Women Murderers from the 18th & 19th Century – The Forgotten Women of True Crime
Women Murderers from the 18th & 19th Century With the world of true crime becoming more popular than ever before, delve into the disturbing world of Women Who Killed – Women Murderers From the 18th & 19th Century, as we explore the true stories behind some of the most notorious women murderers of the past. […]
Mark Twain – The Rise of America’s Greatest Humourist
Mark Twain has often been called the ‘Father of American Literature’, with his most well-known books, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Huckleberry Finn securing him a spot on the list of American Greats. Living through America’s industrial boom in the 1860s, and the American Civil War, there is much more to Mr Twain than […]
Black History Month – Celebrating Black Authors of the Past
Black History Month, founded in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions made by people of African heritage. While it originated in the United States, it has grown to become a globally recognised observance, celebrating knowledge, heritage, and culture. In an era where understanding and acknowledging the past […]
The Story of The Mayflower – 400th Anniversary of its Voyage
400 Years since the Voyage of The Mayflower Four hundred years since its voyage in 1620, The Mayflower and its Pilgrim Fathers landed on the shores of the New World. The effect that these new settlers would have on the history of America would be far more significant than they could ever imagine. In honour […]
Thomas Chatterton – Remembering the Bristol Poet
In 1763, an 11-year-old boy began writing mature works of poetry, before long, Thomas Chatterton was fooling the literary world by passing his work off as the non-existent 15th-century poet named Thomas Rowley. Although he was only 17 when he tragically took his own life with arsenic, the young poet has had a profound impact […]
Moby-Dick – Herman Melville and The White Whale
A New Beautiful Edition of Moby-Dick In celebration of American author Herman Melville’s birthday, born August 1st 1819, we are proud to present a new beautiful edition of his world-famous work – Moby-Dick. Moby-Dick; or The Whale, was first published in London in 1851. Upon publication, the novel received terrible reviews and was deemed a […]
A Little Princess – An Extract
From the author of The Secret Garden, we are excited to announce the next addition to our Read & Co. Treasures Collection – A Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A Little Princess is an endearing story of Sara Crewe and her life as an orphan in a London Boarding School. The novel centres around the powers of imagination, hope, and […]
Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours – The Palette of The Natural World
Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours comprises a collection swatches displaying nature’s colour palette together with their poetical descriptions. Used by scientists for centuries, including Charles Darwin during his time on the HMS Beagle, it set the basis for modern colours in the early 1800s. As part of our Art Meets Science imprint, we have republished this […]
The Secret Garden – A Story of Nature and Friendship
The Secret Garden is a beautifully written, endearing children’s novel by American author Frances Hodgson Burnett. First published in 1911, this charming tale has warmed the hearts of readers since its release over a hundred years ago with its themes of friendship and nature. It’s not just the beautiful writing, imagery and themes that make […]
