homes and haunts

Presents an examination of the life of William Shakespeare through the prism of one year, 1599, describing what he reads and writes, what he sees, and how he creates four famous plays.

Explores the details of everyday life in London during the reign of Queen Elizabeth, from 1558 to 1603, discussing building methods, interior decor, gardens, clothing styles, food and drink, education, games, religious tolerance, attitudes toward immigrants, poverty management, and other topics.

Reprint of a 1934 text in which the author meditates upon the design and goals of literary culture, chronicling the conditions, ideas, and experiences that shaped American writing in the early twentieth century, and paying homage to the nurturing atmosphere of Paris in the 1920s.

A collection of essays in which the author discusses her personal relationship with the natural beauty and harshness of Wyoming.

Sketches of the author's early life in Paris in the twenties provide nostalgic reminiscences of his first marriage and the discipline of developing his own literary craft.

Describes the life shared by George and Martha Washington, with an emphasis on the government activities, historical events, and social and sociological aspects of their residence in New York City during the seventeen months when it was the nation's first capital.

Excerpts from Thoreau's Walden highlight his belief in the inherent value of living life in harmony with nature.

Describes the mansion Mount Vernon, its history, and daily life at the estate when George Washington lived there.

Presents the autobiography of successful author Robert Newton Peck as he recalls his childhood and the people who influenced him the most as well as his illustrious writing career.

Relates the history of Thomas Jefferson's home in western Virginia, including what life was like there for himself, his family, their slaves, visitors, and descendants, and how Monticello became a museum.