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Indian Heroes and Great Chieftans
Indian Heroes and Great Chieftans
Eastman, Charles Alexander
¥19.52
A collection of fascinating biographies of some of the most famous Native Americans, including Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
Language
Language
Sapir, Edward
¥19.52
Taken from the work of late-19th/early-20th century anthropological linguist Edward Sapir, this is a fascinating comprehensive introduction to the field of linguistics.
Life of Lord Nelson
Life of Lord Nelson
Southey, Robert
¥19.52
A comprehensive look into the life of one of history's greatest military minds. This book covers the whole lifetime of Lord Horatio Nelson, including all his posts on various vessels, and the victories he won at sea, the last of which cost him his life.
Prester John
Prester John
Buchan, John
¥19.52
John Buchan's novel 'Prester John' tells the tale of David Crawfurd, a young scotsman who travels to South Africa, where he experiences a Zulu uprising which is somehow linked to the medieval legend of 'Prester John'.
Real Soldiers of Fortune
Real Soldiers of Fortune
David, Richard Harding
¥19.52
A collection of fascinating biographies of six of England and America's greatest heroes and pioneers, including the 'King of Scouts' Frederick Russell Burnham, and Sir Winston Churchill.
Red Badge of Courage
Red Badge of Courage
Crane, Stephen
¥19.52
Published in 1895 by the American author Stephen Crane. This book is considered to be one of the most influential works in American Literature, it features a young recruit who overcomes his fears to be a hero, it also gives an insight into the cruelty of the American Civil War.
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Black Death and the Dancing Mania
Hecker, J. F. C.
¥19.52
A 19th Century analysis of two of the 14th Century's most devastating pandemics: The Black Death, which is usually thought to be a form of bubonic plague, and the Dancing Mania, an unexplained epidemic that caused thousands of people to literally dance themselves to death.
Sign of Four
Sign of Four
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous London detective Sherlock Holmes tackles another intriguing case. A young woman seeks Holmes' help after a crazed, escapee murderer refuses to leave her alone in his search for missing treasure. When the young woman is kidnapped Holmes and Watson start their search in the city's criminal underworld.
Bleak House
Bleak House
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Like many of Charles Dickens' novel, Bleak House is a social commentary and critique. It focuses on the failings of the British judiciary system, following the lives affected by the discovery that a man left more than one will.
Carnacki the Ghost-Finder
Carnacki the Ghost-Finder
Hodgson, William Hope
¥19.52
William Hope Hodgson's creation Thomas Carnacki was the original Ghostbuster. As a specialist in the Occult he was charged with investigating and ending hauntings. This is a collection of six of Hodgson's stories.
Tales and Fantasies
Tales and Fantasies
Stevenson, Robert Louis
¥19.52
Three fantastic short stories from famed author Robert Louis Stevenson.
101 Amazing Jessica Ennis Facts
101 Amazing Jessica Ennis Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Jessica Ennis is one of this year's best Olympic prospects. Her athleticism, personality and drive has endeared her to many in Great Britain and across the world.Contained within this excellent book of facts is a wealth of information about Jessica, her medals, other achievements and much, much more.Join in with the Olympic spirit, get behind the athletes and show everyone that you are the fountain of Knowledge with...101 Amazing Jessica Ennis Facts!
Tales of Adventure and Medical Life
Tales of Adventure and Medical Life
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Contains fifteen short stories (six adventure and nine medical) by eminent author and creator of the immortal Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Armourer's Prentices
Armourer's Prentices
Yonge, Charlotte Mary
¥19.52
This book describes in detail the relationship between the apprentice and their master in early Tudor times and life within the guilds - a fascinating read.
Sea-Wolf
Sea-Wolf
London, Jack
¥19.52
This is a 1904 psychological thriller written by Jack London, an American writer. The story centres around Wolf Larsen, a dominant character who rescues survivors from an ocean collision. When first published it was a sell out, selling some 40,000 copies. The author went on to write The Call of the Wild.
Adventures of Ulysses
Adventures of Ulysses
Lamb, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of legends about the Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, also known by his Latin name of Ulysses, written by English essayist Charles Lamb.
Afghan Wars
Afghan Wars
Forbes, Archibald
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the two Anglo-Afghan Wars, 1839-42 and 1878-80, written by British war correspondent Archibald Forbes. As an ex-Royal Dragoons private Forbes had a wonderful level of knowledge about military mindsets and traditions.
American Senator
American Senator
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
The fantastic 1875 novel by Anthony Trollope, following the courtship behaviour of two women. It is notable for its depictions of rural English life and its detailed fox hunting scenes.
Belton Estate
Belton Estate
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
Anthony Trollope's classic novel of thwarted desire, the first novel to be serialised in Fortnightly Review.
Black Arrow
Black Arrow
Stevenson, Robert Louis
¥19.52
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel 'The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses' has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over 120 years. Set during the Wars of the Roses, the story follows Richard 'Dick' Shelton, a young man who's father is murdered. To seek revenge, he joins the outlaws of the mysterious Black Arrow.
Chimes and The Holly Tree
Chimes and The Holly Tree
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
No author is more associated with Christmas-time than Charles Dickens. This collection contains two of his festive short novels: 'The Chimes' and 'The Holly Tree'.