Family & Relationships
And So They Were Married
This is the story of Elizabeth North, a young woman who becomes engaged and with the aid of a social climbing friend begins to plan her wedd…
Tea Drinking In 18th-Century America
The title of this 1961 Smithsonian Institution bulletin says it all. “In 18th-century America, the pleasant practice of taking tea at home …
The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore
Join the Bobbsey twins—Nan, Bert, Freddie, and Flossie—as they embark on a delightful summer adventure at the seashore. In this charming tal…
Flaming June
The immensity of the gulf between England and the United States manifests itself on several levels in this story of a young girl’s innocent …
The Whys of Cooking
An entertaining yet informative look at the history of Crisco, its place in the "modern" kitchen, basic recipes and how to set up …
The Little Colonel at Boarding-School
Because of the illness of her grandfather, Lloyd Sherman, the Little Colonel, finds herself being sent off to boarding school from her home …
Five Minute Stories
Another collection of poems and short stories by Laura Richards. Yes, these are all short and mostly all delightfully innocent and sweet. So…
Not Just For Breakfast Anymore
Product DescriptionTwelve-year-old Benny wants a pet-a dog or a cat. You know, the kind of pet every else has. But other kids don't have his…
The Girls of Gardenville
Step into the charming world of Gardenville, where a lively group of girls navigates the joys and challenges of adolescence. In "The Gi…
Don't Marry
This book doesn't advise against marriage but just offers advice on the errors some people can make who make the wrong choice when entering …
The Windy Hill
When two children come to stay with their cousin, they immediately realize something is wrong, but no one will tell them what. Their cousin …
His First and Last Appearance
The scene of the story is laid partly in Milwaukee, partly in New York. It describes the trials of the orphaned Lachance children. The boy h…
On The Trail
Lina and Adelia Beard, co-founders of the first American girls' scouting group, originally called the Girl Scout Society, then the Girl Pion…
Dad's Trip to Brisbane
Chapters XV through XIX of "Our New Selection""The wheat was in, and Dad decided to take a trip to Brisbane. For seven or eig…
Ruth Fielding of the Red Mill
Brave, adventurous and loyal, recently-orphaned Ruth Fielding is sent to live with her estranged Uncle Jabez at the Red Mill in Cheslow, New…
The House by the Medlar Tree
In a nineteenth century Sicilian fishing village, the Malavoglia family gambles everything on being able to profit from a cargo of lupin nut…
Concerning Isabel Carnaby
Isabel Carnaby returns from India. She starts looking for a place in upper class British society. At the begining, people are sceptical of h…
Manners for Men
Many men who go out into the world while still very young to earn their living have few opportunities of acquiring a knowledge of social obs…
The Life Of Riley
Enjoy the classic radio series, The Life Of Riley, from 1949. This beloved show captures the humorous and heartwarming moments of family lif…
Daddy Takes Us To The Garden
The stories tell of a little boy and girl who go to various places with their dear Daddy. Each book contains something of value regarding na…