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.

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.

The author wrote his memoirs, So Far . . . So Good . . . The Other Lowell Thomas Story in 2000 and had them published. This book is a sequel to that one. It is not intended to be marketed. However, should anyone care to purchase a copy, the offer would not be refused. This book is intended to be primarily for family use and distributed to close friends.

"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...

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...

James Russell Lowell's "The Biglow Papers" is a remarkable satirical work that employs a unique mix of lighthearted verse and biting political commentary. Written in a dialect that captures the vernacular of rural New England, the collection comprises a series of poems articulated by the fictional character Hosea Biglow, reflecting Lowell's fervent opposition to the Mexican-American War. The literary style is notable for its use of humor, irony, and dialect, making the poems both accessibl...

The year reaches its end with the Twelfth month. The landscape may be bleak, a sculpture of lines, monochrome dominates. The air carries the sounds of winter; wind, storms, silence.1 - Fifty Shades of January - An Introduction2 - Month of January by Hilaire Belloc3 - Ode Written on 1st of January by Robert Southey4 - Written January 1st, 1832 by Henry Alford5 - January Cold Desolate by Christina Georgina Rossetti6 - January 1st, 1828 by Natha...

Over the past two decades, the oil sands region of northeastern Alberta has been the site of unprecedented levels of development. Alberta's Lower Athabasca Basin tells a fascinating story of how a catastrophic ice age flood left behind a unique landscape in the Lower Athabasca Basin, one that made deposits of bitumen available for surface mining. Less well known is the discovery that this flood also produced an environment that supported perhaps the most intensive use of boreal fo...

The life and career of a Poet is often thought of as musing at a desk, or lying in a meadow, or on long journeys to find inspiration for their next masterwork. But more often than not a poet was a part-time profession in subservient submission to their actual, salary-paying job.In this volume we bring together those professionals whose skills are based on using words to achieve the ambitions, policies, desires and sleights of hand of their Governments and institutions. This calcula...

ContentsThe Ephemera: An Emblem Of Human LifeBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).The WhistleBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Dialogue Between Franklin And The GoutBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Consolation For The Old BachelorFrancis Hopkinson (1737-1791).John BullWashington Irving (1783-1859).The Mutability Of LiteratureWashington Irving (1783-1859).Kean’s ActingRichard Henry Dana (1787-1879).Gi...

Santa's Christmas Library: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition) presents an enchanting tapestry of yuletide literature that spans centuries and literary styles, gathering works that have shaped holiday storytelling. From tales of benevolence and redemption to merry rhymes and poignant legends, this anthology encapsulates the warmth and magic associated with Christmas. Each piece contributes to a rich literary mosaic, offering highlights such as time...

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 ...