Author: Jack London
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726644835
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
In the short story "The League of the Old Men" by Jack London, an old Native American man called Imber steps forth before the law and reveals that he has slayed numerous people. As his story unfolds, he recounts the tragic fate of his tribe Whitefish and what has led him on his sworn mission. The story pits humans against each other, but where does the law stand? The short story is one of London's stories inspired by the period the writer spent at the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century and was published in the early 20th century. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.
The League of the Old Men
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726644835
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
In the short story "The League of the Old Men" by Jack London, an old Native American man called Imber steps forth before the law and reveals that he has slayed numerous people. As his story unfolds, he recounts the tragic fate of his tribe Whitefish and what has led him on his sworn mission. The story pits humans against each other, but where does the law stand? The short story is one of London's stories inspired by the period the writer spent at the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century and was published in the early 20th century. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN: 8726644835
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
Book Description
In the short story "The League of the Old Men" by Jack London, an old Native American man called Imber steps forth before the law and reveals that he has slayed numerous people. As his story unfolds, he recounts the tragic fate of his tribe Whitefish and what has led him on his sworn mission. The story pits humans against each other, but where does the law stand? The short story is one of London's stories inspired by the period the writer spent at the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century and was published in the early 20th century. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.
Rules for Old Men Waiting
Author: Peter Pouncey
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 030743172X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
A brief, lyrical novel with a powerful emotional charge, Rules for Old Men Waiting is about three wars of the twentieth century and an ever-deepening marriage. In a house on the Cape “older than the Republic,” Robert MacIver, a historian who long ago played rugby for Scotland, creates a list of rules by which to live out his last days. The most important rule, to “tell a story to its end,” spurs the old Scot on to invent a strange and gripping tale of men in the trenches of the First World War. Drawn from a depth of knowledge and imagination, MacIver conjures the implacable, clear-sighted artist Private Callum; the private’s nemesis Sergeant Braddis, with his pincerlike nails; Lieutenant Simon Dodds, who takes on Braddis; and Private Charlie Alston, who is ensnared in this story of inhumanity and betrayal but brings it to a close. This invented tale of the Great War prompts MacIver’s own memories of his role in World War II and of Vietnam, where his son, David served. Both the stories and the memories alike are lit by the vivid presence of Margaret, his wife. As Hearts and Minds director Peter Davis writes, “Pouncey has wrought an almost inconceivable amount of beauty from pain, loss, and war, and I think he has been able to do this because every page is imbued with the love story at the heart of his astonishing novel.”
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 030743172X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
A brief, lyrical novel with a powerful emotional charge, Rules for Old Men Waiting is about three wars of the twentieth century and an ever-deepening marriage. In a house on the Cape “older than the Republic,” Robert MacIver, a historian who long ago played rugby for Scotland, creates a list of rules by which to live out his last days. The most important rule, to “tell a story to its end,” spurs the old Scot on to invent a strange and gripping tale of men in the trenches of the First World War. Drawn from a depth of knowledge and imagination, MacIver conjures the implacable, clear-sighted artist Private Callum; the private’s nemesis Sergeant Braddis, with his pincerlike nails; Lieutenant Simon Dodds, who takes on Braddis; and Private Charlie Alston, who is ensnared in this story of inhumanity and betrayal but brings it to a close. This invented tale of the Great War prompts MacIver’s own memories of his role in World War II and of Vietnam, where his son, David served. Both the stories and the memories alike are lit by the vivid presence of Margaret, his wife. As Hearts and Minds director Peter Davis writes, “Pouncey has wrought an almost inconceivable amount of beauty from pain, loss, and war, and I think he has been able to do this because every page is imbued with the love story at the heart of his astonishing novel.”
Report by His Majesty's Government to the Council of the League of Nations on the Administration of the Tanganyika Territory
Author: Great Britain. Colonial Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tanzania
Languages : en
Pages : 1410
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Tanzania
Languages : en
Pages : 1410
Book Description
The Secret of the League
Author: Ernest Bramah
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368446916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1907.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368446916
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1907.
