Tale of the Argonauts - formato ePub

En uno de los primeros cuentos que reunimos en esta selección, un fraile de Salamanca es tentado por el Diablo en una montaña de California allá por 1770 y ve con pesar cómo su misión evangelizadora será...

Harte nació en Albany (Nueva York) y perdió a su padre siendo aún muy joven, por lo que tuvo que ponerse a trabajar a los quince años; se mudó a California con su madre en 1853, trabajando como mensajero,...

Clásicos de literatura del Oeste para observar la transformación del sueño americano.El sueño pastoral americano se ha transformado en un crudo sueño de poder y riqueza. ¿Cómo ha sucedido?El progreso...

Bret Harte's 'Cressy' is a captivating novella that delves into the themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption in the wild and lawless American West of the 19th century. Harte's literary style is characterized...

Bret Harte's 'Drift from Two Shores' is a collection of short stories that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American West during the 19th century. Harte's distinctive literary style, marked by...

In Bret Harte's 'Frontier Stories,' readers are transported to the rugged landscapes of the American West through a collection of short stories depicting life on the frontier. Harte's writing style showcases...

Bret Harte's 'In the Carquinez Woods' is a collection of short stories set in the California Gold Rush era, characterized by vivid descriptions of the landscape and intricate character studies. Harte's...

In Bret Harte's iconic novel 'Devil's Ford,' the author explores the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush. Known for his realistic portrayal of life in the Wild...

Bret Harte's 'A First Family of Tasajara' is a captivating novel that portrays the lives of early settlers in the American West with a focus on the cultural clash between the indigenous population and...

Bret Harte's 'A Waif of the Plains' is a poignant tale of a young girl who is left orphaned in the harsh landscape of the American West. The book is written in Harte's signature style, blending elements...

Bret Harte's book, 'Her Letter, His Answer & Her Last Letter', is a collection of three poignant and emotionally charged short stories that explore the complexities of relationships and human emotions....

America has always had a fascination with the Wild West, and schoolchildren grow up learning about famous Westerners like Wyatt Earp, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hicock, as well as the infamous shootout at...

Bret Harte's 'Tennessee's Partner' is a short story set in the Wild West during the California Gold Rush. Harte's literary style is characterized by his attention to local color, vivid descriptions, and...

At nightfall it began to rain. The wind arose too, and also began to buffet a small, struggling, nondescript figure, creeping along the trail over the rocky upland meadow towards Rylands's rancho. At...

The Argonauts are the gold seekers of 1849 and the years immediately following. These adventurers came from all quarters of the globe and all ranks of society, and they had in common only the possession...

In Bret Harte's 'Snow-Bound at Eagle's,' readers are transported to the harsh and unforgiving winter of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Harte's descriptive and vivid prose brings to life the struggles of...

Dracula as you have never seen him. He is a good guy, loves cats. This is book number 3 in the series.  This is an excellent spin on the Dracula story. Dracula has become a defender of mankind instead...

Born a daughter into the kingdom of Jinu, Xiuying knows nothing but rejection and betrayal, even as a young child.She is left forgotten and raised by maids while her parents, disgraced by her gender,...

Fall is always busy in the village of Shenandoah Springs, Virginia, and this year is no exception. Brynn McAlister is juggling the grand opening of a new local business and preparations for the big Harvest...

Might all her years of faithful service finally be rewarded?The arrival of the winter robins is always a high point in Miss Kate Hamilton's life. With her sister's children grown and no word from her...

 Davien Elswood, the Duke of Blackburn, isn't an ordinary man. Twenty years ago he was cursed with the powers of an aswang, and now he's forced to fight the beast within. But is it only metaphorical,...

En este quinto número de la revista de un solo autor "Los Viajes del Hechicero" encontrarás historias que te llevarán a muchos mundos fantásticos. Si te gusta la fantasía y la ciencia ficción, estas páginas...

Nine Hikers Climbed Humpback Rocks. Only Eight Came Down. Retired detective Bill O'Shea is pulled into an awkward situation when his girlfriend's ex-husband comes to Wintergreen for a family reunion....

