Open Source Literature: Reference Works

Note the tabs for dictionary and translations, too.

A Project Gutenberg online book. You can read it on line or download it to your computer. The most direct way to download the book is in HTML format. Check the list of options if you have an e-reader.

A fascinating look at some of the more bizarre names given to children during the 17th century in England. Among the names explored are "From-above", "Free-gift" & "More-fruit" for unexpected additions to families; "Humiliation", "Abstinence" & "Sorry-for-sin" to express those qualities considered to be virtues; and just the plain brilliant/weird/mean, such as, "Job-rakt-out-of-the-asshes" and "Dancell-Dallphebo-Marke-Antony-Dallery-Galleiy-Caesar".