Step back into the romance and primal conflict of the medieval period with this collection of fairy tales and folklore from the era. Equal parts charmingly quaint and bracingly brutal, this carefully curated volume is sure to engage and enthrall readers who are curious about the myth and folklore of the Middle Ages.
This engrossing historical novel from Sabine Baring-Gould is set in early medieval Wales and recounts the invasion of that nation under the direction of King Henry I. During the coup, the religious leader Pabo is the target of an intense manhunt due to his long history of abusing his power.
The notorious pirate Blackbeard terrorized a vast swath of the Atlantic Ocean in the early modern period, trolling for victims in an area that stretched from the West Indies to what is now the northeast United States. This novelized version of Blackbeard's life is chock-full of period details and colorful language that will make you feel like you witnessed the events firsthand.
The Path of Light is Barnett's 1909 translation of an important text to Mahayana Buddhism. It is the treatise of the Bodhicharyavatara of Santideva—part of the Wisdom of the East series. Barnett gives a detailed introduction to Mahayana Buddhism and its significance.
Few people are more uniquely qualified to dispense money-making advice than legendary showman, entertainer, and businessman extraordinaire P.T. Barnum. This book is full of savvy tips and silly -- but spot-on -- observations from the founder of the Barnum und Bailey Circus, who once sagely noted that ""Money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant."
The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages Standort: Overdrive Onleihbibliothek
Today recognized as a genius of advertising and promotion, circus owner P. T. Barnum was the target of a great deal of ire and controversy during his lifetime. Many of his critics denounced him for knowingly perpetuating gimmicks and frauds. In the thoroughly entertaining volume The Humbugs of the World, Barnum displays his wit, intelligence, and a startling degree of self-awareness by offering up a historical overview of infamous cases of fraud and deception.
Born in Scotland and raised in Canada, travel was a part of author Robert Barr's life from a very young age. His wanderlust continued throughout his life, and Barr passed many months on round-the-world sea voyages. This collection of tales was gleaned from late-night bull sessions with sailors, and it will please fans of nautical-themed fiction who appreciate ripping good yarns recounted in a classic style.
This volume contains two entertaining novellas from Scottish-Canadian writer Robert Barr. One Day's Courtship is farcical romance that describes a canoe trip taken by two artists—strangers before the day of the outing—to view a local scenic landmark. In The Heralds of Fame, two rival writers stuck on the same trans-Atlantic voyage vie for the attention of a pretty passenger.
Get set for exciting swashbuckling exploits in this medieval action-adventure tale from Scottish-Canadian novelist Robert Barr. Prince Roland, who is next in line for the throne, has been kidnapped by a band of power-hungry politicos. Will he be able to escape captivity and assume his rightful role?
In the late 1860s, typically peaceable Canada found itself under attack. The invaders were members of the Fenian Brotherhood, an Irish Republican group based in the U.S. In a series of raids that occurred over a period of years, hundreds were wounded and dozens were killed, and many historians believe that the attacks fomented anti-American feelings in Canada. This gripping fictionalized account of the raids offers a blow-by-blow narrative of the most significant skirmishes.
Sail away for nautical adventure and romance in this tale from Robert Barr. A British officer en route to America via cruise ship has an unexpected encounter with a fellow passenger, an American woman, and soon finds himself head-over-heels in love. But messy romantic entanglements lead to larger problems that threaten to end the budding relationship before it really begins.
Immerse yourself in this enthralling collection of short stories set in what is now Germany in the early Middle Ages. Damsels in distress, chivalrous knights, gloomy castles, and heated battlefield contests abound. The collection includes the novella The Strong Arm, along with a variety of shorter pieces in the same vein.
When up-and-coming American author Stephen Crane died of tuberculosis at the tragically young age of 28, he left behind an uncompleted manuscript. Several years later, Canadian author Robert Barr completed the manuscript, although scholars are unsure how much writing each author contributed to the published version of the novel, a multi-generational family epic that begins in Ireland.
