"The Man Without a Country" first appeared in the Atlantic Monthlyfor December, 1863. It was the author's wish that it be published anonymously, in the hope that it might be ascribed to some officer of the Navy; but unfortunately, the man who compiled the year's index for the magazine, which was mailed with the December number, recognized Dr. Hale's handwriting, and gave him credit for it in the index.The story was written during the darkest period of the Civil War, and this war is...

"The Man Without a Country" first appeared in the Atlantic Monthlyfor December, 1863. It was the author's wish that it be published anonymously, in the hope that it might be ascribed to some officer of the Navy; but unfortunately, the man who compiled the year's index for the magazine, which was mailed with the December number, recognized Dr. Hale's handwriting, and gave him credit for it in the index.The story was written during the darkest period of the Civil War, and this war is perhaps...

Landmark Novels on the Cost of War – 4 Classic Conflict Novels serves as a profound exploration into the multifaceted impacts of war across different cultures and eras. This collection intricately weaves through a tapestry of narrative voices and stylistic approaches, from the philosophical musings of Tolstoy to the poignant realism of Conrad. Each novel within this anthology examines the indelible repercussions of conflict, shedding light on the philosophical, emotional, and societal tran...

This is a collection of ten Christmas Stories, some of which have been published before. I have added a little essay, written on the occasion of the first Christmas celebrated by the King of Italy in Rome.The first story has never before been published.It is but fair to say that I have not drawn on imagination for Laura's night duty, alone upon her island. This is simply the account of what a brave New-England woman did, under like circumstances, because it was the duty next her hand.If an...

Echoes of a Divided Nation – 4 Classic American Civil War Novels is a compelling collection that captures the tumultuous spirit and sweeping complexities of a country torn asunder. Encompassing a range of literary styles, from poignant narratives to richly detailed historical accounts, this anthology offers a diverse window into the heart of 19th-century America. Each novel within this volume begins with the same catalyst—the Civil War—yet travels unique paths, offering varied perspectives...

European colonization of America occurred as a result of the bravery and discoveries of great navigators, visionaries and adventurers. This carefully edited collection presents the lives of the most influential explorers of North America: Eric the Red, Christopher Columbus, John Cabot, Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Jacques Cartier, Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain. Sale with these remarkable seamen through the vivid biographies and writings of their contemporaries. Table of ...

The Great North American Explorers is an exemplary anthology that traverses the rich tapestry of North America's exploration narratives. This collection amalgamates a diverse range of literary styles, from vivid, descriptive storytelling to reflective historical analysis, encapsulating the essence of discovery and adventure. Readers will find themselves ensnared by the riveting tales of exploration and pioneering spirit that capture the vast and untamed landscapes of North America and the ...

In the vivid and expansive anthology "Voyage Beyond the Stars," a panoramic vista unfolds, exploring the many dimensions of human imagination through the prism of outer space. With narratives ranging from audacious exploratory tales to profound examinations of extraterrestrial existence, this collection encapsulates the boundless possibilities of speculative fiction. The anthology offers a curated selection of stories, each a gem in its inventive portrayal of journeys across the cosmos. Am...

The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction—Complete 20 Volumes offers a sweeping conspectus of the modern novel and tale, tracing fiction's development from eighteenth-century satire and comic realism to psychological, historical, Gothic, romantic, and social forms. Its range extends from picaresque wit and domestic irony to supernatural terror, moral fable, realist portraiture, and expansive social critique, with landmark works such as novels of manners, historical romances, American sketches,...

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?The theme ...

In "Fifty Years In The Northwest," William H. C. Folsom offers a captivating narrative documenting his personal experiences and observations over five decades in the American Northwest. The book is characterized by its vivid prose and insightful reflections, blending memoir, historical account, and socio-economic analysis. Folsom deftly navigates the changes brought by modernization, detailing the region's evolution through war, economic opportunity, and cultural shifts. Positioned within ...

Thanksgiving Story Book gathers fiction, legend, reminiscence, and moral tale around the American holiday's intertwined languages of gratitude, domesticity, charity, memory, and communal obligation. Its range moves from realistic village and family scenes to historical imagination, children's literature, sentiment, humor, and romance, revealing Thanksgiving as both a seasonal ritual and a flexible literary symbol. Evocations of harvest, reunion, hardship, and unexpected generosity give the...