England-born preacher Frank W. Boreham became widely known as a Baptist thinker and evangelist over the course of his career in the church. He was lauded for his plainspoken and often humorous approach. This collection of essays, aphorisms and speeches highlights his strengths as both a communicator and an insightful religious thinker.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-492-4

Young and easily given to passion, Charles has shamed his aristocratic family by attempting to deflower his private tutor. As punishment, they send him away to be schooled by a pair of strict teachers who take the notion of discipline to a whole new level. Forced into submission at the hands of these domineering dames, Charles enters into a world of sensual intensity he never imagined could be possible.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-185-5

In American popular culture, the name "Woodstock" brings to mind images of the famed outdoor music festival that occurred in upstate New York in 1969. In the context of early American history, however, the town of Woodstock in what is now Connecticut played an important role in the settlement of New England. This detailed account of the town's origins and development will please readers with an interest in the colonial period.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-852-6

Groundbreaking Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bowers was one of the first female authors to gain popularity in this traditionally male-oriented genre. In The Flying U's Last Stand, Bowers returns to the scene of many of her most popular works, the Flying U Ranch, which is under siege from a wave of invading homesteaders who have laid claim to parcels of the sought-after land.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-870-2

Trailblazing female Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bower wrote a series of pulse-pounding novels about the grizzled vaqueros and cowpokes who populated the Flying U Ranch. This novel follows the crew as a territorial conflict emerges with a neighboring group of sheep ranchers. Fleshed out with meticulous details about the period and plenty of action, Flying U Ranch is a must-read for fans of the genre.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-872-6

Though she made her name as one of the first female authors to achieve widespread popularity as a writer of Westerns, B. M. Bower's later work broached the fascinating subject of the way that new technologies changed life on the range forever. In Casey Ryan, the speed-loving stagecoach driver of the title meets his match in a brand-new motorcar.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-235-7

Many of B. M. Bower's Western novels were adapted for the silver screen, an experience she puts to hilarious use in the entertaining novel The Phantom Herd. In it, Bower skewers the filmmaking process, depicting a bumbling crew of Hollywood moneygrubbers who come to the Wild West to shoot a movie, only to find that the truly untamed nature of the region is virtually impossible to capture on film.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-232-6

In her prolific career as a writer of many classic Westerns, the most beloved characters ever created by author B. M. Bower were the happy but hardscrabble crew of the Flying U ranch. The Lonesome Trail catches up with the band of cowhands and ranchers as some of them have grown weary of range life and have decided to forge a path for themselves in the big city.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-149-7

A man is found shot dead in the kitchen of the Lazy A ranch, and in an absence of other evidence, ranch owner Aleck Douglas is convicted of the crime. His daughter Jean is absolutely certain that he is innocent of the crime, but has no factual evidence with which to prove that her father has been wrongly convicted. With a rapidly dwindling bank account and no clues to speak of, will Jean find a way to free her father and get her old life back?
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-237-1

Wild-at-heart cowboy Grant Imsen has never taken a liking to big city life or civilization as a whole, for that matter. But when he meets Evadna Ramsey, a genteel visitor from New Jersey, everything changes in the blink of an eye. Is there any hope for this diametrically opposed duo to live happily ever after?
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-241-8

Take a trip along the dusty byways of the Old West in this book from renowned author B.M. Bowers. In The Lure of the Dim Trails, confirmed Yankee Bud Thurston sets off for points west to gather inspiration for his next novel. Will he blend in with the rough-and-tumble cowboys who populate the open range, or will he return empty-handed? Read this engrossing love letter to the Western landscape to find out.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-871-9

Bud Birnie has just reached adulthood, and he's been presented with a stark choice: Take his highly cultured mother's offer of $10,000 and a grand tour of Europe, or accept his salt-of-the-earth dad's offer of a herd of cattle. The independent-minded Bud eschews both of these opportunities and sets off on his own—only to find himself embroiled in a world of trouble.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-151-0

Prolific writer Bertha Muzzy Bower wasn't stymied by gender-based notions of propriety -- this trailblazing female author penned a critically acclaimed series of novels about life on the Western ranch. Several of her narratives centered on a ranch called The Flying U, and this entry in the series, which offers plenty of action and romance, will appeal to a wide range of readers.

