Bøger af Perceval Gibbon

Those Who Smiled, And Eleven Other Stories, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, English literature

In this poignant novel, Perceval Gibbon tells the story of a young woman's journey to self-discovery and liberation. Trapped in a suffocating marriage in colonial Africa, Alice Graham seeks refuge in a secret love affair and her own artistic pursuits, all against the backdrop of an oppressive and exploitative society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Vrouw Grobelaar: And Her Leading Cases is a book written by Perceval Gibbon and published in 1906. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the character of Vrouw Grobelaar, a South African detective who solves various cases in her community. The stories are set in the late 19th century and early 20th century in South Africa, and they explore themes of crime, justice, and morality. Vrouw Grobelaar is depicted as a strong and intelligent woman who uses her wit and intuition to solve complex cases, often outwitting her male counterparts. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which features a different case that Vrouw Grobelaar solves. The cases range from theft and fraud to murder and conspiracy, and they provide a glimpse into the social and political landscape of South Africa during that time period. Overall, Vrouw Grobelaar: And Her Leading Cases is an entertaining and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on detective fiction and South African history.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.

""Flower of the Peach"" is a novel written by Perceval Gibbon and published in 1911. The story is set in China during the early 20th century and follows the life of a young British woman named Mary Ellis. Mary is sent to China by her father to marry a wealthy Chinese businessman named Chang Li. However, Mary falls in love with a British missionary named John Allardyce and they begin a secret affair.As Mary and John's relationship deepens, they become embroiled in the political turmoil of the time, including the Boxer Rebellion and the fall of the Qing dynasty. Mary must navigate the cultural differences between the British and Chinese societies while trying to keep her love for John a secret. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural conflict, and provides a glimpse into the complex and changing world of China during this period.Overall, ""Flower of the Peach"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of China during the early 20th century.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 Second Class Passenger: Fifteen Stories, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.