TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVEREND DAVID WRIGHT, “THE GRAVE DIVINE” OF THESE PAGES, WHOSE NAME WILL LIVE IN BRISTOL

In "A Letter to the Right Hon. Chichester Fortescue, M.P. on the State of Ireland," John Earl Russell delivers a compelling epistolary critique that addresses the socio-political turmoil of Ireland during the mid-19th century. Russell's prose is characterized by its clarity and persuasive rhetoric, reflecting the urgent need for reform amidst economic distress and social strife. The text is situated within the context of Irish nationalism and British governance, highlighting the complex re...

In this elegant, portable Anglo-Saxon epic, the hero Beowulf fights horrifying, ghastly monsters in his bid to save the hall of Hrothgar, King of the Danes.Composed by an anonymous Anglo-Saxon singer toward the end of the first millennium CE, Beowulf is an Old English epic tale recounting the adventures of Beowulf, a Geatish hero from present-day Sweden. He is called on by Hrothgar, King of the Danes, to defeat Grendel, th...

"Adventures in the Moon, and Other Worlds" by Earl John Russell is a captivating exploration of the cosmos, blending science fiction with imaginative storytelling. The narrative follows intrepid explorers as they journey through the moon and beyond, encountering strange civilizations and extraordinary phenomena. Russell's vivid descriptions and inventive plots invite readers to ponder the possibilities of life beyond Earth, while also reflecting on human nature and our place in the univers...

The memoirs of the early campaigns of the Duke of Wellington, particularly during his time in Portugal and Spain, provide a vivid account of military strategy and leadership. Written by the Earl of John Fane Westmorland, these recollections offer a unique perspective on the challenges faced by British forces during the Peninsular War. Westmorland's insights into Wellington's tactics and the experiences of soldiers on the ground illuminate the complexities of warfare in the early 19th centu...

Percy Pig's Life Stinks and he Dreams of a better life. Percy sees LUCKY, the Farmers Dog, riding in the Farmers truck, and IMAGINES how wonderful it would be if he could only be a Dog. But how? Find out how Percy uses his IMAGINATION and his PASSION to have a better life to make his Dream come true.

Volume XV contains three of Dryden's Plays, along with accompanying scholarly appartus: Albion and Albanius, Don Sebastian, and Amphitryon.

Today, Students for a Democratic Society is often portrayed as the drama of the good early 1960s SDS turning into Weatherman, the small faction whose story ended in a bombed-out New York townhouse.The reality was quite different. SDS at its apex in 1968/69 numbered 100,000 students whose political views reflected a rainbow of ideologies exploring what a new American Left could be with a willingness to risk everything to stop the war in Vietnam and win social justice. When SDS splin...

The engines are started, twenty shiny propellers glistening in the sun, forty exhausts rumbling and belching blue smoke. . . . Everything ready, the pilot waves his hand, the blocks are pulled and the flights taxi out one at a time. Away goes the commander, motor roaring, streamers flying, and the rest follow in their proper formation order. A couple of turns around the aerodrome and they're away to the line-up, up, and they soon disappear in the haze.Just beyond that beckoning “ha...

This is a classic mystery novel by the creator of the fictional Chinese detective, Charlie Chan. The tale you’re about to hear is in London just before WWI. American visitor Geoffrey West is attracted to a beautiful young lady and he decides to try and get her attention by putting a personal ad in the so-called ‘Agony Column’ of a London newspaper. She sees it and responds by demanding he send her several letters so she can make up her mind as to whether she has any interest in him. Before...

The sublime beauty of Hawaii nearly a century ago is captured in this first book featuring the fictional Honolulu police detective, Charlie Chan. Author Biggers was staying at a hotel on Waikiki Beach in the 1920s when he was inspired to write the book. The Chan role at first was relatively minor, and he didn’t say anything until several chapters had gone by. However, the concept caught on when the literary public wanted more of him. That prompted five subsequent books as the character bec...

Enjoy historic stories about trapping, songs, seals, communities and more in this early edition of Them Days Magazine.