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Tremendous Trifles is a fictional novel written by English writer G. K. Chesterton. The Editor of the DAILY NEWS, the publication where these brief sketches first appeared, has reprinted them. These are essentially sporadic diaries, which is all the author has ever been able to do. However how unimportant the subjects may be, they do have a motivation that runs through them. The reader's eye likely lands somewhere, such as a bedpost, lamppost, window blind, or wall, as it wanders heartily relieved from these pages. The essays throughout provoke laughs and blank looks as they introduce readers to a new viewpoint. Tremendous Trifles by G. K. Chesterton is a compilation of classic thoughts consolidated into a single draft and can be read by readers of any age.
The Ordeal Of Richard FeverelThe earliest full-length novel written by George Meredith was The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of Father and Son. The story begins with the wife of Sir Austin Feverel who runs away with a poet, leaving her husband to raise their son Richard alone. Sir Austin, a scientific humanist who believes that schools are corrupt, educates the boy at home using a system he came up with and called ""the System."" How will Austin raise his son? What will be the fate of Richard The novel takes readers on an emotional roller coaster. While some chapters are interesting and amazing, others might create panic and thrill among the readers. The protagonist in the novel is so indulging that he compels the reader to turn pages. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of The Ordeal Of Richard Feverel is both modern and readable.
The Pony Rider Boys In The Alkali is a book of the Pony Rider Boys series which is well-written by Frank Gee Patchin. This collection of ideas by Sir Patchin attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts that are consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Some stories are interesting and amazing while others can draw you completely into the book. With an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Pony Rider Boys In The Alkali is both modern and readable. The plot has many twists and turns that can engage a reader to read this book by the end of it. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended so that people of any age can read this novel. A compendium of ideas delivered by Frank Gee Patchin is interesting and adventurous at the same time!
The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico is a book of the Pony Rider Boys series which is well-written by Frank Gee Patchin. This collection of ideas by Sir Patchin attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts that are consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Some stories are interesting and amazing while others can draw you completely into the book. With an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico is both modern and readable. The plot has many twists and turns that can engage a reader to read this book by the end of it. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended so that people of any age can read this novel. A compendium of ideas delivered by Frank Gee Patchin is interesting and adventurous at the same time!
William Morris wrote a fantasy book titled The House of the Wolfings. It is written in an archaic style and contains a significant amount of poetry. It is a beautifully rebuilt depiction of the life of the Germanic Gothic tribes. Morris integrates his own idealistic beliefs with the culture and language of his subjects as it was truly understood at the time. He depicts them as being simple and hardworking people who were moved to heroism by the attacks of imperial Rome to protect their families and freedom. The House Of The Wolfings is regarded as a classic book and can be read by the readers of several age groups. Some of the other classics by William Morris include: The Hollow Land (1856), The Defence of Guenevere, and other Poems (1858), The Life and Death of Jason (1867), The Earthly Paradise (1868-1870), A Book of Verse (1870), Love is Enough, or The Freeing of Pharamond: A Morality (1872), The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs (1877), Hopes and Fears For Art (1882), The Pilgrims of Hope (1885), A Dream of John Ball (1888), Signs of Change (1888), A Tale of the House of the Wolfings, and All the Kindreds of the Mark Written in Prose and in Verse (1889), The Roots of the Mountains (1889).
Beauchamp's Career (1875) is a novel by George Meredith that portrays life and love in upper-class Radical circles and satirizes the Conservative establishment. The plot revolves around Nevil Beauchamp, a courageous but occasionally irrational naval lieutenant who served in the Crimean War and holds republican ideas. On the other side, his wealthy uncle, Honorable Everard Romfrey has notions that border feudalism. Romfrey even beats Dr. Shrapnel, a friend of Nevil's who is a Republican, during this fight. Romfrey is ordered by Nevil to apologize to Shrapnel, but the uncle declines. Nevil becomes gravely unwell and loses hope for his future because of this and his unlucky love affairs. Will Nevil ever get married? To get an answer to this question, readers should get through the novel!
The New Jerusalem is a philosophical travelog by G. K. Chesterton, a British author. This collection of essays is about Chesterton's visits to Jerusalem in 1919 and a eulogy on the Middle Ages and the true end of the Roman Empire. Here, the realities of the earthly Jerusalem are loosely painted. This book of Jerusalem's past demonstrates how thoroughly Chesterton anticipated the Middle East's future. As always, Sir Chesterton does a fantastic job of giving the reader a fascinating story and a deeper understanding of his journey toward Jerusalem. If you are not familiar with this amazing city, you should visit Jerusalem through this book from Chesterton's eyes during his journey from Europe to Palestine, which can pull you into its unique essays.
