3530 results for 'Gates, Victoria'

The Lives of Machines: A Victorian Perspective on Human Nature Tamara S. Ketabgian explores how Victorian techno culture shaped our modern understanding of human emotion, revealing that the nonhuman...

Joseph Dalton Hooker was a pivotal figure in Victorian science. This biography offers a unique insight into the everyday activities of 19th-century naturalists and the changing world of science...

Experience the traditional tastes and fragrances of an American Christmas with this collection of recipes from the 19th century.From Oyster Soup and Parsley Sauce to Currant Jelly and Yule Dollies,...

Julia Margaret Cameron's photographs offer a unique window into the cultural and artistic circles of Victorian Britain. Born in Calcutta in 1815, Cameron was exposed to the complexities of...

The Year that Shaped the Victorian Age by Michael Wheeler In 1845, a pivotal year in the decade of revolution and change, the course of Victorian England was forever altered. This was a time of...

This candid account offers a unique glimpse into Victorian life and psychosexual development. Based on the journal kept by Henry Ashbee, a collector and writer of erotica, this work provides an...

London, 1864. A woman wrongly imprisoned sparks a chain of events that will change Dr Felix Cowdrey's life forever. Working in a London free hospital, Felix is frustrated by the limitations of his...

The Outward Mind: Aesthetic Science in Victorian Literature and Thought Benjamin Morgan explores the fascinating intersection of aesthetics and science during the Victorian era. By examining the work...

The Novelty of Newspapers: Victorian Fiction After the Invention of the News By Matthew Rubery In 19th-century Britain, newspapers became a ubiquitous part of daily life, drawing in millions of...

Set in a steampunk Victorian world, this erotic collection of 14 stories follows the adventures and misadventures of inventors, domestics, explorers, and aristocrats as they navigate their desires in...

The Victorian Origins of Modern Disciplinarity This book explores how Victorians defined and formed disciplines in various fields, including art, literature, history, social sciences, and natural...

The Ethical Vision of George Eliot presents an original and complex definition of her ethical vision through meticulous close readings of her fiction, essays, and letters.This book explores the...

This book explores the lives and work of three Victorian women naturalists who defied societal norms to pursue their passion for science. Despite facing obstacles and marginalization, Margaret Gatty,...

The Regenerators, 2nd Edition By Ramsay Cook In late nineteenth-century Canada, a crisis of faith emerged among Protestant communities. As traditional religious beliefs were challenged by new...

When Robert Kemble encounters Victoria Lyndon in a hedgerow maze, he's shocked to find himself face to face with the girl who once broke his heart. Despite their tumultuous past, Victoria is now...

FBI Special Agent Victoria Santos is tracking a series of gruesome murders across multiple cities. Meanwhile, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Mike Posten receives a cryptic call from a mysterious...

The adult film industry has a rich and fascinating history, spanning over a century. From the early days of kinetoscopes in 1889, to the advent of the home VCR in the late 1970s, this book explores...

Marianne North: A Victorian Painter for the 21st Century is a lavishly illustrated book that re-assesses the work of botanical painter Marianne North. Lynne Howarth-Gladston, a trained botanical...

A passenger train stands in the station. Jack Follis, the guard, patrols the platform to ensure everyone is safely aboard before loading a box into the brake van. However, his attention is diverted...

Edward Burne-Jones's work is all around us - from the angels on our Christmas cards to the stained glass in our churches and the great paintings in our galleries. Yet, despite his enduring influence,...

Amy R. Wong's Refiguring Speech explores how late Victorian literature reflects and challenges the dominant ideologies surrounding speech and self-possession. Through close readings of novels by...

Discover how Victorian geologists uncovered the secret of life through their excavations and findings. This group biography brings to life the eclectic cast of characters who advanced the field of...

Radical Victorians: The Women and Men Who Dared to Think Differently by James Hobson The Victorian era is often associated with respectability, economic success, and practical social solutions...

Nostalgia in Transition, 1780-1917 by Linda M. Austin explores how our understanding of nostalgia has evolved over time. From its origins as a memory disorder in the eighteenth century to its modern...

Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Doctor Watson first met in a bar. This chance encounter inspired Patricia Guy to explore Victorian drinking habits, a fascinating topic that spans wine...

