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Silas Strong, Emperor of the Woods

A Guide Whose Forest Is Being Sold Around Him

by Irving Bacheller ...

A guide in the Adirondacks whose forest is being cut and sold around him refuses to leave it, and the state, the lumber company and his own family arrange his defeat. Irving Bacheller knew the north woods and wrote this in 1906, when the great logging was ending. Silas is one of the few American characters of the period whose speech is transcribed rather than invented. Fifty-one woodland ... Read more

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A guide in the Adirondacks whose forest is being cut and sold around him refuses to leave it, and the state, the lumber company and his own family arrange his defeat. Irving Bacheller knew the north woods and wrote this in 1906, when the great logging was ending. Silas is one of the few American characters of the period whose speech is transcribed rather than invented. Fifty-one woodland
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The Light in the Clearing

A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas Wright

by Irving Bacheller ...

A boy raised by an uncle in the St Lawrence country grows up among the politics of the young republic and the plain speech of the north woods. Bacheller wrote about upstate New York for forty years and this is the most autobiographical of them. This edition binds 56 plates by George Inness, Winslow Homer and Asher Brown Durand, among others, alongside three restored and coloured illustrations. ... Read more

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A boy raised by an uncle in the St Lawrence country grows up among the politics of the young republic and the plain speech of the north woods. Bacheller wrote about upstate New York for forty years and this is the most autobiographical of them. This edition binds 56 plates by George Inness, Winslow Homer and Asher Brown Durand, among others, alongside three restored and coloured illustrations.
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D'ri and I

by Irving Bacheller ...

D'ri and I by Irving Bacheller is a richly atmospheric historical adventure that follows the journey of a young American narrator and his unforgettable companion, D'ri, a rugged backwoodsman whose strength, wisdom, and frontier experience shape every step of their shared path. Set against the backdrop of the American wilderness and the turmoil of the Civil War era, the novel blends personal growth ... Read more

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D'ri and I by Irving Bacheller is a richly atmospheric historical adventure that follows the journey of a young American narrator and his unforgettable companion, D'ri, a rugged backwoodsman whose strength, wisdom, and frontier experience shape every step of their shared path. Set against the backdrop of the American wilderness and the turmoil of the Civil War era, the novel blends personal growth
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The Master of Silence

A Romance of an Experiment in Silence

by Irving Bacheller ...

Series series Literary Classics
Kendric Lane is a boy apprenticed to a Liverpool cotton house when a deaf and dumb old man brings him a letter from an uncle who went to America before he was born, and dies in Kendric's bed before morning. Two years of searching end at a walled house on the St. Lawrence near Ogdensburg, where Revis Lane has raised his son Rayel from birth without a spoken word, to learn what a mind becomes in ... Read more

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Kendric Lane is a boy apprenticed to a Liverpool cotton house when a deaf and dumb old man brings him a letter from an uncle who went to America before he was born, and dies in Kendric's bed before morning. Two years of searching end at a walled house on the St. Lawrence near Ogdensburg, where Revis Lane has raised his son Rayel from birth without a spoken word, to learn what a mind becomes in
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Prodigal Village

"A Christmas Tale"

by Irving Bacheller ...

The day that Henry Smix met and embraced Gasoline Power and went up Main Street hand in hand with it is not yet forgotten. It was a hasty marriage, so to speak, and the results of it were truly deplorable. Their little journey produced an effect on the nerves and the remote future history of Bingville. They rushed at a group of citizens who were watching them, scattered it hither and thither, ... Read more

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The day that Henry Smix met and embraced Gasoline Power and went up Main Street hand in hand with it is not yet forgotten. It was a hasty marriage, so to speak, and the results of it were truly deplorable. Their little journey produced an effect on the nerves and the remote future history of Bingville. They rushed at a group of citizens who were watching them, scattered it hither and thither,
... Read more
Eben Holden's Last Day A-Fishing

by Irving Bacheller ...

Eben Holden's Last Day A-Fishing is a continuation of the story of Eben Holden, the beloved character from Bacheller's earlier and highly successful novel Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country (1900). The story is set in the North Country of New York State, where Eben Holden, an old and wise farmhand, spends his final day fishing—a favorite pastime of his.The narrative is reflective and ... Read more

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Eben Holden's Last Day A-Fishing is a continuation of the story of Eben Holden, the beloved character from Bacheller's earlier and highly successful novel Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country (1900). The story is set in the North Country of New York State, where Eben Holden, an old and wise farmhand, spends his final day fishing—a favorite pastime of his.The narrative is reflective and
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A Cornucopia of Knowledge: 24 Didactic Fiction Books

Moral Tales, Social Critique, and Reformist Fiction from the Enlightenment to Modernity

by George Eliot, Thomas Carlyle, Irving Bacheller, Constance Fenimore Woolson, Sarah Fielding, T. S. Arthur, H. G. Wells, J. G. Holland, Mary H. Eastman, Brand Whitlock, James Oppenheim, Hannah More, Silas Xavier Floyd, George Horace Lorimer, George Griswold Livermore, Margaret M. Robertson, Eleanora H. Stooke, A. L. O. E., Horatio Jr. Alger, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Ruskin ...

