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  • af Zane Grey
    223,95 kr.

    "The U.P. Trail" is a Western novel by Zane Grey. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Warren Neale, who joins a team of engineers and laborers to build the Union Pacific Railroad across the rugged terrain of the American West. As the team faces various challenges and setbacks, including hostile Native American tribes and treacherous weather conditions, Warren becomes romantically involved with a young woman named Allie Lee, who is traveling westward with her family. Together, Warren and Allie navigate the dangers of the trail and face various obstacles and conflicts, including rival laborers and outlaws. They must also confront their own inner demons and insecurities as they struggle to survive in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the West. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions of the Western landscape, its action-packed plot, and its complex and sympathetic characters. It offers a thrilling and romantic glimpse into a bygone era of American history and remains a beloved classic of the Western genre.

  • af Zane Grey
    158,95 kr.

    The Call Of The Canyon is a well-written novel by Zane Grey. The plot is based on Carley Burch, an orphaned woman who lives a socialite's life in New York City. Her fiancé Glenn Kilbourne has gone West to Arizona, near Flagstaff, to recover his health after fighting in World War I. Then, Carley visits his fiance in the lodge run by his neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Hutter, and their daughter Flo. Later on, Glenn realizes that he can never return to his former shallow life and breaks their engagement. But, why? Then, Carley decides to return to Arizona and marry Glenn, but when she arrives, Glenn and the Hutter family are away buying hogs. She purchases land near Glenn's farm and has a house built on it. In the end, when she hears a rumor that Glenn has married Flo, she returns to New York. But, why? Will Carley get to know the truth? Will Carley and Glenn ever get together again? Why did Glenn break his engagement? To get answers to these questions, readers should read this contemporary and romantic tale by Zane Grey!

  • af Olive Schreiner
    103,95 kr.

    "Dreams" is a collection of short stories by Olive Schreiner. The stories explore the inner lives and struggles of women in Victorian-era South Africa, grappling with issues of identity, love, and societal expectations. The collection includes several poignant and thought-provoking stories, which follows a young woman who defies social conventions to pursue her passion for botany, and "In a Far-Off World," which explores the complex relationship between a white woman and her mixed-race daughter. Other stories delve into the realm of dreams and the subconscious, including "The Lost Joy," which follows a woman on a journey of self-discovery through her dreams, and "The Artist's Secret," which explores the hidden desires and fears of an aspiring artist. Throughout the collection, Schreiner employs a powerful and evocative prose style to capture the innermost thoughts and emotions of her characters, illuminating the struggles and triumphs of women in a patriarchal society. "Dreams" remains a landmark work of feminist literature and a testament to Schreiner's skill as a storyteller and social commentator.

  • af Zane Grey
    183,95 kr.

    Wildfire is an amazing book written by Zane Grey. This fantastic book has a story that takes place in Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon is captivating! The main character is a rancher who is so obsessed with his love of delicious horse flesh that he loses control and treats others poorly. His daughter rescues a horse hunter and his mount; she develops a relationship with him and competes against her father's prize mount. Then, as retaliation, her father kidnaps the daughter and holds her hostage for a ransom after he accidentally causes another man to lose his horses by disobeying his requirement to ferry them across the river. Will she ever get rescued by anyone? Although the story was a "black-and-white western," its main themes were truth and ethics. This is a timeless masterpiece thanks to the thrill of superb horsemanship and excellent Western heroes!

  • af Zane Grey
    208,95 kr.

    "The Light of Western Stars" is a classic Western novel by Zane Grey. The story is set in the rugged and dangerous landscape of the Old West, where the heroine, a wealthy and independent woman named Madeline Hammond, travels to the frontier town of El Cajon to visit her brother. There, she meets a charismatic cowboy named Gene Stewart, who captures her heart despite their different backgrounds and social statuses. As their romance blooms, they must navigate various challenges and conflicts, including rival cowboys, bandits, and a powerful and corrupt local rancher. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions of the Western landscape, its action-packed plot, and its complex and sympathetic characters. It offers a thrilling and romantic glimpse into a bygone era of American history and remains a beloved classic of the Western genre.

  • af Zane Grey
    183,95 kr.

