John Ferguson

146 books • 16 series

John Ferguson (1871-1952) began pursuing a successful literary career in his forties. His ministry in the Episcopalian church took him around the country helping him vary the backgrounds of his books, and he was recognized by critic Douglas Thomson in later years as 'one of the most delightful stylists in the genre.'

Mar 27, 2011
Cover of Ceylon in the Jubilee Year. Third Edition, Revised, Enlarged, and Brought Down to Date.

Ceylon in the Jubilee Year. Third Edition, Revised, Enlarged, and Brought Down to Date.

Mar 26, 2011
Cover of The Lady Jocelyn Weekly Mail. a Journal of a Voyage from Melbourne to London; Containing a Detailed Log of the Voyage, ... Edited by J. F.

The Lady Jocelyn Weekly Mail. a Journal of a Voyage from Melbourne to London; Containing a Detailed Log of the Voyage, ... Edited by J. F.

Mar 26, 2011
Cover of Ceylon in 1883, Etc.

Ceylon in 1883, Etc.

Mar 17, 2011
Cover of Ceylon in 1884 ... Revised, Enlarged, and Brought Down to Date from "Ceylon in 1883.."

Ceylon in 1884 ... Revised, Enlarged, and Brought Down to Date from "Ceylon in 1883.."

Mar 1, 2011
Cover of Why Fenway

Why Fenway

Jan 11, 2011
Cover of From Ceylon to England by Way of China, Japan, and the United States; With Other Contributions to the English and Ceylon Press; And a Lecture ... on from California Via Canada to Florida in the Cars.

From Ceylon to England by Way of China, Japan, and the United States; With Other Contributions to the English and Ceylon Press; And a Lecture ... on from California Via Canada to Florida in the Cars.

Oct 15, 2010
Cover of India Rubber and Gutta Percha

India Rubber and Gutta Percha

Sep 7, 2010
Cover of Ceylon in the Jubilee Year.

Ceylon in the Jubilee Year.

Aug 18, 2010
Cover of Memoir of the Life and Character of REV. Samuel Hopkins, D.D.; Formerly Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Newport, Rhode Island. with an Appendix

Memoir of the Life and Character of REV. Samuel Hopkins, D.D.; Formerly Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Newport, Rhode Island. with an Appendix

Aug 8, 2010
Cover of Some Early Treatises on Technological Chemistry

Some Early Treatises on Technological Chemistry

Aug 4, 2010
Cover of The Microscope, Its Revelations and Application in Science and Art

The Microscope, Its Revelations and Application in Science and Art

Jul 24, 2010
Cover of Thyrea and Other Sonnets

Thyrea and Other Sonnets

Jul 23, 2010
Cover of Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the petition of Captain John Ferguson, of his Majesty's ship The Firm, late regulating captain at the port of Leith, ...

Unto the Right Honourable the Lords of Council and Session, the petition of Captain John Ferguson, of his Majesty's ship The Firm, late regulating captain at the port of Leith, ...

Jun 14, 2010
Cover of Coconut Planter's Manual. Ferguson's All about the Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera). Treating of the History and Cultivation, Chemistry and Physiology of the Palm, and about Its Commercial Products

Coconut Planter's Manual. Ferguson's All about the Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera). Treating of the History and Cultivation, Chemistry and Physiology of the Palm, and about Its Commercial Products

Mar 28, 2010
Cover of Ceylon in 1903; Describing the Progress of the Island Since 1803, Its Present Agricultural and Commercial Enterprises, and Its Unequalled

Ceylon in 1903; Describing the Progress of the Island Since 1803, Its Present Agricultural and Commercial Enterprises, and Its Unequalled

Mar 20, 2010
Cover of On the First Edition of the Chemical Writings of Democritus and Synesius

On the First Edition of the Chemical Writings of Democritus and Synesius

Mar 9, 2010
Cover of Memoir of the Life and Character of Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D.D.

Memoir of the Life and Character of Rev. Samuel Hopkins, D.D.

Mar 7, 2010
Cover of Ceylon in 1884

Ceylon in 1884

Jan 10, 2010
Cover of Ceylon in 1903

Ceylon in 1903

Jan 7, 2010
Cover of Ceylon in 1893

Ceylon in 1893

Jan 6, 2010
Cover of Ecclesia Antiqua, Or, the History of an Ancient Church (St. Michael's, Linlithgow)

Ecclesia Antiqua, Or, the History of an Ancient Church (St. Michael's, Linlithgow)

Jan 6, 2010
Cover of Memoir of the Life and Character of REV. Samuel Hopkins, D.D., Formerly Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Newport, Rhode Island.

Memoir of the Life and Character of REV. Samuel Hopkins, D.D., Formerly Pastor of the First Congregational Church in Newport, Rhode Island.

Jan 2, 2010
Cover of Bibliographical Notes on Histories of Inventions and Books of Secrets

Bibliographical Notes on Histories of Inventions and Books of Secrets

Dec 15, 2009
Cover of Bibliographical Notes on the Witchcraft Literature of Scotland

Bibliographical Notes on the Witchcraft Literature of Scotland