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A Tale of the Western Plains

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G. A. Henty has a wonderful talent for combining history and fiction for children. In this thrilling adventure story, he transports young readers back to the early days of the American frontier with a narrative that's as educational as it is exciting. His rip-roaring story follows the exploits of Hugh Tunstall, a young English lad who leaves England for Texas, where he experiences, firsthand, the lawlessness of the Far West. Facing the challenges of life in an untamed wilderness, Hugh finds...

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A Treasury of Poems for Children

M. G. Edgar

A Treasury of Poems for Children

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Set sail with «Wynken, Blynken, and Nod» and «The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,» and gaze in wonder at the night sky with «Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.» Stroll the beach with «The Walrus and the Carpenter,» and experience the magic of Christmas with «A Visit from St. Nicholas.» This enchanting collection of childhood verse features these and nearly 100 other classic poems, illustrated by a master of the Art Nouveau style.With his fine eye for intricate detail and boundless enthusiasm for the...

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M. G. Edgar

Adventures of Uncle Wiggily

Howard Garis

Adventures of Uncle Wiggily

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Generations of children and adults have thrilled to the adventures of Uncle Wiggily Longears, the gentleman rabbit. These heartwarming tales from a century ago recount Uncle Wiggily's devotion to helping children and animals—and himself—out of perilous scrapes. The wise old rabbit saves the day, using a combination of wit, sincerity, positive thinking, and other timeless virtues.This beautiful keepsake edition features 19 of Uncle Wiggily's most popular exploits,...

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Howard Garis

Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables

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Aesop's Fables

Aesop's Fables

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

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Lewis Carroll

Big Book of Animal Stories

Thornton W. Burgess

Big Book of Animal Stories

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Mixing exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily, Thornton W. Burgess's timeless stories have drawn generations of youngsters into the comforting world of the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Laughing Brook. Along with generous helpings of warmth and whimsy, the entertaining stories also offer valuable lessons about wildlife, the environment, and being true to one's own nature.In this collection of irresistible animal tales, children will read about Peter...

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Thornton W. Burgess

English Fairy Tales

English Fairy Tales

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Many generations of children have enjoyed the enduringly popular fairy tale collections of Joseph Jacobs, one of England's foremost folklorists. Through every change of fashion, their ability to delight and entertain has continued undiminished. The king and queens, the wicked giants, the clever youngest sons, the talking animals and trees, the magic cloaks that make their wearers invisible—these elements stirred the imagination of our parents and ourselves, and will give as much...

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Fairy Gold

Ernest Rhys

Fairy Gold

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From the founding editor of Everyman's Library comes this enthralling illustrated collection of thirty-three fairy tales to please children of all ages—and the parents who read to them. Favorite English characters such as Dick Whittington, Jack the Giant Killer, and King Arthur appear alongside Tom Thumb, Chicken-Licken, and other figures from the wider world of folklore. Young readers will be spellbound by tales of an orphan who rises from scullery boy to Mayor of London with the...

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Ernest Rhys

Famous Men of Ancient Rome

John H. Haaren

Famous Men of Ancient Rome

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This captivating book offers young readers a memorable and meaningful introduction to the famous leaders and great men of ancient Rome. Its biographical sketches are chronologically arranged, from 753 B.C., the estimated founding of Rome, to A. D. 476, the fall of the Western Empire. Readers can compare and contrast the characters of these great men and see how their actions and ideas influenced Rome and the world.The 30 chapters start with the legend of the orphans Romulus and Remus, who were...

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John H. Haaren

First Voyage to America

Christopher Columbus

First Voyage to America

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Dramatic, revealing entries — including Columbus' own words — document epochal voyage, heavy seas, discouraged crew, first sighting of land, appearance of island natives, more. Translated into English, reset in large type. 44 illustrations, including a number from rare sources. Fascinating historical document. Publisher's note.

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Christopher Columbus

Glinda of Oz

Glinda of Oz

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Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

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Glinda of Oz

Glinda of Oz

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Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles!

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Great Horse Stories

Great Horse Stories

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Readers who love horses will cherish this blue-ribbon collection of fifteen short stories by such famous authors as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Saki, and Erle Stanley Gardner. Suitable for ages 10 and older, these tales of wild and tame horses offer a thrilling blend of adventure and realism. The collection opens with an abridgment of Anna Sewell's classic Black Beauty, the moving account of a horse's working life, pulling cabs in Victorian London. Subsequent stories include «Her First...

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Household Stories by the Brothers G...

Brothers Grimm

Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm

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Fifty-three classic stories include «Rumpelstiltskin,» «Rapunzel,» «Hansel and Gretel,» «The Fisherman and his Wife,» «Snow White,» «Tom Thumb,» «Sleeping Beauty,» «Cinderella,» and so many more. Lavishly illustrated with original 19th-century drawings by Walter Crane. 114 illustrations.

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Brothers Grimm

In Freedom's Cause

In Freedom's Cause

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"In Freedom's Cause" by G. A. Henty. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to...

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In Freedom's Cause

In Freedom's Cause

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Indian Fairy Tales

Indian Fairy Tales

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Indian Fairy Tales

Indian Fairy Tales

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Indian Why Stories

Frank B. Linderman

Indian Why Stories

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The Native American was a true lover of nature and close observer of the sights and sounds about him. He delighted in composing tales that offered imaginative explanations for everything–from simple stories about creation to fanciful accounts of how animals acquired certain physical characteristics.This entertaining collection of 22 stories, compiled nearly a century ago by a devotee of Indian lore who considered them «well-worth saving,» recounts many of the legends told to him by members of...

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Frank B. Linderman

Little Wizard Stories of Oz

Little Wizard Stories of Oz

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Little Wizard Stories of Oz

Little Wizard Stories of Oz

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