Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

A history of roaring prosperity—and economic cataclysm: "The one account of America in the 1920s against which all others must be measured" ( The Washington Post).Beginning November 11, 1918, when President Woodrow Wilson declared the end of World War I in a letter to the American public, and continuing through his defeat, Prohibition, the Big Red Scare, the rise of women's hemlines, and the stock market crash of 1929, Only Yesterday, pub...

A "highly entertaining history [of] global hustling, cola wars and the marketing savvy that carved a niche for Coke in the American social psyche" ( Publishers Weekly).Secret Formula follows the colorful characters who turned a relic from the patent medicine era into a company worth $80 billion. Award-winning reporter Frederick Allen's engaging account begins with Asa Candler, a nineteenth-century pharmacist in Atlanta who secured the rights to the...

In this captivating book, 'St. Charbel Novena,' readers are invited on a profound journey of faith, hope, and miracles. Inspired by the life and teachings of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, a revered Lebanese saint renowned for his holiness and intercessory powers, this book beautifully delves into the transformative power of the novena—a nine-day prayer practice dedicated to seeking Saint Charbel's divine intercession.Throughout the pages of 'St. Charbel Novena,' readers will find themsel...

The New York Times–bestselling history of the first half of the twentieth century—five decades that transformed America—from the author of Only Yesterday.During the first fifty years of the twentieth century, the United States saw two world wars, a devastating economic depression, and more social, political, and economic changes than in any other five-decade period before. Frederick Lewis Allen, former editor of Harper's magazine, recount...

Bourbon whiskey has had a long, rugged ride from the frontier to the top shelf. Here, in this essay by award-winning journalist Frederick Allen, is its seldom-told story.

In "Since Yesterday," Frederick Lewis Allen crafts a captivating narrative that encapsulates the tumultuous decade of the 1930s in the United States, a period marked by the Great Depression and significant social change. Allen's literary style combines meticulous historical research with engaging storytelling, weaving together a tapestry of personal anecdotes, political developments, and cultural shifts that defined American life during this era. The book's vivid depictions of daily life, ...

This book is an attempt to tell, and in some measure to interpret, the story of what in the future may be considered a distinct era in American history: the eleven years between the end of the war with Germany (November 11, 1918) and the stock-market panic which culminated on November 13, 1929, hastening and dramatizing the destruction of what had been known as Coolidge (and Hoover) Prosperity.Obviously the writing of a history so soon after the event has i...

The deadliest campaign of vigilante justice in American history erupted in the Rocky Mountains during the Civil War when a private army hanged twenty-one troublemakers. Hailed as great heroes at the time, the Montana vigilantes are still revered as founding fathers.Combing through original sources, including eye-witness accounts never before published, Frederick Allen concludes that the vigilantes were justified in their early actions, as they fought violent crime in a remote corne...

In "Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920's," Frederick Lewis Allen masterfully captures the essence of a transformative decade in American history. Through a blend of anecdotal narrative and historical analysis, Allen presents a vivid portrait of the 1920s, detailing the social, cultural, and political upheavals that defined the era. His informal style, characterized by an engaging prose and a keen sense of observation, invites readers into the world of flappers, jazz, and Prohi...

Embark on an enchanting exploration of mystical traditions with *The Great Book of Witchcraft*, a diverse anthology comprising works by luminaries such as Bram Stoker, Jules Michelet, and Margaret Murray. This collection masterfully spans the spectrum of literary styles from historical narratives to imaginative tales, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of witchcraft lore and its myriad interpretations across eras and cultures. With historical treatises juxtaposed with evocative folklor...

A "wonderfully written account of America in the '30s," the follow-up to Only Yesterday examines Black Tuesday through the end of the Depression ( The New York Times).Wall Street Journal BestsellerOpening on September 3, 1929, in the days before the stock market crash, this information-packed volume takes us through one of America's darkest times all the way to the light at the end of the tunnel.Following Black Tue...