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The Young Supercargo: A Story of the Merchant Marine

by William Drysdale ...

A BIG black steamship lay beside the wharf in front of Martin’s Stores, in Brooklyn. The cold November night was so dark that from the brick warehouse, a hundred feet away, hardly anything could be seen of her but the lantern that swung in her rigging, a faint light that shone through her cabin portholes, and occasionally one of her tall top-masts standing out against the pale moon that tried with ... Read more

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A BIG black steamship lay beside the wharf in front of Martin’s Stores, in Brooklyn. The cold November night was so dark that from the brick warehouse, a hundred feet away, hardly anything could be seen of her but the lantern that swung in her rigging, a faint light that shone through her cabin portholes, and occasionally one of her tall top-masts standing out against the pale moon that tried with
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The Young Supercargo: A Story of the Merchant Marine

by William Drysdale ...

The story likely follows the adventures of a young man who joins the merchant marine as a supercargo, a person responsible for managing cargo on a ship. As the protagonist embarks on his journey, he encounters various challenges and adventures typical of life at sea during the late 19th century.Throughout the narrative, readers can expect vivid descriptions of life aboard ship, encounters with ... Read more

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The story likely follows the adventures of a young man who joins the merchant marine as a supercargo, a person responsible for managing cargo on a ship. As the protagonist embarks on his journey, he encounters various challenges and adventures typical of life at sea during the late 19th century.Throughout the narrative, readers can expect vivid descriptions of life aboard ship, encounters with
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The Young Reporter

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by William Drysdale ...

Dick Sumner is a hardworking eighteen-year-old printer's apprentice in Russellville, torn between loyalty to his widowed mother and sister and his dream of a future in printing. When his editor sends him to cover Governor Wright's arrival, a sudden carriage accident turns an ordinary errand into a career-making scoop. Racing the news to The Daily Transport in New York, Dick is thrust into the fast ... Read more

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Dick Sumner is a hardworking eighteen-year-old printer's apprentice in Russellville, torn between loyalty to his widowed mother and sister and his dream of a future in printing. When his editor sends him to cover Governor Wright's arrival, a sudden carriage accident turns an ordinary errand into a career-making scoop. Racing the news to The Daily Transport in New York, Dick is thrust into the fast
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The Young Supercargo

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by William Drysdale, Eric Booth ...

In "The Young Supercargo," William Drysdale captures the adventurous spirit of mid-nineteenth-century maritime commerce, seamlessly blending elements of fiction and historical narrative. The novel follows the journey of its youthful protagonist, a supercargo tasked with overseeing cargo on trading voyages, navigating the complexities of trade and personal relationships. Drysdale's vivid prose and ... Read more

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In "The Young Supercargo," William Drysdale captures the adventurous spirit of mid-nineteenth-century maritime commerce, seamlessly blending elements of fiction and historical narrative. The novel follows the journey of its youthful protagonist, a supercargo tasked with overseeing cargo on trading voyages, navigating the complexities of trade and personal relationships. Drysdale's vivid prose and
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The Crisis_Complete

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Immerse yourself in the epic historical drama of Winston Churchill’s The Crisis — Complete, a powerful novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War. This sweeping tale captures the complexities of loyalty, love, and the enduring struggle for justice.As Churchill’s narrative unfolds, you’ll be drawn into the lives of characters deeply affected by the divisions and conflicts ... Read more

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Immerse yourself in the epic historical drama of Winston Churchill’s The Crisis — Complete, a powerful novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War. This sweeping tale captures the complexities of loyalty, love, and the enduring struggle for justice.As Churchill’s narrative unfolds, you’ll be drawn into the lives of characters deeply affected by the divisions and conflicts
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A Double Barrelled Detective Story (Mobi Classics)

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Jacob Fuller, the bridegroom, is twenty-six years old, is of an old but unconsidered family which had by compulsion emigrated from Sedgemoor, and for King James's purse's profit, so everybody said--some maliciously the rest merely because they believed it. The bride is nineteen and beautiful. She is intense, high-strung, romantic, immeasurably proud of her Cavalier blood, and passionate in her ... Read more

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Jacob Fuller, the bridegroom, is twenty-six years old, is of an old but unconsidered family which had by compulsion emigrated from Sedgemoor, and for King James's purse's profit, so everybody said--some maliciously the rest merely because they believed it. The bride is nineteen and beautiful. She is intense, high-strung, romantic, immeasurably proud of her Cavalier blood, and passionate in her
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Sophia's War

A Tale of the Revolution

by Avi ...

