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Yet, though the world's life then was so wicked and black, there yet remained a few good men and women here and there (mostly in peaceful and quiet monasteries, far from the thunder and the glare of the...

Here we are! And now I will wind the clock. Gurr! gurr! gurr! Tick-tock! tick-tock!I PUT on my dream-cap one day and stepped into Wonderland.Along the road I jogged and never dusted my shoes, and all...

The year 1400 opened with more than usual peacefulness in England. Only a few months before, Richard II—weak, wicked, and treacherous—had been dethroned, and Henry IV declared King in his stead. But it...

In 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood' by Howard Pyle, readers are transported to medieval England through a collection of classic tales about the legendary outlaw. Written in a whimsical and adventurous...

In Howard Pyle's 'Stolen Treasure', readers are transported to the Golden Age of Piracy through a collection of thrilling adventures and daring escapades. Pyle's vivid storytelling and detailed illustrations...

Howard Pyle's 'Twilight Land' is a collection of enchanting fairy tales that transport readers to a realm of magic and wonder. With vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, Pyle paints a picture...

In the historical fiction novel 'Men of Iron' by Howard Pyle, readers are transported to medieval England where young Myles Falworth navigates the challenges of knighthood and honor. Pyle's descriptive...

In 'The Champions of the Round Table' by Howard Pyle, readers are transported to the legendary world of King Arthur and his knights. This unabridged classic brings to life the chivalrous adventures and...

Howard Pyle's 'Sir Launcelot & His Companions' is a captivating retelling of the legendary tales of King Arthur's valiant Knights of the Round Table. Pyle's vivid descriptions and attention to detail...

Howard Pyle's 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (Illustrated Edition)' is a timeless classic that follows the adventures of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood and his band of Merry Men in the Sherwood...

In 'The Tales of Camelot' by Howard Pyle, readers are transported to the world of King Arthur and his knights through a collection of timeless stories filled with knights, ladies, chivalry, and magic....

Howard Pyle's 'The Ruby of Kishmoor' is a thrilling adventure novel set in the coastal regions of England during the 17th century. Pyle's vivid descriptions and engaging characters bring to life the dangers...

Howard Pyle's 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood' is a classic tale of the legendary outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, with a mix...

Within the Capes is a captivating historical fiction novel by Howard Pyle that delves into the exciting world of piracy and adventure along the coast of colonial America. Pyle's vivid descriptions and...

Howard Pyle's 'The Price of Blood: An Extravaganza of New York Life in 1807' is a vivid portrayal of the social, political, and cultural landscape of New York City during the early 19th century. Pyle's...

Um livro para todas as gerações e um prazer especial para quem retorna à corte de Arthur Nesse livro somos apresentados às aventuras de três grandes cavaleiros da Távola Redonda: os ilustres Sir Lancelot,...

The Old Man in the Corner is an unnamed armchair detective who appears in a series of short stories written by Baroness Orczy. He examines and solves crimes while sitting in the corner of a genteel London...

MY Dear Young Folks,—In the first book which I wrote for you, we traveled together through the Gorilla Country, and saw not only the gigantic apes, but also the cannibal tribes which eat men. In the...

Joachim-Napoléon Murat was the brother-in-law of Napoleon Boneparte, and held many titles in his life including Marshal of France, Grand Admiral of France, Grand Duke of Berg, and King of Naples. The...

LUIS AGUIRRE had been living in Gibraltar for about a month. He had arrived with the intention of sailing at once upon a vessel bound for Oceanica, where he was to assume his post as a consul to Australia....

The year 146 B.C. was an annus mirabilis in the development of Roman dominion. Of course it had long been a foregone conclusion that Carthage and Corinth must fall before her, but the actual time of their...

The Prime Minister is a novel by Anthony Trollope, first published in 1876. It is the fifth of the "Palliser" series of novels. Summary: When neither the Whigs nor the Tories are able to form a government...

The Pilgrim's Progress, religious allegory by the English writer John Bunyan, published in two parts in 1678 and 1684. The work is a symbolic vision of the good man's pilgrimage through life. At one time...

"Ah there, girls! How are you?" — "GOD SPEED YOU" "Oh, Nathalie, I do believe there's Grace Tyson in her new motor-car," exclaimed Helen Dame, suddenly laying her hand on her companion's arm as the two...

The Purloined Letter Edgar Allan Poe The Purloined Letter" is a short story by American author Edgar Allan Poe. It is the third of his three detective stories featuring the fictional C. Auguste Dupin,...

On the second day of July in the year 1863 the Civil War in America was at its height. Late in the preceding month Lee had turned his face northward, and, with an army of a hundred thou-sand Confederate...

Unseen Genius follows the journey of Jabari, a young inventor with dreams bigger than his circumstances. In each installment, Jabari grapples with the challenges of balancing his family obligations, friendships,...

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This collection contains translations of Roumanian tales which, however, comprise but a small portion of the inexhaustible treasure that exists in the nation. The originals are scattered throughout Roumanian...

FIRE MOUNTAIN IS "A THRILLING SEA STORY BY "NORMAN SPRINGER", AUTHOR OF "THE BLOOD SHIP" Years. Bright, aslant eyes, and a suave and ever-ready smile that broke immediately Martin met his gaze. "You...

Glenn Killbourne and his fiancee Carley Burch find a strange test of their love in the mountains and canyons of Arizona. What subtle strange message had come to her out of the West? Carley Burch laid...

The Pit and The Pendulum by Edgar Allan Poe "The Pit and the Pendulum" is a short story written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1842 in the literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's...

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Victoria Finney has always been the planner. So, when she's blindsided by a terminaldiagnosis, she's not just worried about her own future—she's worried about herhusband, Troy. Determined to ensure he's...

Alan Thurston was an immunologist at Midwestern University Medical School. Like most men in the teaching trade, he also had a research project. If it worked out, he'd be one of the great names in medicine;...

The Warden, published in 1855, is the first book in Anthony Trollope's Chronicles of Barsetshire series of six novels. It was his fourth novel.The Warden concerns Mr Septimus Harding, the meek, elderly...

The Mirror of the Sea is a collection of autobiographical essays originally published variously in several magazines between 1904 and 1906. In discussing the work, Conrad described it as "a very intimate...

Whose Body? is a 1923 novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, which introduced the character of Lord Peter Wimsey. CHAPTER I "Oh, damn!" said Lord Peter Wimsey at Piccadilly Circus. "Hi, driver!" The taxi man,...

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In a world where regency romance meets high-stakes adventure, the Dorchester sisters return in the thrilling, penultimate collection, Tales of Iron and Intrigue. Every tale unfolds in a concise 500 words,...

An unlikely character is recruited by the CIA as an under the radar offbeat assassin. The character successfully completes 90 hits on targets using a sedation drug inserted into his unwitting victims...

All they want for Christmas is ...Breanna Henderson lives by lists, strict schedules, and preparations galore. Being pregnant while climbing up a ladder into her best friend Billy's bedroom was definitely...

The highly anticipated follow-up to bestselling BIG HORN, WALKER PRAIRIE is a thrilling Jenn Herrington legal mystery set in Wyoming's rugged Bighorn Mountains. When former prosecutor and mystery writer...

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