Bøger af Henry De Vere Stacpoole

In this tale of mistaken identity, a businessman learns that his proposal to secure a lucrative contract has been denied. With no money and a slew of creditors to appease, he heads for the hotel bar. There, he meets a man who will change his life forever. The Man Who Lost Himself is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole.

Aboard the whaling vessel Raratonga, Arthur Lestrange discovers his long-lost son and niece after years of searching. As they pull up alongside their fishing boat, however, he realizes they are too late-the shipwrecked youths have succumbed to the elements. Between them, a child lies asleep. The Garden of God is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole.

The Garden of God is a sequel to novel The Blue Lagoon and it picks up precisely where it left off, with Arthur Lestrange in the ship Raratonga discovering his son Dicky and niece Emmeline with their own child, lying in their fishing boat which has drifted out to sea. It turns out that Dicky and Emmeline died and the child is drowsy but alive and is picked up by the sailors. Arthur has a dream-vision of the pair; they ask him to come to Palm Tree, the island where they lived, and promise he will see them again. Arthur takes the child, which gets the nickname Dick M, and takes his ship to Palm Tree, where he plans to stay with Dick M and Kearney, a volunteer from the crew who grows fond of Dick. The rest of the crew leave with a promise to return the next year, but they get swallowed up in a storm out at sea, and the trio stays stuck on the island.

The Man Who Lost Himself (1920) is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. Although he is more widely known for his novel The Blue Lagoon (1908), which inspired the 1980 hit drama starring Brooke Shields, Stacpoole was a prolific bestselling author whose dozens of literary works continue to inspire and entertain a century after they first appeared in print. "With no financial foundation, Victor and a Philadelphia gentleman had competed for a contract to supply the British Government with Harveyised steel struts, bolts, and girders; he had come over to London to press the business; he had interviewed men in brass hats, slow moving men who had turned him over to slower moving men. [...] [T]his morning their tender had been rejected." In this thrilling tale of mistaken identity, Stacpoole moves away from his favorite setting of the South Pacific to the frenzied streets and barrooms of London's financial district. There, a desperate businessman learns that his proposal to secure a lucrative contract has been denied. With no money and a slew of creditors to appease, Victor Jones heads for the hotel bar to drown his sorrows. In his bleakest moment, he meets his doppelganger, an Englishman named Mr. Rochester. After a night of hard drinking, Jones awakens in a strange bedroom surrounded by the finest furniture money can buy. Before he can gather his senses, a servant enters with the paper and greets him as the Earl of Rochester. What he learns next will change his life forever. The Man Who Lost Himself was adapted into a 1920 silent film as well as a 1941 Hollywood feature starring Brian Aherne and Kay Francis. This edition of Henry De Vere Stacpoole's The Man Who Lost Himself is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

The Beach of Dreams (1919) is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. Although he is more widely known for his novel The Blue Lagoon (1908), which inspired the 1980 hit drama starring Brooke Shields, Stacpoole was a prolific bestselling author whose dozens of literary works allow the reader to enter the world of nautical adventure. "It was as though deep in his being lay a blazing hatred born of injustice through ages and only coming to light when upborne by balloon-juice. On these occasions a saloon bar with its glitter and phantom show of mirth and prosperity sometimes called on him to dispense and destroy it, the passion to fight the crowd seized him, a passion that has its origin, perhaps, in sources other than alcohol." In his youth, Henry De Vere Stacpoole sailed across the South Pacific as a ship's doctor, gathering the raw imaginative materials that would inspire dozens of romance and adventure novels. In The Beach of Dreams, a yacht collides with a fishing vessel in the middle of the South Pacific, leaving few alive. The survivors-a rich woman and a pair of weathered sailors-attempt to survive on a nearby island, but soon the men prove impossible to trust. In her darkest hour, Cléo de Bromsart encounters Raft, a brash and brave fisherman with striking red hair and a hatred of injustice. Together, they form an alliance against the elements and await their day of rescue. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry De Vere Stacpoole's The Beach of Dreams is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

The Blue Lagoon tells about two English kids marooned on a tropic island during a huge storm. Their only adult company is an aging sailor, who fathers the kids until their teenage years and dies. They both grow up, finding food in the wild and falling in love with each other, until one day, a fate drives their little family unprotected into the open ocean. Yet, the father of the boy makes a rescue expedition and it turns out the two boats sail to meat each other. The second book of the sequence tells about the life of their son, Dick, who repeats the fate of his parents and lives on a deserted island where he finds love, occupation and exciting adventures.

