HAVING heard of you as one ever ready to promote the literature of your Country, and to develope its history, I have determined to forward you the accompanying, with a request that you will commit it to the press, if, according to your judgment, it possesses sufficient merits. In writing this manuscript I cannot claim to rank as an , having merely thrown together, with very little embellishment, facts that I have been enabled to collect from a variety of scattered sources. A few years ago ...

In "Eoneguski, or, The Cherokee Chief: A Tale of Past Wars. Vol. II," Robert Strange weaves a richly detailed narrative that immerses readers in the historical complexities of Cherokee culture and its conflicts with encroaching settlers in the 18th and 19th centuries. The prose is both lyrical and evocative, reflecting the romantic literary style of the era while grounded in the historical realities faced by Indigenous peoples. This volume explores themes of resilience, identity, and the i...

In "Eoneguski, or, The Cherokee Chief: A Tale of Past Wars. Vol. I," Robert Strange intricately weaves a narrative that delves into the tumultuous history of the Cherokee people, set against the backdrop of early American conflicts. The book is characterized by a vivid, descriptive prose style that captures both the grandeur and the tragedies of the Cherokee experience. Strange employs a historical fiction approach, blending factual events with imaginative storytelling, which not only refl...

In "Eoneguski, or, The Cherokee Chief: A Tale of Past Wars. Vol. II," Robert Strange presents a rich tapestry of Cherokee history intertwined with profound themes of leadership, conflict, and cultural identity. The narrative unfolds with striking lyrical prose that reflects both the oral traditions of Native American storytelling and the historical novel form prevalent in the 19th century. Strange crafts a vivid portrayal of the Cherokee experience, offering readers insights into the compl...

This volume collects the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe (Wikipedia). It started out as a restructuring and reformatting of the 1903 “Raven Edition” of his works—and then it grew.I have rearranged the texts according to genres in the order of first publications (though still using the later revised versions). I added all the stories, poems, essays, and some miscellanea that were missing in the “Raven Edition”. Thus, you’l...

Carol Milford dreams of living in a small, rural town. But Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, isn't the paradise she'd imagined. First published in 1920, this unabridged edition of the Sinclair Lewis novel is an American classic, considered by many to be his most noteworthy and lasting work. As a work of social satire, this complex and compelling look at small-town America in the early 20th century has earned its place among the classics.

Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher, came to Tarry Town in the glen of Sleepy Hollow to ply his trade in educating young minds. He was a gullible and excitable fellow, often so terrified by locals' stories of ghosts that he would hurry through the woods on his way home, singing to keep from hysterics. Until late one night, he finds that maybe they're not just stories. What is that dark, menacing figure riding behind him on a horse? And what does it have in its hands? And why wasn't schoolteache...

When the lovable, but lazy, Rip Van Winkle falls asleep on a nearby mountain, he awakens to find that nothing in his life will ever be the same.The classic American short story, “Rip Van Winkle,” was originally published in author Washington Irving’s book The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., alongside his other famous tale “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Since its publication, the story has become part of American popular culture and has been adapted many times for st...

Written from prison and banned for over a century, the infamous Fanny Hill is the first erotic novel ever written.Fanny Hill follows the life of a fifteen-year-old orphan girl, Fanny, who moves to London after her parents die. Broke and alone in London, Fanny meets Mrs Brown, who runs a brothel and tries to force Fanny into working for her. There she is given an education in lust, prostitution, and masturbation. W...

Book 1: Join the charming woodland creatures in “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin” by Beatrix Potter. In this delightful tale, Squirrel Nutkin's playful antics and encounters with Old Brown, the owl, unfold in a beautifully illustrated narrative that captivates both young and old readers alike, showcasing Potter's timeless storytelling and artistic prowess.Book 2: Explore the enchanting world of mischievous kittens in “The Tale ...