Author Robert Barr makes a key contribution to the early canon of detective fiction with his character Eugene Valmont, a French master detective who eventually retires from his government role and sets up a private practice in London. This volume contains a number of the top-ranked tales featuring Valmont's keen investigative skills.
This eclectic and wide-ranging collection from Scottish-born writer Robert Barr is a diverting and enjoyable read. The tales range from an account of political intrigue among radical leftists, to the story of a young Parisian woman who gets caught up in a baffling crime, to the slapstick comedy of "The Great Pegram Mystery," one of the first-ever parodies of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective.
This charming mystery from Scottish-Canadian author Robert Barr focuses on the adventures of plucky, pretty journalist Jennie Baxter. Said to be based in part on the journalistic crusader Nellie Bly, Jennie is an intelligent and indefatigable sleuth—and a formidable foe of crooks and thieves.
In the context of a short story, every sentence, every word must serve a specific purpose. That's why the writers who have mastered this form -- Flannery O'Connor, Edgar Allen Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Raymond Carver -- are often afforded the highest critical praise. In Short Story Writing: A Practical Treatise on the Art of the Short Story, Charles Raymond Barrett offers simple, straightforward tips and advice that will help any aspiring author sharpen their short-story writing skills.
Swindlers, confidence men, hustlers, scam artists—they've been around as long as human civilization has existed, and who could possibly be more adept at carrying off a scam than a troupe of actors? In Frank Barrett's A Set of Rogues, a grizzled group of grifters are driven by greed to get involved in a series of nefarious plots and schemes. If you're in the mood to root for the bad guys, give this tumultuous tale a try.
Think the writing by Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie is nothing but fairy dust, sweetness, and light? Think again. The short stories collected in A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches are full of cutting wit and insight that will delight readers of all ages. It's the perfect accompaniment to your next round of lazy-day reading.
J M Barrie's most famous character, Peter Pan, originated in a whimsical story from his book The Little White Bird. Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens is a revised version of that same story, and the Peter Pan we meet is a younger, slightly different character to the Peter Pan of Barrie's later, better-known works. Peter is a small boy who is, like all boys, part bird. When he hears his future being discussed he flies out the window and away to Kensington Gardens. There he discovers that he is now more boy than bird, and so he is stranded in the park, unable to fly any longer.
Written immediately after the play that would launch J. M. Barrie to international acclaim, Peter Pan, Alice Sit-By-The-Fire is just as charming, sweet and madcap as its predecessor. A group of older children are introduced to their long-absent parents, and it initially appears that the family unit may be irreparably broken. Will they be able to find a way to live together without driving each other crazy?
Scottish writer J M Barrie wrote both a play and a novel about the boy Peter Pan, who wouldn't grow up. This is the novel. Peter Pan lives with all the other Lost Boys in Neverland, where they never have to grow up. He visits Wendy Darling by flying through her bedroom window, and brings she and her brothers into Neverland where they encounter the fairy Tinkerbell, the princess Tiger Lily and the pirate Captain Cook.
Written before his masterpiece Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie's novel Sentimental Tommy grapples with a number of the same themes that the author would later so memorably enshrine in his best-known work. Both feature a central character who clings to the vestiges of youth and refuses to grow up—often with dire consequences.
In Margaret Ogilvy, author J. M. Barrie (today best remembered for his enduring children's classic Peter Pan) presents a loving, detailed portrait of his mother. As a child, Margaret had been forced to become the "woman of the house" when she was only eight years old, filling in as the household manager after her own mother's death. Her difficult early life seems to have inspired Barrie's works about children who seek desperately to cling to the carefree days of youth.
The Little White Bird is a series of short episodes, narratives and day-to-day accounts of J M Barrie's life in London. The tone oscillates from whimsical to social comedy to darkly aggressive. Part of the book's continuing popularity was due to the couple of softer chapters telling the story of Peter Pan, later to become the hero of Barrie's most famous work.
Though today he is best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan, British author J.M. Barrie was a playwright with wide-ranging interests and an irreverent sense of humor. The Admirable Crichton is a witty send-up of clashes between the social classes in turn-of-the-century England.
