Anonymous
Milo Winter (August 7, 1888- 1956) was a book illustrator, who produced works for editions of Aesop's Fables, Arabian Nights, Alice in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, Tanglewood Tales (1913) and others. He was born in Princeton, Illinois and trained at Chicago’s School of the Art Institute. He lived in Chicago until the early 1950's, when he moved to New York City. From 1947 to 1949, he was the art editor of Childcraft books and from 1949, was the art editor in the film strip division of Silver Burdett Company.
The Mabinogion
"The Mabinogion" is an amazing collection of ancient Welsh Celtic myths and legends. Set in dual kingdoms of the forests and valleys of Wales and the dark and mysterious otherworld, the tales are filled with a fairy atmosphere. The first four stories form a coherent cycle. "The Mabinogion" also contains several pseudo-historical tales and several early Arthurian stories. "The Mabinogion" portrays Celtic mythology greatly! There is a wonderful summary of each tale, a useful guide to pronunciation of names and a map of the region. Together with the tales, these additions make this incredible book extremely exciting and easily accessible.
A_Toast
This is a risque print which was displayed in a picture frame. The creator is anonymous and it was published during the mid 1960's. No copyright notice evident; Public Domain as per rule 5 of the United States Copyright Statutes. Dimensions are: 9" width by 6" height. Etext created by Gerard Arthus.
A Young Girl's Diary
- Author: Anonymous
- Genre: People, A-Z
The every day experience of a young middle class girl Rita at the age between eleven and fourteen. ÒThis diary is a gem. Never before, I believe, has anything been written enabling us to see so clearly into the soul of a young girl, belonging to our social and cultural stratum, during the years of puberal development. We are shown how the sentiments pass from the simple egoism of childhood to attain maturity; how the relationships to parents and other members of the family first shape themselves, and how they gradually become more serious and more intimate; how friendships are formed and broken. We are shown the dawn of love, feeling out towards its first objects. Above all, we are shown how the mystery of the sexual life first presses itself vaguely on the attention, and then takes entire possession of the growing intelligence, so that the child suffers under the load of secret knowledge but gradually becomes enabled to shoulder the burden. Of all these things we have a description at once so charming, so serious, and so artlessÉÓ
Preface by Sigmund Freud.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Complete
This book is a great choice for anyone who like books with great illustrations and amazing stories. The exact origin of these stories is unknown. The Caliph Haroon al Rusheed who appears in many stories was a contemporary of the Emperor Charlemagne. These stories are amazing insight into the world of Arabic customs, traditions and mysteries.
The Adventures of Little Bewildered Henry
- Author: Anonymous
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
'The Adventures of Little Bewildered Henry' is an amazing novel about sorrow and misfortunes. This is the book that will definitely change you life and make you look at the world with different eyes. Here is an excerpt from the book: 'And now night came on, and the wind blew strong and cold; and little Henry, quite bewildered, turned into a narrow path, shaded by oak, and elm, and sycamore trees, and the baby again tripped against the root of one of them, and fell; and his little hand came against a stone, and he was much hurt, and his heart beat, and the tears streamed down one of the prettiest little faces that ever was seen, and the wind blew his pretty hair off his forehead, and it would go to your very heart to hear his little mournful cry, calling out for his mamma, his own dear mamma'.
A Catechism of Familiar Things;
- Author: Anonymous
- Genre: History & Philosophy
This book is a reprint of a successful English publication. Recent discoveries and improvements are described in a simple way, so they are easy to understand, and short notices are given of prominent inventors and scientists. The paragraphs that relates to doctrinal matters conform in every respect to the teachings of the Church. The book has explanations of different words and expressions given in every chapter.
Footsteps on the Road to Learning;
This book is great for teachers, parents, and tutors. It contains a lot of interesting ideas, methods and ways of leaning. It will help to understand that learning is not boring, but interesting and exciting!
Goody Two-Shoes
A poor orphan girl Margery Meanwell goes through life with only one shoe. One day she gets the second one as a present from a rich gentleman…
A children’s story, that became an origin of the popular phrase “goody two-shoes”, used to describe a somewhat too virtuous person. It is actually a variation of the fairy tale about Cinderella, describing one of the famous children's characters in English literature.
Oriental Literature
Welcome to the mysterious Arabic world. Arabian poetry presented a lot of remarkable masters, excellent literary artists and original thinkers. Its level is considered to surpass all other world poetries. The volume includes numerous selected works of Arabian poetry, voyages of Sindbad, Alladin’s Lamp.