The Victorian Theater in the American West: A Study of San Francisco's Influence. Carolyn Grattan Eichin explores the dynamics and influence of theater in the Western United States during the 19th...

This collection of 24 richly colored charts showcases the enduring influence of the exotic East on Victorian design. Reproduced from 19th-century German textile designer Friedrich Fischbach's work,...

A chance encounter on a train bound for Portsmouth sets off a chain of events that will prove to be a lucrative blackmail scheme. Giles Blanchard's celebratory mood turns deadly as he is found...

Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details offers a unique opportunity for those interested in restoring, preserving, or re-creating Victorian homes. This book provides an authentic pictorial...

The Unsolved Murders of Late Victorian London In the late 19th century, the streets of London were plagued by a series of unsolved murders that shocked the public. While Jack the Ripper's crimes are...

Amelia Dyer and the Baby Farm Murders by Angela Buckley is a gripping historical true crime account of one of Britain's most prolific murderers. In 1896, a series of gruesome discoveries were made...

The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories, Volume Three brings together twenty eerie tales from rare Victorian periodicals. Published in 2018, this collection is part of a series that...

The Royal Palace Gardens: Blackpool's Lost Victorian Pleasure Grounds Blackpool's Royal Palace Gardens was a world-renowned destination for entertainment and culture in the late 19th century. This...

Rossetti's Wombat: A Light-Hearted Look at Victorian England's Unlikely Pets. In the late 19th century, a peculiar trend emerged in Victorian London - owning Australian animals as pets. This unusual...

Catherine Delafield examines five novels by Elizabeth Gaskell, Anthony Trollope, Dinah Craik and Wilkie Collins through their context in periodical publication. She explores how authors and editors...

Victorian Fantasy Imagination and Belief in Nineteenth-Century England by Stephen Regius of E Prickett explores how writers used non-realistic techniques to extend our understanding of the world...

Nonconformity in Nineteenth Century Britain is a comprehensive study of the movement's impact on modern society. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including the writings and discussions of...

Algernon Swinburne and Walter Pater's Victorian Aestheticism offers a fresh perspective on the contradictory impulses of modern secularism during the Victorian era. This book explores how literary...

The Victorian Family Magazine and Popular Representations of the Past: 1852-1870 by Doris Lechner explores how illustrated family magazines contributed to Victorian historical culture. This study...

Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-doctors in Victorian England by Sarah Wise. The 19th century saw a wave of panic about sane individuals being locked away in lunatic asylums. This...

Digging for Treasure: A Guide to Finding Valuable Victorian Rubbish Dumps is a practical guide written by Ron Dale, who shares his own experiences and knowledge gained from years of digging in...

A 50-year-old mystery from the past comes to light in this Victorian cozy mystery. Imogene Lynch, recently widowed and living in Dartmond, is tasked with solving a decades-old case involving a...

Fanny and Stella: A Dazzling Story of Cross-Dressing and the Birth of Camp. In 19th-century England, two men defied convention by dressing as women. Their lives were marked by sensational trials,...

Reaping Something New: African American Transformations of Victorian Literature by Daniel Hack. This groundbreaking book reveals how African American writers used Victorian literature to create their...

John Francis Bentley: Architect of Westminster Cathedral By Peter Howell This biography tells the story of John Francis Bentley, the architect behind one of London's most iconic landmarks. Born in...

The Victorian Strand was a place of stark contrasts. In its heyday, it was home to some of London's most luxurious hotels and theatres, yet in reality, it was a seedy and destitute area. This book...

Dan Leno: The King's Jester Dan Leno was a household name in Britain by 1901. His performances on stage and screen had captured the nation's attention, with even the monarch himself a fan. Dubbed...

The Starry Sky Within: Astronomy and the Reach of the Mind in Victorian Literature Tracing connections between 19th-century astronomy and literature, this innovative study reveals that literary point...

Discover the original secrets of business success from the world's first capitalists. Who Moved My Stilton? reveals practical skills for getting ahead in the workplace, including thinking outside the...

Exploring the intersection of women and nature in Victorian poetry, this study reveals how women poets used their connections with the natural world to express social issues and defend common...

