Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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In "Thirty Years From Home; or, a Voice From the Main Deck," Samuel Leech presents a compelling narrative of his experiences as a sailor over three decades, skillfully capturing the trials and tribulations of life at sea. The book is written in a lively, anecdotal style that blends autobiographical detail with social commentary, reflecting the harsh realities faced by sailors in the 19th century. Leech's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling offer readers insight into the maritime c...

"Thirty Years From Home; or, a Voice From the Main Deck" by Samuel Leech is a compelling narrative that chronicles the life of a sailor who embarks on a journey across the seas. Leech's vivid storytelling captures the essence of maritime life, detailing the challenges and adventures faced by sailors during his time. The book serves as both a memoir and a historical account, providing readers with insights into the daily lives of those who navigated the vast oceans, highlighting their resil...

This text contains Samuel Leech's fascinating account of his nautical adventures. 'Thirty Years From Home, Or, A Voide From the Main Deck' provides an intriguing insight into life in a man of war - recounted as it appears to the sailor on board. Leech made it his duty to 'state facts as they were when I was a sailor', with an object of giving as true a picture as possible, of everyday occurrences in naval service. This is a unique book, now incredibly scarce, providing a valuable contribut...

In "The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It," Samuel V. Leech provides a firsthand account of one of the pivotal events leading up to the American Civil War. Leech's narrative is set against the backdrop of escalating tensions over slavery, utilizing both vivid prose and stark realism to immerse readers in the chaotic atmosphere of Brown's ill-fated raid in 1859. His literary style melds documentary precision with emotional resonance, revealing the conflicted sentiments of the...

Samuel Leech (1798–1848) was a young sailor in the Royal Navy and the United States Navy during the War of 1812. He became notable as one of very few who wrote an account of his experiences, titled, in the manner of the time, "A Voice from the Main Deck".Leech's nautical career began in 1810, at the age of thirteen, when Lord William FitzRoy agreed to take Samuel into his frigate HMS Macedonian.He was a powder monkey during Macedonian's duel with the United ...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Complete Works of Charles Dickens" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels Oliver Twist The Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby The Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Dombey and Son David Copperfield Bleak House Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth Th...

This carefully crafted ebook: "CHARLES DICKENS Ultimate Collection" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels Oliver Twist The Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby The Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge Martin Chuzzlewit Dombey and Son David Copperfield Bleak House Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend The Mystery of Edwin Drood Christmas Novellas A Christmas Carol The Chimes The Cricket on the Hearth The ...

· Publishers Weekly 'Listen Up' Award Winner · ForeWord Magazine's 'Audiobook of the Year' Winner · AFIM Indie Award Winner · Independent Publisher Magazine’s ‘IPPY Award’ Finalist. Epic--a mountaineering term that evokes a sense of treacherous disaster. The climb that went wrong: fighting blinding snowstorms and horrific avalanches; days spent tentbound running low on food, water and oxygen; surviving broken bones and shattered spirits. With writing from Greg Child, David Roberts, Stephen...

Charles Dickens is well-known for his rich literary style and his ability to capture the essence of 19th-century London. In 'A Dickens Boxed Set', readers can delve into a comprehensive collection of Dickens' work, including 20 novels and over 200 short stories, plays, poems, and articles. This collection offers a deep dive into the Victorian era, exploring themes of social injustice, poverty, and the human experience through Dickens' vivid storytelling and well-developed characters. The i...

The Ultimate Pirate Saga: 43 Storybooks of Swashbuckling Adventures assembles a capacious maritime archive in which piracy becomes a lens for adventure, empire, commerce, captivity, and moral ambiguity. Ranging from historical romance and boys' adventure fiction to detective tales, sea yarns, satire, and speculative voyages, the volume traces the changing literary uses of the pirate across centuries. Familiar figures of hidden treasure, mutiny, naval pursuit, and perilous coastlines appear...