Authors: Meyrink, Gustav, 1868-1932

In Flight Science

By John White

"Der Golem" by Gustav Meyrink is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story, set in the Jewish ghetto of Prague, explores themes of mysticism, identity, and the supernatural, with a particular focus on the character Athanasius Pernath, who becomes entangled in a world influenced by the legend of the Golem—a creature made from clay and bro...

Authors: Cibber, Theophilus, 1703-1758

In Flight Science

By John White

"The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland" by Theophilus Cibber is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. This work, which forms part of a multi-volume collection, delves deeply into the lives and contributions of various poets from Great Britain and Ireland, documenting their careers, styles, and notable works. The openin...

Authors: Schlaf, Johannes, 1862-1941

In Aviation

By John White

"Die Familie Selicke: Drama in drei Aufzügen" by Arno Holz and Johannes Schlaf is a drama written in the late 19th century. This theatrical work investigates family dynamics, addressing themes of social struggle, illness, and existential challenges, centering around the Selicke family during a Christmas setting in Berlin. The play introduces variou...

Authors: Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938

In Pilot Stories

By John White

"Cloches pour deux mariages: le mariage basque; le mariage de raison" by Francis Jammes is a prose work that seems likely to have been written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes centered around love, tradition, and the complexities of relationships within the Basque culture, focusing specifically on the characters Manech and ...

Authors: Rachilde, 1860-1953

In Aircraft History

By John White

"Monsieur Vénus" by "Rachilde" is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the intriguing character of Mademoiselle Raoule de Vénérande, a young woman whose complex and unconventional desires lead her into a morally ambiguous relationship with Jacques Silvert, a flower artist. The book explores themes of identity, love, an...

Authors: Buckley, Arabella B. (Arabella Burton), 1840-1929

In Flight Science

By John White

"Bäume und Sträucher" by Arabella B. Buckley is an educational work focusing on botany, written in the early 20th century. This book is designed for children, aiming to teach them about the various trees and shrubs in nature in an engaging and straightforward manner. The narrative emphasizes the importance of trees to ecosystems and human life, enc...

Authors: Wells, Amos R. (Amos Russel), 1862-1933

In Aviation

By John White

"Sunday-School Success" by Amos R. Wells is a practical guidebook written in the late 19th century. It offers a collection of methods and insights aimed at Sunday-school teachers and officers, focusing on improving the effectiveness of their teaching and the overall Sunday-school experience. The book emphasizes learning through both successful stra...

Authors: Doctorow, Cory, 1971-

In Pilot Stories

By John White

"Ebooks: Neither E, Nor Books" by Cory Doctorow is an insightful discourse presented as a paper for the O'Reilly Emerging Technologies Conference in the early 21st century. This book serves as a critical analysis of ebooks and their evolving role in the publishing landscape, particularly focusing on the intricate relationship between traditional pr...

Authors: Li, Yu, 1611-1680?

In Aircraft History

By John White

"The Carnal Prayer Mat" by Li Yu is a novel written in the late 17th century during the Ming Dynasty. The work explores themes of sexual desire and moral implications, intertwining humor and criticism of societal norms through its characters and narrative style. The main character, a young scholar named 未央生 (Weiyang Sheng), grapples with the comple...