The Iron Trail is a romantic and exciting adventurous book by Rex Beach based in Alaska then moves forward to business and politics. The "Irish Prince," Murray O'Neil, will be introduced to you in this tale. He intends to construct a railway between two glaciers up the Salmon River into Alaska, a gigantic feat of engineering against fierce competition and with no assistance from the federal government. In his vision of building a railway, O'Neil meets with a young woman whom he saves from a shipwreck. This angle will build a romantic connection in this story and later a business and political nature will develop. But, How will O'Neil build a railway? Will he get successful? If he will be successful then, what will happen to his love? Are they going to be together in the future? To find answers to these questions, readers should go through the unique collection of ideas by Rex Beach!
The man who knew too much is a collection of short stories written by G. K. Chesterton which is centered around Horne Fisher, who is a font of all knowledge, which enables him to solve crimes and mysteries in less time. Fisher is a man who socializes with journalists and politicians (and comes from a family of politicians himself). They solve all sorts of crimes that turn out to have political implications and must therefore never be revealed to the general public, or the consequences would be terrible. Fisher employs his information to reveal the actual criminals of various crimes, from theft to murder, through eight short stories. Some murder stories are gruesome while others can draw you into the mystery. Short murder mysteries are told throughout the stories, and Mr. Fisher solves the crimes. But, how? How does Fisher solve these murder mysteries? Will his two friends help him out? To find out more about this man who knew too much, Readers should go through this interesting book!
A poem by English author G. K. Chesterton called The Ballad of the White Horse describes the bravery of the Saxon King Alfred the Great in an idealized manner. The poem, a ballad, has been regarded as one of the last truly fantastic traditional epic poems ever composed in English. The poem describes how the Virgin Mary helped Alfred beat the Dane invaders in the Battle of Ethandun. Chesterton opted to include the Battle of Ethandune in the Valley of the White Horse even though there is no historical support for it in his poem. There are 2,684 lines of English verse throughout the entire poem. They are broken up into stanzas, which normally include 4 to 6 lines each. The Ballad Of The White Horse has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas comprehended in a single draft to be read by readers of several age groups.
The Innocence of Father Brown is a mystery novel which is written by the English novelist G.K. Chesterton. Father Brown is a fictional Roman Catholic priest and amateur detective who appears in 53 short stories by Sir Chesterton that were published between 1910 and 1936. This main character played by Chesterton is a dumpy, bigoted, narrow-minded, but ultimately smart priest, who goes around solving mysteries that flummox everyone. Father Brown uses his intuition and in-depth knowledge of human nature to solve puzzles and murders. Father Brown, as he is referred to by Chesterton, is a short, stumpy Roman Catholic priest with shapeless clothing, a big umbrella, and a perplexing understanding of human wickedness. The stories are utterly, unashamedly absurd, not too taxing, and fantastic fun to follow in ''the innocence of Father Brown''. As always Sir Chesterton has never disappointed his readers in the Father brown series that makes this book also into a marvelous one!
Manalive is a Comedy, Mystery novel written by English writer G. K. Chesterton. The book explores the "holy fool," a popular concept in both Religion and his own philosophy. There are two parts to this book. The first, "The Enigma of Innocent Smith," is about a new resident moving into a London boarding house called Beacon House. The trial is followed in the second part, "The Explanations of Innocent Smith." Moses Gould, a joyfully cynical Jew who resides at Beacon House who thinks Smith is at best a fool and at worst a crook, and Dr. Cyrus Pym, an American criminal expert appointed by Dr. Warner, make up the prosecution; Michael Moon and Arthur Inglewood represent the defense. The allegations against Smith are supported by letters from those who saw the alleged behavior in question or took part in it. Can Smith's defendant prove him innocent or not? To open up the mystery, readers should go through the novel, Manalive.
A series of short stories by Baroness Orczy known as ""The Old Man in the Corner"" includes an unnamed armchair detective. He studies and solves murders while talking with a female journalist in the corner of a posh London tea room. Will he be able to solve the new case he was appointed to? The collection of the character's early stories is titled with the character's name. It is a collection of thirty-six chapters where some are interesting and amazing, while others can create panic and thrill among the readers. The Old Man in the Corner by Baroness Orczy is a masterwork that sends the reader on an emotional roller coaster. Unlike other books, it shows tragedy in all of its savagery and spirit. The novel is gripping and fast-paced yet poignancy and sorrow are the defining characteristics of the classic.