    Riders Of The Purple Sage is a Morality tale written by Zane Grey. The book is about a sometimes strong heroine who has been victimized by the leaders of her Mormon Church. The character of Jane Wither Steen, a wealthy Mormon woman who is in conflict with Elder Tull because she aids Gentile Ben Venters, a non-Mormon, is featured in Riders of the Purple Sage. Before the book starts, Venters is going to receive a severe whipping from Tull because he became friends with Jane. As Venters reveals that the unidentified man is the infamous Lassiter, Tull, and his men are about to exchange blows with the unidentified man. Despite the lack of a connection between the two of them, Lassister has traveled to Cottonwoods to visit Millie Ern's grave. Will Lassister and Jane develop any connection? Are they going to be friends? When Venters leaves Jane's house, what happens to him? To get an answer to this question, readers should go through the novel!

  • af George Meredith
    103,95 kr.

    George Meredith wrote The Case of General Ople and Lady Camper. This book is a collection of ideas by Sir Meredith where he attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Some stories are interesting and amazing, while others can draw you completely into it. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Case of General Ople and Lady Camper is both modern and readable. George Meredith has worked on some other books based on human nature such as The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, Diana of the Crossways, Celt and Saxon, and many more. The amazing thought process which is represented through this book can make the readers compelled to continue reading to find out what will happen next since the chapters are so indulgent.

  • af George Meredith
    113,95 kr.

    English author George Meredith wrote a novella titled The House on the Beach: A Realistic Tale. It is a story of a young woman who is forced by conscience to enter into an unsuitable engagement with a much older man who threatens to out her father's secret that he was a deserter. The protagonist is so indulging that readers will be compelled to turn the pages. Twists and turn in the plot can engage a reader. The book is divided into twelve chapters. While some chapters are interesting and amazing, others can create panic and thrill among the readers. By the end of the novel readers would feel overwhelmed by the sea of emotions. The House On The Beach is available with an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript which is both modern and readable.

  • af Willa Cather
    158,95 kr.

    My Antonia is a pioneer and important book written by Willa Cather. The book describes a woman's difficult immigrant existence in the Midwest and her desire for a better life. The story of Jim Burden, an orphaned youngster from Virginia, and Antonia Shimerda, the eldest child of Bohemian immigrants, who were both sent as children to be pioneers in Nebraska at the end of the 19th century, is told in the book. The Bohemians (of the modern Czech Republic) are the immigrants the novel primarily concerns themselves with, but there are also Swedes, Norwegians, Russians, Austrians, and Hungarians. But, how do Jim and Antonia make themselves pioneers? To find this answer, readers should go through this book!

  • af George Meredith
    103,95 kr.

    Vittoria Book 2 is a fictional novel written by George Meredith. Vittoria is the protagonist character of the story. Her character is so indulging that readers are compelled to turn the pages of the book. Vittoria is a collection of short stories that are consolidated in a single draft and offered at an affordable price for the readers. Some chapters of the book are interesting and amazing while others can create panic and thrill among the readers. The book leaves the reader with an overwhelming sea of emotions. With an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript, the Vittoria Book 2 is both modern and readable.

  • af Willa Cather
    223,95 kr.

    American novelist Willa Cather wrote a book titled The Song of the Lark in 1915. The book tells the story of a talented artist who was born in a small town in Colorado, where she finds and focuses on her singing voice. Her narrative is set against the backdrop of the developing American West, where she was born in a village near a train line, the rapidly expanding city of Chicago around the beginning of the 20th century, and the US audience for singers with her caliber compared to Europe. Her character is so indulging that it makes the reader turn through pages. The Song Of The Lark leaves the reader with an overwhelming sea of emotions. The book is now available in a new eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript which can be read by readers of several age groups.

  • af G. K. Chesterton
    113,95 kr.

    Utopia Of Usurers And Other Essays is purely the own experience of Sir G.K. Chesterton. This compilation of Chesterton's articles includes a variety of condensed pieces on political and economic subjects that are mostly focused on people and events from his own time. These articles were ostensibly chosen and assembled as the best representations of Chesterton's own political-economic philosophy, a goal that was successfully attained. The author is ruthless in his criticism of the wealthy and elitist social elite who wish to impose their beliefs on everyone else. Sir Chesterton demonstrates how every area of daily life has been severely harmed by a mindset that views money gain as the end of life, at the expense of those higher and human qualities without which life is hardly worth living, using his classic humor and rigorous logic.