Agatha Christie's They Came to Baghdad is a gripping international mystery thriller that brings together a secret summit of superpowers in Baghdad. A British agent, Carmichael, holds the key to...

Gateless Gatecrashers is an extraordinary collection of conversations that explore one of life's most profound questions: what lies beyond our sense of self. Twenty-one individuals, from diverse...

A novel about the life and work of Eliza Acton, who revolutionized British cookery writing in the 19th century. In 1835, England was experiencing a culinary renaissance, with new ingredients from...

Victorian Sensation explores the fascinating world of celebrity culture and sensational reporting in 19th-century Britain. From notorious figures like William Palmer to influential politicians and...

Explore the charming world of Victorian domestic architecture with this unique coloring book. Featuring original illustrations of various rooms within a typical Victorian home, including exterior and...

Theatre of Marvels by Lianne Dillsworth is a gripping tale of ambition and identity that will keep you enthralled from start to finish. In this richly evocative story, the lines between reality and...

The Watts Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice in Postman's Park, London, is a poignant Victorian monument featuring 54 ceramic plaques commemorating 62 individuals who lost their lives while attempting...

A rich and eclectic group biography of the first geologists, who excavated Earth's buried history. These early scientists, comprising gentlemen, clergymen, academics, and women, brought passion,...

Charles Peace: Victorian Britain's Most Infamous Cat Burglar and Murderer In 1876, two brutal murders shook Victorian society to its core. Constable Nicholas Cock was shot dead while on patrol in...

A Companion to Victorian Literature and Culture by Herbert F. Tucker is a comprehensive analysis of the literary era that shaped modern Britain. Thirty leading scholars from around the world...

Oliver Heaviside: A Pioneer of Modern Electrical Theory This biography tells the story of Oliver Heaviside, a man who made groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, physics, and electrical...

William Robert Grove was a pioneering scientist whose groundbreaking work in harnessing electrical energy has been largely forgotten. His inventions, including the Grove Voltaic Cell and incandescent...

A comprehensive guide to Victorian women writers offers a unique insight into the lives and works of over 1,500 authors. This illustrated encyclopedia covers not only famous names but also...

At the end of the 19th century, Mark Greenwood sets sail for the Far East, driven by tales of adventure and opportunity from his elder brothers. On board, he meets Emily Alexander, who is returning...

Lady Jessalyn Hunter's life has been turned upside down, leaving her financially and socially ruined. To escape her predicament, she turns to the one person who can help - Ethan Tremaine, a man she's...

This 2022 study reassesses the philosophical and literary representations of the unconscious in early twentieth-century literature. It explores how modernist thinkers and writers engaged with the...

A Foreign and Wicked Institution? The Campaign Against Convents in Victorian England by Rene Kollar explores the complex history of women's roles in Victorian England. During this period, women who...

A train journey takes a deadly turn when a woman discovers a valuable secret in the pocket of a lecherous passenger. The victim's body is found on the Isle of Wight, and Detective Inspector Colbeck...

The Burden of Rhyme: Victorian Poetry and its Place in Literary Studies Naomi Levine explores how the search for rhyme's origins shaped Victorian poetry theory and practice. For Victorians, rhyme was...

Between 1875 and 1947, Britain experienced an unusual engagement with occult schema and supernatural phenomena. This period saw a diverse array of responses from authors, artists, actors,...

The Murder of the Whitechapel Mistress A sensational murder mystery from Victorian London's darkest corners. In 1872, respected businessman Henry Wainwright's life unraveled in a scandalous affair...

The Darkened Room: Women, Power, and Spiritualism in Late Victorian England By Alex Owen In the late Victorian era, spiritualism emerged as a powerful force that offered women a new independence and...

John Tyndall was a physicist and mountaineer who rose from humble beginnings in rural southern Ireland to become one of Britain's leading communicators of science. His work had a profound impact on...

Novel Craft explores an intriguing aspect of cultural life in Victorian England: domestic handicrafts. Talia Schaffer argues that these pursuits served as a way to critique modern mass-produced...

Discover the beauty of Victorian-era postcards in grayscale, waiting to be brought to life with your chosen colors. This latest installment in the New Creations Coloring Book Series features 30...