The Wisdom Of Father Brown is an amazing series written by Sir G. K. Chesterton. In this collection of tales, Father Brown solves the crimes of an unidentified thief named Mr. Glass, a bandit attack, a man who backs out of a duel, a murderer whose description changes depending on which witness describes him, an escaped prisoner, a blackmailer with a crooked nose, a man who stubbornly refuses to take off his purple wig, and a doomed family of aristocrats. But how will Father Brown solve this mystery? How will he deal with this scary criminal, Mr. Glass? These twelve short stories feature the priest Father Brown and his friend Inspector Flambeau. In some respects similar to Poirot, Father Brown uses observation and thought to find solutions, but does it in a humble and unassuming way. To read about these mysterious stories which are cleverly solved by Father Brown, readers should go through this novel!
"The Pride of Palomar '' is written by Peter B. Kyne and written before 1921. The novel is intended to paint the picture that will remain the longest in your memory. The plot revolves around a soldier who is inaccurately reported as dead and returns home to his Spanish family's estate in California, only to find his father deceased and his ancestral land in the hands of strangers. How will they overcome this shocking news? To know the complete story readers should read this novel! The goal of this collection of ideas by Peter B. Kyne is to gather many of his well-known concepts into one draft that is inexpensively priced and accessible to everyone. Some tales are amazing and interesting, while others subtly ensnare you. This edition of The Pride Of Palomar has a striking new cover and a professionally typeset manuscript, making it current and readable. The plot includes so many turns and twists that it may keep a reader interested.
The Star Chamber Vol-I is a historical romance novel by William Harrison Ainsworth. The plot opens with Sir Giles Mompesson, the scowling and all-powerful villain who scatters destruction and suffering through the Star Chamber court. Jocelyn Mouchesny is the protagonist of the story, the narration shows how he became a knight after some Lords took away his family heritage. English author William Harrison Ainsworth is well known for his historical novels. Ainsworth pursued writing after completing his legal education and had a long and successful career which resulted in his popular works such as The Star Chamber series which can be enjoyed by readers of all age groups.
Un hivernage dans les glaces is the English title of Jules Verne's 1855 short adventure tale. The story was initially published in the periodical Musée des Familles in April or May 1855. Pierre-Jules Hetzel later reproduced it as part of the Voyages Extraordinary series in the collection Doctor Ox (1874). In 1874, three English versions (George Makepeace Towle's "A Winter amid the Ice," Abby L. Alger's "A Winter Among the Ice-Fields," and Stephen William White's "A Winter's Sojourn in the Ice") were released. The book tells the tale of Jean Cornbutte, who chooses to rebuild the ship and sail to the north in search of his son Louis and other crew members after they fail to return from sea. His son's fiancée, Marie, and the ship's first officer, André Vasling, who would be his son's rival for her affections, are traveling with him. Jules Verne published a brief tale of adventure called A Winter Amid The Ice in 1855. Given that this is a Jules Verne tale, Jean makes the decision to replenish the ship and set off on a quest to discover what happened to his son. Andre also has hidden agendas, one of which is to wed Marie himself.
The Rover Boys, also known as The Rover Boys Series for readers of all ages, was a well-known children's book series authored by Edward Stratemeyer using the pen name Arthur M. Winfield. This collection of stories by Arthur M. Winfield attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts and offer them at an affordable price, consolidated in a single draft so that everyone can read them. Some stories are gruesome and bizarre; others softly creep up on you and pull you in. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Rover Boys On Treasure Isle is both modern and readable. The plot has so many twists and turns that can engage a reader.
The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes is the fifth volume of the Rover Boys Series for readers of all ages and is a stand-alone novel. The brother's Dick, Tom, and Sam of the rowdy Rover Boys continue their adventure in the northern United States Great Lakes region. Readers can expect the typical adventure and eventually heroic clashes with villains, such as archenemies, in addition to a number of other adventures. This series has thirty novels released between 1899 and 1926, and the books were still available decades later. Published in 1901 was The Rover Boys on the Great Lakes, or, The Secret of the Island Cave. The series frequently included cutting-edge inventions from the time, like the automobile, airplanes (in The Rover Boys in the Air), and current affairs like World War I.
