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A biographical work on Thomas Starr King has been presented here. His preaching that took him from Boston to San Francisco is discussed in detail. His work in turning the sympathy for the Unionists in California is also mentioned.

This book is a written survey of Choctaw history from the late Mississippian era in the 16th century. Simms has presented an incident he was told or viewed about when he traveled from his home in South Carolina to visit his father. Simms' particularly realistic style is evident throughout the book. A must-read historical book!

Set in the backdrop of the Alaskan wilderness the work portrays the hard lifestyle of that area. The struggles and fights of the natives as well as outsiders are elucidated in detail. The work shows that the cuts of life can turn mere stones into diamonds.

On the last day of 1999, a survivor grandmother in Tel Aviv shares with her granddaughter her tragic life story as a child hidden in a pit, with only a rat for company. The granddaughter tells the legend of ''Girl and Rat'' to her teacher; in 2009 those who heard it through her classmates establish an...

Lord Jim" is the story of a seaman and his various adventures. The writer focuses on that one moment of Jim's life where lack of courage changes it forever. He joins a group of officers who manage to escape successfully from a sinking ship and leave all passengers to drown. Later Jim is the only person who accepts his sin and cowardice publicly. Engrossing!

In this collection of short stories, Davis has written on various themes. From street smart boys who are out to defy the world to men who are trying to strike a balance between the intricacies of love and real life; the work has some rich themes to offer. A marvelous work that captivates the reader.

One of the many astounding works where Eliot deals with Christian values in a provincial setting. She imparts psychological depth to the characters and lends a realistic touch to her works. As the characters fight and survive in the battle of life the reader is rapt by the style and form of the narrative.

These Victorian fables by Eliot give simultaneous revelation of egoism and humanity. Despite being short both stories are masterpieces in themselves. "Lifted Veil" is about the significant altering affects of psychic powers and "Brother Jacob" describes the selfishness and conceit common to mankind.

This title contains,A Lady of Quality by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Freckles by Gene Porter, The Dark Lady of the Sonnets by George Bernard Shaw, Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, The History of Tom Jones by Henry Fielding, The Getting of Wisdom by Henry Handel Richardson, Daisy Miller by Henry James,...

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best compilation of classical works for its lovers, this amazing...

In this unique travelogue Casanova explains his experiences in Holland and Germany. This is a work that examines the two countries their culture society and attitudes of the people. In this engrossing work the author also gives an insight into his own feelings.

This is an account of Casanovas travels that take him back to France. He vividly captures the landscapes through picturesque imagery. Narrated in the most unique style this is a work that brilliantly portrays the sights and sounds of Paris.

Embodying the charming humour and wit of the Celtic folk-tales Jacobs has rendered his own particular style to the collection. This anthology of charming tales is captivating and one of the most amusing for children.

A Selection is an anthology of the works of Oscar Wilde that contains his poetry plays poems in prose and prose works. The poems include Ravenna (1878) an early work about the ancient Italian city and The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) which deals with death penalty. The Canterville Ghost (1887) is a...