This novel from Peter Pan author J. M. Barrie pulls off a remarkable feat: its characters spend a great deal of time discussing the do's and don'ts of creative writing, even as the book itself exhibits many of these qualities. In essence, When a Man's Single shows and tells. It's a compelling must-read for literary-minded folks.
In this play from Peter Pan writer J. M. Barrie, sisters Susan and Phoebe Throssell are in dire financial straits and decide to establish a school in order to pay the bills. When a long-lost lover comes back into the picture, Phoebe can't resist tormenting him by creating a flirtatious alter ego. What will become of this strange love triangle?
In this lively and engaging four-act play, Peter Pan author J. M. Barrie tackles the touchy subject of women's roles in marriage with his trademark wit and insight. In an agreement more akin to a business transaction than a whirlwind romance, the Wylies secure the engagement of their good-hearted but plain daughter Maggie to an up-and-coming law student. Over the years, Maggie quietly works her magic behind the scenes, engineering her husband's stratospheric rise. But will it be enough to win his love and respect?
This World War I-era play demonstrates that J. M. Barrie's talents as a playwright were much broader than the light fare for which he is best remembered, including Peter Pan. Set amidst a percolating global conflict, a world leader who is faced with a fateful decision weighs his options.
Scottish-born author and playwright J. M. Barrie first established himself in the public eye as a writer of children's books and humorous plays. According to historians of Barrie's life and work, Better Dead is one of his earliest pieces. It combines sly humor with a compelling plot with elements of mystery and romance.
Though today he is best remembered for his work for younger audiences, including the beloved classic Peter Pan, J. M. Barrie was a writer of remarkable breadth and versatility who didn't shy away from tough subjects. This volume of plays showcases an array of British families and their very different methods of coping with the aftermath of World War I.
Scottish writer J. M. Barrie is best remembered for the wildly popular play Peter Pan. In this charming collection of biographical essays and character sketches, Barrie reflects on his life and experiences as a college student in Edinburgh and the life lessons he learned during his student days.
Unlike much of his dramatic oeuvre, J. M. Barrie's play Dear Brutus has a number of striking parallels with the author's most enduring work, the children's classic Peter Pan. In this play, a mysterious man of wealth offers a handful of house guests an opportunity that most of us can only fantasize about: the chance to revisit fateful decisions made over the course of their lives and, if they desire, to choose a different path.
Though he achieved literary acclaim as a dramatist, most notably with the timeless children's classic Peter Pan, author J. M. Barrie tackled many subjects over the course of his career, often grappling with philosophical and psychological topics. The breadth of his intellect is on full display in Courage, which is the text of a stirring and inspirational speech he delivered to a group of graduating college students in the early 1920s.
A must-read for true-crime buffs and fans of maritime history, The Eventful History of the Mutiny and Piratical Seizure of H.M.S. Bounty: Its Cause and Consequences is widely recognized as the most detailed historical account of the mutiny on the Bounty that has spawned dozens of novels, movies, and other pop-culture retellings.
The remote and insular culture of Newfoundland, an island off the coast of Canada in the Atlantic Ocean, is the centerpiece of this classic novel from Alden Eugene Bartlett. It focuses specifically on the daily lives of the hard-working fishermen of the island and the unique community they formed.
Eccentric inventor Willie Spence has a unique outlook on life and marches to the beat of his own drum. His small cottage on Cape Cod is a tangled labyrinth of half-finished gadgets and gizmos. But when a visitor to the area takes an interest in a local girl, Willie plays a role in fanning the flames of this budding romance.
Author Sara Ware Bassett achieved acclaim for her novels and stories focused on small-town life in New England. The Wall Between, set in Princeton, where the author frequently summered, tells the tale an age-old feud between two long-established families in the area.
The term "free trade" is often bandied about by politicians and activists on both sides of the political spectrum—but what does it really signify? In this concise volume, French economist Frederic Bastiat offers a comprehensive definition of what a market characterized by unconstrained trade looks like.