Won By The Sword is an interesting novel written by G. A. Henty. This novel is set in France under the reigns of Mazarin, Richelieu, and Anne of Austria. Hector Campbell, orphaned child of a Scottish captain serving in the French Army. Won By The Sword (the 1640s) is described in the book, which also recounts the years when France assumed command of the conflict after the deaths of the generals Gustavus Adolphus and Wallenstein. A series of adventures that include battles, captures, and escapes, a meeting with Mazarin, and high honors and awards for his prowess and bravery in battle begin with the appointment of young Hector Campbell. How Hector came to the attention of Marshal Turenne and the Prince of Conde? How Hector advanced to the rank of Colonel, and how he was ultimately forced to flee France? The deadly enmity of the Due de Beaufort is all details that this book has and it can engage readers with the utmost interest.
British author Arthur Conan Doyle's collection of short stories titled The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes was originally released in the latter part of 1893 under the year 1894. It was first released by G. Newnes Ltd. in the UK and Harper & Brothers in the US in February 1894. Following The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, it was the second anthology to feature the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes. It featured Sidney Paget's illustrations, the same as the first. The Adventures numbers 13 to 24 were the titles of the twelve tales when they were first published in The Strand Magazine in December 1892 and December 1893. The subtitle "XXIV.-The Adventure of the Final Problem" was used when "The Final Problem" was released, for example. With the exception of "The Final Problem," which first appeared in McClure's Magazine, all of the pieces were first published in Harper's Weekly in the United States. He was inspired by reader demand to write The Hound of the Baskervilles, a Holmes tale that takes place before "The Final Problem," in 1901-1922. The aftermath of "The Final Problem," in which it is revealed that Holmes actually survived, serves as the opening episode of a new series the following year called The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
Teddy's button is the title of the book, which was written by Amy Le Feure. This story will help kids understand the internal spiritual battle as Teddy learns that he is his own worst enemy. One of the many lessons that obstinate boys and girls learn as they continue to stand fast in the face of their own conceit is that if they are to prevail in battle, they must lead with love rather than with force and hatred. Children can learn about the spiritual war that occurs in their souls and how both parents and children are fighting for the same cause by reading Amy Lefeuvre's lovely story. One question can come up repeatedly. Who is your most vile and vicious enemy? You might have a different response to that query after reading Teddy's Button. Teddy Platt, who is flamboyant, can't help but talk about the illustrious past of his precious button. His passion soon puts him at odds with a fresh young girl in hamlet. Teddy is brought to his knees by God as a result of this animosity, ready to enlist in the Lord's Army and fight his own worst enemy, himself!
Friends Though Divided is a book written by G. A. Henty. The narration opens when England is on the verge of a civil war in the year 1642. The two heroes in this story are Cavalier Harry Furness and Herbert Rippinghall. While Herbert, a Roundhead, backs the Parliamentarians, Harry, a Royalist, supports the monarch in their region. Do they interact with several historical characters, including three other personalities? Who will triumph in the power struggle? Will Harry and Herbert continue to be friends? But Friends will address all of these issues and more. by G. A. Henty divided. How will these two young men maintain their friendship and their moral integrity during this chaotic and difficult time? This work, which is set in mid-17th-century England, Ireland, and Bermuda, has many facts about the modern reader with geography, history, and explanations.
British author G.A. Henty wrote The Cat of Bubastes, A Story of Ancient Egypt. It tells the tale of a young prince who is captured by the Egyptians and sold into slavery, only to be forced into exile when his owner inadvertently kills a sacred cat. Chebron, a high priest's son in ancient Egypt, flees for his life with his sister Mysa, Amuba, a slave from the household, and a group of friends. They manage to escape through heavily guarded Egyptian exits only to land in strange and perilous places where a whole other culture of people live. Along the way, the exiles meet and become friends with a Jewish girl who teaches them some rather weird ideas, such as worshiping the "one true God." This in-depth exploration of ancient Egyptian history, customs, and religion provides an engaging and accurate insight of the people.
