H. Rider Haggard's ongoing saga about dashing explorer Allan Quatermain continues in Allan's Wife, a novel that recounts some of the quests that Quatermain fell into while married to his second wife, an equally fearless woman named Stella. The pair discovers a lost tribe ruled over by a mysterious creature and experiences dozens of other hair-raising adventures along the way.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-057-5

Although Buddhism has been an important cultural force in the East for thousands of years, the tenets of this religion and belief system were largely unknown throughout much the West until the twentieth century. In this volume, Haldeman-Julius presents a comprehensive overview of Buddhist belief, doctrine, and practice in an introductory format designed to appeal to Western readers.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-514-5

Co-written by science-fiction/fantasy luminaries Austin Hall and Homer Eon Flint, The Blind Spot is a thought-provoking novel that posits the existence of a mysterious portal that links together multiple dimensions. It's a long-time favorite that fantasy fans should add to their must-read lists.
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ISBN: 978-1-63421-704-0

Perhaps the most essential distillation of the Founders' vision of America, The Federalist Papers consist of a series of 85 essays in favor of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Attributed to Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, the essays tackle an array of topics that are just as relevant today as they were more than 200 years ago, including human rights, republican governance, the proper scope and jurisdiction of a federal government, and much more.

Sleep disorders can be devastating to the health and well-being of those afflicted with them. In this nineteenth-century medical text from William A. Hammond, America's first neurologist, a range of topics pertaining to sleep are discussed, including sleepwalking, nightmares, and insomnia.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-793-2

Hamilton Cleek is blessed with the unusual ability to change his appearance at the drop of a hat by manipulating his facial muscles. For much of his early life, he used this skill for nefarious purposes, becoming a master thief in the process. But when a sudden change of heart compels him to give up his life of crime, Cleek decides to use his gift for disguise and his powers of ratiocination to solve crimes.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-789-5

This classic of golden-age detective fiction features investigative mastermind Hamilton Cleek, who has vowed to use his remarkable powers of disguise to help people in need. In this tale, Cleek is determined to figure out why people keep disappearing in a remote area of eastern England where a mysterious flame is often seen at night. Fans of The Hound of the Baskervilles will definitely enjoy this tale.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-787-1

What would you do if you had the power to change your appearance any time you wished? That's the unusual ability that Hamilton Cleek exploited to become one of the most formidable thieves in history. But when the crook falls head-over-heels in love, he renounces his life as a criminal and becomes one of Scotland Yard's top detectives. If Sherlock Holmes is a bit too stuffy for your taste, you'll love the quirky detective at the heart of Cleek: The Man of the Forty Faces.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-785-7

Though she is as indelible and sharply drawn a character as Scarlett O' Hara, Dixie Hart, the protagonist of William N. Harben's novel of the same name, has never known the finer things in life. After struggling her entire life to make ends meet, a sudden change in circumstances adds even more to her burden. Will Dixie ever get the respite—and love—she so sorely deserves?
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-370-5

Settle in for an engaging read from William N. Harben, one of the masters of the nineteenth-century domestic drama. Protagonist Ann Boyd has faced adversity in her life, and as a result has made a few choices that she regrets. But despite having done penance for her misdeeds, the specter of her troubled past continues to haunt her. Will she ever be able to wipe the slate clean?
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-368-2

Young Dora Boyles is an orphan, and her housemate John Trott is locked in a contentious relationship with his own bawdy, boisterous mother. Though their friendship starts off on the wrong foot, they soon find that they can count on one another when the world fails them. Will their bond survive when calamity strikes?
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-369-9

Bewitched by banshees? Fascinated by fairies? Charmed by changelings? If so, add this engrossing collection of folk tales from in and around northern England to your reading list. Not only does author Charles Hardwick present a sizable collection of tales from the region, but he also explains their origins of many of the stories and compares and contrasts them to the similar themes found in other cultures.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-026-1

Many of Thomas Hardy's best-known works of fiction were set in the Dorset region, which he called "Wessex." Many of these poems, written over a period of 30 years, are also set in and deeply influenced by the Wessex landscape. Although Hardy considered himself to be more a poet than a novelist, this was his first published collection of verse.
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ISBN: 978-1-77667-905-8

