The Pit A Story Of Chicago - formato ePub

Benjamin Franklin Norris está considerado uno de los principales representantes del realismo americano, pese a que su carrera como escritor apenas duró una década debido a su temprana muerte. Norris...

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...

This is a story that stars as a girl who is out of ordinary fiction. It is more dramatic, containing some tremendous images of the courage of men seeking to reach the North Pole but is essentially a woman's...

This is a story that stars as a girl who is out of ordinary fiction. It is more dramatic, containing some tremendous images of the courage of men seeking to reach the North Pole but is essentially a woman’s...

Norris described The Pit as a fictitious narrative of a "deal" in the Chicago wheat pit, which is the nickname of the trading floor of the Chicago Board of Trade, where commodities are traded like stocks...

In Frank Norris' novel 'Blix', readers are transported into the Gilded Age of America, where social complexities and economic disparities reign supreme. Written in a naturalistic style, Norris vividly...

Frank Norris's novel 'A Man's Woman' is a compelling story set in the late 19th century America, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations. The book follows the passionate and tumultuous...

In 'The Pit' by Frank Norris, readers are taken into the chaotic world of late 19th century Chicago, where the commodities market reigns supreme. The narrative follows the intersecting lives of several...

In Frank Norris's novel 'Moran of the Lady Letty,' readers are transported into the world of the sea, piracy, and adventure. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century maritime life, the story follows...

Frank Norris's novel, The Octopus, is a gripping portrayal of the struggles between farmers and the powerful railroad interests in California at the turn of the 20th century. Written in a naturalistic...

An unsentimental look at the lives of farmers and businessmen in the late 19th century, 'The Octopus' details the expansion of the railroad, its tracks spreading out like tentacles across the US. We follow...

It used to be my duty, as sub editor of the old San Francisco Wave, to "put the paper to bed." We were printing a Seattle edition in those days of the Alaskan gold rush; and the last form had to be locked...

The Pit: A Story of Chicago is a gripping tale of ambition, greed, and corruption set in the bustling metropolis of Chicago during the late 19th century. Written by Frank Norris, one of the most renowned...

Newly-married, McTeague and Trina Sieppe appear to have a bright future, especially in light of Trina’s $5,000 lottery win. But when McTeague is barred from practicing dentistry, and Trina’s money-hoarding...

Frank Norris's novel, Moran of the Lady Letty, is a gripping maritime adventure set in the late 19th century. With vivid descriptions of life at sea and the thrill of high-seas drama, Norris showcases...

Frank Norris's McTeague is a riveting tale of greed, love, and betrayal set in San Francisco during the late 19th century. The novel, written in a naturalist style, follows the life of the titular character,...

A vampire on the run. An elf in need of a purpose. Ro Laceleaf, failed forester, is the sole member of Merseton's town watch. It's not an exciting job by any means, but after Geoffrey's disastrous necromantic...

Unleash the Power Within—and Discover the Price of Greatness.Jordan's dream is simple: to be a celebrated author. But six failed novels, a dead-end job, and relentless doubt have left her teetering on...

A magic, slower burn, paranormal romance with witchy vibes. Falling in love is the only way to break the curse... If it doesn't destroy them first…Blake Akerman's first love crushed his heart. Reeling...

Elena Robbins, a soon-to-be valedictorian, fully devotes her life to her studies and future career. During the O-level year, she works twice as hard to ensure she scores well and can attend a good college....

We met because of a job.We played because he made a bet.We carried on because we couldn't stop.Now we're in too deep, and the secrets of our pasts will catch up.It's supposed to only be a fling, but it's...

In ancient China, a farmer named Yìzé makes a regrettable wish. Now, he, his family, and his village are faced with a nü gui who won't stop ravaging the countryside until it gets its vengeance. In ancient...

The matchmaking cats of the goddesses have already chosen a familiar for their next target witch. Amaryllis is pathologically shy, which makes her the purrfect witch for the skittish cat they have in...

Calder Aulune is a wizard for hire in a city where magic isn't just real—it's a business.  Fixing worn-out wards, restoring forgotten sigils, and binding rogue spirits keeps his bills paid and his wand...

