Authors: Fernández, Juan Patricio, 1661-1733

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By Anna Rogers

"Relación historial de las misiones de indios chiquitos que en el Paraguay…" by P. Juan Patricio Fernández is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book details the efforts of Jesuit missionaries in the Chiquitos region of Paraguay, focusing on their attempts to convert the indigenous population and establish Christian communi...

Authors: Kilian, Conrad, 1898-1950

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"Au Hoggar: mission de 1922" by Conrad Kilian is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book documents the author's observations and explorations in Central Sahara during a research mission, focusing particularly on geological studies and botanical surveys. Kilian aims to share his findings with a scientific audience while ...

Authors: Michel, Ernest, 1837-

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"À travers l'hémisphère sud, ou Mon second voyage autour du monde. Tome 2" by Michel is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's explorations and observations as he travels through various regions of South America and the Pacific, including Ecuador, Panama, and the Antilles. The narrative captures the landscap...

Authors: Pérez Galdós, Benito, 1843-1920

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"La corte de Carlos IV" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel published in 1873. The second installment in the National Episodes series, it follows young Gabriel de Araceli as he navigates Madrid's royal court in the early nineteenth century. Working as a printer's apprentice and servant to an actress, Gabriel witnesses the "El Escorial Process"—a cons...

Authors: Gerstäcker, Friedrich, 1816-1872

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"Aus zwei Welttheilen. Zweiter Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a collection of narrative stories written in the mid-19th century. This volume appears to explore themes such as the contrast between civilization and wilderness, with settings that include the cotton fields and the lush landscapes of Louisiana, as indicated by the narratives listed in...

Authors: Schieber, Anna, 1867-1945

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"Heimat: Erzählungen" by Anna Schieber is a collection of stories written during the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a time of great upheaval, exploring themes of war and its impact on family and community life. Through various characters, including the Schmidbergerin, we witness the emotional turmoil and resilience of mothers and fami...

Authors: Cawein, Madison Julius, 1865-1914

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"Blooms of the Berry" by Madison Julius Cawein is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The work celebrates the beauty of nature and explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time through rich imagery and lyrical language. Cawein, often referred to as the "poet of the bluegrass," crafts verses that evoke the essence of the...

Authors: Louvet de Couvray, Jean-Baptiste, 1760-1797

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"Les amours du chevalier de Faublas, tome 3/5" by Jean-Baptiste Louvet de Couvray is a libertine novel published between 1787 and 1790. This fast-paced tale follows the amorous adventures of a young provincial aristocrat navigating Parisian society with his father and sister. The androgynously beautiful hero frequently appears in disguise, experien...

Authors: Sui Sin Far, 1865-1914

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"Mrs. Spring Fragrance" by Sui Sin Far is a short story collection published in 1912. The first book of fiction published in the United States by an author of mixed Chinese and white descent, it presents stories of Chinese families navigating life in Seattle and San Francisco. Divided between adult tales and children's stories, the collection explo...