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  • Moby Dick

    by Herman Melville ...
    Series series Chartwell Deluxe Editions
    Journey to the heart of the sea with this larger-than-life classic.Regarded as the Great American Novel, Moby Dick is the ultimate tale of seeking vengeance.Narrated by the crew member Ishmael, this epic whaling adventure follows the crew of the Pequod, as its captain, Ahab, descends deeper and deeper into madness on his quest to find and kill the white whale that maimed him. Beyond the surface—of ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Colonizer Abroad

    Island Representations in American Prose from Herman Melville to Jack London

    by Christopher McBride ...
    Series series Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory
    Looking at a diverse series of authors--Herman Melville, Richard Henry Dana, Jr., Mark Twain, Charles Warren Stoddard, and Jack London--"The Colonizer Abroad" claims that as the U.S. emerged as a colonial power in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the literature of the sea became a literature of imperialism. This book applies postcolonial theory to the travel writing of some of America's ... Read more

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  • The Man From the Clouds

    by J. Storer Clouston ...
    Due to a series of mishaps, Royal Navy reserve officer Roger Merton finds himself making an emergency landing on a small island off the coast of Scotland. He is astonished to discover that the island has been infiltrated by German spies, and in an attempt to gauge the true extent of the threat, he decides to pose as a foreign agent. Will this risky gambit pay off? ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • The Life of St. Frances of Rome, and Others

    by Georgiana Fullerton ...
    Her life by Mattiotti, her Confessor for ten years. Mattiotti enjoined her, as a matter of obedience, to relate to him from time to time her visions in the minutest detail. He was a timid and suspicious man, and for two or three years kept a daily record of all she told him; afterwards, as his confidence in her sanctity and sanity grew complete, he contented himself with a more general account of ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Cap'n Warren's Wards

    A Heartwarming Tale of Family, Friendship, and Coastal Life in Small Town America

    by Joseph Crosby Lincoln ...
    In "Cap'n Warren's Wards," Joseph Crosby Lincoln masterfully weaves a tale of coastal New England life, blending rich character development with a captivating narrative style that reflects the charm and complexities of early 20th-century Americana. The novel centers around Cap'n Warren, whose quaint yet tumultuous existence becomes a microcosm for exploring themes of loyalty, love, and the passage ... Read more

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  • Original Short Stories — Volume 8

    by Guy de Maupassant ...
    Series series Classics To Go
    Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant; (5 August 1850 – 6 July 1893) was a popular French writer, considered one of the fathers of the modern short story and one of the form's finest exponents. Guy De Maupassant wrote some of the most twisted and freaky short stories of his day. This is Volume 8 of 13, containing 19 of his best stories. (Excerpt from Wikipedia) ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Ghost

    by Arnold Bennett ...
    When Carl Foster, a young doctor, sees beautiful Rosetta Rosa at a London opera he is instantly captivated -- and almost as rapidly finds himself plagued by mysterious occurances. When another of Rosa's paramours un-expectedly dies, Carl begins to wonder if her glamour carries a deadly curse. ... Read more

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  • From the Ranks

    by Charles King ...
    Charles King was an American soldier who rose to the rank of general over the course of his long and distinguished military career. Along the way, he took up writing fiction as a hobby, and the novel From the Ranks, like King's other works, was praised for its accuracy and attention to detail. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan

    by H.P. Blavatsky ...
    From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan: Letters to the Homeland is a literary work by the founder of the Theosophical Society Helena Blavatsky. She published it under the pen name Radda Bai in serial installments (letters) from 1879 to 1886 in Moscow.This Blavatsky's book has somewhat a mystical coloring due to numerous stories and the author's arguments about the secret wisdom of the Hindus, ... Read more

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  • The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One)

    by Suzanne Collins ...
    Series Book 1 - The Hunger Games
    This Special Edition of The Hunger Games includes the most extensive interview Suzanne Collins has given since the publication of The Hunger Games; an absorbing behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the series; and an engaging archival conversation between Suzanne Collins and YA legend Walter Dean Myers on writing about war. The Special Edition answers many questions fans have had over the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Mary-'Gusta

    Enriched edition. Capturing the Heart of a Small New England Town: Love, Family, and Society in 'Mary-'Gusta'

    by Joseph Crosby Lincoln, Trevor Whitaker ...
    In "Mary-'Gusta," Joseph Crosby Lincoln crafts a compelling narrative set in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of life in a small New England coastal town. The novel is characterized by its rich character development and vivid descriptions, showcasing Lincoln's ability to weave humor and poignant observations into a coming-of-age tale. The focus on Mary-'Gusta, an independent young ... Read more

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  • Susy, a Story of the Plains

    by Bret Harte ...
    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 O.K. Corral. Pioneering and cowboys and Indians have been just as popular in Hollywood, with Westerners helping turn John Wayne and Clint Eastwood into legends on the silver screen. HBO’s Deadwood, ... Read more

    $2.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus