Editorial Standards
Purpose of the catalogue
The EYUFU Public Domain Literature Library provides access to historical texts that are free of copyright, making them available for reading, research, and education. The catalogue is designed to help readers discover works on economics and commerce, with editorial notes that offer context without replacing the original texts.
Scope and selection
The collection currently includes 98 books, focused on economics, commerce, and related fields. Works are selected from the Project Gutenberg corpus based on relevance to these subjects and availability in English. The library does not aim for comprehensive coverage but rather to present a representative sample of public-domain literature in these areas.
Source attribution
All texts are sourced from Project Gutenberg, a trusted digital library of public-domain works. Each book record references the original publisher and provides a direct link to the source. No editorial claim is made to have created or modified the original texts; the catalogue notes are separate.
Bibliographic records
Each entry includes title, author, publisher, keywords, target-reader field, and a catalogue note. Keywords are taken from Library of Congress Subject Headings. The target-reader field is set to 'Readers of public-domain and historical texts' uniformly. Catalogue notes are written by the editorial team and may discuss themes, structure, or context.
Category assignment
Books are placed in two categories: Industry, Work & Public Finance and History, Empires & Change. Assignment is based on the primary subject matter as indicated by keywords and catalogue note content. Overlap is possible; categories serve as navigational aids, not definitive judgments.
Editorial reading context
Catalogue notes are produced by reading excerpts and analyzing structural and rhetorical patterns. They are not full critical editions. The editor, David Brontë, brings a background in poetry, but the notes aim for clarity and usefulness across disciplines.
Edition facts and text measurements
All books are electronic editions from Project Gutenberg. Publication dates are as given in the source data. No word counts or page numbers are provided; readers should refer to the original files for such metrics.
Recommendations and related works
Each category guide recommends three distinct books from within that category. Recommendations are based on the book's significance, representativeness, and potential interest to readers. Related works may be suggested in catalogue notes through internal links.
Corrections and reader reports
Readers may report errors or suggest improvements via the contact page. The editorial team reviews submissions and updates records as appropriate. The library does not have a formal peer-review process.
Public-domain limitations
All texts are in the public domain in the United States. Readers outside the U.S. should verify the copyright status in their jurisdiction. The library does not guarantee copyright freedom worldwide.
Accessibility and readable presentation
The website is designed with semantic HTML and clear typography. Links are descriptive, and content is structured for screen readers. No images, scripts, or complex layouts are used to ensure broad compatibility.
Independence and editorial responsibility
The EYUFU library is an independent project. Editorial decisions are made by David Brontë, Poetry Editor, based in the United States. The library has no university or institutional affiliation. No advertising or sponsored content is included.
What the catalogue does not claim
The catalogue does not claim that every book has been read in full, nor does it assert peer review, legal certification, or professional librarian credentials. It does not represent itself as a scholarly edition. Terms of use are not part of this editorial statement.
Ongoing maintenance
The library is periodically updated with new books and editorial notes. Records may be revised to improve accuracy. Users are encouraged to check the about page for background and the editorial standards for current practices.