A Cornucopia of Knowledge: 24 Didactic Fiction Books gathers a capacious tradition in which narrative becomes an instrument of moral inquiry, social observation, and practical instruction. Across novels, tales, juvenile literature, domestic fiction, allegory, and reform-minded prose, the volume traces changing conceptions of character, education, labor, gender, class, and civic responsibility. Its ... Read more

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A Cornucopia of Knowledge: 24 Didactic Fiction Books gathers a capacious tradition in which narrative becomes an instrument of moral inquiry, social observation, and practical instruction. Across novels, tales, juvenile literature, domestic fiction, allegory, and reform-minded prose, the volume traces changing conceptions of character, education, labor, gender, class, and civic responsibility. Its
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The Marryers: A History Gathered from a Brief of the Honorable Socrates Potter

by Irving Bacheller ...

The Narrator - Socrates Potter: The story is recounted by Socrates Potter, a wise and witty character who serves as both the narrator and a key figure in the unfolding events. Potter is known for his insightful and often humorous observations on life and society.2. Central Theme - Marriage and Relationships: As the title suggests, the novel centers around the theme of marriage. It explores the ... Read more

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The Narrator - Socrates Potter: The story is recounted by Socrates Potter, a wise and witty character who serves as both the narrator and a key figure in the unfolding events. Potter is known for his insightful and often humorous observations on life and society.2. Central Theme - Marriage and Relationships: As the title suggests, the novel centers around the theme of marriage. It explores the
... Read more
Silas Strong, Emperor of the Woods

by Irving Bacheller ...

The novel follows the life of Silas Strong, a rugged and solitary man who has spent much of his life in the vast forests of the Adirondacks. Silas, often referred to as the "Emperor of the Woods," is a character who embodies the spirit of the wilderness. He is a man of few words, strong principles, and deep knowledge of the natural world around him. Silas lives a simple life, content with the ... Read more

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The novel follows the life of Silas Strong, a rugged and solitary man who has spent much of his life in the vast forests of the Adirondacks. Silas, often referred to as the "Emperor of the Woods," is a character who embodies the spirit of the wilderness. He is a man of few words, strong principles, and deep knowledge of the natural world around him. Silas lives a simple life, content with the
... Read more
The Prodigal Village: A Christmas Tale

by Irving Bacheller ...

The story is centered around a small village that is in need of a transformation. The village, which has fallen into a state of disarray and moral decay, finds its chance for renewal during the Christmas season. The tale unfolds with the arrival of a mysterious and benevolent figure who inspires the townspeople to come together and reflect on their values and relationships.As the village grapples ... Read more

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The story is centered around a small village that is in need of a transformation. The village, which has fallen into a state of disarray and moral decay, finds its chance for renewal during the Christmas season. The tale unfolds with the arrival of a mysterious and benevolent figure who inspires the townspeople to come together and reflect on their values and relationships.As the village grapples
... Read more
The Master of Silence: A Romance

by Irving Bacheller ...

The story revolves around the character of Philip Alston, a young man who becomes a master of sign language after an accident leaves him unable to speak. Set in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, the novel follows Philip's life, his struggles, and his interactions with the people in his community.As the "Master of Silence," Philip's unique ability to communicate through sign language ... Read more

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The story revolves around the character of Philip Alston, a young man who becomes a master of sign language after an accident leaves him unable to speak. Set in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, the novel follows Philip's life, his struggles, and his interactions with the people in his community.As the "Master of Silence," Philip's unique ability to communicate through sign language
... Read more
The Turning of Griggsby: Being a Story of Keeping up with Dan'l Webster

by Irving Bacheller ...

Central Character: The story revolves around Griggsby, a character whose experiences and personal growth form the heart of the narrative. Griggsby is portrayed as a somewhat ordinary individual who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances.2. Dan'l Webster: The novel features a fictional portrayal of Dan'l Webster, a larger-than-life character who serves as a catalyst for the events in the ... Read more

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Central Character: The story revolves around Griggsby, a character whose experiences and personal growth form the heart of the narrative. Griggsby is portrayed as a somewhat ordinary individual who finds himself in extraordinary circumstances.2. Dan'l Webster: The novel features a fictional portrayal of Dan'l Webster, a larger-than-life character who serves as a catalyst for the events in the
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