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A farewell to arms
Price range: $2.99 through $24.99“A farewell to arms” by Ernest Hemingway is a novel first published in 1929. Set during World War I’s Italian campaign, it follows American lieutenant Frederic Henry, who serves in the Italian ambulance corps. A public-domain classic by Ernest Hemingway.
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Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Price range: $2.99 through $22.99“Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” by Benjamin Franklin is an unfinished memoir written between 1771 and 1790. Franklin recounts his journey from a young apprentice fleeing Boston to becoming a successful printer and civic leader in Philadelphia. A public-domain classic by Benjamin Franklin.
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Cameron of Lochiel
Price range: $2.99 through $22.99“Cameron of Lochiel” by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé is a historical romance written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around Archibald Cameron of Lochiel, a young Scotch exile in Canada, and his friendship with Jules D’Haberville, a Canadian seigneur’s son. A public-domain classic by Philippe Aubert de Gaspé.
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Catriona
Price range: $2.99 through $24.99“Catriona” by Robert Louis Stevenson is a novel published in 1893 as a sequel to “Kidnapped”. The story follows David Balfour as he attempts to secure justice for a man wrongly accused of murder in 18th-century Scotland. A public-domain classic by Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Eloisa : $b or, A series of original letters
Price range: $4.99 through $31.99Eloisa: or, A series of original letters is the first English translation of Julie, ou La Nouvelle Heloise by the Swiss philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. A public-domain classic by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
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Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times
Price range: $3.99 through $25.99“Forest Days: A Romance of Old Times” by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the life of the peasantry, particularly focusing on the character of Hardy the Hunchback, who is depicted as a resilient and clever figure. A public-domain classic by G. P. R. James.
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Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame
Price range: $2.99 through $22.99“Hypnerotomachia: The Strife of Loue in a Dreame” by Francesco Colonna is a book first published in 1499. The protagonist Poliphilo pursues his beloved Polia through a dreamlike landscape filled with classical architecture and mythology, eventually reaching the Fountain of Venus. A public-domain classic by Francesco Colonna.
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Life on the Mississippi
Price range: $3.99 through $27.99“Life on the Mississippi” by Mark Twain is a memoir and travel book published in 1883. It recounts Twain’s experiences as a young steamboat pilot’s apprentice on the Mississippi River before the Civil War, detailing the art of navigating the ever-changing waters. A public-domain classic by Mark Twain.
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Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Price range: $4.99 through $29.99“Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor” by R. D. Blackmore is a novel published in 1869. Set in 17th-century Devon and Somerset, it follows John Ridd, a farmer whose father was murdered by the outlaw Doone clan. A public-domain classic by R. D. Blackmore.
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Price range: $1.99 through $21.99“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass is a memoir written in 1845. This powerful firsthand account chronicles Douglass’s experiences in bondage and his determination to gain freedom. A public-domain classic by Frederick Douglass.
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One of the Six Hundred: A Novel
Price range: $3.99 through $25.99“One of the Six Hundred: A Novel” by James Grant is a historical fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young British cavalry officer, Lieutenant Newton Norcliff, who provides a glimpse into his life as he embarks on a journey home after serving in various military campaigns. A public-domain classic by James Grant.
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The Blue Castle: a novel
Price range: $2.99 through $24.99“The Blue Castle: a novel by L. M. Montgomery” is a novel published in 1926. Twenty-nine-year-old Valancy Stirling has spent her entire life suffocated by her controlling family’s expectations. A public-domain classic by L. M. Montgomery.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Price range: $4.99 through $31.99“The Count of Monte Cristo” by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is an adventure novel serialized from 1844 to 1846. When sailor Edmond Dantès is falsely accused and imprisoned on his wedding day, he spends fourteen years in solitary confinement. A public-domain classic by Alexandre Dumas & Auguste Maquet.
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The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty
Price range: $2.99 through $22.99“The Hero of the People: A Historical Romance of Love, Liberty and Loyalty” by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. A public-domain classic by Alexandre Dumas.
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The Lady of the Lake
Price range: $2.99 through $24.99“The Lady of the Lake” by Walter Scott is a narrative poem first published in 1810. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it weaves together three dramatic plots: a romantic rivalry among three men vying for Ellen Douglas’s love, a conflict between an exiled noble and King James V of Scotland, and a brewing war between Lowland and Highland forces. A public-domain classic by Walter Scott.
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The Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn; With Notes
Price range: $1.99 through $19.99“The Love Letters of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn; With Notes by Henry VIII” is a historical collection of correspondence written in the early 16th century. A public-domain classic by Henry VIII.
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The Pirate: Andrew Lang Edition
Price range: $3.99 through $25.99“The Pirate” by Walter Scott is a novel published in 1821. Set in the Shetland Islands at the end of the 17th century, it tells the story of young Mordaunt, whose friendship with the Troil sisters is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious shipwrecked captain named Cleveland. A public-domain classic by Walter Scott.
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The Romance of Tristan and Iseult
Price range: $1.99 through $19.99“The Romance of Tristan and Iseult” by Joseph Bédier is a classic medieval tale retold in prose, likely written in the early 20th century. A public-domain classic by Joseph Bédier.
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The Treasure of Pearls: A Romance of Adventures in California
Price range: $2.99 through $22.99“The Treasure of Pearls: A Romance of Adventures in California” by Gustave Aimard is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. A public-domain classic by Gustave Aimard.
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The Yeoman Adventurer
Price range: $3.99 through $27.99“The Yeoman Adventurer” by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. A public-domain classic by George W. Gough.
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Twenty years after
Price range: $4.99 through $31.99“Twenty years after” by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet is a novel serialized from January to August 1845. D’Artagnan, still a lowly lieutenant after two decades, is summoned by the despised Cardinal Mazarin during France’s brewing rebellion. A public-domain classic by Alexandre Dumas & Auguste Maquet.
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Under the Red Dragon: A Novel
Price range: $3.99 through $27.99“Under the Red Dragon” by James Grant is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of military life during a time of conflict, the story centers on Lieutenant Harry Hardinge, who navigates his feelings for Lady Estelle Cressingham while juggling his duties as a soldier. A public-domain classic by James Grant.