Joseph Conrad's Sea Tales - Premium Collection


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This unique and meticulously edited collection of Joseph Conrad's greatest sea tales includes: The Nigger of the 'Narcissus': A Tale of the Sea_x000D_ The Shadow Line_x000D_ Typhoon_x000D_ 'Twixt Land and Sea_x000D_ A Smile of Fortune_x000D_ The Secret Sharer_x000D_ Freya of the Seven Isles_x000D_ The Rescue_x000D_ Falk: A Reminiscence_x000D_ An Outcast of the Islands_x000D_ Autobiographical:_x000D_ A Personal Record; or Some Reminiscences_x000D_ The Mirror of the Sea_x000D_ Notes on Life & Letters _x000D_ Biography & Critical Essays:_x000D_ Joseph Conrad (A Biography) by Hugh Walpole_x000D_ Joseph Conrad by John Albert Macy_x000D_ A Conrad Miscellany by John Albert Macy_x000D_ Joseph Conrad by Virginia Woolf




Short Stories


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Few short story writers have done a better job than Stacy Aumonier of getting to the heart of what it means to be human. Aumonier's collection takes readers on a journey through a wide range of people, feelings, and situations that make them think. It does this by combining keen observation with masterful storytelling. Each story in this book is carefully put together and gives a glimpse into the lives of regular people who find themselves in strange situations. From the heartbreaking tragedy of unrequited love to the unsettling results of unchecked ambition, Aumonier spins complex webs of human drama that stay with the reader for a long time. With brevity and subtlety, he explores the complexity of human life, leaving readers with lingering questions and a better understanding of the human condition. These stories show how powerful the short story form is over time and how good Aumonier is at catching the essence of life in all its ups and downs.




The Wolves of God, and Other Fey Stories


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The Wolves of God and Other Fey Stories by Algernon Blackwood is about Blackwood's collection of thrilling fantasy tales about romance, friendship, and murder. Excerpt: "AS the little steamer entered the bay of Kettletoft in the Orkneys the beach at Sanday appeared so low that the houses almost seemed to be standing in the water; and to the big, dark man leaning over the rail of the upper deck, the sight of them came with a pang of mingled pain and pleasure. The scene, to his eyes, had not changed. The houses, the low shore, the flat treeless country beyond, the vast open sky, all looked the same as when he left the island thirty years ago to work for the Hudson Bay Company in distant N. W. Canada."




Escape Socotra Island... Dead Men Still Tell No Tales


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World-renowned reptile and big-game hunter Captain Bloodfoot and his crew of beautiful women embark on a mission to hunt and kill a nuisance great white shark off the Coast of Socotra Island. Their tranquil cruise through the Gulf of Aden suddenly turns disastrous when pirates attack, sinking his sailing ship and taking the crew for ransom. The lead pirate, Abduljameel soon realizes he took on more than he bargained for when his hostages escape and exact revenge. Captain Virgil Goodman and his illustrious crew learn about the fate of Bloodfoot and upon hearing the news that help will not arrive in time to save his head, find no other choice but to go on an adventurous rescue operation to free their friend before it’s too late. With the deadline looming before Bloodfoot is beheaded and corrupt military men hunting the hostages, it’s a madcap adventure set on a strange island. You’ll start to wonder who’s chasing who in this second novel of the Virgil Goodman adventure series.







The Works of R. M. Ballantyne: Western Novels, Sea Tales, Historical Thrillers & Children's Books


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This carefully edited Ballantyne collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Novels: The Coral Island Snowflakes and Sunbeams (The Young Fur Traders) Ungava Martin Rattler The Dog Crusoe and his Master The World of Ice The Gorilla Hunters The Golden Dream The Red Eric Away in the Wilderness Fighting the Whales The Wild Man of the West Fast in the Ice Gascoyne The Lifeboat Chasing the Sun Freaks on the Fells The Lighthouse Fighting The Flames Silver Lake Deep Down Shifting Winds Hunting the Lions Over the Rocky Mountains Saved by the Lifeboat Erling the Bold The Battle and the Breeze The Cannibal Islands Lost in the Forest Digging for Gold Sunk at Sea The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands The Iron Horse The Norsemen in the West The Pioneers Black Ivory Life in the Red Brigade Fort Desolation The Pirate City The Story of the Rock Rivers of Ice Under the Waves The Settler and the Savage In the Track of the Troops Jarwin and Cuffy Philosopher Jack Post Haste The Lonely Island The Red Man's Revenge My Doggie and I The Giant of the North The Madman and the Pirate The Battery and the Boiler The Thorogood Family The Young Trawler Dusty Diamonds, Cut and Polished Twice Bought The Island Queen The Rover of the Andes The Prairie Chief The Lively Poll Red Rooney The Big Otter The Fugitives Blue Lights The Middy and the Moors The Eagle Cliff The Crew of the Water Wagtail Blown to Bits The Garret and the Garden Jeff Benson Charlie to the Rescue The Coxswain's Bride The Buffalo Runners The Hot Swamp Hunted and Harried The Walrus Hunters Wrecked but not Ruined Children's Books: Three Little Kittens The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast Mister Fox The Life of a Ship My Mother Other Works: The Hudson's Bay Company Handbook to the new Goldfields Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages Man on the Ocean: A Book about Boats and Ships The Ocean and its Wonders Six Months at the Cape Battles with the Sea Memoirs: Personal Reminiscences in Book Making







Literary Lost


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From the moment that Watership Down made its appearance on screen in season one, speculation about Lost's literary allusions has played an important role in the larger discussion of the show. Fans and critics alike have noted the many references, from biblical passages and children's stories to science fiction and classic novels. Literary Lost teases out the critical significance of these featured books, demonstrating how literature has served to enhance the meaning of the show. It provides a fuller understanding of Lost and reveals how television can be used as a tool for stimulating a deeper interest in literary texts. The first chapter features an exhaustive list of "Lost books," including the show's predecessor texts. Subsequent chapters are arranged thematically, covering topics from free will and the nature of time to parenthood and group dynamics. From Lewis Carroll's creations, which appear as recurring images and themes throughout, to Slaughterhouse-Five's lessons on the nature of time, Literary Lost will help readers unravel the show's novelistic plot while celebrating its astonishing layers and nuances of text.