Forty-one Thieves: A Tale of California


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Forty-One Thieves by Angelo Hall is about the lives and adventures of Dr. Mason and Charley Chu as they travel across the desert to embark on their lives in California. Excerpt: "This very morning, Charley Chu, who had thrown up his job as a mender of ditches, was dashing to San Francisco, with five hundred dollars in dust and a pistol at his belt. The other passengers were Dr. John Mason and Mamie Slocum, the teacher. Mamie, rosy-cheeked, dark-eyed, and pretty, was only seventeen, and ought to have been at home with her mother."




Forty-one Thieves


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An Astronomer's Wife: The Biography of Angeline Hall


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In 'An Astronomer's Wife: The Biography of Angeline Hall' by Angelo Hall, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of Angeline Hall, the wife of a prominent astronomer. The book is written in a narrative style that transports the reader back to the 19th century, providing a rich literary context that immerses the reader in the world of science and academia. Through meticulous research and attention to detail, Hall brings to life the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating a male-dominated field. The book skillfully explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and love in the pursuit of scientific discovery. Angelo Hall, a renowned historian and biographer, drew inspiration from his own family history to write 'An Astronomer's Wife'. His deep understanding of the era and his personal connection to the subject matter shine through in his vivid portrayal of Angeline Hall. Hall's dedication to preserving the legacy of women overlooked by history is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and thoughtful analysis. I highly recommend 'An Astronomer's Wife: The Biography of Angeline Hall' to readers interested in history, science, and the untold stories of remarkable women. Angelo Hall's insightful exploration of Angeline's life is both enlightening and engaging, making it a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of science and society.




The Forty Thieves


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This retelling of the One Thousand and One Nights tale "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," set in tenth-century Baghdad, is told from the perspective of Marjana, the girl who saves Ali Baba, and brings a fresh perspective to the classic story! Marjana and her little brother, Jamal, who have been slaves of Ali Baba's cruel brother ever since their mother died, are kidnapped by the Forty Thieves one night. They are able to escape, but Marjana is worried for Jamal, as he becomes drawn to their lifestyle and joins a street gang. When Marjana meets Saja, a slave working at the bathhouse, who's also concerned about her little brother, Badi, becoming involved with the street gangs, Saja and Marjana try to get their brothers to become friends, and in turn, become friends themselves, despite Marjana's initial reluctance. Marjana's mistress, however, is more worried about what her husband's fortune will be and convinces Marjana to spy on him when the fortune-teller Abu-Zayed visits. Abu-Zayed predicts that Ali Baba will end up far richer and greater, which sends Marjana's master into a panic, especially when he learns that Ali Baba has found the secret of the Forty Thieves' cave, which indicates that the fortune is coming true. Can Marjana save her brother from joining the street gangs, all the while helping Ali Baba escape the wrath of the Forty Thieves?




The Publishers Weekly


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Publishers Weekly


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Catalog of Copyright Entries


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American Fiction, 1901-1925


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A 1997 bibliography of American fiction from 1901-1925.