Hilaire Belloc takes a walking pilgrimage to Rome from his hometown in France, writing of the journey, sketching the sights, and digressing on a wide variety of subjects.

A collection of essays in which G. K. Chesterton debates the intellectuals of his day on a range of topics.

G. K. Chesterton takes us through the history of man, rebuking common secular views and presenting the case for the Catholic Church.

Philosopher G. K. Chesterton comments on various social issues of his day, including property, imperialism, feminism, and education.

Conrad recounts his childhood in Poland, his sailing experiences, and the work on his debut novel.

An autobiographical memoir on Joseph Conrad’s maritime experiences and his relationship with the sea.

An account of one man’s survival in London during the Great Plague of 1665.

A critical survey of the philosophy and aims of education in a democratic society.

Dewey applies the theory of pragmatism to morality, reason, and society.

A discussion of the political philosophy of a democratic society.

A collection of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s essays.

A collection of seven lectures by Ralph Waldo Emerson on great men and their role in society.