The Dragon Latitudes are a treacherous place, where storms rage, dragons rule the skies, and a lost library holds secrets that could reshape the world.Elazar never expected to be at the center of it all....

Priscilla is beyond tired of people telling her what to do. She's reeling from a recent divorce and the family drama surrounding it. However, hope exists in unexpected places and Priscilla finds it in...

 In the picturesque town of Ouray, Colorado, nestled amidst the snow-covered peaks, Aaliyah Evans, owns Sugar & Spice, a local bakery renowned for its delectable treats. She's had her heart broken...

They say death is the end, but what if it wasn't. Ben dies a tragic death in a strange building, his five bullies become traumatized by this as his death is accidental. Years later in university after...

Gilda will die today. She has lived her whole life for one purpose—to be sacrificed to the great dragon lord, Ewig. And now, when the sun falls over the horizon, the time will come to fulfill her duty...

In deep enough snow, nobody can hear you scream.After a semester of college, Miranda is free of her parents: mom's obnoxious helicoptering and dad's sometimes-violent alcohol problem. They've got a solution...

The course of true love never did run smooth. Sometimes, it must circumvent ridiculous relations and troublesome former friends.Having come to the realization that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is the perfect...

When the good girl has secretsEmmersonIs it really too much to ask to have a weekend in the mountains so I can find some inspiration? I mean, did I really need my childhood—ahem, and present day—crush...

Noldo and his chum Maynard plot to spring a nasty surprise in Oakmere forest on an unsuspecting Cora Winstanley.Her crime? Rejecting Noldo's invitation to accompany him to the Autumn Turning festival,...

Beneath the Thundering Sky (Book 1) - Cole and Frannie were separated by secrets after one tumultuous night changed their lives forever. Years later they're reunited in a small Montana town, but before...

 TEMPTATION CAN BE IRRESISTIBLE. BUT IT CAN ALSO BE DEADLY...  "Let me ask you: if you received a message, and you had no clue who sent it, would you reply? What if you got more and more of them, and...

When a corpse with webbed feet and other aquatic adaptations washes ashore during a hurricane, the county medical examiner calls in marine biologist Will Myers for assistance. The deceased's mysterious...

When love and danger collide…Leah Storm already lived through the worst heartbreak of her life. After six blissful years with Mitchell Wagner, her first love and best friend, everything shattered. A devastating...

As Claire Cooperson sits by the fire, wrapping presents and putting them beneath the Christmas tree, she hears what sounds like glass shattering. The unwelcome noise startles her, and she jumps up, tiptoeing...

 Ash Wednesday invites readers into the haunting legacy of a forgotten estate in Laurelsville, Ohio—a land where secrets seep into the soil and ancient forces linger among the towering ash trees. Ethan,...

When Nicole wakes up in a Los Angeles hospital with no memory of her life, she's faced with a stranger who claims to be her husband, Blake—a striking, attractive man who seems too perfect to be real....

When eight-year-old JT Chambers hands the Navy SEAL visiting his Kansas elementary school a battered white envelope addressed to My Brother SEAL, no one expected the request inside…especially Alex Wolf...

Loving both bears consequences.I'm a woman over 40 with two men in my life.Two bear shifters who in their own way know how to please my desires.One lover protects me from enemies that are waiting for...

Twisted Tales and Unseen Horrors Await... Step into a world where ordinary settings unravel into chilling nightmares, and the line between the living and the dead blurs with every turn of the page. In...

Ladies and Gentlemen, please pull up a chair and grab yourself a plate. Here for you to devour are eighteen stories (and six poems) that could have been lost. Now they are gathered here for you to consume...

Captain Tyrell Hanson, or "Tyrell" to his crew, is known as a loose canon, and a force of nature. Now it's up to him and a hand-picked but untested crew to save the last ship made at Luna Colony-- and...

Sibusiso Dlamini's journey from poverty to prosperity is anything but ordinary. Once a broke young man who had lost his ID and matric certificate, Sibusiso's life begins to change when Nokulunga Ndosi,...