  • af Baroness Emmuska Orczy
    143,95 kr.

    agent, and a self-styled confidant of kings and emperors during the Napoleonic era. This is a collection of short stories about Ratichon's humorous antics while assisting folks at the top of the social scale with their issues. To get a proper understanding of Ratichon's adventures, readers should go through this entertaining book! This collection of short stories by Sir Orczy attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Castles In The Air by Baroness Emmuska Orczy is a masterpiece that can take readers through a rollercoaster of interesting and curious feelings unlike other novels, this book makes no qualms in showing tragedy in its true color and spirit!

  • af G. K. Chesterton
    143,95 kr.

    One of the most well-known and prolific authors of the twentieth century addresses a variety of issues in the appropriately named book What's Wrong With the World, including feminism, big business, education, and the government. Chesterton boldly condemned materialism, elitism, hypocrisy, and every opponent of freedom and simplicity in contemporary society. He was a devoted supporter of the working man, family, and faith. The critical writings included for this book, drawn from the dozens of articles the author wrote over the course of his lifetime for newspapers and magazines, pulse with his own brand of smart criticism. These essays provide Chesterton's unmatched analysis of modern ideals, his razor-sharp critique of contemporary efficiency, and his humorous but sincere defense of the common man against fashion-setting social assaults. They are still as enjoyable to read and rewarding today as they were when they were written more than a century ago.

  • af William Morris
    103,95 kr.

    William Morris, an English novelist, wrote a book titled A Dream of John Ball on the Great Revolt of 1381, sometimes also known as "the Peasants' Revolt." This 1888 novel is a time-travel fantasy in which the modern and medieval eras merge, and it is about the English Peasants Revolt of 1381 and its commander, John Ball. Morris paints a glowing, even utopian picture of the medieval world. The story contrasts the ethics of medieval and contemporary civilization by describing a dream and time-travel encounter between the medieval and modern worlds. The protagonist, Ball learns of the demise of feudalism and the emergence of the Industrial Revolution from a time traveler and Ball acknowledges that his expectations for an egalitarian society in the 19th century have not yet been realized. To read this time-travel fantasy and philosophical novel, readers should go through the collection of essays!

  • af G. K. Chesterton
    143,95 kr.

    Tremendous Trifles is a fictional novel written by English writer G. K. Chesterton. The Editor of the DAILY NEWS, the publication where these brief sketches first appeared, has reprinted them. These are essentially sporadic diaries, which is all the author has ever been able to do. However how unimportant the subjects may be, they do have a motivation that runs through them. The reader's eye likely lands somewhere, such as a bedpost, lamppost, window blind, or wall, as it wanders heartily relieved from these pages. The essays throughout provoke laughs and blank looks as they introduce readers to a new viewpoint. Tremendous Trifles by G. K. Chesterton is a compilation of classic thoughts consolidated into a single draft and can be read by readers of any age.

  • af Rex Beach
    198,95 kr.

    The Net is a fiction novel written by an American Novelist Rex Beach. The Net is a collection of ideas where Sir Beach has attempted to compile many of his classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Net is both modern and readable. The plot has many twists and turns that can engage a reader. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of amazing thoughts that are well-comprehended to be available for readers. The book is a compendium of ideas delivered by Rex Beach in 1912 that emphasizes his philosophical views on which a movie is made, named as ''Fair Lady''. Readers are compelled to continue reading to find out what happens next since the title character is so indulgent.

  • af Rex Beach
    208,95 kr.

    "The Winds of Chance," a wonderful tale, is set during the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story revolves around Pierce Phillips' arrival in the Yukon, where he discovers wealth and meets lovely women. Following a false theft accusation, one person protects him, another offers him a "better" job, and the third just could win his affection. The story shows a swirling human tide that continues through Chilikoot Pass, and the wonderful human side of the gold rush are all depicted in Beach's Alaska at their best. Any reader's spirit can be excited in this Alaskan book! Some stories are interesting and amazing, while others can pull you completely in!

  • af Baroness Orczy
    158,95 kr.

    The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a novel that follows the famous adventure story The Scarlet Pimpernel written by author Baroness Orczy. The range of characters that appear on different pages is pretty fascinating. Some are humorous, some are sweet, some are repulsive, and some are interesting. The novel contains eleven short stories and each story is unique and entertaining. These stories are entertaining and provide readers a glimpse into the Scarlet Pimpernel's daily adventures in between his big, terrifying escapades described in the other novels. Baroness Orczy has beautifully consolidated her ideas into a single draft that can be read by readers of several age groups. The League Of The Scarlet Pimpernel is a masterpiece that takes the reader through a roller-coaster of emotions and unlike other novels, makes no qualms in showing tragedy in its true color.