Three starred reviews!Booklist Editors’ ChoiceCBC Best Children’s Books of the YearMaster storyteller and Newbery Medalist Avi shows exactly how personal politics can be in this “nail-biting thriller” (Publishers Weekly) set during the Revolutionary War following a young girl who becomes a spy for the American forces—now with a brand-new look just in time for America’s 250th birthday!<... ... Read more

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Three starred reviews!Booklist Editors’ ChoiceCBC Best Children’s Books of the YearMaster storyteller and Newbery Medalist Avi shows exactly how personal politics can be in this “nail-biting thriller” (Publishers Weekly) set during the Revolutionary War following a young girl who becomes a spy for the American forces—now with a brand-new look just in time for America’s 250th birthday!<...
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The Letters Of Mark Twain, Complete

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Six volumes in one, Edited by Albert Bigelow Paine. A prolificacy of letters, reflecting Twain's role as 'a mighty national menace to sham'. Like all life's, Twain's was a rich evolution of character and concerns as reflected in this collection of his personal correspondence. Throughout, he maintains a wonderful sense of humour and phrasing that is compelling to his readers. His younger letters ... Read more

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Six volumes in one, Edited by Albert Bigelow Paine. A prolificacy of letters, reflecting Twain's role as 'a mighty national menace to sham'. Like all life's, Twain's was a rich evolution of character and concerns as reflected in this collection of his personal correspondence. Throughout, he maintains a wonderful sense of humour and phrasing that is compelling to his readers. His younger letters
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S.S. Murder

by Q. Patrick ...

It's homicide on the high seas in this " A 1 mystery" by the Edgar Award–winning author who wrote the Peter Duluth Mysteries as Patrick Quentin ( Kirkus Reviews).Patrick Quentin, best known for the Peter Duluth puzzle mysteries, also penned outstanding detective novels from the 1930s through the 1960s under other pseudonyms, including Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge. Anthony Boucher wrote: "Quentin ... Read more

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It's homicide on the high seas in this " A 1 mystery" by the Edgar Award–winning author who wrote the Peter Duluth Mysteries as Patrick Quentin ( Kirkus Reviews).Patrick Quentin, best known for the Peter Duluth puzzle mysteries, also penned outstanding detective novels from the 1930s through the 1960s under other pseudonyms, including Q. Patrick and Jonathan Stagge. Anthony Boucher wrote: "Quentin
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Daughters of the Revolution and Their Times (Illustrated Edition)

– 1776 - A Historical Romance

by Charles Carleton Coffin ...

Many volumes have been written setting forth the patriotism and heroism of the fathers of the Republic, but the devotion of the mothers and daughters has received far less attention. This book is designed, therefore, to portray in some degree their influence in the struggle of the Colonies to attain their independence. The narration of events takes the form of a story—a slight thread of romance ... Read more

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Many volumes have been written setting forth the patriotism and heroism of the fathers of the Republic, but the devotion of the mothers and daughters has received far less attention. This book is designed, therefore, to portray in some degree their influence in the struggle of the Colonies to attain their independence. The narration of events takes the form of a story—a slight thread of romance
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True Crime: Pinkerton National Detective Agency

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by Allan Pinkerton, Joel Foster ...

In 'True Crime: Pinkerton National Detective Agency' by Allan Pinkerton, readers are immersed in a collection of captivating stories based on real criminal cases solved by the legendary Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Pinkerton's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a glimpse into the world of 19th-century crime investigation. The book serves as both a historical record ... Read more

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In 'True Crime: Pinkerton National Detective Agency' by Allan Pinkerton, readers are immersed in a collection of captivating stories based on real criminal cases solved by the legendary Pinkerton National Detective Agency. Pinkerton's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a glimpse into the world of 19th-century crime investigation. The book serves as both a historical record
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Facing the World

by Alger, Horatio ...

According to Wikipedia: "Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author whose principal output was formulaic juvenile novels that followed the adventures of bootblacks, newsboys, peddlers, buskers, and other impoverished children in their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of respectable middle-class security and comfort. His novels were hugely ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Horatio Alger, Jr. (January 13, 1832 July 18, 1899) was a prolific 19th-century American author whose principal output was formulaic juvenile novels that followed the adventures of bootblacks, newsboys, peddlers, buskers, and other impoverished children in their rise from humble backgrounds to lives of respectable middle-class security and comfort. His novels were hugely
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