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1Hunting Dogs

By Oliver Hartley

The title of this book quotes its object. To tell something of night hunting, and especially to suggest how the ever necessary dog can best be selected, trained, maintained and utilized, is the consideration of first importance. To round out the subject all forms of hunting will receive some notice, and the various breeds of dogs will be so far dealt with, that their value and usefulness in their given fields may be determined. Best of all, the contents of this volume are based on the opinions and declarations of men who have had years of experience in the matters on which they presume to write.(Extracted from the Introduction)

2Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness

By Florence Hartley

A guide for ladies, written in 1860, on what is accepted as correct behavior in polite society. The advice covers dress, travelling, staying in hotels, attending and giving parties and balls, making and receiving morning calls, letter writing, how to deal with servants, what accomplishments every well bred lady should be expected to acquire and how to choose a suitable husband. (Summary by Christine Lamberton)

3Looking Back

By John Hartley

LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of Looking Back by John Hartley.<br> This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for January 5, 2020.. <br> ------<br> John Hartley was an English poet who worked in the Yorkshire dialect. He wrote a great deal of prose and poetry – often of a sentimental nature – dealing with the poverty of the district. He was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire. - Summary by Wikipedia

4Women, Children, Love and Marriage

By Catherine Gasquoine Hartley

This book contains a number of essays about various subjects pertaining to women, children love and marriage - Summary by ashleighjane

5Women's Wild Oats: Essays on the Re-fixing of Moral Standards

By Catherine Gasquoine Hartley

A resounding and, for the times, outrageous look at restructuring British society using the first world war as trigger for changing the place of women in the workplace and their homes, right down to their relations with their children. These essays are persuasively argued and copiously documented. - Summary by czandra

When one thinks of fear, terrors in the night creeping upon you may come to mind. L. P. Hartley does feature some of these kinds of fears. In addition, Hartley delves into characters with societal fears, social anxieties. People who live in fear of saying or doing the wrong thing, feeling uneasy in their own skin. We witness the fear of death that comes for all of us, some earlier than others. L. P. Hartley brings us these fears with a satisfyingly musical prose and a sly sense of dry wit that will leave one absorbed in these tales late into the evening. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

7Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness

By Florence Hartley

A COMPLETE HAND BOOK FOR THE USE OF THE LADY IN POLITE SOCIETY. CONTAINING FULL DIRECTIONS FOR CORRECT MANNERS, DRESS, DEPORTMENT, AND CONVERSATION; RULES FOR THE DUTIES OF BOTH HOSTESS AND GUEST IN MORNING RECEPTIONS, DINNER COMPANIES, VISITING, EVENING PARTIES AND BALLS; A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR LETTER WRITING AND CARDS OF COMPLIMENT; HINTS ON MANAGING SERVANTS, ON THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH, AND ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS. AND ALSO USEFUL RECEIPTS FOR THE COMPLEXION, HAIR, AND WITH HINTS AND DIRECTIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE WARDROBE. - Summary from book.

8Things Seen in Spain

By Catherine Gasquoine Hartley

Written in 1912, Hartley’s account of her travels in Spain discusses the fascinating country and its people. She dedicates a section to each major city, as well as showing the reader country life. After a chapter on Spanish art, she finishes up with a discussion of the spirit of the Spaniard and what it says about the future of the country. (Summary by Verla Viera)

9Charming May

By John Hartley

LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Charming May by John Hartley.<br> This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for April 24, 2025. <br> ------<br> John Hartley was an English poet who worked in the Yorkshire dialect. He wrote a great deal of prose and poetry – often of a sentimental nature – dealing with the poverty of the district. - Summary by Wikipedia