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  • In the Midst of Alarms

    Series series Heritage
    This satirical and witty first novel is a high-spirited account of the 1866 Fenian 'invasion' of Canada near Ridgeway. Adding spice to the novel are the romances of the two leading men, a Toronto professor and an American reporter, who become involved with farmer's daughters. ... Read more

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  • Measure of the Rule

    Series series Heritage
    Robert Barr has been almost completely overlooked by critics and anthologists of Canadian literature, in part because, although he was educated in Canada, he spent most of his life in the United States and England. However, since most of his serious novels are either set in Canada or have some Canadian connection, Barr deserves attention. The Measure of the Rule, originally published in 1907, is ... Read more

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    Series series Halcyon Classics
    This Halcyon Classics eBook contains five works by noted author Sherwood Anderson, including his seminal 'Winesburg, Ohio.' Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation.Windy McPherson’s SonMarching MenWinesburg, OhioPoor WhiteOut of Nowhere Into NothingSherwood Anderson (1876-1941) was an influential American author whose works inspired a number of other important writers including ... Read more

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  • The Signet Classic Book of Mark Twain's Short Stories

    For nearly two decades before Mark Twain published his finest novel,Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, he was refining his craft and winning tremendous popularity with his short stories and sketches. This richly entertaining and comprehensive collection presents sixty-five of the very best of Mark Twain’s short pieces, from the classic frontier sketch “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” ... Read more

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  • DEATH COMETH SOON OR LATE: 35+ Tales of Mystery & Revenge in One Volume (Thriller Classics Series) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Victorian mysteries of revenge, Valmont, and sharp twists

    Death Cometh Soon or Late gathers more than thirty-five of Robert Barr's tales of mystery, vengeance, fraud, and moral reckoning, presenting the late-Victorian short thriller at its most urbane and ingenious. Barr's fiction moves briskly through drawing rooms, city streets, newspaper offices, and criminal haunts, combining melodramatic incident with a journalist's eye for social detail. His style ... Read more

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  • All the Conspirators

    A timeless story of decaying middle-class English life after wwI and the generation that tried to escape its valuesChristopher Isherwood was only twenty-one when he began his first novel, All the Conspirators. in his introduction to the American edition, Isherwood explains: “All the Conspirators records a minor engagement in what Shelley calls ‘the great war between the old and young.’ And what a ... Read more

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  • Sherwood Anderson, Collection

    Sherwood Anderson ( 1876 – 1941) was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self-educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio. In 1912 he abandoned his business, first wife and three children to become a writer. His most enduring work is the short-story sequence Winesburg, Ohio, which ... Read more

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  • Walking Shadows: Sea Tales and Others

    Exploring the Depths of Adventure and Intrigue

    by Alfred Noyes ...
    In "Walking Shadows: Sea Tales and Others," Alfred Noyes presents a captivating collection of short stories that delve into the mystical and formidable relationship between humanity and the sea. Blending poetic prose with vivid imagery, Noyes employs a lyrical style that evokes the emotional tides of maritime life, capturing the essence of adventure, romance, and existential reflection. Each tale ... Read more

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  • The Best Short Works of Mark Twain

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    Series series Enriched Classics
    A collection of short works by one of America's most revered, iconoclastic, and enduring voices—Mark Twain.For deft plot, riotous inventiveness, unforgettable characters, and language that brilliantly captures the lively rhythms of American speech, no American writer comes close to Mark Twain. This sparkling anthology covers the entire span of Twain's inimitable yarn-spinning, from his early broad ... Read more

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  • Bob Chester's Grit; Or, From Ranch to Riches

    In "Bob Chester's Grit," the protagonist, Bob Chester, likely embarks on a journey from his humble beginnings on a ranch to achieving success and wealth through determination and perseverance. The narrative may follow Bob's adventures as he faces various challenges, overcomes obstacles, and ultimately finds his place in the world.Throughout the story, readers can expect themes of resilience, self ... Read more

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  • The Monk of Hambleton

    The story centers around the character of the Monk, a mysterious and enigmatic figure who resides in the village of Hambleton. As the narrative unfolds, the Monk becomes embroiled in a series of events that involve secrets, intrigues, and the dark history of the village. The novel blends elements of mystery, suspense, and romance, as the Monk navigates through a web of deception and danger ... Read more

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  • Meredith Nicholson, Collection

    Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 – December 22, 1947) was a best-selling author from Indiana, United States, a politician, and a diplomat. He wrote Short Flights in 1891, and continued to publish extensively, both poetry and prose until 1928. During the first quarter of the 20th century, Nicholson, along with Booth Tarkington, George Ade, and James Whitcomb Riley helped to create a Golden Age ... Read more

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