Discover the fascinating world of compacts and cosmetics, from Victorian times to the present day. This comprehensive guide explores the history and significance of these beauty accessories,...

Edward Aveling, 'Son-in-Law of Karl Marx' A Victorian Enigma by Deborah Lavin This biography sheds new light on Dr Edward Bibbins Aveling, a significant figure in the British socialist movement of...

The Victorian Supernatural brings together essays by scholars from literature, history of art and history of science to explore the diverse fascination with the supernatural in Victorian culture...

The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: A Victorian Era Serial Killer In 1892, a notorious doctor was brought to justice for his heinous crimes, but it wasn't until then that the true extent of his...

The Cambridge Companion to Victorian and Edwardian Theatre provides an in-depth exploration of the creation, production, and interpretation of theatre during this period. The volume begins with an...

Yolande Duvernay's life was marked by both beauty and scandal. Born in poverty in Paris in 1812, she rose to become a celebrated ballerina, renowned for her provocative style on stage. Her success...

Storytime in India explores the stories that emerge from ethnographic fieldwork, weaving together the authors' research collecting Bhojpuri wedding songs with their own experiences and reflections...

E. Œ. Somerville and Martin Ross: A Groundbreaking Literary PartnershipThis groundbreaking study reorients our understanding of one of the most successful female literary partnerships of the late...

Days before a young woman's joyful event, a vicious attack leaves nothing but a trail of blood and sorrow. Detective Hodgins is tasked with finding any motive for the brutal assault, but his only...

Death at the Terminus A dramatic explosion on a passenger train in York in 1865 sets off a complex investigation into a possible murder. Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming are tasked with...

The Darkest Business: Tracing the Stories of Victorian and Early 20th Century Baby Farmers This book delves into the lesser-known history of baby farming, a practice that became prevalent during the...

Fanny and Stella: The Young Men Who Shocked Victorian England By Neil McKenna In 1870, two young men were arrested in London for dressing as women. Their case sparked a sensational trial that...

Guide to studying poetry from the Victorian era for Edexcel A Level English Literature. This comprehensive resource covers all the poems in the literary period "The Victorians" as selected from "The...

The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train. In fact, the railways were a perilous place to be, with brakes seen as a needless luxury and boilers prone to overheating and...

Keynotes and Discords by George Egerton is a collection of two short story collections that showcase the author's unique exploration of human experience. Written in 1893 and 1895, these stories...

Experience the darker side of Victorian Christmas traditions with this fifth volume of ghostly tales from Valancourt Books. Editor Christopher Philippo has uncovered twenty-one rare texts, including...

The Ship, the Lady and the Lake: An Extraordinary Life of a Victorian Steamship in the Andes By Meriel Larken Published by Bene Factum Publishing, Limited in 2012 In 1862, an English-built steamship...

This 2006 study explores the revivals of Shakespeare's history plays staged by Charles Kean in mid-Victorian London. The productions, known for their attention to antiquarian detail, offered...

Snapshot Photography: A Changing World of Images From its Victorian roots to the digital age, snapshot photography has evolved significantly. This book explores how the introduction of new camera...

Christmas in Victorian London brings magic and murder. In "A Christmas Promise", 13-year-old Gracie Phipps teams up with her new friend Minnie Maude Mudway to rescue Charlie, the beloved donkey that...

Ruler of the Night by David Morrell is a gripping Victorian mystery that unfolds in 1855. A murder on an English train sets off a chain reaction of fear and panic, as the killer seems to vanish into...

A Victorian Romance of Second Chances. John Thornton's life is crumbling around him - his cotton mill is on the brink of collapse and he's lost the love of his life. Desperate for a solution, he sets...

Slow Print: A Literary Radicalism of Late Victorian Britain This book explores the literary culture of Britain's radical press from 1880 to 1910, a time marked by a flourishing of radical political...

When There Is Love is the third book in Kimberly Rae Jordan's Christian romance series, The McKinleys. This heartwarming story follows the lives of four siblings as their past experiences shape their...

For Victoria Ashley's Royal Savage, the memories refuse to fade. Every time she closes her eyes, all she sees is blood and pain. The trauma has left its mark, making it impossible for her to escape...