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Man Abroad
Man Abroad
Anonymous
¥19.52
A fantastic classic science fiction tale from an anonymous late-19th century author. In a far-flung future, humanity has colonised the solar system. The story is set against a background of interplanetary war, with mighty electric spaceships riding the inter-system electric currents to battle in epic space warfare.
Martin Eden
Martin Eden
London, Jack
¥19.52
Jack London's classic tale of a struggling young writer has been a favourite, particularly with authors, for over a century. The titular Martin Eden seeks to win the hand of a young bourgeois woman in marriage by becoming a successful writer. His struggle to succeed give this book an uplifting edge, but the story remains a deeply tragic one.
Mental Efficiency
Mental Efficiency
Bennett, Arnold
¥19.52
A fantastic guide to increasing your intellectual acuity by English writer Arnold Bennett.
Moonfleet
Moonfleet
Falkner, J. Meade
¥19.52
J. Meade Falkner's classic adventure novel Moonfleet has been enjoyed by readers of all ages around the world for over a century. Now you can read this timeless tale of smuggling in a sleepy southern English village.
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia
Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia
Muhlbach, Louise
¥19.52
A classic historical fiction work by Clara Mundt, better known by her pen name of Louise Muehlbach.
Nicholas Nickleby
Nicholas Nickleby
Dickens, Charles
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Charles Dickens' tale of the young man who sets out to prove himself to his uncle when he has to support his mother and sister when his father dies has been enjoyed by readers of all ages around the world for over 170 years.
Hero Tales from American History
Hero Tales from American History
Lodge, Henry Cabot
¥19.52
A fascinating look at some of the greatest heroes of American history, written by Theodore Roosevelt and his friend Henry Cabot Lodge, the eminent historian.Includes writings on: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, General Grant, John Quincy Adams, and the battles of Gettysburg, New Orleans and the Alamo.
History of England 1066-1216
History of England 1066-1216
Adams, George Burton
¥19.52
A history of the 150 years following the Norman conquest of England in 1066, detailing all the major events during one of the most turbulent eras of English history.
History of Ireland and Her People
History of Ireland and Her People
Hull, Eleanor
¥19.52
A comprehensive look at the history of the land of Ireland from ancient times all the way through to the 1930s.
Legends of the Middle Ages
Legends of the Middle Ages
Guerber, H. A.
¥19.52
A fascinating study of many traditional myths from the Middle Ages, including tales of Beowulf, Merlin and King Arthur, and the quest for the Holy Grail.
Steady Now Doctor
Steady Now Doctor
Clifford, Robert
¥19.52
Steady Now Doctor by Dr Robert Clifford, is a novel, as opposed to the nine autobiographical books of his Doctor series. He achieves the same balance of comedy, pathos and tragedy as he did in the Doctor series. We follow the life of Andy Howard through the ups and downs of school days, an heroic bicycle ride to Blackpool, warring parents and success and failure at rugby. This is followed by his life as a house surgeon with medical and personal dramas, seduction, violence and eventually sweet, true love and marriage. As in his Doctor series, Dr Clifford writes with a great sense of humour, and a rare insight and humanity.
Life in the Medieval University
Life in the Medieval University
Rait, Robert S.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at University life in the Medieval era, written by Scottish historian, Historiographer Royal and Principal of the University of Glasgow Sir Robert Sangster Rait Kt. CBE DL.
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'.
Life in the Red Brigade
Life in the Red Brigade
Ballantyne, R. M.
¥19.52
A fantastic adventure novel by the master of juvenile fiction Robert Michael Ballantyne about life in the London Fire Brigade.
Rachel Ray
Rachel Ray
Trollope, Anthony
¥19.52
A fantastic romantic novel set in mid-19th century England by one of the most prolific and successful writers of the Victorian era, Anthony Trollope.
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Conan Doyle first published his fictional character of Holmes in 1887 followed by a series of short stories in the Strand Magazine in 1891.The public could not get enough of Holmes and his popularity still continues.This book contains 12 adventures.
Friend of Caesar
Friend of Caesar
Stearns Davis, William
¥19.52
The fantastic tale of the fall of the Roman Republic by American educator, historian and author William Stearns Davis.
Alfred the Great
Alfred the Great
Abbott, Jacob
¥19.52
A chronicle of one of the greatest Kings in history. Alfred the Great defended the Anglo-Saxons from the invading Vikings, as well as working to improve the legal system in his kingdom.The current Queen of England is a direct descendent of this fascinating man.
Outcast of the Islands
Outcast of the Islands
Conrad, Joseph
¥19.52
Joseph Conrad's second novel follows the downfall of Peter Willems, a disreputable man who attempts to find refuge from a scandal in a native village.
Greek Women
Greek Women
Carroll, Mitchell
¥19.52
The first volume of the 'Women in All Ages and in All Countries' series, looking at women in ancient Greek history and mythology.
Beyond the City
Beyond the City
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
The fantastic 1892 novel from Scottish author and creator of the immortal Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.