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Beetle
￥19.52
A mysterious oriental man known only as 'the Beetle' terrorises london with his unearthly powers of hypnosis and shape-shifting. Written by British author Richard Bernard Heldmann under the pseudonym of Richard Marsh, this book was published in the same year as 'Dracula', and was initially more successful than Bram Stoker's now more famous work. Like Dracula, and other books of the time such as Sax Rohmer's Fu Manchu novels, this was also of the 'sensation novel' genre, building up the suspense surrounding a mysterious villain by narrating the story from several viewpoints.
Evolution of Empires
￥19.52
A fantastic and comprehensive look at the historical development of the empires of France, Germany and England, written by American author and historian Mary Platt Parmele.
Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan
￥19.52
The Mughal, or Moghul, Empire ruled much of the Indian subcontinent (archaically called 'Hindustan') for 3 centuries, finally falling in the mid-19th century. This is a fantastic and comprehensive account of the last years of the Empire and its fall, one of the most important events in Indian history.
Great Boer War
￥19.52
While most people remember Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for his 'Sherlock Holmes' stories, he actually wanted more to be a journalistic and historical writer. This is one of his works in that vein, documenting the events of the Boer War, which had yet to end at the time of writing.
Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories
￥19.52
Seven short stories from the prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist Edith Wharton.
House Behind the Cedars
￥19.52
Charles W. Chesnutt wrote The House Behind the Cedars as a response to what he viewed as inadequate and inaccurate depictions of the complexity of racial relationships in the southern states of America in the media and literature of the time. He aimed to provoke serious political discussion with the novel. Oscar Micheaux made a film adaption of the book in 1927.
Man Who Was Thursday
￥19.52
A fantastic metaphysical thriller by prolific English author G. K. Chesterton. In a surreal alternative reality version of turn-of-the-century London, a man is recruited by Scotland Yard to a secret anti-anarchist taskforce, and finds himself investigating a weird underground anarchist movement.
Odyssey
￥19.52
One of the most famous ancient Greek epic poems, translated into English.
Pirates of Malabar
￥19.52
A fascinating account of events that took place at the Malabar Coast during the mid-19th Century, including the machinations of the powerful East India Company, the rule of the Moghul, and the activities of pirates such as the fearsome Captain Kidd.
Ruling Passion
￥19.52
A fantastic series of 8 short stories about people with 'ruling passions', singular traits that define their lives, such as bravery, gentleness, a dedication to justice or a love of music. Written by American author, educator, and clergyman Henry van Dyke.
101 More Amazing Brainteasers
￥19.52
This is the second book from Jack Goldstein's 'brainteasers' series, aimed at everyone who enjoys solving a variety of puzzles. Contained within the book are over one hundred fun brainteasers for children and adults alike, covering subjects including numbers, words, logic problems, visual puzzles, lateral thinking and more. Each question is sure to have you scratching your head - until you reveal the answer... at which point you'll say you knew it all along!The brainteasers are separated into sections for easy navigation and will test every area of your brain whether you are old or young. Full answers and solutions are provided.
Science of Fairy Tales
￥19.52
A fascinating look at the mythology of fairytales by famed folklorist Edwin Sidney Hartland, who takes the approach of assembling and studying persistent and widespread folklore in an attempt to provide a scientific insight into belief systems.
Son of the Wolf
￥19.52
A collection of short stories by the prolific American author Jack London, edited on the same day he was married to Elizabeth "e;Bessie"e; Maddern.
Two Destinies
￥19.52
A fantastic tale of destined spirits and supernatural visions by English novelist, playwright and short story author Wilkie Collins.
War Chief of the Ottawas
￥19.52
A fantastic look at the Pontiac War by Canadian author Thomas Guthrie Marquis.
Wife and Other Stories
￥19.52
Nine short stories from the Russian literary master Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.Includes the stories:The WifeDifficult PeopleThe GrasshopperA Dreary StoryThe Privy CouncillorThe Man in a CaseGooseberriesAbout LoveThe Lottery Ticket
Witch and Other Stories
￥19.52
Fifteen short stories from the Russian literary master Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.Includes the stories:The WitchPeasant WivesThe PostThe New VillaDreamsThe PipeAgafyaAt Christmas TimeGusevThe StudentIn the RavineThe HuntsmanHappinessA MalefactorPeasants
Witches of New York
￥19.52
A fantastic light-hearted look at the world of the psychics, astrologers and fortune-tellers of Victorian New York City, written by 'Q. K. Philander Doesticks', the alter-ego of American humorist Mortimer Q. Thomson.
Three Years in France with the Guns
￥19.52
This book details some 'episodes in the life of a Field Battery' during the First World War.From the introduction by the author:The story is a simple record of the fortunes of my own Battery and Brigade, and is intended as a tribute to the good comradeship which existed, under all conditions, among all ranks.
Tom Brown's Schooldays
￥19.52
The story of Tom Brown as he attends Rugby School, a public school for boys, has enthralled readers for over a century and a half.
Two Gallant Sons of Devon
￥19.52
A fantastic adventure novel set on the high seas, written by British civil engineer and author of nautical fiction William Lancaster, under his pseudonym Harry Collingwood.