  • af Baroness Orczy
    158,95 kr.

    His Majesty's Well-Beloved is a fictional novel written by Hungarian, British writer Baroness Orczy. The plot revolves around the Time of the Merrie Monarch. The book is a collection of sixteen chapters by Baroness Orczy where she attempts to compile many of her classic thoughts consolidated into a single draft so everyone can read them. Some chapters are interesting and amazing while others can create panic and thrill among the readers. The title character is so indulging that readers are compelled to turn pages. This edition of His Majesty's Well-Beloved has an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript. Baroness Orczy has worked on some other books including The Emperor's Candlesticks (1899), In Mary's Reign (1901) later The Tangled Skein (1907), The Scarlet Pimpernel (1905) (The Scarlet Pimpernel), By the Gods Beloved (1905), A Son of the People (1906), I Will Repay (1906), Beau Brocade (1907), The Elusive Pimpernel (1908) (The Scarlet Pimpernel), A True Woman (1911) and many more.

  • af George Meredith
    263,95 kr.

    The Ordeal Of Richard FeverelThe earliest full-length novel written by George Meredith was The Ordeal of Richard Feverel: A History of Father and Son. The story begins with the wife of Sir Austin Feverel who runs away with a poet, leaving her husband to raise their son Richard alone. Sir Austin, a scientific humanist who believes that schools are corrupt, educates the boy at home using a system he came up with and called ""the System."" How will Austin raise his son? What will be the fate of Richard The novel takes readers on an emotional roller coaster. While some chapters are interesting and amazing, others might create panic and thrill among the readers. The protagonist in the novel is so indulging that he compels the reader to turn pages. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of The Ordeal Of Richard Feverel is both modern and readable.

  • af Rex Beach
    208,95 kr.

    The Ne'er-Do-Well is a fictional novel written by Rex Beach. The narrative begins with Kirk Anthony often being asked by his father to sit down to perform some actual job. But Anthony, despite nearly worshiping his strong, successful father, Anthony is enjoying his father's money despite doing something. He enjoys attending posh meals, driving the newest vehicles, and treating his pals to opulent banquets. Suddenly a man on the run from the cops steps in to help. At supper, this man persuades one of Anthony's drunken friends to "play a capital trick" on him--unbeknownst to the friend, the trick lands poor Anthony on a ship with the wanted man's identity and no money. The rich Anthony is drugged and put on a ship to Panama with no clothes or luggage. Then, he had no option but to work on the building of the Panama Canal to earn passage homes. From there all is up to Anthony himself! Can he do good? Can Anthony get an understanding of his responsibilities? How will he survive in this environment?

  • af Frank Gee Patchin
    143,95 kr.

    The Pony Rider Boys In The Alkali is a book of the Pony Rider Boys series which is well-written by Frank Gee Patchin. This collection of ideas by Sir Patchin attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts that are consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Some stories are interesting and amazing while others can draw you completely into the book. With an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Pony Rider Boys In The Alkali is both modern and readable. The plot has many twists and turns that can engage a reader to read this book by the end of it. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended so that people of any age can read this novel. A compendium of ideas delivered by Frank Gee Patchin is interesting and adventurous at the same time!

  • af Frank Gee Patchin
    143,95 kr.

    The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico is a book of the Pony Rider Boys series which is well-written by Frank Gee Patchin. This collection of ideas by Sir Patchin attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts that are consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Some stories are interesting and amazing while others can draw you completely into the book. With an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Pony Rider Boys in New Mexico is both modern and readable. The plot has many twists and turns that can engage a reader to read this book by the end of it. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended so that people of any age can read this novel. A compendium of ideas delivered by Frank Gee Patchin is interesting and adventurous at the same time!

  • af Rex Beach
    198,95 kr.

