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Originally published as a serial in ¿Master Humphrey's Clock¿ between 1840¿1841, Dickens historical novel ¿Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of Eighty¿ is mainly set during the Gordon Riots of 1780, several days of rioting in Great Britain sparked by anti-Catholic sentiment. Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and the much-loved work of Charles Dickens. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory chapter from ¿Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens¿ by G. K. Chesterton.Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812¿1870) was an English writer and social critic famous for having created some of the world's most well-known fictional characters. His works became unprecedentedly popular during his life, and today he is commonly regarded as the greatest Victorian-era novelist. Although perhaps better known for such works as ¿Great Expectations¿ or ¿A Christmas Carol¿, Dickens first gained success with the 1836 serial publication of ¿The Pickwick Papers¿, which turned him almost overnight into an international literary celebrity thanks to his humour, satire, and astute observations concerning society and character.

This vintage book contains a charming collection of short stories written by American author Louisa May Alcott. Contents include: "A Modern Cinderella: Or, The Little Old Shoe", "Debby's Debut", "Brothers", and "Nelly's Hospital". Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. This fantastic collection constitutes a must-read for fans of Alcott's work and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

A wonderful treasury of Louisa May Alcott's short stories. It contains three of Alcott's original collections; "On Picket Duty, and Other Tales", "Proverb Stories" and, "Spinning-Wheel Stories". Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. This charming collection of stories are not to be missed by fans of Alcott's work and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.List of Tales:On Picket Duty,The King of Clubs and the Queen of Hearts,The Cross on the Old Church Tower,The Death of John,Kitty's Class Day,Aunt Kipp,Psyche's Art,A Country Christmas,The Baron's Gloves,My Red Cap,What the Bells Saw and Said,Grandma's Story,Tabby's Table Cloth,Eli's Education,Onawandah,Little Things,The Banner of Beaumanior,Jerseys or the Girl's Ghost,The Little House In The Garden,Daisy's Jewel-Box, and How She Filled It,Corny's Catamount,The Cooking Class,The Hare and the Tortoise.

First published in 1902, "Spinning-Wheel Stories" is a collection of short stories by American author Louisa May Alcott. A group of children are required to stay inside their Grandmother's house due to bad weather, which leads to a narrative of beautifully written short stories told by their grandmother as she teaches them to use a vintage spinning-wheel. Focusing on themes of strength and bravery, these children's stories are perfect for family bedtime reading and feature Alcott's iconic writing style. Contents include: "Grandma's Story", "Tabby's Table-cloth", "Eli's Education", "Onawandah", "Little Things", "The Banner of Beaumanoir", "Jerseys; or, the Girl's Ghost", "The Little House in the Garden", "Daisy's Jewel-box, and How She filled it", "Corny's Catamount", "The Cooking-Class", and "The Hare and the Tortoise". Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875).

"The Abbot's Ghost" is an 1867 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. Maurice Treherne becomes crippled as a result of saving his cousin's life during a misadventure involving on the water. Despite being grateful for this fateful deed, his cousin Jasper isn't very good at showing his appreciation. When Treherne realises he is in love with his other cousin Octavia, her mother attempts to keep them apart until a ghostly intervention paves the way for their happiness. A charming Christmas tale with noticeably gothic elements, "The Abbot's Ghost" would make for a perfect festive read and is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story" is a 1888 collection of short stories by written by American author Louisa May Alcott. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. These stories offer a great deal of insight into what life was like for people-especially women-in America during the late eighteen hundreds, exploring such themes as temperance, women's financial struggles, and the problems that come with looking for a utopia. Contents include: "Silver Pitchers", "Anna's Whim", "Transcendental Wild Oats", "The Romance Of A Summer Day", "My Rococo Watch", "By The River", "Letty's Tramp", "Scarlet Stockings", and "Independence: A Centennial Love Story". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1889, this volume contains Louisa May Alcott's short stories "A Modern Mephistopheles" and "A Whisper in the Dark". Although best known for her children's classics, Alcott also wrote many "blood and thunder" stories in her early years. Her favourite of these was "A Modern Mephistopheles", a story of human evil and its appalling consequences that centres around Felix Canaris, a failing writer whose suicide attempt is interrupted by a fateful knock at the door. These chilling tales of lust, deception, and greed are highly recommended for short story lovers and are not to be missed by fans of macabre literature. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

