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Many of Ian Hay's novels venerate valor and bravery, but in the heartwarming tale "Scally," the hero is a mutt with a heart of gold, rather than a tough-as-nails soldier or adventurer. Amidst the bleakest of starts in life, the pup Excalibur manages to make his way in the world -- and make some good friends along the way.

The follow-up to the much-beloved Tom Brown's Schooldays, Thomas Hughes' novel Tom Brown at Oxford follows the rowdy but good-hearted protagonist as he leaves his school-boy days behind him and begins his academic career at university. Although the main character has matured, he still has the same proclivity for hijinks and finds himself entangled in a series of scrapes and mishaps.

Though he may be best remembered as a close friend and follower of Socrates who recorded many of the philosopher's views for posterity, Xenophon was a significant figure in his own right, especially as a soldier and civic leader. After Athens was defeated in the Peloponnesian War, the once-affluent city...

As battles over literary censorship continue to rage on, it's vitally important to understand the background of this debate. In this fascinating volume, Farrer catalogs centuries of censorship in England, detailing the books that were identified as prurient, blasphemous or otherwise harmful to the public...

The late nineteenth century was something of a heyday for inquiries into the supernatural, replete with spiritualists, seances, mediums, and purported communications with the great beyond. In this volume, Allen Putnam attempts to project the tenets and beliefs of the spiritualism movement back onto the...

In this volume, author Samuel B. Emmons identifies and describes a broad spectrum of folk beliefs and spiritual practices, such as demonic possession, palmistry, and fear of ghosts and spirits. In Emmons' view, these beliefs are all the result of ignorance, and The Spirit Land is intended as a handbook for the devout to use when attempting to eradicate these types of superstitions.

In this witty and imaginative collection of short tales, renowned humor writer Jerome K. Jerome dreams up a series of amusing and enlightening conversations between archetypal characters, including the Woman of the World, the Old Maid, the Philosopher, and the Minor Poet.

The Roman poet Virgil is regarded as one of the most significant literary figures of the ancient world. His major contribution was the epic poem of battle the Aeneid. In Stories of the Old World, author Alfred Church John presents many of Virgil's most beloved tales, as well as some from other ancient scribes, in an easy-to-read translation that will engage a wide range of readers.

The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam is the fifth volume in John Henry Goldfrap's popular Boy Scouts series of books for younger readers. In this installment, the boys have an opportunity to help the U.S. government thwart the efforts of a group of foreign spies who will stop at nothing to steal top-secret information about a cutting-edge submarine design.

Charles King was a decorated and respected soldier who saw a significant amount of action on the battlefield, including major involvement in the Philippine-American War. In this heartfelt story based on his experiences in the war, a cache of found letters engenders an intriguing mystery.

Though originally intended for younger audiences, The Valiant Runaways is a rip-roaring action-adventure tale that will ensnare the interest of readers of all ages. Roldan Castanada is a young man who has strong opinions about everything and who is not inclined to take orders he doesn't agree with. But...

Get set for high seas adventure in this thrilling read from action-adventure master Percy F. Westerman. Full of realistic details gleaned from Westerman's own time in the Royal Navy, this classic World War I story will leave readers breathless with suspense.

In this exciting adventure geared for younger audiences, brothers Tom and Jack Dacre accompany their uncle on an expedition into the frigid north, hoping to establish themselves as fur traders, but their plans are thwarted by a nefarious scheme. Will the crew make it back alive?

Wireless experts Bill Raynor and Jack Ready set out for another seagoing adventure in this gripping tale geared for younger audiences. This time, the Wireless Boys are sailing the Pacific as crew members on a magnificent yacht called Sea Gypsy when trouble takes hold.