    The Silver Hordes is an action and adventurous book written by Rex Beach. The story revolves around Boyd Emerson, a former football star who is diligent, and honorable and has attempted but failed at numerous business endeavors in an effort to win the hand of his affluent lady love, but misfortune always seems to follow him. He is currently attempting salmon fishing to make a fortune. Along with his unusual companions, Boyd, and his dog team are nearly freezing to death but are savagely rejected at every cabin until they meet a young businesswoman's nug. This woman does everything in her ability to support Boyd's success. But, how will Boyd get successful to build a business? Will he be able to marry his ladylove? What will happen to Salmon's business? Will Boyd take his business to the next level? To get answers to these questions, readers should go through this amazing novel by Rex Beach!

  • af George Meredith
    248,95 kr.

    George Meredith's Rhoda Fleming is a tremendous work of literature that takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster and, unlike other books, has no qualms about portraying tragedy in all its real colors and spirit. The reader will believe that he has known each character in this novel for a very long time because of how well Meredith has mastered the technique of character development. Whether it's Anthony's sense of failure, the bank porter, or the very contemptuous Algernon, Meredith creates the flaws in his protagonists' personalities with great care and patience. The layers of Rhoda Fleming, which are dispersed throughout several parts, are revealed to the reader with each new page. The reader is left with a sea of emotions that is overpowering by Rhoda Fleming. The defining qualities of this masterpiece are poignancy and sorrow even though it is compelling and fast-paced.

  • af William Morris
    168,95 kr.

    William Morris wrote a fantasy book titled The House of the Wolfings. It is written in an archaic style and contains a significant amount of poetry. It is a beautifully rebuilt depiction of the life of the Germanic Gothic tribes. Morris integrates his own idealistic beliefs with the culture and language of his subjects as it was truly understood at the time. He depicts them as being simple and hardworking people who were moved to heroism by the attacks of imperial Rome to protect their families and freedom. The House Of The Wolfings is regarded as a classic book and can be read by the readers of several age groups. Some of the other classics by William Morris include: The Hollow Land (1856), The Defence of Guenevere, and other Poems (1858), The Life and Death of Jason (1867), The Earthly Paradise (1868-1870), A Book of Verse (1870), Love is Enough, or The Freeing of Pharamond: A Morality (1872), The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs (1877), Hopes and Fears For Art (1882), The Pilgrims of Hope (1885), A Dream of John Ball (1888), Signs of Change (1888), A Tale of the House of the Wolfings, and All the Kindreds of the Mark Written in Prose and in Verse (1889), The Roots of the Mountains (1889).

  • af George Meredith
    288,95 kr.

    Beauchamp's Career (1875) is a novel by George Meredith that portrays life and love in upper-class Radical circles and satirizes the Conservative establishment. The plot revolves around Nevil Beauchamp, a courageous but occasionally irrational naval lieutenant who served in the Crimean War and holds republican ideas. On the other side, his wealthy uncle, Honorable Everard Romfrey has notions that border feudalism. Romfrey even beats Dr. Shrapnel, a friend of Nevil's who is a Republican, during this fight. Romfrey is ordered by Nevil to apologize to Shrapnel, but the uncle declines. Nevil becomes gravely unwell and loses hope for his future because of this and his unlucky love affairs. Will Nevil ever get married? To get an answer to this question, readers should get through the novel!

  • af Rex Beach
    168,95 kr.

    The crimson Gardenia is an entertaining collection of classic western short stories by Rex Beach. In the collection, there are stories about survival in the storm at sea and the storm of life. This collection of stories by Rex Beach attempts to compile many of his classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. Some stories are interesting and amazing, while others can draw you completely into the it. With an eye-catching cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Crimson Gardenia is both modern and readable. This story has so many twists and turns that can engage readers of any age. This book has been deemed a classic and has been a great collection of ideas that are comprehended into a single draft.

  • af G. K. Chesterton
    158,95 kr.

    The New Jerusalem is a philosophical travelog by G. K. Chesterton, a British author. This collection of essays is about Chesterton's visits to Jerusalem in 1919 and a eulogy on the Middle Ages and the true end of the Roman Empire. Here, the realities of the earthly Jerusalem are loosely painted. This book of Jerusalem's past demonstrates how thoroughly Chesterton anticipated the Middle East's future. As always, Sir Chesterton does a fantastic job of giving the reader a fascinating story and a deeper understanding of his journey toward Jerusalem. If you are not familiar with this amazing city, you should visit Jerusalem through this book from Chesterton's eyes during his journey from Europe to Palestine, which can pull you into its unique essays.

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