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A coming of age story blended with a swashbuckling road trip through an mythical "golden age" of Spain. The titular character is excluded from the inheritance of the family castle on the grounds that given his expertise

In 1907, two young women, Ida Mary and Edith Ammons, bid their father farewell in St. Louis and embarked on a daring journey to South Dakota. Raised on tales of the Wild West, they dreamed of forging their own path on th

Set in 1910, "The Jumping-Off Place" is the story of four orphaned children who leave their home in Wisconsin to "prove up" their claim to a parcel of land in South Dakota. The four Linville children -- Becky, age sevent

This issue includes "Werewolves of War" by D. W. Hall, "The Tentacles from Below" by Anthony Gilmore, "The Black Lamp" by Captain S. P. Meek, "Phalanxes of Atlans" by F. V. W. Mason, and continues with "The Pirate Planet

A collection of ghost stories featuring Flaxman Low, the first psychic detective of fiction. The stories were first written for Pearson's Magazine (by Hesketh Vernon Prichard and his mother, under the pseudonyms "H. Hero

Embark on a captivating journey through the lives of some of the most iconic women in European history. This compelling series presents rich biographies on figures including Cleopatra, Isabella of Castile, Joan of Arc, M

Dive into the intriguing life of Otto von Bismarck, a statesman whose work either bores or enthralls, depending on who you ask. As the architect behind three victorious wars and the unification of Germany, Bismarcks infl

This captivating podcast reveals the journal entries of Marie Stopes, a trailblazer in both science and social activism. As a renowned palaeobotanist, her studies led her deep into Japans coal mines. Simultaneously, she

George Stephenson may not have invented the steam engine, the steam locomotive, or the Railway, but his contributions are undeniable. Known as ‘The father of the steam locomotive,’ Stephenson transformed a primitive

Journey through the annals of history, tracing an unbroken lineage of valiant heroes. These extraordinary men and women faced danger, privation, and even death to share the light of Jesus Christ with the worlds darkest c

The book which now appears before the public may be of interest in relation to a question which the late agitation of the subject of slavery has raised in many thoughtful minds, viz. — Are the race at present held as sla

Inspired by the real life story of Caroline Norton, a friend of the author's, this book tells about a lively woman who is trapped in a miserable marriage. Yet Diana is not one to give up in her quest for love, happiness

This post-humous collection of stories, sketches and essays by celebrated quintessential New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne gives us glimpses of the many different facets of Hawthorne's personality. The titular tale

Dive into the captivating life of Saint Teresa of Ávila, known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada. Born in 1515 in Gotarrendura, Ávila, Old Castile, Spain, and died in 1582 in Alba de To

Delve into the lives and achievements of 135 remarkable individuals from the early centuries of Christianity in Illustrious Men, a collection of biographies penned by St. Jerome. This work not only features the apostles

Helen, Margy and Rose Blythe, displaced from their family home in Long Island, have struggled to carve out a new life in their tiny apartment in New York City. But it is still hard to make ends meet. When Margy discovers

Experience the American Revolution through the eyes of Abigail Adams, the wife of one of the key players, John Adams. Her intimate letters, paired with a memoir by her grandson Charles Francis Adams, offer a vivid and el

Journey through the riveting life of Edward Steiner, who dedicated his life to understanding how America could welcome immigrants from all corners of the globe, each with their own unique cultures, traditions, and expect

In the fifth book in the Barsoom series, Tara of Helium, daughter of John Carter, becomes lost in an unknown area of Mars when her single-seat flier is caught in a rare Martian hurricane. She is first captured by the biz

Delve into captivating biographical tales of Romes most influential men, crafted specifically for a young audience. Expertly narrated by Laura Caldwell.

Through Timbuctu and across the great Sahara: an account of an adventurous journey of exploration from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger, following its course to the bend at Gao and thence across the great Sahara t

Delve into the firsthand experiences of an American diplomat stationed in Brussels during the onset of World War I in 1914. The book is a compilation of curated entries from his daily journal, providing a unique lens int

Sir Henry Morton Stanley is famously quoted for saying "Dr Livingstone, i Presume?". Born in Wales, he migrated over to the United States at the age of 18, he eventually became an overseas correspondent for the New York

Immerse yourself in the captivating adventures of Hiram Bingham, the renowned explorer who unveiled the mystery of Machu Picchu in 1911. His fascinating journey, vividly described in his book Inca Lands, is available at