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.

One day not long after Allenby had captured Jerusalem, I happened to be in front of a bazaar stall on Christian Street, remonstrating with a fat old Turkish shopkeeper who was attempting to relieve me of twenty piasters for a handful of dates. My attention was suddenly drawn to a group of Arabs walking in the direction of the Damascus Gate. The fact that they were Arabs was not what caused me to drop my tirade against the high cost of dates, for Palestine, as all men know, is inhabited by ...

Acclaimed author Lowell Thomas recounts the gripping story of the Second Chindit expedition in the Japanese-held Burmese jungle. It provides a fascinating account of British General Orde Wingate and American Army Air Force pilot Philip Cochran, (the famous 'Flip Corkin' from the Terry and the Pirates comic strip), and the story of their brilliant operations behind enemy lines during World War II."The incredible tale of the conquest of the Burma jungle with gliders is one of the grea...

Old Gimlet Eye is the autobiography of early U.S. Marine Corp legend Smedley Butler who, at the time of his death in 1940, was the most decorated Marine in U.S. history. Butler joined the Corps at age 16 and took part in critical military actions in Cuba, the Philippines, China, Central America, Mexico and France.A veteran of both the Spanish-American War and World War I, Butler’s candid narrative (assisted in the writing by author Lowell Thomas) offers unique insight into...

Herein are the facts of the story of T.E. Lawrence and his adventures and achievement in Arabia, collated by Lowell Thomas (April 6, 1892 – August 29, 1981) and his cameraman Harry Chase who travelled with T E Lawrence during 1917 and 1918.In Thomas’ own words: “To do this I must turn back the pages of time to the days when, accompanied by my photographic colleague, Mr. Harry A. Chase, and two other assistants, I left America to gather information and secure a pictorial record of t...

Beyond Khyber Pass is a gripping travel narrative and geopolitical snapshot of a rarely glimpsed region during a pivotal historical moment. Written by famed journalist and adventurer Lowell Thomas, the book recounts his daring journey through Afghanistan in the early 1920s—an era when few Westerners ventured beyond the fabled Khyber Pass. Thomas offers vivid descriptions of tribal lands, remote mountain settlements, and royal courts, capturing the beauty, hardship, and political ...

Lowell Thomas' With Lawrence in Arabia is a captivating chronicle of one of the most legendary figures of World War I, T.E. Lawrence, famously known as "Lawrence of Arabia." Written by the journalist and broadcaster who helped immortalize Lawrence's exploits, this book offers a thrilling firsthand account of the Arab Revolt and Lawrence's extraordinary role in it. Thomas vividly recounts his experiences traveling through the deserts of the Middle East, where he witnessed the daring campaig...

Smedley D. Butler joined the Marine Corps at age 16 and took part in critical military actions in Cuba, the Philippines, China, Central America, Mexico, and France. He won renown as a battlefield hero and was the most decorated Marine in U.S. history at the time of his death in 1940. Old Gimlet Eye is an action-packed account of Butler's many heroic tours of duty.

This second volume in the series follows the adventures of people who encounter an ancient tribal sacred ring, once belonging to a tribe of headhunters in the high Andes of northern South America. In this book, a second ancient ring with a white stone appears. The two rings--one black with an evil influence and one white with a good influence--symbolize the freewill choices between good and evil. When possessed together, their influences offset each other. However, when separated, those wh...

"Lawrence in Arabia" by Lowell Thomas is a captivating biography that explores the life of T.E. Lawrence, a British archaeologist, military officer, and writer. The book delves into Lawrence's experiences during World War I, particularly his role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire. Thomas, who met Lawrence and documented his adventures, provides a vivid portrayal of the man behind the legend. Through rich storytelling and detailed accounts, readers gain insight into Lawrence's c...

This vintage book contains the fascinating and insightful story of a Frenchman called Louis Romanet who lived with a tribe of Eskimos in the Arctic for many years. It is a dramatic true story of friendship and a deeply emotional brotherly tie between two men, Kabluk, the white man, and Akpek, the Eskimo chief. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in Eskimo culture, and it would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "In Every Latitude the...

Old Gimlet Eye, first published in 1933, is the biography of U.S. Marine Corps legend Smedley Butler (1881-1940). Butler, who at the time of his death was the most decorated Marine in U.S. History, joined the Marines at age 16 and took part in military actions in the Philippines, China, Central America, Mexico, Cuba, and France in World War I. The book ends with Butler's retirement in 1931, but he would go on to become a leading critic against the unbridled power of monied...