The Garden of God (1923) is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole. The second in a trilogy of novels including The Blue Lagoon (1908) and The Gates of Morning (1925), The Garden of God is a story of romance and adventure inspired by the author's travels in the South Pacific. The novel was adapted into the film Return to the Blue Lagoon (1991), a sequel to the 1980 hit drama starring Brooke Shields. "The whale boat and the dinghy lay together, gunnels grinding as they lifted to the swell. [...] [B]eyond and around from sky-line to sky-line the blue Pacific lay desolate beneath the day. 'They are dead.' He was gazing at the forms on the dinghy, the form of a girl with a child embraced in one arm, and a youth. Clasping one another, they seemed asleep." Aboard the whaling vessel Raratonga, Arthur Lestrange discovers his long-lost son and niece after years of searching. As they pull up alongside their fishing boat, however, he realizes they are too late-the shipwrecked youths have succumbed to the elements. Between them, a child lies asleep, offering some hope to the devastated father and crew. Visited by Dick and Emmeline in a dream, Arthur endeavors to return to Palm Tree, the island where they raised their son in peace. There, the boy is brought up by his grandfather and a crewmember named Jim Kearney, who keep him safe and teach him the ways of survival. When a beautiful Kanaka native named Karolin arrives from a nearby atoll, he discovers something no one could have prepared him for: love. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry De Vere Stacpoole's The Garden of God is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers.

Two cousins are stranded on a remote island in the South Pacific. Their only hope is the ship¿s galley cook, the lone crewman to survive of the shipwreck. The gregarious Paddy teaches Dick and Emmeline the necessary skills to thrive in a hostile environment, forming them into capable young adults. The Blue Lagoon is a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole.

The Ship of Coral is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and was first published in 1911. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the adventures of a young man named Michael Fane. Fane is a wealthy young man who is bored with his life and decides to embark on a journey to the South Pacific in search of adventure.During his journey, Fane becomes stranded on a coral reef and is rescued by a group of Polynesians who take him to their island home. There, he meets a beautiful young woman named La Belle Aurore, and the two fall in love. However, their happiness is short-lived as they are soon faced with a series of challenges and dangers, including a volcanic eruption and attacks from hostile tribes.As Fane and Aurore struggle to survive, they must also confront their own feelings and desires. The Ship of Coral is a story of adventure, romance, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the stunning South Pacific.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Garryowen is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and was first published in 1909. The book is set in Ireland and follows the story of a young man named Terence O'Rourke, who is born into a poor family in the small village of Garryowen. Despite his humble beginnings, Terence is determined to make a better life for himself and his family.The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class as Terence falls in love with a wealthy young woman named Eileen, who is the daughter of a local landowner. Their love is tested by the societal expectations and prejudices of their time, as well as the interference of Eileen's father.Throughout the book, Terence also struggles with his own identity and the pressures of conforming to societal norms. He is torn between his love for Eileen and his loyalty to his family and community.Garryowen is a beautifully written novel that captures the essence of Irish life and culture in the early 20th century. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is both engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature or historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""The Crimson Azaleas"" is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and published in 1907. The story is set in Japan and follows the life of a young woman named O-Yumi, who is born into a family of geishas. Despite her humble beginnings, O-Yumi is determined to rise above her station and become a respected artist in her own right.As she navigates the complexities of Japanese society, O-Yumi must also contend with the advances of a wealthy and powerful man, who seeks to make her his mistress. Along the way, she finds love and support in unexpected places, including a young American missionary who sees her talent and encourages her to pursue her dreams.""The Crimson Azaleas"" is a richly detailed and evocative portrait of life in turn-of-the-century Japan. Stacpoole's vivid descriptions of the landscape, customs, and traditions of the country bring the story to life, while his complex and nuanced characters add depth and emotional resonance to the narrative. Ultimately, the novel is a celebration of the human spirit and the power of art to transcend social and cultural barriers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Sea Plunder is a novel written by Henry De Vere Stacpoole and published in 1917. The story is set in the Caribbean and follows the adventures of a group of pirates led by Captain Brand. The pirates are on the hunt for treasure and are willing to do whatever it takes to get their hands on it. Along the way, they encounter a young couple, Ralph and Ethel, who are stranded on a deserted island. The pirates take the couple captive, but Ralph manages to escape and sets out to rescue his fianc¿¿¿¿¿e. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, and offers a glimpse into the world of piracy during the 17th century. Stacpoole's writing is vivid and engaging, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. Overall, Sea Plunder is a thrilling tale of high seas adventure that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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