Ampleforth College; A Sketch-Book by Joseph Pike Bath and Wells; A Sketch-Book by D. S. Andrews Bristol; A Sketch-Book by Dorothy E.G. Woollard Bruges; A Sketch-Book by Joseph Pike Cambridge; A Sketch Book by Walter M. Keesey Canterbury; A Sketch Book by Walter M. Keesey Cardiff; A Sketch-Book by Douglas S. Andrews Chester; A Sketch-Book by Joseph Pike Durham; A Sketch-Book by Robert J. S. Bertram Florence; A Sketch-Book by Fred Richards From sketch-book and diary by Elizabeth Butler From ...

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In "Edinburgh: Picturesque Notes," Robert Louis Stevenson offers a vibrant, evocative portrayal of his native city, combining travel writing with personal reflection. Written in a lyrical style that bridges the Romantic and Victorian eras, Stevenson's prose captures the allure of Edinburgh's landscapes, architecture, and cultural heritage. Through a series of sketches, he immerses readers in the city's Gothic charm, navigating its winding streets and historic landmarks, from the towering h...

In this classic historical adventure by the author of The Thirty-Nine Steps, a young monastic scholar is groomed to take the throne from Henry VIII.It is 1536, and powerful men reveal to Peter Pentecost that it is he, and not the tyrannical Henry VIII, who should be on the throne of England. Can they persuade him to risk everything in a treasonable rebellion against the throne?In the hands of John Buchan—one of Alfred Hitchcock's favorite writers—the...

Christmas is the most famous holiday of the year, and the word itself evokes images of Santa Claus, reindeer, snow, Christmas trees, egg nog and more. At the same time, it represents Christianity's most important event, the birth of the baby Jesus. Instantly, well known Christmas carols ring in your ears, pictures of the Nativity Scene become ubiquitous, or maybe you even picture nutcrackers or Scrooge and Tiny Tim.

Originally published in 1895, this early works is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This is the third volume of a new series of publications by Delphi Classics, the best-selling publisher of classical works. Many poetry collections are often poorly formatted and difficult to read on eReaders. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Thomas Hardy, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version: 1)* Beautifully illustrated with im...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by GOLDEN CLASSIC PRESS***Synopsis:Memories and Portraits is a collection of essays by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1887. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 – 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses. A literary celebrity during his lifeti...

A Summer Day in Dublin, or there and thereabouts THE coach that brings the passenger by wood and mountain, by brawling waterfall and gloomy plain, by the lonely lake of Festiniog and across the swinging world's wonder of a Menai Bridge, through dismal Anglesea to dismal Holyhead--the Birmingham mail manages matters so cleverly, that after 10 hours' ride the traveller is thrust incontinently on board the packet and the steward says there's no use in providing dinner on board, because the pa...

ContentsA Book of GhostsThe Book of Were-WolvesCurious Myths of the Middle AgesCornish Characters and Strange EventsCuriosities of Olden TimesBladys of the StewponeyIn the Roar of the SeaCastles and Cave Dwellings of EuropeThe Broom-SquirePabo, The PriestIn Troubadour-Land A Ramble in Provence and LanguedocThe Village PulpitThe Book of Were-Wolves, being an account of a terrible supersti...