"The Mysterious Key and What It Opened" is a 1867 novel written by Louisa May Alcott. The story revolves around Lillian Trevlyn who, when only a baby, loses her father and almost loses her mother on the same day. As the years pass Lillian becomes a respectable young woman, but without ever having learnt the truth about that fateful day. That is, until Paul, an orphaned boy, enters the story as a groomsman. A light and enjoyable tale, Alcott's foray into mystery does not disappoint and is highly recommended for those who have read and enjoyed other works by this seminal author. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1873, "Work: A Story of Experience" is a semi-autobiographical novel written by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888). Alcott was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Set around the time of the American Civil War, this insightful novel revolves around Christie Devon and explores the difference in women's work that resulted from the new industrial era, as well as the meaning, problems, and struggles that came with it. This fantastic novel constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in American history and especially the history of the role of women in America. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Buck is a pampered dog living happily in Santa Clara Valley when his world is abruptly flipped upside down. This beautiful classic is his story of survival, heroism, and rebirth. Buck's treasured days of playing, eating, and sleeping are interrupted when he is kidnapped and forced into the cold, harsh life of a sledge dog. As he fights against the newfound dangers of the wild, Buck's gripping journey will captivate you and keep you on the edge of your seat while the lovable dog attempts to find a place to call home in this terrifying new world.First published in 1903, this short novel was written by Jack London and is a defining text in American literature's traditional appraisal of nature and critique of industrialisation.

Originally serialised in the "Merry's Museum" magazine in the July and August of 1869, "An Old-Fashioned Girl" is a novel by Louisa May Alcott that revolves around Polly Milton, an old-fashioned and outmoded young girl with rural manners. One day, she goes to visit her affluent friend Fanny Shaw in the city and is overwhelmed by people's fashion and strange way of life. A timeless tale of new meets old, "An Old-Fashioned Girl" constitutes a classic of American literature that is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Alcott's wonderful work. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: "Eight Cousins" (1869) and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

¿An Unpleasant Predicament¿ is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in ¿Short Stories¿ (1963). Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 ¿ 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. This volume will appeal to lovers of the short story form, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dostoyevsky's marvellous work. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Crime and Punishment¿ (1866), ¿Notes from the Underground¿ (1864), and ¿The Idiot¿ (1869). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 ¿ 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. ¿The Crocodile - An Extraordinary Incident¿ introduces the reader to Dostoevsky's silly side, with an absurd and surreal plot that will have you howling with laughter. Satirical and deeply humorous, this volume is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dostoevsky's seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Crime and Punishment¿ (1866), ¿Notes from the Underground¿ (1864), and ¿The Idiot¿ (1869). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

"Bobok" is a 1873 short story by Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It is presented as the diary of Ivan Ivanovitch, a writer who goes to a funeral where he falls into deep contemplation. After a while, he begins to hear the voices of the recently dead, listening to their conversations about card games and political scandals. Our eavesdropper also learns that it is the ¿inertia" of consciousness that enables them to communicate in the grave, which they can do for up to a year. However, what he goes on to hear leaves him with a great sense of sadness and disappointment. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 ¿ 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. This volume is not to be missed by fans of Russian literature and lovers of Dostoevsky's seminal work. Other notable works by this author include: ¿Crime and Punishment¿ (1866), ¿Notes from the Underground¿ (1864), and ¿The Idiot¿ (1869). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

¿White Nights and Other Short Stories¿ is a fantastic collection of short stories by prolific Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. They include: ¿White Nights¿, ¿First Night¿, ¿Second Night¿, ¿Third Night¿, ¿Fourth Night¿, ¿Morning¿, and ¿Notes From The Underground¿. This collection is highly recommended for all lovers of the short story form, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Dostoevsky's world-famous work. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 ¿ 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works.

This vintage book contains a collection of short stories by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky, including his famous 1848 story of the tragic drunkard: ¿An Honest Thief¿. Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 ¿ 1881) was a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature. A prolific writer, Dostoevsky produced 11 novels, three novellas, 17 short stories and numerous other works. This volume is not to be missed by fans of Russian literature or collectors of Dostoevsky's seminal work. The stories include: ¿An Honest Thief¿, ¿A Novel in Nine Letters¿, ¿An Unpleasant Predicament¿, ¿Another Man's Wife¿, ¿The Heavenly Christmas Tree¿, ¿The Peasant Marey¿, ¿The Crocodile¿, ¿Bobok ¿ From Somebody's Diary¿, ¿The Dream of a Ridiculous Man¿. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.