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Books narrated by Herman Webb

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    Kate Bonnet (Unabridged)

    Unabridged

    10 hours 32 min

    In the annals of piracy, the name Kate Bonnet stands out as an enigmatic figure. A woman of wealth and privilege, she defied societal norms to embark on a life of adventure and danger. Frank R. Stockton's "Kate Bonnet (Unabridged)" delves into the extraordinary tale of this female pirate. From her unconventional marriage to the notorious Captain Bonnet to her daring exploits on the high seas, ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Dreaming of Cockaigne

    Medieval Fantasies of the Perfect Life

    by Herman Pleij ...
    Translated by Diane Webb ...
    Imagine a dreamland where roasted pigs wander about with knives in their backs to make carving easy, where grilled geese fly directly into one's mouth, where cooked fish jump out of the water and land at one's feet. The weather is always mild, the wine flows freely, sex is readily available, and all people enjoy eternal youth.Such is Cockaigne. Portrayed in legend, oral history, and art, this ... Read more

    $51.99 CAD

  • The Adventures of Captain Horn

    Early in the spring of the year 1884 the three-masted schooner Castor from San Francisco to Valparaiso was struck by a tornado off the coast of Peru. The storm which rose with frightful suddenness was of short duration but it left the Castor a helpless wreck. Her masts had snapped off and gone overboard her rudder-post had been shattered by falling wreckage and she was rolling in the trough of the ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • The Poor Count's Christmas

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    A warm-hearted Christmas tale of sacrifice, justice, and wonder begins with Count Cormo and his wife, who have spent years giving up their own comfort to host a festive celebration for the neighborhood children. Now nearly destitute, the Count is even willing to sell the family bedstead rather than disappoint them. Into this world comes Feldar, a kind young giant, and Tillette, a lively little ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Great Stone of Sardis

    Early futuristic "Adventure" tale written in 1897, depicting the —then— far-flung world of the year of 1947.Both Steam and Diesel Punk aficionados will love this! Like the cover says; it's "thoroughly MECHANICAL fun."The protagonist would make Edison jealous with his many gadgets and gizmos. ... Read more

    Was $28.99 CAD Now $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Works Of Frank R. Stockton. Illustrated.: The Bee-Man Of Orn, The Lady, Or The Tiger?, Buccaneers And Pirates Of Our Coasts, A Bicycle Of Cathay, Kate Bonnet, The Romance Of A Pirate's Daughter And Others (Mobi Collected Works)

    This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by illustrations and author biography.This Collection ... Read more

    $7.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Christmas Stories Rediscovered: Short Stories from The Century Magazine, 1891-1905

    This collection of delightful Christmas stories from the pages of "The Century Illustrated Magazine" includes the works of such notable nineteenth-century authors as Sarah Orne Jewett, Jacob Riis, Frank R. Stockton, and Ruth McEnery Stuart, among many others. Editor Barbara Quarton's introductory comments provide valuable context for each story, heightening the experience for readers unfamiliar ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD

  • The Great War Syndicate

    In the spring of a certain year, not far from the close of the nineteenth century, when the political relations between the United States and Great Britain became so strained that careful observers on both sides of the Atlantic were forced to the belief that a serious break in these relations might be looked for at any time, the fishing schooner Eliza Drum sailed from a port in Maine for the banks ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • The Lady, or the Tiger?

    The short story takes place in a land ruled by a semi-barbaric king. Some of the king's ideas are progressive, but others cause people to suffer. One of the king's innovations is the use of a public trial by ordeal as an agent of poetic justice, with guilt or innocence decided by the result of chance. A person accused of a crime is brought into a public arena and must choose one of two doors. ... Read more

    $1.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • BUCCANEERS AND PIRATES OF OUR COASTS

    Buccaneers and Pirates of our Coasts is a non-fiction, rolicking story of the origins of piracy and of the famous pirates of the coasts of the United States. The stories dont cast pirates in the glowing light of modern day renditions - in Stocktons stories, pirates are bad guys! - but the dramatic style makes them good fun to read, anyway! (Summary by Sibella Denton). ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Lady or the Tiger (illustrated)

    “The Lady, or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its intriguing tale of love, jealousy, and moral dilemmas. Originally published in 1882, this short story masterfully explores the psychological depths of a semi-barbaric princess torn between her passions and her sense of justice.Set in a whimsical kingdom ruled by a mercurial king, the ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD