James De Mille (Gutenberg Index)

This volume serves as a curated gateway to the literary universe of James De Mille, the prolific 19th-century writer whose work spanned adventure novels, historical fiction, satirical romance, and tales for young readers. Born in Nova Scotia and later Harvard-educated, De Mille crafted stories that captured the raw energy of frontier life, the intrigue of ancient worlds, and the wit of social commentary. Among his most distinctive works is "A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder," a genre-defying romance that satirizes Victorian society through a South Pacific adventure. This catalog collects his diverse output, from sea adventures to biblical historical novels, offering readers a window into a writer who entertained generations with action, humor, and imaginative storytelling. For those curious about the roots of adventure fiction or the literary culture of post-Civil War America, this index opens a door to nearly forty years of prolific creative work.