The Man Farthest Down: A Record of Observation and Study in Europe is a compelling travelogue and sociological study authored by Booker T. Washington, with the assistance of Robert E. Park. Published in 1912, the book chronicles Washington’s journey across Europe as he investigates the living and working conditions of the continent’s poorest and most marginalized populations. Driven by his lifelong commitment to social uplift and education, Washington embarks on a quest to understand the r...

A fantastic festive tale by American author, essayist, biographer and historian Washington Irving.

'Kerry's an incredible writer and this memoir is so raw, vulnerable and honest' MICHELLE OBAMAAward-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the bravely intimate story of discovering her truth.While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discove...

Home to Gods, Warriors, and Priests, the Origin Realm had lived in the shadow of uneasy peace. The Creator had charged the realm's powerful inhabitants with the care, protection, and survival of its sister realm on the mortal plane. A plan for its continued survival gave rise to differences among the immortal races and eventually war.Scientist, Keturah Dyson would have been the first to argue the idea that her 'destiny' involved anything more than her search for dark energy. When h...

Seven days to reclaim the only woman he's ever needed…Graedon Clegg has misgivings about a weeklong retreat at a remote country estate organized by his estranged brother. One, his brother can't be trusted. And two, it's hosted by his ex-wife, Tielle. Grae was forced to walk away from Tielle for the sake of the family advertising business. But he still burns for the vibrant woman who could always bring out the very best in him. Tielle stubbornly refuses to believe that the Clegg bro...

The Alhambra, written by author Washington Irving, is a collection of tales and essays which he wrote during his residence in the Alhambra. The writings are based largely based on notes and observations made and care was taken to maintain local colouring to present a faithful and living picture of that microcosm which the world outside of the Alhambra has largely had an imperfect idea of. This is an excellent publication of writings by Washington Irving and had been very popular among fans...

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by Washington Irving contained in his collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., written while he was living in Birmingham, England, and first published in 1820. With Irving's companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction still read today.The story is set circa 1790 in the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. It tells the...

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Tales of the Alhambra by Washington Irving - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Washington Irving’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics editi...

In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the eighteen-year-old daughter of a wealthy farmer, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham “Brom Bones” Van Brunt, the town rowdy, has already set his heart on marrying her.This romantic rivalry climaxes one autumn night wit...

Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour In Company and Conversation is the name of a list best known as a school writing exercise of George Washington, who became the first president of the United States of America. Most of the 110 rules have been traced to a French etiquette manual written by Jesuits in 1595.As an exercise Washington hand copied Francis Hawkins' translation which was published in England in about 1640. They include:-1st Every action done in Company, ought t...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories gave America its own haunted mythology. This collection of larger-than-life tales contains Washington Irving’s best-known literary inventions—Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle—that continue to capture our imaginations today.With his beloved Gothic tales, Washington Irving is said to have created the genre of the short story in America. Though Irving crafted many of the most memorable characters in ...

Working for powerhouse shipping owner Mataeo North is a dream job for Temple Grahame. The jet-setting bachelor depends on her for everything. But there's just one thing: he has no idea that Temple's been in love with him since college. Or so she thinks…until the night her studly boss takes her in his arms and uncovers her passionate secret.Mataeo doesn't make a move without consulting the savvy South Carolina beauty. Now, on the verge of closing a major deal, he needs Temple more t...