19th century

Chronicles the troubled life of the nineteenth-century author, focusing on the haunting nature of his work.

Presents a variety of original writings which tell the trials and triumphs of the medical profession during the Civil War.

Explores the history of medical treatment during the Civil War. Firsthand, day-by-day accounts drawn from letters, journals, reports and diaries, accompanied by background and historical information, bring to life the courageous struggle on both sides of the conflict to save lives in spite of unsanitary conditions and lack of supplies.

Biography of Walt Whitman whose poetry in "Leaves of Grass" reflected the great changes that took place in nineteenth-century America.

A collection of more than 100 poems and songs from the Civil War era grouped by theme.

Examines the many different toys with which children played in the nineteenth century.

Through an examination of techniques, style, and theme, photographs, illustrations, and text describe how the art of the 19th century reflects the age of industrialization.

Explores the people, the concepts, and the paintings of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist periods.