Timothy Ferguson
Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series One
Step into the enchanting world of ancient Egypt with Egyptian Tales, a collection of captivating stories that weave together magic, mytholog…
Autobiography of a Seaman, Vol. 1
This two volume work is the autobiography of Lord Cochrane, a naval captain of the Napoleonic period. His adventures are seminal to the deve…
On War (Volume 1)
A classic work on military strategy by a veteran of the Napoleonic Wars. The author's style is dialectical: he makes two strong but opposing…
On War (Volumes 2 and 3)
On War is a seminal exploration of the philosophy and strategy behind warfare, penned by the Prussian military theorist Carl Von Clausewitz.…
Greek and Roman Ghost Stories
Greek and Roman Ghost Stories invites listeners into the eerie world of ancient supernatural tales, where the boundaries between the living …
Literary Taste: How to Form It
Arnold Bennett describes a method for enjoying literature, and suggests the contents of a comprehensive library. Chapters 1-10 and 14 descri…
Manual of Egyptian Archaeology and Guide to the Study of Antiquities in Egypt
Manual of Egyptian Archaeology by Gaston Maspero serves as a comprehensive guide to the rich history and artifacts of ancient Egypt. Origina…
Egyptian Tales, translated from the Papyri, Series Two : XVIIIth to XIXth Dynasty
Egyptian stories translated from ancient, often incomplete, documents. - Summary by Timothy Ferguson
Autobiography of a Seaman, Vol. 2
This second volume of the biography of Lord Cochrane deals with his fall from grace, imprisonment for debt, loss of honours, and attempts to…
The Tale of Terror: A Study of the Gothic Romance
The Tale of Terror by Edith Birkhead is a foundational exploration of the horror genre, tracing its evolution and impact on literature. This…
The Gladstone Colony: An Unwritten Chapter of Australian History
The Gladstone Colony delves into the ambitious yet ultimately unsuccessful endeavor to establish a colony in North Australia, specifically a…
Scilly and its Legends
A travel journal to the Scilly Islands written in the Nineteenth Century. It records Scillonian legends and folklore. There are brief divers…
The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol 1
Lord Cochrane was a Napoleonic-era sea captain, whose adventures were the source material for many popular series of naval fiction. He start…
Tours in the South Coast District
Explore the scenic beauty and rich culture of the South Coast District in this early 20th-century travel guide. Originally published in 1920…
The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol 2
Lord Cochrane was a Napoleonic-era sea captain, whose adventures were the source material for many popular series of naval fiction. He start…
Venetian Life
William Dean Howells was American Consul to Venice for four years. His term ended in 1865. He wrote about the city, and the culture of the V…
The dogaressas of Venice: The wives of the doges
A series of biographies of the wives of the doges (leaders) of the Venetian Republic. - Summary by Timothy