Black Nick, the hermit of the hills; or, The expiated crimeA story of Burgoyne's surrender

Man in hiding seeks redemption, intertwined with historical event of Burgoyne's surrender

History & war   414 reading

For the Temple: A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem

Young Jew fights Romans, defends Jerusalem, strives for freedom

History & war   414 reading

In Doublet and Hose: A Story for Girls

Victorian girl disguises as boy, adventures ensue, challenges gender norms

History & war   412 reading

The Wanderer; or, Female Difficulties (Volume 5 of 5)

A young woman navigates societal challenges in late 18th-century England

History & war   410 reading

Si Klegg, Book 6Si and Shorty, with Their Boy Recruits, Enter on the Atlanta Campaign

Si and Shorty mentor young soldiers during the Civil War's Atlanta Campaign

History & war   408 reading

A Dream of John Ball; and, A King's Lesson

Time-traveling narrator explores medieval England, learns social justice lessons

History & war   402 reading

The Return of the Soldier

WWI soldier returns home with amnesia, altering relationships and revealing truths

Fiction   402 reading

The Story of Old Fort Loudon

Historical fiction about Cherokee alliance and betrayal in colonial America

History & war   391 reading

Patty—Bride

Young woman navigates love and societal expectations in the 1800s

History & war   381 reading

Young Glory and the Spanish cruiser : or, a brave fight against odds

Naval adventure, heroic battles, against Spanish cruiser, bravery prevails

History & war   380 reading