Yes, they are legal as long as they come from legitimate sources. For example, books in the public domain are free to read and distribute. Websites like Project Gutenberg only offer books that are no longer under copyright protection. So, if you are accessing free fiction books from well - known and legal library platforms, there is no issue.
Many local libraries now have online platforms. For example, if you are in the United States, some public libraries use OverDrive or Libby. You can borrow e - books of fiction for free with your library card. Additionally, some independent authors post their fiction works for free on their personal websites or platforms like Wattpad, which has a wide range of user - generated fiction content that is free to access.
The following are some of the free online e-libraries in China:
1. The National Philosophy and Social Sciences Academic Periodical Repository was developed by the Library of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. It provides a large number of philosophy and social sciences academic journal resources.
2. The National Library of China provides a large number of Chinese and foreign academic resources, including journals, newspapers, books, papers, etc.
3. China Knowledge Web: It provides a large number of Chinese journals, newspapers, books, papers, and other resources. It is one of the largest academic resources in China.
4. Superstar Magazine: It was one of the largest Chinese journal database in the country and provided a large number of Chinese journal resources.
5. VIP Chinese Periodical Service Platform: It was one of the largest Chinese journal database in China, providing a large number of Chinese journal resources.
It should be noted that the resources of these libraries may change due to copyright, technology, and other reasons. It is recommended to check the library's official website for the latest information before using it.
You can try Project Gutenberg. It's a well - known online library that offers a vast collection of English novels, many of which are classic works. These are free to access and download in various formats.
Yes, most free online library novels are legal to read. If they are in the public domain, which means their copyright has expired, they can be freely distributed and read. For example, classic novels like 'Pride and Prejudice' are in the public domain and can be found on many free online library platforms.
I recommend the following free novels to you:
1. "All-rounded Delivery Man": City-life genre, a story of delivering milk tea and encountering an affair.
2. "I became a scientist in a big country after scoring zero in the college entrance exam." It was a story about a man who was reborn as a scientist in a big country after the college entrance exam.
3. "Return to the 1987 Registration System": Metropolis-urban life genre. A person transmigrated to 1987, won 50 million yuan at the lottery, and started his own business.
These novels are free and rich in content. I hope you will like them ~
There were many free online libraries on the Internet, such as public libraries, e-book websites, online reading platforms, etc., which could provide limited access to related books for newcomers.
Here are some common free online libraries:
1. Public libraries: The Chinese Library, the National Library of the United States, the National Library of England, and the National Library of France all have free books and resources for reading.
2. E-book websites:Amazon Amazon, Google Play Books, B&N E-book Store, Apple Books and other e-book websites provide a large number of free books.
3. Online reading platforms: Jian Shu, Douban Reading, Netease Cloud Reading, Tangyuan Creation and other online reading platforms also provide a large number of free books.
It should be noted that although these websites provide free books, some books may require payment to read the full version. In addition, some books may contain advertisements or inappropriate content, so you need to carefully check the copyright and terms of use of the website before reading.
Borrowing books from the National Library was free, and readers could borrow books and return them within a specified time. However, it should be noted that the borrowing restrictions of the National Library were relatively strict. The readers had to abide by the relevant regulations, such as the limit on the number of books borrowed per week. In addition, the National Library also had some reading subsidies and discounts to help readers obtain the books they needed more cheaply.
1 Find any 10 books on American history in the library and refer to the following list:
- A History of the United States: Robert G Urrich.
- The Story of America: John P. Taylor.
- The History of the Constitution of the United States (The History of The Constitution: The Evolution of the Constitution of the United States) by Thomas JeffersonThomas.
- A History of Modern America: by Kenneth G. Jackson.
- The Making of the American Working Class: Edwin F Stone.
- A History of American Culture by Michael E. Dunn.
- The American Revolution: A People's History by John E Bryant.
- The Exploration of the New World by Daniel Defoe.
- A People's History of the Black American Experience by Kelli M McGrath.
- The Genders and Society: Genders, Power, and Cultural Change in the United States by Michael B. Burch.
- The Civil War: A People's History by Michael E. Dunn.
- The Religion in American History by James R Reid.
- The Story of Immigrants: National Identity in American History by Robert G Urrich.
These books cover many aspects of American history, from the Great Revolution to modern times, covering politics, society, culture and many other aspects. You can choose to read according to your own interests and needs.
As far as I know, the National Library can borrow English books now. In most libraries, the borrowing of books usually required the reader to have a valid ID and go through a certain security check. In addition, many libraries also provided borrowing restrictions and deadline for borrowing books to allow readers to better manage their books.