In this epic historical drama in verse form, Thomas Hardy brings the same level of realism and gritty detail to a poetic retelling of the Napoleonic Wars that he honed in novels such as Far From the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure. Hardy himself considered The Dynasts to be his masterpiece, and though critical response was initially lukewarm, modern-day readers and critics have come to appreciate the vast scope and literary innovation of this ambitious work.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-392-7

From the acclaimed author of works such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far From the Madding Crowd comes the novel The Trumpet-Major, which combines the backdrop of wartime with the aching intensity of Harding's best work about love relationships. Fans of historical fiction that is humanized by plotlines that focus on personal relationships should heed the call of The Trumpet-Major.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-220-4

This delightful collection of verse from Thomas Hardy, a poet and novelist who penned the books Far From the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure, highlights a master at the height of his powers. Topics broached include nostalgic looks back at childhood, profound and nuanced poems of love, and even a few poems that address scientific discoveries of the day, including Einstein's theories.
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ISBN: 978-1-77667-909-6

Thomas Hardy's final novel Jude the Obscure explores notions of class, religion, marriage and modernization through its protagonist Jude Fawley, a working-class man who dreams of being a scholar. Provocative and daring for its day, the book was burnt publicly by the Bishop of Wakefield when it was published in 1895.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-051-5

Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is the love story between the good shepherd Gabriel Oak and the proud heiress Bathsheba Everdene. Bathsheba scorns Gabriel's first bald proposal, and many years pass, seeing their positions in society change, as well as their relationship to each other. Bathsheba must see the tragic consequences of her easy use of others before she understands who her truest friend is.
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ISBN: 978-1-62011-179-6

Though best remembered as one of the foremost Victorian realists who created classic works of fiction like Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, Thomas Hardy always considered himself to be more a poet than a novelist at heart. Over time, critics and fans alike have warmed to Hardy's verse, and his influence has been cited by several acclaimed contemporary poets, including Philip Larkin. This poetry collection brings together some of Hardy's most accomplished works.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-178-7

Dive into a classic tale of romance from the mind of the writer who penned such favorites as Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d'Urbervilles. This story is set in the rural village of Little Hintock and follows the troubled romance between Giles Winterborne and his longtime love Grace Melbury. Though Winterborne is determined to marry his childhood sweetheart, social conventions and prying family members stand in the way. Will they make it? Read The Woodlanders and find out.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-252-5

Dive into a classic work from the author responsible for beloved novels such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd. Combining elements of romance and psychological suspense, A Pair of Blue Eyes is a rewarding and enthralling read.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-256-3

One of Hardy's more critically acclaimed collections of verses, Time's Laughingstocks focuses on lyrical explorations of love, death, and the inevitable overlap between the two. The collection also contains a number of poems in which historical characters offer dramatic monologues, including a Roman soldier who feels a special kinship with Jesus.
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ISBN: 978-1-77667-907-2

Dip into a classic work of fiction that many critics regard as one of the novels that helped to usher in the modern era of literature. When it was originally published, Thomas Hardy's The Return of the Native rocked Victorian England with its frank discussion of titillating subjects such as out-of-wedlock relationships. Today, the novel offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the mores and moral constraints of a bygone era.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-420-8

Known for such novels as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy delves deeper into the genre of historical romance in this stirring portrait of the various entanglements and amorous intrigues that arise among a group of church musicians in rural England. Hearts are broken along the way, and though the novel ends with a wedding, did the right pair find each other in time? Under the Greenwood Tree is an engaging read that fans of historical romance will enjoy.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-077-4

In the mid-1800s, California was as much Spanish as it was American, and competing claims over the land grants that had been issued by the Spanish government created a major controversy in the territory. That's the backdrop of this short novel from Bret Harte, which centers on the enchanting Maruja Saltonstall, who is torn between multiple suitors.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-739-0

What starts out as a tale of peaceful domesticity takes a sudden turn when the protagonists are lured from Connecticut to California by the promise of striking it rich. This novella from American author Bret Harte is an engaging, easy read that will please fans of historical fiction or tales of the Old West.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-777-2

This diverse collection brings together a number of the stories of American author Bret Harte, one of the foremost chroniclers of life in territorial California. The novella "The Bell-Ringer of Angel's" focuses on a doomed marriage and features a number of Harte's beloved recurring characters, while the short story "Chu Chu" recounts a standoff between a man and a hard-to-tame horse.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-775-8

