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The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Napoleon was written by Karl Marx in 1852. In it, he discusses the French coup in 1851 and how recent French history shows the class struggle. It is famous for one of Marx's most memorable quotes, "Men make their own history, but they do not make it as they please, they do not make it under self-selected circumstances, but under circumstances existing already, given and transmitted from the past".

Thomas Paine (1737 - 1809) was an Englishman and American political activist. He authored pamphlets which helped motivate the American colonists to declare independence in 1776. Common Sense is his most famous of such pamphlets.

Pioneers of the Black Hills is an account of Gordon's Stockade Party of 1874. This expedition set out for the dangerous Black Hills, which were still guarded by Sitting Bull. The area had long been rumored as rich in gold and silver deposits.

Charles Angelo Siringo (1855-1928) was one of the wild west's most colorful characters. A native of Texas but also a notable resident of Santa Fe, Siringo was a famous law man, and member of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. A Lone Star Cowboy chronicles fifty years in the saddle as cowboy, detective and New Mexico ranger.

The Shirley Letters were written between September 1851 and November 1852, by Louise Clappe under the pen name Dame Shirley. These letters, addressed to her sister Molly back east, describe how California mining life was like during the Gold Rush.

This book aims to tell the young convert just what he most needs to know. I hope that pastors and evangelists and other Christian workers may find it a good book to put in the hands of young converts. I hope that it may also prove a helpful book to many who have long been Christians but have not made that headway in the Christian life that they long for.

Few books have influenced the world as much as the Manifesto of the Communist Party. First published in 1848, the Manifesto discusses the class struggle and the problems of capitalism and capitalist production. The book ends with a call for communist revolutions worldwide.

Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, first published in 1923, is a work of fiction, but tells the life story of noted trader Jesse Livermore. Livermore was one of the most famous traders of all time, and at one point was one of the richest people in the world.

Of Plymouth Plantation was written between 1630 and 1651, by William Bradford. Bradford was the leader of Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. Of Plymouth Plantation is considered the best firsthand account of Pilgrim life in the Americas.

First published in 1872, Wild Life in the Far West chronicles the life of James Hobbs. In the early 19th century as a teenager, Hobbs joined a fur trading expedition and was captured by the Comanches. He became known as Comanche Jim, and spent 15 years with the Comanches and 7 years in the West and South with Kit Carson.

The Unrivalled Cook-book and Housekeeper's Guide was first published in 1886. It contains hundreds of recipes, compiled from many diverse sources and cuisines, including Creole, French, German, Italian, and more.

The Art of War, written in the 5th century B.C. , is the oldest military treatise in the world. For 1, 500 it has greatly influenced both Eastern and Western military strategy. It consists of 13 chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of warfare and tactics.

Ann Judson (1789-1826) was one of the first American female missionaries abroad. She was a missionary in Burma during the first Anglo-Burmese War, during which her husband was imprisoned, and she succumbed to smallpox.

War-Path and Bivouac Or the Conquest of the Sioux is a fascinating account of the Indian Wars in the West. John Finnerty describes his experiences in the Big Horn and Yellowstone expedition of 1876.

Primarily known as one of the metaphysical poets, Thomas Traherne was also a theologian, clergyman, and religious writer. This posthumously published work is a delightful collection of brief meditations gathered in groups of hundreds, and includes reflections on Scripture and the soul's relationship with God. An exemplary piece of religious literature from a contemporary of John Milton and a forerunner of Romanticism, this work is a great addi...

August Santleben (1845-1911), was born in Hamburg, Germany. His family settled in Castroville, Texas when he was just four months old. His narratives tell the story of his adventures in Texas, including his experiences staging and freighting along the border with Mexico.

Plato (428 - 347 B.C.) is one of the founding fathers of Philosophy. His work, Symposium, is a philosophical dialog between notable men of Greek history. It is considered both a philosophical and literary classic.

The goal of this book is the thousands of new investors who find the securities market a vast, technical machine, too complex to be understood by many. It has been my effort to do away with this impression-to emphasize the fact that, in Wall Street as anywhere else, the chief essential is common sense, coupled with study and practical experience. I have attempted to outline the requirements for success in this field in a way that will be under...

Professor Hecker was generally acknowledged to be the most learned medical historian, and one of the most able medical writers in Germany. His work "The Epidemics of the Middle Ages" covers three diseases: The Black Death, The Dancing Mania, and The Sweating Sickness.

California Recipe Book, compiled and published in 1872, is a fascinating collection of early American recipes. This compilation of recipes include categories such as cakes, preserves, drinks, and more!