CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

Contents: A.M. CHISHOLM A Thousand a Plate A.M. WILLIAMSON The Eccentricity of Fleetwood ACHMED ABDULLAH The Home-Coming ARTHUR TRAIN The Escape of Wilkins ARTHUR TRAIN The Governor-General's Trunk BUCK CONNOR Get Your Man CHARLES BEADLE John O'Damn CHARLES E. VAN LOAN Water Stuff E.NESBIT The Dwellers EDWARD S. ELLIS A Battle in the Air EDWARD S. ELLIS An Unpleasant Companion EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in a Blizzard EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in the South Sea F. HOPKINSON SMITH Captain Joe FORREST CR...

Considered by many Ireland's most important revolutionary, James Connolly devoted his life to struggles against exploitation, oppression, and imperialism. Active in workers' movements in the United States, Scotland , and Ireland, Connolly was a peerless organizer, sharp polemicist, and highly original thinker. His positions on the relationship between national liberation and socialism, revolution in colonized in colonized and under developed economies, and women's liberation in particular ...

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"The Deep Sea's Toll" is set against the backdrop of the sea, focusing on maritime adventure and the perils faced by those who work on or venture into the ocean. The novel follows the story of individuals involved in sea-related activities, such as sailors, fishermen, or adventurers, and explores the challenges and dangers they encounter.The plot typically involves themes of adventure, courage, and the harsh realities of life at sea. The title suggests that the story deals with the costs a...

The Best Works of James Brendan ConnollySonnie-Boy's PeopleThe SeinersThe TrawlerThe U-boat huntersWide Courses

James B. Connolly was an American author known for his works of fiction, particularly those centered around outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and camping. "Sonnie-Boy's People" is one of his notable works and likely follows a similar theme, exploring the lives and adventures of characters in rural America.In the book, "Sonnie-Boy's People," Connolly may present a series of interconnected stories or vignettes that offer a glimpse into the lives of the residents of a small America...

The novel follows the adventures of a young man or boy who seeks freedom and independence. The protagonist embarks on a journey that takes him away from his familiar surroundings, exploring themes of self-discovery and personal growth. As he faces various challenges and adventures, he learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the meaning of true freedom.Connolly's writing in Running Free typically features a straightforward narrative style with an emphasis on action and char...

In "The Trawler," James B. Connolly intricately weaves a narrative that delves into the harrowing life of a fisherman, exploring themes of isolation, perseverance, and man's relationship with the sea. Connolly's prose is both lyrical and stark, embodying a realistic depiction of the gritty underbelly of the fishing industry, along with the poignant reflections of a man tethered between survival and dreams. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous North Atlantic, the novel captures the te...

The character Jim Dugan is 33 years old and buying a large home in Tubac Arizona about forty miles south of Tucson and close to the Mexican border. During this time he meets and falls in love with a young Artiest from the University of Arizona. The FBI has always viewed Jim as a high end criminal but has never caught him at anything illegal. Jim in this story stumbles across a huge conspiracy of criminals stealing billions of dollars to use in the purchase the election of not only the Cong...

In this third and final installment of Connolly's triology, Jim Conner (62, retired and in good health) and his wife Gale (60, also retired, smart and recovering well from a recent gun shot wound), the couple are returning home from Hawaii where they hade a great two week vacation, they met a lot of people who hada influence on there lives. But back at home thing were escalating with Jim's battle with huge glabalised corporations and the government. As far as the American government is con...

Bringing together leading scholars of literature, history, library studies, and communications, Print Culture Histories Beyond the Metropolis rejects the idea that print culture necessarily spreads outwards from capitals and cosmopolitan cities and focuses attention to how the residents of smaller cities, provincial districts, rural settings, and colonial outposts have produced, disseminated, and read print materials.Too often print media has been represented as an engine ...