Authors: Valera, Juan, 1824-1905

In Personal Development

By Abil Kile

"Pasarse de listo" by Juan Valera is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the social dynamics and summer habits of the Spanish aristocracy, contrasting their elegant summer retreats with the more mundane life left behind in Madrid. The main character, Conde de Alhedín, emerges as a charming figure who navigates the co...

Authors: Ovid, 44 BCE-18?

In Biography

By Abil Kile

"Metamorfóseos o Transformaciones" by Ovid is a classical epic poem written in the early 1st century AD. This foundational text of Western literature delves into themes of change and transformation, encapsulated in a series of mythological stories that explore the nature of gods, humans, and the world around them. The work is notable for its rich t...

Authors: Samaniego, Félix María, 1745-1801

In True Crime

By Abil Kile

"Fábulas" by Félix María Samaniego is a collection of moral fables written in the late 18th century. The work comprises various tales that employ animal characters to impart lessons about human behavior and ethics, similar to Aesop's Fables. Samaniego, often called the Spanish La Fontaine, aimed to make moral teachings accessible to children and st...

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In Memoir

By Abil Kile

"Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1889" by Henry Chadwick is a sports reference publication crafted during the late 19th century. The guide serves both as a comprehensive yearbook for baseball and a record of the sport's development in America, emphasizing the significant statistics and events from the previous season, as well...

Authors: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870

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By Abil Kile

"Lettres à M. Panizzi - 3eme édition, Tome I" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of letters written during the mid-19th century. This work documents the correspondence between Mérimée and Antonio Panizzi, a prominent figure at the British Museum, covering historical, political, and cultural events of their time. The letters provide insight into the...

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In Memoir

By Abil Kile

"Voyages imaginaires, songes, visions et romans cabalistiques. Tome 35" by Garnier is a collection of imaginative tales, romances, and allegorical narratives likely composed in the late 18th century. This volume encompasses various stories, including "L'Enchantuer Faustus" by Hamilton, "Le Diable Amoureux" by M. Cazotte, and additional tales featur...

Authors: Dolling, Robert R. (Robert Radclyffe), 1851-1902

In True Crime

By Abil Kile

Authors: Rançon, A. (André), 1858-1900

In Personal Development

By Abil Kile

"La flore utile du bassin de la Gambie" by Dr. André Rançon is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an in-depth study of the flora that exists in the Gambia River basin, with a specific focus on plants that have practical applications for agriculture, medicine, and commerce. It highlights indigenous plants ...

Authors: Macray, William Dunn, 1826-1916

In Memoir

By Abil Kile

"Annals of the Bodleian Library, Oxford, A.D. 1598-A.D. 1867" by William Dunn Macray is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the history and development of the Bodleian Library, detailing its significance in the academic and cultural landscape of Oxford University from its origins in the fourteenth century thr...