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel + Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Author: Emma Orczy
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
This action packed adventure edition tells the story of the heroic Sir Percy Blakeney and his friends and helpers, especially their exploits in rescuing various aristocrats and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine._x000D_ The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel:_x000D_ Sir Percy Explains_x000D_ A Question of Passports_x000D_ Two Good Patriots_x000D_ The Old Scarecrow_x000D_ A Fine Bit of Work_x000D_ How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ Out of the Jaws of Death_x000D_ The Traitor_x000D_ The Cabaret de la Liberté_x000D_ Needs Must_x000D_ Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel:_x000D_ Fie, Sir Percy!_x000D_ The Principal Witness_x000D_ The Stranger from Paris_x000D_ Fly-By-Night_x000D_ The Lure of the Old Chateau_x000D_ In the Tiger's Den_x000D_ The Little Doctor_x000D_ The Chief's Way_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
This action packed adventure edition tells the story of the heroic Sir Percy Blakeney and his friends and helpers, especially their exploits in rescuing various aristocrats and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine._x000D_ The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel:_x000D_ Sir Percy Explains_x000D_ A Question of Passports_x000D_ Two Good Patriots_x000D_ The Old Scarecrow_x000D_ A Fine Bit of Work_x000D_ How Jean-Pierre Met the Scarlet Pimpernel_x000D_ Out of the Jaws of Death_x000D_ The Traitor_x000D_ The Cabaret de la Liberté_x000D_ Needs Must_x000D_ Adventures of the Scarlet Pimpernel:_x000D_ Fie, Sir Percy!_x000D_ The Principal Witness_x000D_ The Stranger from Paris_x000D_ Fly-By-Night_x000D_ The Lure of the Old Chateau_x000D_ In the Tiger's Den_x000D_ The Little Doctor_x000D_ The Chief's Way_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_
Scarlet Pimpernel + The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel + The Elusive Pimpernel + The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel (4 Unabridged Classics)
Author: Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8074849236
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1147
Book Description
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a play and adventure novel by Baroness Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title character, Sir Percy Blakeney, represents the original "hero with a secret identity" that inspired subsequent literary creations such as Don Diego de la Vega (El Zorro) and Bruce Wayne (Batman).The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, The Scarlet Pimpernel. First published in 1919, the book consists of short stories about Sir Percy Blakeney's exploits in rescuing various aristos and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine. First published in 1908, The Elusive Pimpernel is the 4th book in the classic adventure series about the Scarlet Pimpernel. The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, first published in 1922, is the last book in the series about the Scarlet Pimpernel's adventures. Again Orczy interweaves historic fact with fiction, this time through the real life figures of Thřša Cabarrus, and Jean-Lambert Tallien.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8074849236
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1147
Book Description
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a play and adventure novel by Baroness Orczy set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. The title character, Sir Percy Blakeney, represents the original "hero with a secret identity" that inspired subsequent literary creations such as Don Diego de la Vega (El Zorro) and Bruce Wayne (Batman).The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is a sequel book to the classic adventure tale, The Scarlet Pimpernel. First published in 1919, the book consists of short stories about Sir Percy Blakeney's exploits in rescuing various aristos and French citizens from the clutches of the guillotine. First published in 1908, The Elusive Pimpernel is the 4th book in the classic adventure series about the Scarlet Pimpernel. The Triumph of the Scarlet Pimpernel, first published in 1922, is the last book in the series about the Scarlet Pimpernel's adventures. Again Orczy interweaves historic fact with fiction, this time through the real life figures of Thřša Cabarrus, and Jean-Lambert Tallien.
The League of Six Nations
Author: Juan Carden
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1403347832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The book is a well-written classical poetry collection. It is written to please an American audience. There are romance and nature poems as well as many inspirational poems. It is well-written and is meant for a timeless reader. It can be read 1,500 years ago to 1,500 years in the future and still greatly enjoyed. There are many hours spent on some poems to only minutes on others. Some of the poems are lengthy but they always hold the audience of edge.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1403347832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 233
Book Description
The book is a well-written classical poetry collection. It is written to please an American audience. There are romance and nature poems as well as many inspirational poems. It is well-written and is meant for a timeless reader. It can be read 1,500 years ago to 1,500 years in the future and still greatly enjoyed. There are many hours spent on some poems to only minutes on others. Some of the poems are lengthy but they always hold the audience of edge.
