by Kate Douglas Wiggin
THORNYCROFT FARM, near
Barbury Green, July 1, 190-.
In alluding to myself as a Goose Girl, I am using only the most modest
of my titles; for I am also a poul...
Introduction by Mr. Pooter
Why should I not publish my diary? I have often seen reminiscences of
people I have never even heard of, and I fail to see - because I do not
happen to b...
by George MacDonald
DEDICATION
Sweet friends, receive my offering. You will find Against each worded
page a white page set:-- This is the mirror of each friendly mind
Reflecting th...
H. James
Florence, April 5th, 1874.--They told me I should find Italy greatly
changed; and in seven-and-twenty years there is room for changes. But to
me everything is so perfectly...
By Jerome K. Jerome
PREFACE
Said a friend of mine to me some months ago: "Well now, why don't you
write a SENSIBLE book? I should like to see you make people think."
"Do you believ...
by William Bray
These extracts are printed for the gratification of Mr. Bray's
descendants; who will see in them a remarkable instance of a life of
sociability and amusement, combi...