Pioneering Western writer Bertha Muzzy Bower gained critical acclaim by bringing a unique female perspective to her tales of ranch life. In The Heritage of the Sioux, Bower brings a similarly empathic perspective to her fictionalized account of one of the most storied Native American tribes.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-865-8

The prolific author Bertha Muzzy Bower lived on a number of Western ranches and farms in her day and was intimately acquainted with the creeping solitude that can surround those who spend time alone on the range. In Cabin Fever, Bower weaves a subtle psychological thriller into the familiar Western landscape that serves as the setting for her most acclaimed works.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-873-3

The career of prolific writer of Westerns novels B. M. Bower was notable for several reasons. The author, who always used initials as part of her pen name, was born Bertha Muzzy and was the first female writer to make a significant mark in the genre. Secondly, many of Bower's books were adapted for the big screen, and her characters and landscape descriptions have been indelibly stamped on the conventions of classic Western films. Whether you're a first-time reader or a long-time fan, Sawtooth Ranch will surely please fans of classic Westerns.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-147-3

In the aftermath of their father's death, two orphans set out for the wild desert lands of New Mexico with a plan to eke out a living on a goat ranch. Soon after arriving at their destination, the pair strikes up an acquaintance with a mysterious fellow who goes by the name of Starr. Is he a true friend, or does he have a nefarious plan in mind? Read Starr, of the Desert to find out.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-238-8

It's well known that the advent and spread of Christianity rank among the most significant events in world history. But what was it really like to be alive during this tumultuous period of transition and shifting worldviews? That question is answered in the fascinating volume A Brief Bible History, which is ideal as a study guide or teaching aid to one of the world's most influential sacred texts.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-517-4

Popular Victorian-era author Mary Elizabeth Braddon rose to literary fame on the popularity of her so-called sensation novels, which were tales packed with intrigue, plot twists, and suspense. This novel takes a look at the life of a woman who, faced with circumstances beyond her control, flouts a number of sacrosanct social conventions.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-894-7

The sweeping novel The Golden Calf combines the best of both worlds: a complex, unpredictable plot fraught with suspense and insightful social commentary that lends the book more heft and gravity than are found in many of Braddon's other works. A case of mistaken identity leads to a ill-begotten marriage, and well-meaning bride Ida Palliser finds herself plunged into a series of tragedies.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-474-2

Settle in for the literary ride of your life with this thrill-a-minute sensation novel from beloved Victorian-era writer Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Teetering on the brink of poverty, widower John Marchmont decides to wed again. But what starts out as a fairly straightforward attempt to find a suitable wife soon devolves into a maelstrom of madness, tragedy, family drama, and romantic entanglements.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-611-1

In this sequel to Braddon's previous novel Birds of Prey, heroine Charlotte Halliday has endured a truly remarkable spell of bad luck, tragedy, and ill health, all the while maintaining her unflappable composure. Over time, it gradually begins to dawn on her that this series of misfortunes may not be as random as it seems.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-612-8

Flaubert's Madame Bovary is regarded as a masterpiece of nineteenth-century literature. However, that novel hinges on a singularly unsympathetic portrayal of the title character. In this innovative novel, author Mary Elizabeth Braddon gives Mme Bovary a bully pulpit of her own, presenting the same story from the doctor's wife's perspective.

Moving away somewhat from the melodrama-heavy plots of her earlier works, Mary Elizabeth Braddon's The Lovels of Arden is a sweeping family epic that will appeal to fans of Jane Austen or Downton Abbey. With the family fortune and reputation on the line, the Lovels are forced to take desperate measures. Will daughter Clarissa be able to balance her familial obligations and her own quest for happiness?
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-610-4

Popular Victorian-era writer Mary Elizabeth Braddon offers up another engrossing thriller with Birds of Prey, the prequel to Charlotte's Inheritance. Faced with the failure of his newly established London practice, depraved dentist Philip Sheldon hatches an evil plot to recoup his losses. Will innocent victim Charlotte Halliday be able to escape his clutches?
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-306-6

American author Cyrus Townsend Brady made a name for himself with gripping accounts of historical battles, ranging from the Revolutionary War to skirmishes with Native American tribes. In this thrilling novel, Brady turns his attention to the 1815 conflict that pitted French forces against a combined regiment of English and Prussian soldiers.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-530-5