Broadly viewed as D. H. Lawrence's most prominent novel, 'Women in Love' brings to the readers the era of English society before the First World War and is a splendid inspiration for the unyielding force of human craving. 'Women in Love' is a continuation, hence, begins where ' The Rainbow' ends. The plot is developed around the third era of Brangwens- Ursula Brangwen, presently an instructor at Beldover which is a mining town in the Midlands, and her sister Gudrun, who got back from the art school in London. The focal point of the novel is fundamentally on their relationships. Ursula falls in love with Rupert Birkin, a school auditor whereas Gudrun discovers love for the industrialist, Gerald Crich, and later with a stoneworker named Loerke. Quintessentially a writing experiment, 'Women in Love' is one of Lawrence's generally exceptional, creative, and agitating works.
Cappy Ricks Retires is a fictional novel written by Peter B. Kyne. It is an interesting story of Cappy, who quits but keeps being drawn back by the romance of the sea and business. He comes back strong. This book is a compelling blend of great characters, compassion, and World War I history. American author Peter Bernhard Kyne published his work between 1904 and 1940. He was born and passed away in San Francisco, California. His books, especially The Three Godfathers, his debut novel, have been turned into films. The Three Godfathers (1913), The Long Chance (1914), Cappy Ricks (1916), Webster-Man's Man (1917), The Valley of the Giants (1918), Kindred of the Dust (1920), The Pride of Palomar (1921), The Go Getter (1922), Cappy Ricks Retires (1922), Never the Twain Shall Meet (1923), Outlaws of Eden (1929), Golden Dawn (1930), Cappy Ricks Comes Back (1934), Cappy Ricks Special (1935), Soldiers, Sailors and Dogs (1936), The Parson of Panamint and Other Stories (1936).
Rafael Sabatini penned the historical novel Bellarion the Fortunate. The story opens with Bellarion, a young man who was abandoned as a child and educated in an abbey, leaving with a letter of introduction from the revered abbot and plans to attend Pavia University. He meets and travels with a Franciscan friar but learns that his money and letter have been stolen. As he arrives at Casale, the state's capital, he discovers that he is being sought by the authorities. He runs away till he arrives at a palace, where he enters via a garden entrance that, to his surprise, is unlocked. A stunning woman welcomes him inside, locks the door, and makes an effort to hide him from his assailants. Later, the plot follows Bellarion's career as he grows to be Facino Cane's loyal and true son and, after Facino's death, pledges loyalty to his widow. The story takes several unexpected turns as Bellarion rises through the ranks to become a significant mercenary captain.
Freedom's Cause: A Tale of Wallace and Bruce tells the story of the Scottish chieftain's valiant effort to free his country from English tyranny under Edward Longshanks in the 13th century. The arduous series of conflicts fought under the direction of great leaders William Wallace and Robert Bruce emphasize their eventual victory. G. A. Henty made an effort to give his tales a realistic historical background, despite the fact that they were seen through the eyes of a fictional character named Archie Forbes, whose lands had been unfairly seized. In order to battle alongside the storied chieftains for the independence of their nation, Archie gathers a company of scouts for the Scottish army. Henty's books, which were widely read in his day and reflect a distinctively Victorian perspective on the history of the British Empire, are still around today. Readers can read this amazing novel to know the complete story of Wallace and Bruce!
G. A. Henty wrote the historical fiction book The Young Carthaginian, one of the most amazing and thrilling military collections of ideas in history. The book tells the tale of Malchus, a young Carthaginian who became an officer and fighter in Hannibal's army. The battle between the Carthaginians and the Romans began as an imperial conflict but quickly turned into a survival conflict. Despite significant topographical obstacles and the corrupt Carthaginian leadership, which consistently thwarted all of his attempts, Hannibal persists. In their quest, Hannibal and Malchus must battle geography, wildlife, and Rome itself. How will they both struggle for the empire? Are they going to get successful? As always, Sir Henty does a fantastic job of giving the reader a fascinating story and a deeper understanding of history by skillfully fusing fiction with historical facts.
The story begins with, Alden P. Ricks who was an individualist, but his friends in the wholesale timber and shipping trade described him as a character. He had been a cabin boy on one journey around Cape Horn, but other than running the Blue Star Navigation Company and occasionally travelling in first class, his experience at sea was little. In his later years, he was given a courtesy title because of his close familiarity with ships and the sailors who sail into the deep. Cappy Ricks had to manage a sizable amount of money in the wholesale lumber and shipping businesses. He was the owner of the Blue Star Navigation Company, which transported it by freight, and the Ricks Lumber and Logging Company, which sold a million feet of lumber every day. Every one of the thirty-plus boats in the Blue Star fleet has Cappy listed as the managing owner. Read Cappy Ricks to know the complete story.
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