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Public Domain Literature Library — Adventure, History, Science Fiction & Historical Worlds

IIIVF Public Domain Literature Library brings together 99 works of fiction from Project Gutenberg, arranged into four contrasting categories: Wandering Heroes Classic Adventures, Young Readers Enchanted Adventures, Science Fiction Utopias, and Historical Social Novels. This mix places detective stories alongside utopian visions, juvenile fantasy against historical war narratives, and supernatural horror next to picaresque tales. Each record includes author bios, keywords, a target reader note, and an editorial catalogue note to provide context. For practical entry, try the three suggested reading paths, such as starting with Sherlock Holmes in classic detective tales, or begin with G.A. Henty for historical adventures.

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Historical Social Novels

Discover iiivf.com's historical social novels, delving into bygone eras' societal complexities and timeless human conditions through compelling narratives.

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Cover of The Bond of Black — A Reader’s G...
The Bond of Black — A Reader’s G... Authors: Le Queux, William, 1864-1927
In Histori...
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Cover of Both Sides the Border: A Tale of...
Both Sides the Border: A Tale of... Authors: Henty, G. A. (George Alfr...
In Histori...
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Cover of Lady into Fox — A Closer Reading
Lady into Fox — A Closer Reading Authors: Garnett, David, 1892-1981...
In Young R...
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Cover of Daybreak: A Romance of an Old Wo...
Daybreak: A Romance of an Old Wo... Authors: Cowan, James, 1841-1906
In Science...
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Cover of The Private Memoirs and Confessi...
The Private Memoirs and Confessi... Authors: Hogg, James, 1770-1835
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Cover of The Expedition of Humphry Clinke...
The Expedition of Humphry Clinke... Authors: Smollett, T. (Tobias), 17...
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Cover of The Little Washington's Relative...
The Little Washington's Relative... Authors: Roy, Lillian Elizabeth, 1...
In Young R...
Cover of A Son of Perdition: An Occult Ro...
A Son of Perdition: An Occult Ro... Authors: Hume, Fergus, 1859-1932
In Young R...
Cover of The Second Jungle Book — Inside ...
The Second Jungle Book — Inside ... Authors: Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-19...
In Wanderi...
Cover of Desire No More — Reading Notes
Desire No More — Reading Notes Authors: Budrys, Algis, 1931-2008
In Science...
Cover of That Affair at Elizabeth — A Rea...
That Affair at Elizabeth — A Rea... Authors: Stevenson, Burton Egbert,...
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Cover of Max Carrados — Story, Setting & ...
Max Carrados — Story, Setting & ... Authors: Bramah, Ernest, 1868-1942
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Cover of Makers — Key Ideas to Explore
Makers — Key Ideas to Explore Authors: Doctorow, Cory, 1971-
In Science...
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The Secret of the League: The St... Authors: Bramah, Ernest, 1868-1942
In Wanderi...

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Bramah, Ernest, 1868-1942

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