Encounters From Beyond 2: Classic Tales of Alien Contact continues the journey into humanity’s most unforgettable encounters with the unknown. This thrilling collection of eighteen vintage science fiction classics explores first contact, alien invasion, mysterious visitors, and astonishing discoveries beyond Earth’s horizon. Each story offers a different vision of what happens when humanity comes face to face with beings, worlds, and ideas unlike anything we’ve imagined.

"Full of information on the mountain men, the fur trade, and the Indians." -Americana Catalogue, 1843"Smith left Independence in 1839 in good company... mountain men Andrew Sublette, Louis Vasquez, Philip Thompson." -It Happened in Colorado"One of the best records of conditions and activity in the Colorado region during fur trade days, and the first and only authentic record of a completed voyage from the Upper South Platte to the Mississippi." -

"Gloves, Past and Present" by Willard M. Smith is an insightful exploration of the history and evolution of gloves throughout various cultures and eras. The book delves into the practical and symbolic significance of gloves, examining their roles in fashion, protection, and social status. Smith's meticulous research highlights how gloves have transitioned from essential tools for laborers to fashionable accessories for the elite, showcasing a wide array of styles and materials used over ti...

In "Gloves, Past and Present," Willard M. Smith intricately examines the evolution of gloves from functional garments to intricate symbols of social status and personal identity. Through a meticulous blend of historical analysis and cultural critique, Smith employs a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, revealing how gloves have influenced political, social, and fashion narratives throughout various eras. The book situates itself within the broader discourse of material c...

In the quaint New England town of Rockland, a peculiar child is born. Elsie Venner, with her piercing gaze and enigmatic nature, captivates the hearts of all who encounter her. But beneath her charming exterior lies a sinister secret—a venomous bite that leaves its victims paralyzed and helpless. As Elsie grows into a young woman, her true nature becomes increasingly apparent. The townsfolk, torn between fear and fascination, grapple with the moral implications of her existence. Is she a m...

This is a collection of Christmas short stories and poems by Eugene Field, published in 1912. The stories beautifully evoke an old-fashioned spirit of Christmas, each presenting a different angle of this special holiday.

A landmark work in the history of religions from a pioneer in the fieldFirst published in English in 1954, this founding work in the historical study of religions secured the North American reputation of the Romanian émigré-scholar Mircea Eliade. Referring to an astonishing number of cultures and drawing on scholarship in no fewer than half a dozen European languages, The Myth of the Eternal Return illuminates the religious beliefs and rituals of a wide va...

A greedy womanizer is shot in a bar's back room with five witnesses and no shortage of suspects in this mystery from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction.New York City financier Thomas Woodward had a wealth of enemies. The once wizard of Wall Street faced charges of stock manipulation and left lives ruined by his greed. His notorious affairs with women garnered him the nickname "Big-hearted Tom, the Chorus Girl's Friend," and he left numerous broken and embittered w...

"Full of information on the mountain men, the fur trade, and the Indians." -Americana Catalogue, 1843"Smith left Independence in 1839 in good company... mountain men Andrew Sublette, Louis Vasquez, Philip Thompson." -It Happened in Colorado"One of the best records of conditions and activity in the Colorado region during fur trade days, and the first and only authentic record of a completed voyage from the Upper South Platte to the Mississippi." -

Gloves, Past and Present by Willard M. Smith invites readers into a world shaped by style, clothing, design, cultural expression, craftsmanship, and the history of personal appearance. First published in an earlier literary era, this enduring work offers more than a simple trip into the past. It preserves the language, assumptions, ambitions, and storytelling habits of its time while giving modern readers a chance to encounter its central questions with fresh eyes. Whether you are discover...

PrefaceMost men, apparently, take their gloves for granted. In these days the little refinements of civilization are accepted among us without a thought; but in so doing we lose a great deal of enjoyment which we never were intended to overlook. Least of all are our gloves commonplace. Mr. Chesterton has something to say about Tremendous Trifles. To my mind, he might have been talking about gloves. If you choose to think of them as trifles, then they are tremendous...

From the preface: "For thirty years I have devoted myself to the practical problems of the glove industry, and my connection with one of the substantial firms of master-merchant-glovers in the world has taught me how little gloves are known or appreciated by the millions of persons who buy them and wear them. The pursuit of glove lore--the historic romance of the glove--has long since been with me a selfish recreation. Now I desire to share it, as well as the practical knowledge, with all ...