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More Celtic Fairy Tales is part of a series written by the Australian born folklorist Joseph Jacobs. In this book feature over two dozen stories taken from popular oral tradition and united with John D. Batten's black and white drawings, full of movement and energy. Stories include: 'The Fate of the...

Originally published in 1905, this work is a collection of writings by the American author Lafcadio Hearn. Hearn was a scholar of Japanese culture and society, eventually became a citizen of the country himself. This book is a collection of posthumously published essays that largely focus on Japanese...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1934 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Queen of the Black Coast' is a story in the Conan series where Conan is a plundering pirate. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During...

First published in 1883, "The Story of My Heart" is a book by English nature writer Richard Jefferies. It is often described as a "spiritual autobiography", within which Jefferies envisions the English countryside as a utopia. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in transcendental...

This rare book contains a fictionalised account of the day-to-day life of Walt Whitman, written by May Byron. A fascinating and insight biographical work of the great American poet, this is a book that will greatly appeal to fans of Walt Whitman and constitutes a must-have for collectors of Byron's...

This is Annie Fellows Johnston’s 1899 children’s book, “Two Little Knights Of Kentucky”. Part of the “Little Colonel" series, it is the charming story of a young girl called Lloyd Sherman who lives in the post-Civil War South. The “two little knights” refers to Malcolm and Keith,...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Lost Valley of Iskander' is a story in the El Borak series where El Borak discovers the Greek descendants of Alexander the Great. Robert Ervin...

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of Henrik Ibsen’s play, “Hedda Gabler”, first performed in 1891. The play highlights the social issues of a woman navigating her life in a patriarchal world. Hedda’s challenges reflect Ibsen’s perceptions of female frustration and the...

Considered one of Wallace’s best and most exciting thrillers, "Jack O’ Judgement" tells the story of a masked vigilante. "Jack" becomes the nemesis of the Boundary gang, a villainous group led by the dastardly Colonel Dan Boundary, that excels in blackmail and racketeering....

The Dog Scrapbook: The Wire Haired Fox Terrier Edition is a collection of the best writings on the charming world of dogs and dog ownership, including everything from essays and anecdotes, to poems and literary excerpts. The book is illustrated throughout by a range of vintage photographs of the breed,...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1936 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'She Devil' is one of Howard's spicy stories featuring the charcter Wild Bill Clayton. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his...

This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in the 1936 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Purple Heart of Erlik' is one of Howard's spicy stories featuring the charcter Wild Bill Clayton. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in...

"The Young Fur Traders" is a children's adventure novel by Scottish author R. M. Ballantyne, first published in 1856. Set in the American Old West, this exciting tale is full of action and daring-do, making it ideal for children with an interest in the Wild West and American history. Robert Michael...

This vintage book contains clear directions for mixing a vast range of contemporary American beverages, together with instructions for making British, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish punches, juleps, cobblers, beers, ciders, wines, and more. "How to Mix Drinks or The Bon-Vivant's Companion"...