Finian Silverwood

A Ward of the Golden Gate is a compelling novella by Bret Harte that blends romance, social critique, and frontier drama. Set in California during the Gold Rush era, the story follows Constance Maynard, a young woman raised in the refined East but...

This esoteric biography by G. R. S. Mead explores the life and teachings of Apollonius of Tyana, a 1st-century Greek philosopher, mystic, and wonder-worker often compared to Jesus in early Christian and occult traditions. Drawing from ancient sources...

Set in ancient Judea during the time of Jesus Christ, Ben-Hur follows the dramatic journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed and condemned to slavery by his childhood friend, now Roman tribune Messala. After years of suffering, Judah returns...

Set in ancient Judea during the time of Jesus Christ, Ben-Hur follows the dramatic journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince betrayed and condemned to slavery by his childhood friend, now Roman tribune Messala. After years of suffering, Judah returns...

Business Etiquette by Richard Duffy is a practical guide to professional behavior in the modern workplace. Offering clear, actionable advice, the book covers essential topics such as communication, meetings, dining etiquette, email manners, and...

Business Etiquette by Richard Duffy is a practical guide to professional behavior in the modern workplace. Offering clear, actionable advice, the book covers essential topics such as communication, meetings, dining etiquette, email manners, and...

Clarence is a lesser-known but engaging novel by Bret Harte that explores themes of identity, class, and moral dilemmas in post-Civil War America. The story follows Clarence Dermott, a young man of humble origins who discovers he is the heir to a vast...

In Condensed Novels: New Burlesques , Bret Harte offers a witty and playful collection of satirical summaries of well-known 19th-century novels, condensed into humorous, exaggerated sketches. With sharp irony and clever parody, Harte lampoons the...

In Europe and the Faith, Hilaire Belloc presents a sweeping historical and cultural analysis of Europe’s deep-rooted connection to Christianity, particularly Catholicism. Arguing that the Christian faith is the foundation of European identity, Belloc...

First and Last is a collection of essays by Hilaire Belloc, offering sharp insights on history, politics, literature, and human nature. Written over several decades, these pieces reflect Belloc’s wit, intellectual rigor, and deep commitment to...

Flip: A California Romance is a charming and witty novella by Bret Harte that tells the story of Flip Chubb, a spirited young woman raised in the rough-and-tumble mining camps of California. Brought up among frontiersmen and fortune-seekers, Flip...

In Gnostic John the Baptizer, G. R. S. Mead explores the esoteric role of John the Baptist within early Christian Gnostic traditions, presenting him not merely as a forerunner of Jesus but as a profound mystical teacher in his own right. Drawing from...

In Hills and the Sea , Hilaire Belloc offers a lyrical celebration of the natural world, blending travel writing, philosophy, and personal reflection. With vivid prose and deep emotional resonance, he explores the spiritual and intellectual...

Legends and Tales is a collection of short stories and folklore-inspired narratives by Bret Harte, showcasing his talent for blending regional color, humor, and moral insight. Set primarily in the American West and mining towns of California, the...

Lives of the Saints by Alban Butler is a comprehensive and inspiring collection of biographies of Christian saints and martyrs, spanning the entire calendar year. Each entry, organized by feast day, offers rich details on the virtues, struggles, and...

In On Nothing & Kindred Subjects, Hilaire Belloc masterfully blends humor, philosophy, and social commentary in a series of essays that explore seemingly trivial or abstract topics—what he playfully calls "Nothing." With wit and wisdom, Belloc delves...

In On Something, Hilaire Belloc delivers a collection of essays that blend wit, wisdom, and sharp social critique. Touching on themes such as human nature, politics, religion, and the absurdities of modern life, Belloc writes with characteristic...

Openings in the Old Trail is a collection of short stories by Bret Harte that explores the fading frontier life of the American West. Set in California’s remote mining towns, forests, and rural settlements, these tales reflect on themes of memory,...

Oroonoko, one of the earliest English novels, tells the tragic tale of an African prince enslaved in the European colony of Surinam. Noble and courageous, Oroonoko is captured through deceit and sold into bondage, where he endures the brutal realities...

Pistis Sophia is a key Gnostic text translated and edited by scholar G. R. S. Mead. It presents esoteric Christian teachings attributed to Jesus, revealed privately to his disciples after the resurrection. The text explores complex cosmology, the...

In Plutus, Aristophanes delivers a comedic yet thought-provoking critique of social inequality and the moral values of Athenian society. The play centers on Chremylus, a righteous but impoverished man who, with the help of his slave and the god...

In Pragmatism, William James introduces and defines the philosophical movement that judges ideas and beliefs based on their practical consequences and real-world application. Drawing from thinkers like Charles Peirce, James argues that truth is not...

The Acharnians, one of Aristophanes’ earliest surviving comedies, is a sharp and entertaining critique of war and politics in ancient Athens. Written during the Peloponnesian War, the play follows Dicaeopolis, a weary farmer who takes matters into his...

The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom follows the sinister rise and scheming exploits of its villainous protagonist, a cold-hearted and manipulative rogue determined to climb the social ladder by any means necessary. Unlike Smollett’s more...