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This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Sowers of Thunder' is one of Howard's stories set during the Crusades and is a tale of heroism and tragedy. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster,...

The Dog Scrapbook: The Italian Greyhound Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts. The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed,...

This classic book contains the humorous and fantastical story 'Skin and Bones', about a man who accidentlly turns himself into a skeleton whilst attempting to prefect an 'X-ray film'. A great read, thiis book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of any home, where it is sure to become a family favourite.

This book contains a collection of real-life ghost stories and supernatural experiences from nineteenth-century England. "Haunted Places in England" will appeal to those with an interest in ghosts and the supernatural, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents...

This classic book is the first instalment of Annie F. Johnston’s eponymous children’s series, “The Little Colonel”. It is a semi-biographical story of a girl who becomes known as the little Colonel due to her bullying, which resonates with the personality of her grandfather, a former colonel...

First published in 1900, "The Majesty of Calmness" is an inspired self-help book by William George Jordan. A master of mental training, Jordan explores the concept of calmness and how it can affect one's life and well-being. This book will appeal to those with an interest in self-betterment,...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1932 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Night of Battle' is a story in the Sailor Steve Costigan series about a travelling boxer. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his...

This text contains a collection of poetry written by Alfred Noyes, first published in 1922. The poems revolve around number of great scientific minds whose contributions to human endeavour are more than remarkable and, in the author's mind, of great poetic value. A wonderful compendium of poesy sure...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Apparition in the Prize Ring' is a ghostly story involving the boxer Ace Jessel. It is also known by the title 'Sucker Fight'. Robert Ervin Howard was born...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1930 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Slugger's Game' is a story in the Sailor Steve Costigan series about a travelling boxer. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During...

This vintage book contains Joseph Jacobs' 1916 collection of fairy tales, “European Folk and Fairy Tales”, features over two dozen stories taken from popular oral tradition united with John D. Batten's black and white drawings. Heavily influenced by the Brothers Grimm and the romantic nationalism...

“The Misfortunes of Elphin” is a 1829 novella by English novelist and poet Thomas Love Peacock. The fifth serious fictional work that he completed, it is set in England at the time of the legendary King Arthur and contains many elements of Welsh legend, although it avoids the magical and preternatural...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1935 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Riot at Cougar Paw' is a story in the Breckinridge Elkins series about a cowboy in the wild west. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906....

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1936 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Pistol Politics' is a story in the Breckinridge Elkins series about a cowboy in the wild west. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During...