Cedar Lake Classics

"Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan (Volume 1)" is part of Isabella Lucy Bird's travel writings, chronicling her expeditions through Persia (modern-day Iran) and Kurdistan in the latter half of the...

Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume 2 (of 2) is the second volume in Isabella Lucy Bird's published memoirs recounting her continued travels through Persia and Kurdistan in the late 19th century...

Julius Caesar was one of the most influential figures in ancient Roman history. Born into an aristocratic family in 100 BCE, Caesar embarked on a political career that would profoundly impact the...

Discover the Courageous Tale of King Alfred! Embark on a thrilling journey through the pages of history with "King Alfred of England" - a captivating juvenile biography that brings the legendary...

"Korea and Her Neighbors" is a travelogue written by Isabella Lucy Bird, a renowned Victorian-era explorer and writer. Published in 1898, the book details Bird's extensive travels throughout Korea...

When Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" movie began reading Love Letters of Great Men, millions of women wanted to get their hands on the book. Although the book Carrie was reading from was...

This seminal treatise about witchcraft and demons was penned by Heinrich Kramer, a man of the 1800's who had tried (and failed) to have a woman executed for witchcraft. Unhappy at the verdict of the...

Step into the world of 'Manalive, ' a 1912 masterpiece by the incomparable G. K. Chesterton where the vibrant and eccentric Innocent Smith takes center stage. Smith, who sees the world as an...

Margaret of Anjou was a formidable 15th century queen who played a pivotal role in the War of the Roses, the decades-long power struggle between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English crown...

Delve into the intricate tapestry of history with "Mary Queen of Scots." Written by Jacob Abbott, this illuminating narrative unveils the captivating story of a queen whose life was woven with...

"Missionary Methods," written by Roland Allen in 1912, was a book well ahead of its time. Even today his radical critique of Western missionary methods is cutting edge, though the biblical principles...

Embark on a journey into the past with Henry Adams as he brings two of France's most striking medieval landmarks to life in vivid detail. With rich imagination and insight, Adams immerses readers in...

Before she became the legendary "Lady with the Lamp" healing soldiers in the Crimean War, Florence Nightingale shattered conventions as a pioneering nurse and reformer. Her seminal work Notes on...

"Notes on Old Edinburgh" by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a compelling glimpse into the historical and architectural tapestry of Scotland's capital city. In this book, published in 1891, Bird...

In his enduring spiritual classic On the Christian Life, eminent theologian John Calvin explores the intricacies of faithful living, interweaving rich theological insights with practical wisdom. At...

Regarded as one of the greatest theological works of antiquity, Saint Athanasius' treatise "On the Incarnation of the Word" rightfully deserves its status as a pillar of Christendom. First authored...

"Ragged Dick and Struggling Upward" by Horatio Alger is a captivating tale that resonates with young audiences through its timeless themes and compelling narrative. This classic work of juvenile...

Sail back to the captivating origins of Rome in this engaging biography of its legendary founder Romulus. Written by acclaimed historian Jacob Abbott, Romulus whisks young readers back to antiquity...

In this classic book, Don Quixote, (who became utterly captivated by the enthralling tales of chivalry he devours), embarks on an audacious quest to become a knight himself. Accompanied by his loyal...

Tales of the Alhambra is a fascinating collection of stories and legends, woven together by the American author Washington Irving, during his time in the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain.The book is...

In 1887, reporter Nellie Bly went undercover to expose the horrific conditions inside a women's lunatic asylum. Pretending to be mentally ill, Bly was committed to the notorious Blackwell's Island...

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author and printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist,...

"The Builders" is a fascinating exploration of the origins, history, and symbolism of Freemasonry that will intrigue anyone curious about this ancient fraternal order. Newton takes readers on a...

The Colored Patriots of the American Revolution shines a light on the overlooked contributions of African Americans during the Revolutionary War. First published in 1855, this seminal work by...

First released in 1894, The Coming Prince by Sir Robert Anderson remains a revered literary work among students of biblical prophecy over a century later. As a highly educated Scottish lawyer and...

Many great artists have had at least intermittent doubts about their own abilities. But The Education of Henry Adams is surely one of the few masterpieces to issue directly from a raging inferiority...

"The Englishwoman in America" penned by Isabella Lucy Bird offers a captivating firsthand account of her travels through the United States during the mid-19th century. Published in 1856, this...

An original and controversial work of theology, "The Everlasting Man," is so persuasive in its defense of Christianity that it influenced C.S. Lewis to convert from atheism to Christianity. Though...

Step into the profound insights of 19th-century Scottish minister Thomas Chalmers as he unravels the intricate web of human desires and attachments in his timeless work. In this captivating...

Published in 1921, Peter B. Kyne's "The Go-Getter" quickly ascended into the canon of beloved American business literature. Echoing the rags-to-riches optimism of the early 20th century, this...