320 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'. Includes two novels: 'Alroy' p. 7-248. Includes preface to an edition published in 1845, text of novel p. 7-234, and notes to the novel, p. 235-248. 'Iskander' p. 249-320.fictionAlroy: Set in the middle east in the twelfth century, the novel is a fictional account of the life of David Alroy, a historical Jewish messianic figure. It is a tale of adventure, religious fervour and political intrigue. It is considered to be one of the first Jewish historical novels. Iskander: Based on the life of Albania's national hero, Gjergj Kastrioti (aka Skanderbeg).benjamin disraeli, fiction, english literature, james dodds, original collection, historical fiction

256 p. : decorative brown cover embossed in black. Title and Author's named embossed on front, and in gold on spine. Includes table of contents, six essays, summaries of essays.non-fictionEssays on German literature. Contents of Volume III: 'Jean Paul Friedrich Richter again'; 'Luther's Psalm'; 'Schiller'; 'The Nibelungen Lied'; 'German Literature of the XIV. and XV. Centuries'; 'Taylor's Historic Survey of German Poetry'; Summary. Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881) was an influential essayist, historian and philosopher. Multi-volume reprints of his writings were first published in 1838, with later editions in 1840, 1847, 1857 and 1869. Each new edition incorporated additional material from Carlyle's continuing output. This seven-volume edition was published in 1872. The Linton Mechanic's Institute held the first three volumes.thomas carlyle, essays, german literature, english literature, james dodds, original collection

365 p. : mottled-colour cardboard cover with leather spine and trim. Shortened title "Beppo" and author's surname embossed in gold on spine.fictionIn a time of rapid social and political change in post-unification Italy, Beppo Vanni navigates love and family loyalties.The novel mixes melodrama and political intrigue, and critiques both church and political power.t. adolphus trollope, english literature, james dodds, original collection

302 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, charles beach, thomas mayne reid

303 p.fictionice skating, mystery, james dodds, original collection, fiction, mrs dodge, m. e. dodge

438 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid

382 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid

382 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid

303 p. Title page missing. [Information for catalogue record from first page and spine.]fictionBook published in several volumes, which explore the fates of various characters, including Austin Wentworth, Guy Darrell and Lionel Haughton, showing how each character manages their life choices, money and secrets. Book VII mainly focuses on the life of Guy Darrell, who must decided what to do with his life, wealth and power.james dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton, english literature

Three works published in one volume. 'Leila', p. 1-121, with Preface; 'Calderon' p. 123-164; 'Pilgrims', page numbers recommence, xii p. (with Dedication, Advertisement to the First Edition, Preface, Table of Contents), then p. 1-172. Brown cover embossed with decorative pattern in black. Spine similarly embossed in gold and black.fictionThree separate novellas published together. 'Leila' and 'Calderon' are historical fiction, set in Spain in the 15th and17th centuries. 'Pilgrims' is a set of loosely connected stories based in German folklore.james dodds, original collection, lord lytton, historical fiction, english literature, folklore

451 p. ( first 18 numbered pages missing)fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid

x ; 303 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, captain marryat (frederick marryat)

277 p. First four pages missing.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, captain marryat (frederick marryat)

554 p. : frontispiece illustration ; introductory memoir by the author's son, W. Blanchard Jerroldfictionfiction, douglas jerrold, james dodds, original collection

224 p. : preface, table of contents. Embossed brown cover, title and author's name in gold on spine.non-fictionTranscripts of talks given by the author, which mainly deal with temperance issues.temperance, conduct of life, christian life, speeches, john b. gough, original collection, james dodds

290 p. : brown cover embossed with black decorative design.fictionThe story is set during the French Revolution, and tells the story of Zanoni, who has lived since Babylonian times, possesses supernatural powers, and has the capacity to live an eternal life. He sacrifices this for a human life when he falls in love with Viola Pisoni, an opera singer. lord lytton, fiction, english literature, james dodds, original collection, supernatural, rosicrucians

343 p. : includes biographical notes on Edmund Burke, Table of Contents, annotations by editor/publisher Alexander Murray. non-fictionEdmund Burke (1729-1797) was born in Ireland and became a member of the British House of Commons. He spoke and wrote widely on political and philosophical topics. He was noted for his support of the American Revolution, and his opposition to the French Revolution.edmund burke, essays, speeches, politics, history, james dodds, original collection

303 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'. Short summary of the original Greek tale of Ixion opposite first page of novel. Title page missing.fictionIxion in heaven is a retelling of the ancient Greek tale of Ixion, King of Thessaly. For his unconscionable behaviour Ixion is shunned by all on Earth, but Jupiter pities him and invites him to live in heaven, where he also creates chaos. The novel is a political satire in which Mount Olympus represents British society and government. It mocks the class structures and empty lives of the ruling classes. Count Alarcos is a verse drama set in medieval Spain, in which Count Alarcos murders his wife in order to survive politically. benjamin disraeli, fiction, english literature, james dodds, original collection, dramatic works, plays

316 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'.fictionFerdinand Armine, born into an aristocratic but impoverished family, becomes engaged to his cousin Katherine, mainly for financial reasons. He meets and falls in love with a neighbour's daughter, Henrietta Temple, and they become secretly engaged. After many twists and turns in the plot, they are able to marry, and pay out Ferdinand's debts. Dedicated to Disraeli's friend Count Alfred D'Orsay.fiction, benjamin disraeli, english literature, romance, james dodds, original collection

336 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'.fictionSet in the 18th century this historical novel is the tale of a young heiress, raised in seclusion, who is torn between loyalty to family and to the apparently disreputable young man she loves. The book is regarded as a minor work by Disraeli, and thought to have been written mainly as a way to clear his significant debts at the time. benjamin disraeli, fiction, english literature, romance, james dodds, original collection