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We welcome thoughtful correspondence from readers, researchers, and rights holders. Your observations help us maintain a reliable catalogue of public-domain literature. Below are the kinds of matters we can best address, along with guidance on what to include so that we can act efficiently.
Why you might write to us
- Metadata corrections — If you notice an incorrect title, author attribution, publication date, or category placement (for example, a work listed under Young Readers Enchanted Adventures that belongs in Historical Social Novels), please let us know.
- Source link or catalogue issues — If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please let us know.
- Accessibility problems — Difficulties with screen-reader compatibility, image descriptions, or navigation that prevent you from enjoying a title such as The Naiad: A ghost story or New Bodies for Old.
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- Copyright or rights concerns — If you believe a work in our catalogue is not in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you are a rights holder with a legitimate claim, please provide supporting details. We take such matters seriously.
- General editorial observations — Suggestions for new categories, corrections to reading notes (e.g., for The Purchase of the North Pole or Main Currents in Nineteenth Century Literature), or other improvements.
What to include in your message
To help us respond meaningfully, please include:
- The exact URL of the page where you found the issue.
- The full title of the ebook (and author, if applicable).
- Source link or catalogue issues — If a Project Gutenberg source link is unavailable, or if a catalogue page contains a broken link or display problem, please send us the ebook title, the catalogue page URL, and a short description of the issue.
- A description of the observed problem — be as specific as possible.
- For copyright or rights inquiries, any relevant documentation or legal context.
How to reach us
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What we cannot do
This is an independent, small-scale project. We do not offer technical support for third-party reading devices, provide legal advice, or respond to unsolicited marketing or partnership proposals. We also cannot verify the public-domain status of every work in every country; if you have a specific concern, please raise it with the appropriate details.
Additional guidance for common inquiries
If you are writing about a reading note or background essay — for instance, the companion piece for Dave Dawson on Guadalcanal or the context notes for Devil Stories: An Anthology — please mention the specific section you are referring to. This helps us locate the relevant material quickly.
For catalogue suggestions, such as adding a new category or reclassifying a title like Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume, feel free to explain your reasoning. We consider each proposal carefully, though we may not adopt every suggestion.
If you encounter a broken download link or a missing file for a work such as A Winter Amid the Ice, and Other Thrilling Stories, please include the format you attempted to download. We will investigate and correct the issue as soon as possible.
Thank you for helping us keep the library accurate and accessible. Your editorial contributions — whether a small metadata fix or a thoughtful reading note — are genuinely valued.