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In his Eulogy on King Philip, Pequot activist William Apes speaks on the legacy of King Philip, the Wampanoag sachem also known as Metacomet. Despite attempting to live peacefully with the Plymouth colonists, Philip found himself faced with impossible demands. Considered the deadliest conflict in Colonial American history, King Philip’s War concluded with the devastation of the Wampanoag and Narragansett peoples.

“How silent the street was! Not a soul was stirring, and yet it was high-noon—Wall Street? Broadway?” It is afternoon in Manhattan when the comet falls from the sky. In an instant, the city is filled with toxic fumes. Two survivors emerge: a Black man and a white woman. The Comet is a story by W. E. B. Du Bois.

Through both noble births and humble origins, remarkable leaders have appeared, creating a legacy that affects generations. The Book of Princes and Princesses is a collection of short stories assembled, translated, and edited by Andrew and Leonora Lang. Depicting the lives and legacies of both popular and lesser-known monarchs, this collection is a fascinating compilation of truth and history.

Full of adventure, desire, violence, and loyalty, The Book of Romance explores King Arthur’s court with originality and accuracy. Written by Andrew and Leonora Lang, The Book of Romance is a collection of short fiction that was recovered, translated, and edited by the couple. Featuring dazzling stories of an age of chivalry, and quests, this collection is appropriate for all ages.

Eventually, fairytales must be dismissed as mere works of fiction, however, truth is determined to stay on the mind. The Red True Story Book is a collection of short fiction compiled, translated, and edited by Andrew Lang. With stories of brave soldiers, and stunning acts of nature, this collection explores the curious truths of history.

Featuring poems written by literary giants such as Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott, and Edgar Allan Poe, The Blue Book of Poetry is an impressive collection of poetic genius. Assembled, translated, and edited by Andrew Lang, with author biographies written by Robert McWilliam, The Blue Poetry Book is a collection of poetry that buries themselves in the imagination and heart of its readers.

Crusaders, lepers, wives, royalty, soldiers, and philanthropists each prove that one’s ability for heroism does not correlate to status, but rather the contents of their hearts. The Red Book of Heroes is a stunning collection of short fiction curated, translated, and edited by Andrew and Leonora Lang. With compelling prose, this collection celebrates lesser-known but well deserving heroes of history.

Collected across generations and cultures, The Red Romance Book is a vast collection of folklore that explores medieval legends. The Red Romance Book is a medley of short fiction, collected, translated, and edited by the literary duo Andrew and Leonora Lang. With stories of knights, dragons, and werewolves, The Red Romance Book is whimsical, charming, and suitable for all ages.

Born to a family of Bengali Christians, Toru Dutt learned English, French, and Sanskrit at a young age. Although her life was tragically cut short, she produced a body of work—novels and poetry in translation—that earned her acclaim from readers and critics around the world. Bianca, or, The Young Spanish Maiden is a story of tragedy, romance, and redemption.

A reverend changes his religious affiliation to thwart the courtship of his daughter by a curate. The Vicar of Bray, by Sydney Grundy and Edward Solomon, was initially considered controversial due to its depiction of the church. It follows one man as he uses religion to exploit those around him.

“O Bird of Time on your fruitful bough / What are the songs you sing?” Lyrical and buoyant, sensitive to the natural world, Naidu’s verses meditate on existence, time, love, and death. A poet of truth and beauty, she praises the everyday and imperfect, sharing her gift with us all. The Bird of Time is a poetry collection by Sarojini Naidu.

Leo Tolstoy’s Youth is a semi-autobiographical account of a young boy’s journey to youth and young adulthood. Told in meditative, bittersweet prose, Youth is the third in a trilogy published while Tolstoy was in his early twenties. Precocious, intelligent, and inexperienced, Nikolenka tries his best to adjust to the demands of aristocratic life.

A crew of bravely foolish men sets out in search of the fabled Snark. Led by the Bellman, the ragtag gang arrives in a mysterious land. They know what to look for, but don’t know how to find it. Is the Snark a vicious Boojum, or something else entirely? The Hunting of the Snark is a poem by Lewis Carroll.

Leo Tolstoy’s Boyhood is a semi-autobiographical account of a young boy’s journey to youth and young adulthood. Told in meditative, bittersweet prose, Boyhood is the second in a trilogy published while Tolstoy was in his early twenties. Precocious, intelligent, and inexperienced, Nikolenka tries his best to adjust to the demands of aristocratic life.

Leo Tolstoy’s first novel is a semi-autobiographical account of a young boy’s journey to youth and young adulthood. Told in meditative, bittersweet prose, Childhood is the first in a trilogy published while Tolstoy was in his early twenties. Precocious, intelligent, and inexperienced, Nikolenka tries his best to adjust to the demands of aristocratic life.

A superstitious king believes his life is tied to a painter, whose death may cause his own demise. The Lucky Star, is a comic opera by Charles H. Brookfield, Ivan Caryll and Helen Lenoir. Originally performed in 1899, the story follows the irrational behavior of a king and his astrologer.

A precocious girl with the gift of hypnotism uses her powers to cause trouble. Janie Annie, or The Good Conduct Prize, is a joint effort between writers J. M. Barrie and Arthur Conan Doyle. It follows events at an all-girl boarding school caused by one of its most manipulative students.

The romance between a dancer and a young royal is thwarted due to classism and politics. The Rajah of Chutneypore, by George Dance and Frank Desprez, was a live comedy first performed in 1891. It centers several ambitious characters eager to subvert tradition to achieve their personal and professional goals.

A fictional account of the loves and lies surrounding Queen Elizabeth I and her royal court. Merrie England, by Edward German and Basil Hood, follows the secret romances among the key members of the monarchy. A misplaced love letter leads to deception and intrigue during the popular May Day festival.

In 1906, a teacher takes flight in an experimental airship. As his friend attempts to control the unruly machine, a broken instrument sets the dirigible on an uncontrollable ascent. Passing out, he wakes up a century later in a strange new world, a utopian society where anti-Blackness has been eradicated entirely. Light Ahead for the Negro is a novel by Edward A. Johnson.