Tadalique And Company: 156 books

Rinard, the Red Revenger leads a band of pirates in the Florida keys. Published in the 1800s by Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. (1821-1886) using his pen name “Ned Buntline.” Transcribed and edited from the Boston edition by Jeffrey Merrow. 46,000 words.

The marriage of a wealthy New York merchant to his young bride disrupts the lives of everyone around him.  Published in the 1800s by Edward Zane Carroll Judson, Sr. (1821-1886) using his pen name “Ned Buntline.”  Transcribed and edited from the 1885 edition by Jeffrey Merrow.

“The Duchess,” a story by the author of ‘Molly Bawn,’ ‘Phyllis,’ ‘Under Currents,’ ‘Mrs. Vereker,’ ‘Doris,’  ‘Airy Fairy Lilian,’  ‘Lady Branksmere,’ etc.  under the pseudonym of “The Duchess,” Mrs. Margaret Wolfe (Hamilton) Hungerford (1877–1897) Set...

Rather than return from school in Canandaigua to an oppressive home life with her spinster Aunt, Edna Browning instead chooses to elope with Charlie Churchill, the apparent heir to the vast Leighton fortune.  Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1872 New York printing.

Recently arrived in town, “Stonio” applies for a job as a stone-cutter in the royal quarry. Published in 1870 by William Henry Peck (1830–1892), former Professor of History in the University of Louisiana. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.

Child bride Marian Lindsey flees her Kentucky manse believing her new husband loves another more beautiful than she, but has wed her only for her vast estate. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1865, New York edition.

Following her sense of duty, Dorla is rushed into a marriage with a man she feels somewhat indifferent about, only then to encounter the man she idolizes. Written by Miriam Coles Harris (1834 - 1925). Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1875 New York edition.

Hugh Worthington is a young plantation owner near Frankfort, Kentucky, who has forsworn any interest in the ladies vying for his attention, as he remains haunted by the memory of a long-lost 'Golden Haired' maiden.  Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow.

A would-be Royalist strives to uphold her title amid a flurry of publicity.  Created by Arthur Henry Veysey following the success of “A Cheque for Three Thousand.”  Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1899 New York edition.

Fate places John Sheffield in the wrong place, at the wrong time - standing alone in the park at night with “Shylock” Smith lying dead at his side. First published in 1914. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1920 New York edition.

Alfred Sumner vies for the hand of eighteen-year-old Pansy Grey. Written entirely in verse, by Celia E. (Celia Emmeline) Gardner (1844―), and copyright 1872. Transcribed by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1873 Carleton edition. 252 pages; 36,000 words.

P. T. Barnum narrates his early history as Clerk, Merchant and Editor, and his later career a Showman, with numerous illustrations by artist F.O.C. Darley. Transcribed from the 1855 edition.

A biographical review of author Charles Dickens, by Robt. Shelton MacKenzie, literary editor for the “Philadelphia Press.” Includes a few selections from “The Uncommercial Traveller,” “Sketches by Boz,” and other sources. Transcribed and edited from the 1870 printed edition by Jeffrey Merrow. 156,000 words.

“Jack” Goodwin looks back upon his life and his affection for horses. By Albion W. Tourgée with illustrations by Warren B. Davis. Transcribed and edited by Jeffrey Merrow from the 1891 Bonner printed edition.