Authors: Burroughs, Barkham, -1952

In Automotive History

By Joshua Mitchell

"Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information" is a comprehensive reference work written during the late 19th century. This encyclopaedia serves as a universal assistant and treasure-house of information for readers of all ages, featuring a variety of practical tips, recipes, and knowledge that are relevant to everyda...

Authors: Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

In Car Culture

By Joshua Mitchell

"Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds around the life and experiences of Fanny Price, a young girl who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, at Mansfield Park. The themes of class, morality, and the complexities of human relationships are woven throughout the narrative as...

Authors: Plutarch, 46-120?

In Engineering Fiction

By Joshua Mitchell

"Plutarch's Lives, Volume 3 (of 4)" by Plutarch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume presents biographical sketches of prominent figures from ancient history, including Nikias and Crassus, among others. The likely topic of the book revolves around the moral and character assessments of these individuals, exploring t...

Authors: Birkhead, Edith, 1889-1951

In Motorsport Stories

By Joshua Mitchell

"The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance" by Edith Birkhead is a critical examination of the Gothic romance genre, likely written in the early 20th century. The work traces the evolution of supernatural fiction in English literature, focusing on the historical and thematic developments from the rise of Gothic fiction in the late 18th cent...

Authors: Haverfield, F. (Francis), 1860-1919

In Car Culture

By Joshua Mitchell

"Ancient Town-Planning" by F. Haverfield is a scholarly work published in the early 20th century. The book expands on a lecture presented in 1910, examining the principles and practices behind town-planning in ancient societies, particularly focusing on Greek and Roman urban design. Haverfield discusses how ancient town-planning reflects not only a...

Authors: Latimer, Elizabeth Wormeley, 1822-1904

In Automotive History

By Joshua Mitchell

"France in the Nineteenth Century" by Elizabeth Wormeley Latimer is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work delves into France's intricate political landscape between 1830 and 1890, covering major events such as the reigns of Charles X and Louis Philippe, as well as the revolutions that shaped the nation's future. Throu...

Authors: Twain, Mark, 1835-1910

In Engineering Fiction

By Joshua Mitchell

"The $30,000 Bequest, and Other Stories" by Mark Twain is a collection of humorous short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story centers on a modest family, the Fosters, who become entangled in the fantastical notion of a rich inheritance from a distant relative. The story explores the dreams and aspirations that come with the p...

Authors: Three Initiates, 1862-1932

In Motorsport Stories

By Joshua Mitchell

"The Kybalion" by Three Initiates is a philosophical treatise on the Hermetic principles and esoteric teachings that draw from Ancient Egyptian and Greek traditions, likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the foundational truths of the Hermetic philosophy, which seeks to unify and explain the various strands of occult wisdom w...

Authors: Graves, Alfred Perceval, 1846-1931

In Car Culture

By Joshua Mitchell

"A Celtic Psaltery" by Alfred Perceval Graves is a collection of English verse renderings from Irish and Welsh poetry, written during the early 20th century. This extraordinary compilation connects the modern reader to the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Celtic traditions, focusing on religious and serious themes from early Irish and Welsh ...