The League of Regrettable Sidekicks
Author: Jon Morris
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 168369077X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Nominated for the 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book More than one hundred of the strangest sidekicks in comics history, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. This collection affectionately spotlights forgotten helpers like Thunderfoot (explosive-soled assistant to the Human Bomb), super-pets like Frosting (polar bear pal of space hero Norge Benson), fan favorites like Rick Jones (sidekick to half of the Marvel Universe), and obscure partners of iconic heroes (Superman Junior's career barely got off the ground). Included are pernicious profiles of henchmen and minions, the sidekicks of the supervillain world. Casual comics readers and diehard enthusiasts alike will relish the hilarious commentary and vintage art from obscure old comics.
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 168369077X
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Nominated for the 2019 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Comics-Related Book More than one hundred of the strangest sidekicks in comics history, complete with backstories, vintage art, and colorful commentary. This collection affectionately spotlights forgotten helpers like Thunderfoot (explosive-soled assistant to the Human Bomb), super-pets like Frosting (polar bear pal of space hero Norge Benson), fan favorites like Rick Jones (sidekick to half of the Marvel Universe), and obscure partners of iconic heroes (Superman Junior's career barely got off the ground). Included are pernicious profiles of henchmen and minions, the sidekicks of the supervillain world. Casual comics readers and diehard enthusiasts alike will relish the hilarious commentary and vintage art from obscure old comics.
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel
Author: Baroness Emma Orczy
Publisher: E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books
ISBN: 605787627X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The plot centres on the activities of Sir Percy Blakeney, an affluent Englishman who goes by the name of the Scarlet Pimpernel in secret. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is an intrepid gang of Englishmen led by the master of disguise known as The Scarlet Pimpernel. During the French Reign of Terror, a time of intense violence and political unrest, their goal is to save French nobles from the execution. In "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel," Sir Percy and his group continue their perilous rescue operations in France while dealing with fresh difficulties and adversaries. The plot thickens and thickens as the characters outsmart the French authorities and save lives amid intrigue, suspense, and swashbuckling action.A popular historical adventure classic, "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" is known for its gripping story and endearing characters. It is one of a number of books in the series, and the Scarlet Pimpernel has established himself as a lasting figure.
Publisher: E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books
ISBN: 605787627X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The plot centres on the activities of Sir Percy Blakeney, an affluent Englishman who goes by the name of the Scarlet Pimpernel in secret. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel is an intrepid gang of Englishmen led by the master of disguise known as The Scarlet Pimpernel. During the French Reign of Terror, a time of intense violence and political unrest, their goal is to save French nobles from the execution. In "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel," Sir Percy and his group continue their perilous rescue operations in France while dealing with fresh difficulties and adversaries. The plot thickens and thickens as the characters outsmart the French authorities and save lives amid intrigue, suspense, and swashbuckling action.A popular historical adventure classic, "The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" is known for its gripping story and endearing characters. It is one of a number of books in the series, and the Scarlet Pimpernel has established himself as a lasting figure.
The League of the Scarlet Pimpernel (紅花俠傳奇)
Author: Baroness Emma Orczy
Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1105
Book Description
More adventures amongst the terrors of revolutionary France. No one has uncovered the identity of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel - no one except his wife Marguerite and his arch-enemy, citizen Chauvelin. Sir Percy Blakeney is still at large however, evading capture!
Publisher: Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
ISBN:
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 1105
Book Description
More adventures amongst the terrors of revolutionary France. No one has uncovered the identity of the famous Scarlet Pimpernel - no one except his wife Marguerite and his arch-enemy, citizen Chauvelin. Sir Percy Blakeney is still at large however, evading capture!