In this gripping account of battlefield exploits in the Revolutionary War, author Cyrus Townsend Brady recounts the bravery under pressure of John Seymour, who most critics agree is likely a fictionalized version of Nicholas Biddle, one of the first captains of the Continental Navy.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-529-9

When a young man from an affluent upper-class family is charged and convicted of a petty theft, everyone is shocked by the seemingly senseless crime. But when his association with a notorious femme fatale, Lady Amelie Lisle, comes to light, the case becomes even more confounding.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-470-4

British author Ernest Bramah was a solitary man who did not relish the fame his writing brought him. Over the course of his career, Bramah explored a number of different genres, excelling in many of them. A touchstone of his career was his abiding love of Asian culture, which he explores in The Mirror of Kong Ho, a collection of slyly hilarious stories told in letters home from Kong Ho, a Chinese national who is visiting London.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-071-1

This remarkably prescient dystopian novel was released in 1907, just before fascism began to gain traction in Europe. Author Ernest Bramah details a richly imagined alternate history in which the British Labour Party suddenly skyrockets in popularity and influence, leading to the establishment of an administration heavily influenced by the tenets of socialism—and bringing about a slew of unintended consequences.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-471-1

Fans of fantasy fiction will fall for this collection of Asian-inspired tales set in ancient China. Told through the voice of an itinerant master storyteller and traveling bard Kai Lung, the loosely interconnected stories will engross modern readers who prefer their fiction with a strong dose of alluring cultural appeal.

In this gripping mystery from Charlotte M. Brame's "Everyday Life" series, a beautiful young woman named Marion Arleigh finds herself targeted by a pair of conniving siblings who prey on her innocence and naivete. Will Marion figure out she's being duped and extract herself before it's too late?
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-849-8

In nineteenth-century England, marriages were often carefully arranged affairs that sought to achieve multiple social, cultural and financial objectives. When the daughter of one aristocratic clan opts to marry for love, rather than for political reasons, alienating her family in the process, the decision sets off a series of tragedies and negative consequences. Can the power of true love set everything aright?
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-484-9

Looking for a romance tale that offers more than lingering glances and chest-heaving sighs? Dig into A Fair Mystery by prolific Victorian-era scribe Charlotte M. Brame. This engaging tale offers the best of both worlds: blossoming romance that buds against the unlikely backdrop of a confounding mystery. Whether you're a mystery maven, a romance fan, or a little of both, this page-turner is sure to please.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-305-7

Craving a juicy, multi-generational tale of romance, revenge, betrayal, and redemption? Dig into My Mother's Rival, a masterpiece of plotting and characterization written by Charlotte M. Brame, one of the most prolific romance writers of the Victorian era.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-485-6

This classic Western from the pen of one of the genre's most skilled authors, Max Brand, will engage the interest of a wide range of readers. Even in a novel that is packed with all of the elements that fans of the genre have come to expect, Brand manages to bring unexpected twists to the tale.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-797-1

The Untamed, Max Brand's first foray into Westerns, is regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the writer's most successful efforts. Combining an unforgettable main character with a story packed with action, conflict, and revenge, The Untamed is a classic of the genre that will captivate any reader.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-794-0

Renowned Western writer Max Brand does it again in the eminently enjoyable novel The Seventh Man. Packed with enough action and romance to please even the most die-hard fans of the genre, the novel also addresses a wide range of important themes with insight and sensitivity. This classic's appeal extends far beyond the core audience for Westerns—give it to a yet-to-be-won-over friend or loved one, and soon they'll be clamoring for more.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-796-4

The thrill, allure and fatal attraction of gambling are brought to life in Max Brand's classic Western, The Garden of Eden. Boxing matches, card games, horse races, and more -- there's nothing that the thrill-seeking hero won't place a bet on. Is his luck about to run out?

This Western from prolific author Max Brand is a classic revenge story that is sure to please readers who are hankering for a solid dose of action-packed adventure. Riders of the Silences recounts the tale of hardened gunslinger Red Pierre, who will stop at nothing to exact vengeance on the ne'er-do-well who killed his father.