nature, society, and adventure paint a vivid portrait of an archipelago both enchanting and untamed.
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The Golden Chersonese and the Way Thither
by Isabella L. Bird
Categories: Non-Fiction » Travel
A daring journey unfolds through the lush jungles and bustling ports of nineteenth-century Southeast Asia. With keen eyes and fearless spirit, a traveler captures the beauty, danger, and wonder of lands rarely seen by Westerners, revealing a vivid portrait of cultures, landscapes, and the courage to explore the unknown.
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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains
by Isabella L. Bird
Categories: Non-Fiction » Travel
A fearless Englishwoman explores the untamed Rocky Mountains in the 1870s, riding solo through rugged peaks and frontier towns. Her vivid letters capture thrilling encounters with outlaws, wildlife, and settlers, blending adventure with sharp insights into a wild, changing West
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The Mighty Deep: And What We Know of It
by Agnes Giberne
Categories: Non-Fiction » Education & Study Guides
Dive into the mysteries of the ocean in this captivating exploration of its wonders and secrets. Blending science and storytelling, it reveals the power, beauty, and life hidden beneath the waves, inspiring awe for the vast world below.
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The People of the Abyss
by Jack London
Categories: Non-Fiction » Social Science
A stark and immersive account of life in the slums of early 20th-century London, exposing poverty, suffering, and social injustice. Through vivid observation, it reveals the struggles, resilience, and humanity of those living on society’s margins.
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A Lady of England: The Life and Letters of Charlotte Maria Tucker
by Agnes Giberne
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
A spirited Victorian woman writes cherished children's tales under a pseudonym, weaving adventure and faith. At 54, she becomes a missionary in India, embracing Punjabi culture to uplift the marginalized. Her letters reveal a life of sacrifice and joy, inspiring readers with her quest for purpose
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True Stories of Girl Heroines
by Evelyn Everett-Green
Categories: Non-Fiction » Biography
A collection of short biographical sketches written to inspire girls—through the real-life courage, loyalty, and devotion of girls.
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The army behind the army
by E. Alexander Powell
Categories: Non-Fiction » History
A revealing account of the crucial support forces that sustain armies in wartime. Through vivid storytelling, it highlights strategy, logistics, and the often-overlooked men and efforts behind military campaigns, offering insight into the machinery of war.
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