The economic debate over free trade versus protectionism is as relevant today as it was in the mid-nineteenth century, when the scathing takedown Sophisms of the Protectionists was first published. French economist Frederic Bastiat meticulously dismantles the arguments in favor of protectionism and unleashes a rousing battle cry in favor of unfettered trade.
Today, as the gulf between the moneyed aristocracy and the working class grows ever larger, the debate over the morality of interest-earning investments is still a topic of heated debate. In this classic economic text, French scholar Frederic Bastiat sets forth a convincing argument as to why interest-earning investments represent a valid and ethically defensible method of wealth generation.
Frederic Bastiat was an influential French thinker, economist and politician whose work has had lasting influence in a number of fields. In this volume, Bastiat takes on the issue of the proper role of the government in the marketplace, a question that remains the subject of intense debate today.
This unique work of fiction presented in the form of a year-long diary draws a wonderfully three-dimensional portrait of a woman named Ruth Privet. Though not a saint in the religious sense of the word—indeed, Ruth has a great deal of disdain for theological dogmatism—she has dedicated her life to cleaning up after the mistakes of others. It's an inspirational message and an exceedingly engaging read.
In Albrecht, novelist Arlo Bates contemplates the transformative power of love via an entertainingly novel fantasy tale. Set against the backdrop of a traditional courtly romance, a wood sprite who was born without a soul seeks to create his own soul by experiencing the emotion of love.
What happens when a bohemian artist finds himself thrust into the upper echelons of high society? Painter Arthur Fenton woos heiress Edith Caldwell with the express purpose of living the high life and turning her aristocratic friends into patrons of his art. But after he has succeeded in winning her hand, Fenton finds himself overwhelmed by the task of navigating the complex hierarchy and nuanced mores of this rarefied social stratum.
Looking for a sophisticated and entertaining collection of short stories to add to your must-read list? The unique volume A Book o' Nine Tales from American writer Arlo Bates will definitely fit the bill. This collection of tales is interwoven with an imaginative series of "interludes" that enhance and expand on the stories' themes.
A young woman named May Calthorpe has become obsessed with a novel called Love in a Cloud—and she's taken her interest in the book one step further by striking up a correspondence with the book's anonymous author. What begins as a harmless literary crush soon snowballs into a madcap comedy of errors.
At the dawn of the twentieth century, the chasm between religious faith and secular culture was more pronounced than ever before. That's the theme at the heart of Arlo Bates' novel The Puritans, which follows two seminary students as they struggle to reconcile their religious calling with the worldly pleasures that surround them.
American-born critic Arlo Bates started his career as a journalist and editor, but later turned his efforts to analyzing and championing English literature, which led to him becoming a professor of English at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This collection brings together a series of enlightening lectures that Bates presented about literature during his tenure. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the ethos behind literary studies at the dawn of the twentieth century.
In this charming collection of short stories from American poet and journalist Arlo Bates, weighty subjects are addressed with lighthearted wit. In the title tale, a family finds itself on the brink of collapse as a result of the resident specter's mischievous shenanigans. The other stories run the gamut in terms of subject matter, but all are satisfying and fun to read.
In the early 1880s, a novel called Mr. Isaacs by Francis Marion Crawford set the publishing world on fire, rocketing to the top of the bestseller lists. Soon afterwards, Arlo Bates released Mr. Jacobs, a satirical send-up of that novel, riffing on the colonialism and naval-gazing of Mr. Isaacs.
Due to its singular importance as a sacred text to millions of believers, the Christian Bible is often regarded as an entity unto itself that came into being in one fell swoop. However, as author Ernest Sutherland Bates reminds us, nothing could be further from the truth. The Bible was a work in progress for thousands of years, and the versions that most Christians read today have gone through dozens of translations and renderings. Biography of the Bible presents the remarkable story of how this book came to be.
