Chesterton: 598 books

Two Scotsmen, one a catholic, the other an atheist, are embroiled in a bitter dispute. As the story progresses, their differences in opinion lead to a number of comedic situations that are as entertaining as they are provocative.

Originally appearing in The Daily News and The Speaker, the essays collected in Varied Types (1903) include perceptive looks at such literary notables as Lord Byron, Charlotte Brontё, William Morris, and Bret Harte, as well as studies of some decidedly non-literary figures, including Queen Victoria.

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic...

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Se preguntarán con mucha razón por qué, de no mediar una especie de apuesta, iba yo a aceptar el encargo de escribir siquiera un ensayo popular sobre la historia de Inglaterra, si no puedo invocar ningún tipo de erudición especializada y no soy más que una persona corriente. La respuesta es...

The “spellbinding tale” of an Alabama family and a troubled teenage orphan: “eloquent evidence that Southern storytelling is indeed a very special art form” (The New York Times Book Review). In the 1940s, Coden, Alabama was a hideaway for movie stars—an isolated playground tucked...

A collection of short stories about Father Brown, the priest detective, including The Blue Cross, The Secret Garden, The Queer Feet, The Flying Stars, The Invisible Man, The Honour of Israel Gow, The Wrong Shape, The Sins of Prince Saradine The Hammer of God, The Eye of Apollo, The Sign of the Broken Sword, The Three Tools of Death.

A mystery thriller first published in 1908. Gabriel Syme of Scotland Yard has been assigned to investigate a charismatic poetic, suspected of anarchistic tendencies. Accepted into the small circle of suspects, what he discovers is far worse than he could have imagined.

When the enigmatic Innocent Smith arrives to stay at a London boarding house, the residents are enthralled by him. But his reputation is at risk of being lost when he is arrested on serious charges.

Flambeau, once the most famous criminal in France and later a very private detective in England, had long retired from both professions. Some say a career of crime had left him with too many scruples for a career of detection. Anyhow, after a life of romantic escapes and tricks of evasion, he had ended at what some might consider an appropriate address...

This holiday, we proudly presents to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas classics: most beloved novels, tales, legends, poetry & carols - to warm up your heart and rekindle your holiday sparkle: Works by Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter,...

Sketches by Boz Pickwick Papers Nicholas Nickleby Oliver Twist Old Curiosity Shop Barnaby Rudge American Notes Pictures from Italy Martin Chuzzlewit Christmas Books Dombey and Son David Copperfield Christmas Stories Bleak House Child's History of England Hard Times Little Dorrit A Tale of Two Cities Great Expectations Our Mutual Friend Edwin Drood Master Humphrey's Clock Reprinted Pieces

An English epic poem that follows the exploits of Alfred the Great in his defense of Christian civilization in England from the heathen nihilism of the North. Following a string of defeats at the hands of the invading Danes, a vision from heaven in the river island of Athelney fills Alfred with joy...