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This gripping mystery follows Dr. Thorndyke as he investigates the puzzling disappearance of Angelina Frood, a woman with a shadowy past. As the clues unfold, Thorndyke's forensic expertise and logical methods are tested by a case filled with false leads and unexpected twists. Freeman's attention to scientific detail and his masterful plotting make this another standout in classic detective fiction.
"The eleven stories in Murder on Wheels put the pedal to the floor and never let up! Whether by bus, car, tractor, or bike, you'll be carried along at a breakneck pace by the talented Austin Mystery Writers. These eight authors transport you from an eighteenth-century sailing ship to the open roads of modern Texas, from Alice's Wonderland to a schoolbus yard in the suburbs of Dallas. Grab your book, hold on to your hat, and come along for the ride!"
In this intriguing novel, Dr. Thorndyke, a forensic investigator and one of the earliest fictional detectives to use scientific methods, is called upon to solve a complex case. A body is found in mysterious circumstances, leading to a web of clues that only Dr. Thorndyke's meticulous approach can unravel. Freeman's use of forensic detail and logical deduction creates a compelling mystery that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
Harold Whetstone Johnston (1859-1912) was a classical historian and Professor of Latin at Indiana University, best known for The Private Life of the Romans, which was intended to be a "simple and compact description of domestic life, to give more reality to the shadowy forms whose public careers" are better known by history.
This witty collection of stories, narrated by the cockney footman Charles J. Yellowplush, showcases Thackeray's sharp satirical voice. Through the perspective of this shrewd yet unpolished servant, Thackeray critiques the upper classes and their moral failings with humor and irony. The stories highlight the absurdities and hypocrisies of Victorian society, offering a clever commentary on class distinctions and human nature.
The Delphian Society promoted the education of women through group work circa 1928. They published several volumes of books containing an outline of human knowledge for the use of conversation. promoted the education of women through group work circa 1928. They published the 19-volume Delphian Text containing an outline of human knowledge for conversational use. Part Three covers the Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome.
This collection brings together Oscar Wilde's poignant poetry and timeless fairy tales. Known for his wit and profound insight into human nature, Wilde's works in this volume range from delicate, lyrical poems to fairy tales rich in moral and philosophical undertones. Stories like The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant offer lessons on compassion, love, and sacrifice, while his poetry reflects the beauty and melancholy of life. Wilde's enchanting prose and poetic brilliance shine throughout this collection.
This volume covers archeological Investigations at Buena Vista Lake, Kern County, California, by Waldo R. Wedel (with Appendix: Skeletal Remains from the Buena vista Sites, California, by T. D. Stewart, 1941).
Archeological Remains in the Whitewater District, Eastern Arizona, Part 1, House Types, by Frank H. H. Roberts, Jr., 1939.
Ceramic Stratigraphy at Cerro de las Mesas Veracruz, Mexico by Philip Drucker, 1943.
Johnston McCulley (1883-1958), the creator of Zorro, authored hundreds of stories, fifty novels, and numerous screenplays for film and television. McCulley's stories featuring the arch criminal known as "The Spider" collected from the pages of Detective Story Magazine.
Barton Wood Currie (1877-1962) was sent by The New York World to Labrador in 1909 to meet Peary on his return from his last polar expedition. Currie, along with Augustin McHugh wrote Officer 666, which follows Travers Gladwin, only son of a wealthy businessman, who learns of a plot by a renowned art burglar to rob his house. He borrows a police uniform from a friend and confronts the burglar by posing as a police officer. The burglar, in turn, tries to pass himself off as Travers Gladwin.
Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870) was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, creating some of English literature's most iconic characters. Martin Chuzzlewit is last of his picaresque novels and his favorite, although among his least popular. Its theme is selfishness, portrayed in a satirical fashion and includes two of Dickens' great villains, Seth Pecksniff and Jonas Chuzzlewit.
Mary Augusta Arnold Ward (writing as "Mrs. Humphrey Ward," 1851-1920) was an eminent Victorian novelist and opponent to women's suffrage. Mrs. Ward, in her foreward to The Case of Richard Meynell, explains to American readers the relationship between the Anglican Church and the State of England.
Albert Dorrington (1874-1953), author and journalist, was born in England, emigrated to Australia when at 16, and returned to England in 1909. Although his early work in Australia won praise, his later works received mixed reviews.
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