One of the most influential volumes of poetry of the nineteenth century, Charles Baudelaire's The Flowers of Evil caused a sensation when it was originally published, even earning Baudelaire a fine when he was charged with "insulting public decency." With strong themes of debauchery, decadence, hedonism and sensuality, these intoxicating verses will etch themselves in your memory.
Inspired by Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, this book, which Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum wrote under the pen name Edith Van Dyne, is much in the same vein as Alcott's cozy coming-of-age tale. The first in a series, the story of this novel follows three nieces who are summoned to their wealthy aunt's estate so she can decide to whom she will bequeath her sizable inheritance. Although the girls couldn't be more different personality-wise, a series of calamities brings them closer together. Aunt Hane's Nieces is a delightful read for fans of classic young adult fiction.
Although it ranks among the most popular and critically acclaimed of his fictional works, Frank L. Baum did not publish this delightful story for children under his own name-it's one of only a handful of works that were attributed to a pseudonym, Laura Bancroft. This tale follows the adventures of a kindhearted bird whose job it is to maintain peace and order in the forest.
The acclaimed author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and many other juvenile fantasy books, L. Frank Baum had a lifelong fascination with fables, folklore, mythology, and fairy tales. This volume collects a series of engaging fantasy stories that follow the format of the world's best-loved fairy tales, combining imagination and adventure with valuable moral lessons.
In the sixth of the series of ten adventure stories that Wizard of Oz writer L. Frank Baum penned for young adults, wealthy magnate and world traveler Uncle John proposes that the family escape the winter chill of New York with a sojourn in sunny southern California. However, what starts out as a pleasant journey is soon beset by problems and travails. Will the weary travelers ever make it to their destination?
Best remembered as the creator of the beloved Wizard of Oz series, L. Frank Baum was a prolific writer who penned dozens of books, many of which were intended for young readers. This fantastical tale blends the traditional elements of the Santa Claus story with a detailed back story that will enchant audiences. It's a transporting read for the holiday season or any time of the year.
The Marvelous Land of Oz is the second book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue to spill over from her first fateful adventure.
If you loved The Wizard of Oz, you can catch up on the further adventures of Dorothy, Toto, and her motley crew of compatriots in The Emerald City of Oz. One of many novels in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, this novel follows Dorothy and her family as they permanently relocate to the Land of Oz.
Later in the series of Oz novels, author L. Frank Baum revisited some of the characters he originally introduced in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and filled in the back story and narrative arc for each of them in their own book-length feature stories. This tale follows Nick Chopper, the Tin Woodman of Oz, as he woos and pursues his Munchkin beloved and meets up with friends new and old.
The follow-up to the smash hit Aunt Jane's Nieces, Aunt Jane's Nieces Abroad is the second in the series of ten novels that Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum penned for young adults at the dawn of the twentieth century. This entry follows the travels of wacky baron John Merrick as he takes his three nieces on a grand tour of Europe.
Travel to an enchanted land borne from the imagination of Frank L. Baum, the author of the beloved Wizard of Oz series. The mysterious island of Yew is as fantastical as Oz, but this story offers more that will please fans of traditional and medieval-inspired fantasy tales, including warring nights, magical castles, fairies, and much more.
This delightful underwater fantasia from Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum is sure to enthrall younger readers—and any parents or grandparents who happen to come along for the ride. A little girl named Mayre Griffiths wishes desperately to catch a glimpse of a mermaid. Not only is her wish granted, but she is also invited to pay a visit to the enchanted kingdom of these beautiful creatures.
After introducing beloved characters like the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, author L. Frank Baum later revisited most of these iconic oddballs in subsequent novels in the series. The Scarecrow of Oz follows the lovable straw man on a quest to overthrow an evil despot who has seized control of a region called Jinxland, along with his sidekicks Cap'n Bill and Trot.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the fourth book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue to spill over from her first fateful adventure.
The fifth novel in Baum's beloved series of stories about the magical land of Oz, The Road to Oz recounts Dorothy's fourth interlude in Oz, during which she encounters whimsically imaginative characters such as Shaggy Man, Polychrome, and Button Bright. A masterwork of imaginative fiction, this book is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature.