This novel from American author Bret Harte is a family epic that details the rise of the Harcourt clan in a quaint northern California community. Blending elements of romance, action and a pervasive atmosphere of the Old West, it's an engaging and worthwhile read.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-759-8

Cultures collide in the novella Devil's Ford from Bret Harte. City-bred and professionally trained engineer Philip Carr decides to seek his fortune in the mountains and moves himself and his grown daughters to the Devil's Ford mining camp, where he pits his advanced techniques against local practices—and where his daughters cause a commotion among the camp's denizens, including beloved recurring character Whiskey Dick.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-763-5

Everyone's favorite bloviating attorney makes a triumphant return to the law profession in the title story of this charming collection from Bret Harte. Colonel Starbottle takes on a client named Jo Corbin, who has committed a grievous crime and works out a convoluted plan of repentance.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-769-7

Bret Harte had an unparalleled skill for evoking the Wild West of the 1800s, and he brings that skill to bear in the novella Jeff Briggs's Love Story. Innkeeper Jeff Briggs falls in love with one of his guests, but a shift in his fortune brings an end to their romance. But what seems like yet another stroke of bad luck turns out to be just the opposite.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-743-7

In the title story in this collection of three tales, author Bret Harte brings to vivid life the character of Abner McNott, an enterprising entrepreneur with a vision. Against overwhelming odds, McNott sets out to transform the carcass of a wrecked ship into a welcoming inn.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-773-4

Capitalizing on Bret Harte's skyrocketing literary fame, this novel of 1850s California received the largest payment ever made for a single work of fiction up to that time. A dramatic story of a party of pioneers trapped in inclement weather in the California Sierras, Gabriel Conroy will leave you on the edge of your seat.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-751-2

This romance novel from Bret Harte, who wrote extensively about nineteenth-century California, was initially rejected by publishers for what was regarded as risque descriptions of intimate encounters. The story follows Flip Fairley, a tomboy who has been raised in rough circumstances in the mountains of California. When she comes of age, Flip finds herself besieged by suitors. Can she reconcile herself to a life of domestic tranquility?
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-757-4

Bret Harte achieved acclaim as one of the first writers to craft a compelling literature grounded in the unique culture of the American West. The heroine of his novel Cressy is a Western girl through and through. Readers won't soon forget this indelibly drawn character.
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ISBN: 978-1-77659-767-3

Selkie, wee people, elves, fauns, mogwai—no matter what you call them, virtually every cultural tradition has created a type of being that is analogous to the Western concept of the fairy. In this fascinating analysis, scholar Edwin Sidney Hartland delves into the inner workings of the ubiquitous fairy myth and traces its impact across many cultures.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-940-1

Florence Hartley's exhaustive guide The Ladies' Book of Etiquette is a fascinating read. Offering an inside look at the mores and conventions of the post-Civil War era, the book also offers handy tips for gracious manners that stand the test of time. The book also offers beauty techniques and concoctions based on common household ingredients, an idea that's making a comeback today.
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ISBN: 978-1-62013-594-5

When you're in the mood for suspense, nothing delivers like a collection of mystery and detective stories. These tales have been culled from the golden age of the genre, when masters like Charles Dickens, Thomas De Quincey, Laurence Sterne, and William Makepeace Thackeray were producing stories at a rapid clip to satisfy millions of devoted readers. Curl up with Classic English Mystery and Detective Stories tonight.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-384-3

The residents of the Blithedale farm wish to make it into a modern Arcadia, free from the pollution of society. But they form such a varied, self-interested group, that their efforts are in vain. The misogynistic Hollingsworth wants to turn it into a sanctuary for reformed criminals; the exotic feminist Zenobia is helplessly attracted to Hollingsworth; and the narrator is an unreliable dandy with voyeuristic tendencies. Henry James called The Blithedale Romance the lightest and liveliest of Hawthorne's non-comedic novels.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-391-1

The author of such short-fiction masterpieces as Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil, Nathaniel Hawthorne is regarded as one of the most significant American writers of the nineteenth century. This volume collects many of his most famous short works and is a fitting compendium of his literary achievements for newcomers or longtime Hawthorne fans alike.
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ISBN: 978-1-62012-176-4