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TIFDE Public Domain Literature Library: 94 Public Domain Books

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The TIFDE Public Domain Literature Library indexes 94 books by 102 authors, all in the public domain. The catalogue spans a range of genres and periods, with each record offering basic bibliographic metadata and source attribution. Because the works are freely accessible, readers can browse by thematic entry points—such as adventure, fantasy, science fiction, or historical fiction—or search for specific titles. The collection is organized to help you locate works that share subjects or settings, making it easy to explore connections across authors and eras. Start with a category that interests you, or look up a familiar work to see how it fits within the broader index.

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Cover of Fors Clavigera (Volume 4 of 8) L...

Fors Clavigera (Volume 4 of 8) L... Authors: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

In Histori...

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Cover of The Writings of Thomas Jefferson...

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson... Authors: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1...

In Histori...

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Cover of Musk-Ox, Bison, Sheep and Goat —...

Musk-Ox, Bison, Sheep and Goat —... Authors: Whitney, Caspar, 1862-192...

In Fantasy...

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Cover of Social Work; Essays on the Meeti...

Social Work; Essays on the Meeti... Authors: Cabot, Richard C. (Richar...

In Histori...

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Cover of National Apostasy Considered in ...

National Apostasy Considered in ... Authors: Keble, John, 1792-1866

In Adventu...

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Cover of Wit and Wisdom of Lord Tredegar ...

Wit and Wisdom of Lord Tredegar ... Authors: Morgan, Godfrey Charles, ...

In Fantasy...

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Cover of The pearl of days — A Closer Rea...

The pearl of days — A Closer Rea... Authors: Farquhar, Barbara H. (Bar...

In Histori...

Cover of American nights entertainment — ...

American nights entertainment — ... Authors: Overton, Grant M. (Grant ...

In Fantasy...

Cover of Slavery: letters and speeches — ...

Slavery: letters and speeches — ... Authors: Mann, Horace, 1796-1859

In Fantasy...

Cover of The works of Richard Hurd, volum...

The works of Richard Hurd, volum... Authors: Hurd, Richard, 1720-1808

In Adventu...

Cover of The Peak in Darien, With Some Ot...

The Peak in Darien, With Some Ot... Authors: Cobbe, Frances Power, 182...

In Science...

Cover of Fors Clavigera (Volume 5 of 8) L...

Fors Clavigera (Volume 5 of 8) L... Authors: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

In Histori...

Cover of The Book of Gallant Vagabonds — ...

The Book of Gallant Vagabonds — ... Authors: Beston, Henry, 1888-1968

In Adventu...

Cover of Plague and pestilence in literat...

Plague and pestilence in literat... Authors: Crawfurd, Raymond Henry P...

In Fantasy...

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Authors: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

The catalogue includes 4 works by Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 across 1 collection: Fors Clavigera (Volume 2 of 8) Letters to the workmen and..., Fors Clavigera (Volume 3 of 8) Letters to the workmen and... and Fors Clavigera (Volume 4 of 8) Letters to the workmen and....

Fors Clavigera (Volume 4 of 8) L...Authors: Ruskin, John, 1819-1900

The Writings of Thomas Jefferson...Authors: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1...

Musk-Ox, Bison, Sheep and Goat —...Authors: Whitney, Caspar, 1862-192...

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