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  • Over Here: Impressions of America by a British officer

    Enriched edition. Insights into American Society from a British Perspective

    In "Over Here: Impressions of America by a British Officer," Hector MacQuarrie offers a vivid and introspective exploration of American society as experienced through the eyes of a British officer during World War I. MacQuarrie's prose is characterized by its keen observational detail and lyrical quality, presenting a tapestry of American life amid the tumult of war. The book straddles the lines ... Read more

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  • Little Wheels

    Across Australia in a Baby Austin

    Little Wheels is a humorous account of a road trip from Sydney to Cape York and Thursday Island by Hector MacQuarrie and Richard Mathews, his mechanic mate, in 1927, over "roads" that had never been motored before. In those days, all roads stopped at Cooktown, so the 960k north to Cape York was a first by any motorist - encountering quicksand, turkey-brush, melon-holes, wide creeks, little water - ... Read more

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  • Over Here: Impressions of America by a British officer

    "Impressions of America" by Hector MacQuarrie offers a unique perspective on the United States through the eyes of a British officer. MacQuarrie provides vivid descriptions of American society, culture, and landscapes, capturing the essence of a nation in transition. His observations reflect both admiration and critique, as he navigates the complexities of American life. The book serves as a ... Read more

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  • The Trembling of a Leaf: Rain & Other South Sea Stories

    Enriched edition. Little Stories of the South Sea Islands

    In William Somerset Maugham's 'The Trembling of a Leaf: Rain & Other South Sea Stories', readers are transported to the lush and exotic landscapes of the South Seas through a collection of short stories that explore human nature and cultural clashes. Maugham's literary style is marked by his precise and evocative prose, capturing the essence of the tropical setting and the complex relationships ... Read more

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  • Something Of Myself: For My Friends Known And Unknown

    Kipling was one of the most popular writers in English, both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James famously said of him: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. This book is the world famous autobiography that Kipling ... Read more

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  • Fillets of Plaice

    The author of the Corfu Trilogy—the inspiration for the Masterpiece production T he Durrells in Corfu— reflects on a life spent among humans and animals.In My Family and Other Animals and its sequels, Gerald Durrell writes of his family's antics during their time on the Greek island of Corfu. In his later memoirs, he vividly describes his expeditions to other, faraway places.In Fillets of Plaice, ... Read more

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  • My Discovery of England

    According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Butler Leacock, (30 December 1869 28 March 1944) was a Canadian writer and economist... Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. It ... Read more

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  • Hilary And The Hurricane (a novelette)

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    Series Book 3.5 - Hilary Manningham-Butler
    Belize, British Honduras. 10th September 1931. As good a place as any to die... ... Read more

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    According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Butler Leacock, FRSC (30 December 1869 28 March 1944) was a Canadian writer and economist... Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. ... Read more

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  • Florence Nightingale: The Angel of Crimea

    Paphos Publishers offers a wide catalog of rare classic titles, published for a new generation.Florence Nightingale: The Angel of Crimea is a history of the famous nurse. ... Read more

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