Like many of author L. Frank Baum's Oz and non-Oz novels, Rinkitink in Oz is a quest story that follows King Rinkitink and his traveling companion Princess Inga on a long and perilous journey through the land of the Nomes, and finally, to Oz itself. Although most of the action in the novel is only tangentially related to the primary cast of well-known Oz characters, Baum's rich imagination shines through, making this an engaging read for fans of the fantasy fiction genre.
Though he is best remembered as the creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the subsequent series of Oz novels, L. Frank Baum's prolific imagination led him to pen many other tales, as well. The Master Key, which takes the form of a fairy tale or fable that happens to be set in the early twentieth century, follows teenage protagonist Rob Joslyn, an avid experimenter who accidentally summons a strange (but largely benign) demon while working with electricity.
Although Frank L. Baum is best remembered as the author of the Wizard of Oz series of books, he also penned a variety of stories geared for young readers under various pen names. Mary Louise is part of Baum's Bluebird Books series, which centers on the exploits and triumphs of intrepid teen detective Mary Louise Burrows.
If you thought the Oz story begins and ends with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, you're in for a pleasant surprise. L. Frank Baum penned an entire series dealing with this fantastical—and sometimes terrifying—wonderland. Tik-Tok of Oz, the eighth book in the original series, follows the adventures of a young girl from Oklahoma who lands in Oz via a shipwreck and meets up with a strange character called The Shaggy Man.
This charming short story from Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum is an entertaining addition to your holiday reading list. Santa's magical lair in the Laughing Valley is wonderful in every sense—well, except for the family of jealous demons who happen to live next door. Their enmity boils over on Christmas Eve, and they hatch a plan to abduct St. Nick. Will he escape in time to deliver presents to all the good boys and girls around the world?
Generations of cinema fans and fantasy readers have been charmed by the altruism and sage advice of Glinda the Good Witch in L. Frank Baum's Oz series. This novel, the fourteenth in the series and the last penned by Baum himself, depicts Dorothy's efforts to calm strife and avert war in a section of Oz by calling on Glinda's magical powers.
Whether you're a longtime fan of the Oz series or a newcomer who was lured to the juvenile fantasy genre by more recent fare like the remarkably popular Harry Potter series, The Magic of Oz is sure to delight you. This engaging tale focuses on the wondrous powers of the various inhabitants of Oz as they combine their talents to hold off a conquering army that was sent to wrest control of the region away from its rightful leaders.
The Woggle-Bug, a creation from the mind of L. Frank Baum, who also penned the Wizard of Oz series, captivated the United States in the early 1900s. The comical character was a multimedia sensation at the time, appearing in everything from comic strips to books to a live stage show. Though some of the ethnic humor in the book may be somewhat jarring to modern readers, The Woggle-Bug Book remains a captivating read more than 100 years after its initial release.
Ozma of Oz is the fourth book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue to spill over from her first fateful adventure.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz chronicles the adventure of Dorothea in the land of Oz. A cyclone picks her up from her Kansas home, where she lives with her aunt and uncle, and deposits her in the fantastical land. She begins a journey along the yellow brick road to seek help from the Wizard of Oz. On her way she meets her fair share of witches (good and bad) and a scarecrow without a brain, a tinman without a heart and a cowardly lion. They travel together to the Emerald City to seek audience with the wizard.
In this, the seventh book of L. Frank Baum's delightful Oz series, a living doll named Scraps and a Munchkin boy named Ojo set out to free Ojo's Uncle Nunkie from a dangerous magical spell that has turned him into a statue. This whimsical journey will delight fantasy fiction fans of all ages.
Amidst the turmoil and tumult of the French Revolution, a mysterious fate befell a young boy, the true nature of which has been lost to history. In The Mystery of the Lost Dauphin, author Emilia Pardo Bazan brings the puzzle of what happened to the 10-year-old heir to the French throne to life. This gripping historical mystery will draw in fans of the genre.
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