 Arata is investigating an occultist, but in order to get him to talk, she convinces him that she's an academic researcher interested in his work. The work, it turns out, is bloody.

A tale of cunning plans with a little bit of Stockholm Syndrome and quite a bit of Murphy's LawThere was Fatboy (arson) who wasn't fat. There was Shorty (assault) who wasn't short. There was Jason (fraud)...

Set foot in the luminescent world of Lesedi, where dreams collide with reality, and art transcends boundaries, and dreams take flight on the canvas of imagination. Amidst the shadows of struggle, one...

William Moorehead is back for another round of strange and surreal adventures. After surviving aliens, vampires, and a werewolf, Moorehead finds himself in Dry Gulch, a mysterious Wild West town that's...

Unlock Ancient Power, Confront Your Fate: The Trionian Saga – Book Two: The Hyna Sword. The epic adventure continues with "The Hyna Sword", the highly anticipated second novel in The Trionian Saga trilogy....

The epic conclusion to theUSA Today bestsellingFairy Tales by Moonlight series!***Reunite with Sir Arawn and Princess Cat for a delicious fairy tale romance! After learning her kidnapped sister is alive,...

The Machine was forged in a lab, carved deep inside a mountain in the desert. The ex-soldiers were brought in to teach it the art of war. Their fighting experiences were sampled, uploaded into the Machine's...

When his mother dies, he feels it's the end of life. She was the only family he had. It takes time for Kevin Otieno to get over the pain and move on with his life. By Kevin's side is his best friend,...

Aodhán grew up hearing legends of the sea—and just like his father, those legends have come for him.When the Sealord's fleet ravages Aodhán's home, his dreams and naivety are shattered on the rocks of...

The vortex was spinning and Athena's voice echoed in Aisha's mind. The words sent a shiver down her spine. "Every few millennia, there is a reckoning, a challenge if you like; set out by what on Earth...

Prince Mykael believes he can have everything he desires, but he can't have me.Harper Swanson:During my summer break from college, I take a hiking trip to the national park with friends. Close to sunset,...

In the eerie shadows of Hartsgrove, a reclusive woman known as a witch prepares her Christmas meal, but when her sinister companion vanishes, the town begins to fear what she might be cooking up next. A...

The Silent Cage transports readers to a future where society is shaped by constant surveillance, mandatory service, and subtle control. Jaxon, a man caught in the grip of a highly structured world, finds...

When gods and demons clash, mortals bleed.Leda Pierce's latest mission brings her back to her hometown at the edge of the Frontier. But things have taken a turn for the worse in the six months since she...

Cadence Lightbringer has everything. The prestige and power that comes with being the Angel of Storm Castle. Her archangel husband and soulmate, Damiel Dragonsire, Master Interrogator in the Legion of...

At the heart of every child's life is a mother's unwavering love—a love that nurtures, protects, and endures through every joy, challenge, and milestone. Mother's Love: A Journey of Unconditional Love...

In a dark copse of trees, in the shadow of the city skyline, the fae hand a changeling child to an unsuspecting woman. Or so they think. When a human woman wants a child, and can't have one by natural...

This isn't the Wild West you've seen before. In the aftermath of a chaotic gold rush and the resulting war, a mega-corporation emerges, seizing control of the nation's gold and the technology produced...

Anis and her brother Jatz wish their parents would realise they are now adults.Their life changes when they discover two strange looking men washed up on the beach. The men are telepaths, people outlawed...

He chases crooks in the nineteenth century. She researches the past in the twenty-first. When both attend festivals that turn sinister, can they solve the crimes?Vancouver, 1898. Detective Jack Winston...

When a woman is murdered by a vampire, St. Augustina must become the Constable. St. Augustina's tenure as the new constable of the Magic Guild Guard is not going well. The office staff quit in protest...

Mary Woods loves her husband. She loves being a mother. Mary wants the best for her family.When World War Two breaks out, Mary Woods watches her husband go to war and wishes her husband would come home...

How do you defeat a monster that can injure the Gods? All everyone wants to do is catch their breath. With Cadence's brother and the head of Southern Paranormal Investigations gone, Cadence, Aiden, and...