Authors: Hureau, Émile, 1877-1922

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"De la télépathie: Étude sur la transmission de la pensée" by Émile Hureau is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This book delves into the topic of telepathy, exploring the phenomenon of thought transmission between individuals without the use of conventional means. Hureau articulates theories on how mental vibrations and c...

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"Twentieth Century Standard Puzzle Book" by A. Cyril Pearson is a collection of puzzles and brain teasers likely written in the early 20th century. The work encompasses various types of mental challenges, including magic squares, riddles, charades, and mathematical enigmas. Its goal is to engage readers in mental gymnastics while providing a fun wa...

Authors: Gourmont, Remy de, 1858-1915

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"Histoires magiques" by Remy de Gourmont is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The author weaves together elements of the supernatural and the whimsical, often exploring themes of desire, guilt, and innocence, through the lives of various characters. The opening portion introduces us to Douceline, a complex and ...

Authors: Johnson, Walter, 1867-

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"Byways in British Archaeology" by Walter Johnson is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes related to archaeology within England, particularly focusing on the connections between churches and ancient pagan sites. It delves into how these later Christian structures may often occupy locations that were on...

Authors: Overton, Grant M. (Grant Martin), 1887-1930

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"Cargoes for Crusoes" by Grant M. Overton is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The book explores a range of topics related to literature and the authors of the time, mixing both analytical reviews and insights into the works of contemporary writers. In this volume, Overton reflects on the joys of reading and the imp...

Authors: Veber, Pierre, 1869-1942

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"Pensées d'un mercanti" by Pierre Veber is a collection of insightful and often cynical reflections on the theatrical world written in the early 20th century. This work embodies the thoughts of an experienced and mysterious figure in the theatrical profession, referred to as "mercanti," who imparts his wisdom gleaned from years of navigating the co...

Authors: Apollinaire, Guillaume, 1880-1918

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"L'hérésiarque et Cie" by Guillaume Apollinaire is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story seems to explore themes of religious dogma, identity, and existential musings through the lens of various characters, including a figure known as the Juif Errant (the Wandering Jew) and a modern heretic named Benedetto Orfei, whose unorthodox bel...

Authors: Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916

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"Études Littéraires; dix-huitième siècle" by Émile Faguet is a critical analysis written in the late 19th century focusing on the literature of the 18th century. This work delves into the ideas and influences of major writers from that era, such as Pierre Bayle, Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau, examining how their thoughts reflect the broader c...

Authors: Fanny, Aunt, 1822-1894

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"The Two Story Mittens and the Little Play Mittens" by Aunt Fanny is a children's storybook written in the late 19th century. This charming work is designed for young readers, combining tales of innocence and imagination, centered around characters such as the affectionate mother, her children, and their brother George, who writes to them from camp...