The Mentor: American Pioneer Prose Writers by Hamilton Wright Mabie is an exploration of the lives and works of early American authors who helped shape the country's literary identity. Mabie focuses on the contributions of writers from the 17th and 18th centuries, including figures like William Bradford, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Paine. He examines how their writings reflected the pioneering spirit and the development of American values, such as independence, democracy, and personal fr...

Embark on an extraordinary literary journey with "Young Folks Treasury, Volume 6 - Famous Travels & Adventures." This captivating collection transports you to distant lands and thrilling expeditions, where intrepid explorers and adventurers push the boundaries of human knowledge and courage. From the icy wastes of the Arctic to the scorching sands of the Sahara, these timeless tales ignite the imagination and inspire a thirst for adventure. Join renowned explorers like Marco Polo, Christop...

Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern Volume 15, edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, is part of a monumental anthology that brings together significant works from a wide range of authors throughout history. This volume covers a diverse selection of texts, including both ancient and modern writers, with an emphasis on English literature and important works from various European and American authors. The collection features selections from poets, novelists, philosophers, an...

"What would young life be without "Puss in Boots" and "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Sleeping Beauty"? Our Treasury would indeed be poor without them, so these Favorite Stories come next, yoked with some Old-Fashioned Poems in story-form, as "The Night before Christmas," "The Wonderful World," and "Little Orphant Annie." All who love pets and animals have always liked Fables, so here are the noted parables of Aesop, and t...

"Books and Culture" by Hamilton Wright Mabie is a profound exploration of the relationship between literature and the human experience. Mabie, a prominent literary critic and essayist, delves into how books shape our understanding of the world and influence our values. He emphasizes the transformative power of literature, arguing that it not only reflects culture but also molds it. Through insightful analysis, Mabie encourages readers to appreciate the depth and richness that books bring t...

The collection includes a diverse array of folk tales from different cultures and traditions around the world. Mabie carefully selected stories that are not only entertaining but also carry moral lessons and cultural significance. The book serves as an introduction to the rich tapestry of global folklore, offering readers a glimpse into the storytelling traditions of various societies.Some of the folk tales included in the collection may cover fairy tales, fables, myths, legends, and other...

Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern Volume 02, edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie, is part of a comprehensive anthology that brings together some of the most significant works of literature from both ancient and modern times. This volume features writings from a diverse array of authors across various cultures, including Greek philosophers, Roman poets, and influential figures from the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.Mabie’s selection includes excerpts, essays, an...

From Cinderella to Aladdin, this great collection of stories contains many of the classics we all know and love. Specially formatted for today's e-readers by Andrews UK, there is something for everyone in this wonderful eBook.

If we knew how the words in our language were made and what they have meant to successive generations of the men and women who have used them, we should have a new and very interesting kind of history to read. For words, like all other creations of man, were not deliberately manufactured to meet a need, as are the various parts of a bicycle or of an automobile; but grew gradually and slowly out of experiences which compelled their production. For it is one of the evidences of the brotherho...

Courage and achievement are the two signs of the hero; he may possess or lack many other qualities, but he must be daring and he must do things and not dream or talk about them.

This is a wonderful collection of myths and legends adapted for the young reader. It includes tales from ancient Greece, Scandinavia, Japan, India, Great Britain, and many other locations and civilisations. This is a fantastic collection for exposing children to the classic stories of the past. Accompanying our republication of this volume, we have included a brand new introductory biography on the editor of the work, American Essayist, Hamilton Wright Mabie.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.