Research typically begins with an examination of primary texts, which are found using the MU Library's Main Catalog.The best place to start in the the catalog is in the Subject search.
You can also try Google Book Search for public domain books that you can download as PDFs or e-reader format. If you discover that your search is too broad, consider using Google's Advanced Book Search to locate only those titles that are full-text.
The best place to find books is in the MU Library Catalog. Common search paths include:
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Search by |
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Keyword |
"Alcott and criticism" |
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Author |
"Louisa May Alcott" (books by Alcott) |
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Title |
"Little Women" |
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Subject Heading |
"Alcott, Louisa May" (books about Alcott) |
