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For much of the nineteenth century, the boundaries of the United States were in flux. Frontier lawyer turned Western writer Emerson Hough takes on the topic of one such border controversy in the novel 54-40 or Fight, an action-packed account of the campaign to wrest control of the Pacific Northwest from the British. Emerson Hough (18571923) was an American author best known for writing western stories and historical novels. Hough was born in Newton, Iowa on June 28, 1857. He was in Newton High Schools first graduating class of three in 1875. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelors degree in philosophy in 1880 and later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1882. His first article, "Far From The Madding Crowd," was published in Forest and Stream in 1882. He moved to White Oaks, New Mexico, practiced law there, and wrote for the White Oaks newspaper Golden Era for a year and a half, returning to Iowa when his mother was ill. He later wrote Story of the Outlaw, A Study of the Western Desperado, which included profiles of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. Hough moved to New Mexico after Garrett shot Billy the Kid, and he became a friend of Garrett. He wrote for various newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa, Sandusky, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, St. Louis, Missouri, and Wichita, Kansas. In 1889 he got a position as western editor of Forest and Stream, editing the "Chicago and the West" column. He was hired by George Bird Grinnell, the owner of Field and Stream, who founded the Audubon Society in 1886 which, along with Theodore Roosevelts Boone and Crockett Club, was a leader in the conservation movement.

For much of the nineteenth century, the boundaries of the United States were in flux. Frontier lawyer turned Western writer Emerson Hough takes on the topic of one such border controversy in the novel 54-40 or Fight, an action-packed account of the campaign to wrest control of the Pacific Northwest from the British.

Illus.: Arthur I. Keller

Cada relato, cada detalle de sus intimísimas historias lleva consigo una pizca de sentimientos que se conjugan con historias disfrazadas de realidad. Personalidad, es una de las palabras que definen perfectamente cada una de las historias que teje Marta. Sensibilidad, es una palabra que siempre esta presente entre lineas y que refuerzan la credibilidad de las historias. Valores, los que transmite en cada historia a modo de moraleja. Versatilidad, la que te aporta en cada relato, sumergiendote en mil y un escenarios, en diferentes generos literarios y asi atraparte.

Die Pipilotik ist nicht dazu da, das Leben der gewohnlichen Burger besser zu machen, wie einige irrigerweise meinen, sondern um sie besser uber den Tisch ziehen, aussaugen, ausnehmen und abreien zu konnen, denn die Armen klammern sich in geradezu ruhrender Weise an das Bisschen, das sie noch haben.

Sevilla. Un fin de semana. Una ola de calor. Cuatro hermanas se reúnen, como todos los años y desde hace veinte, para conmemorar la muerte de sus padres en una casa familiar que se derrumba. Para esta ocasion tan especial, Irene, Laura, Beatriz y Gloria invitan a los lectores a una cena para la que han cocinado platos a base de recuerdos familiares, heridas abiertas, ofertas engañosas, juegos de la memoria, unas cuantas mentiras y unas pocas medias verdades. El aliño lo ponen Gema y la Tita: una esta muerta, la otra apenas vive. La guarnicion la sirven un marido adultero, un adolescente descarriado, un camello que es, a la vez, un pajaro enamorado, y un oscuro amigo de la familia que se ha invitado a la cena con la intencion de romper los platos y poner la mesa patas arriba. Como postre, el menu incluye una pistola perdida, un collar que ya no brilla y una tabla de ouija casera.Pasen y lean. La cena va a comenzar.

This unique collection is created for all the dreamers of great adventure, for the heroes at heart, for the believers in honor and justice. This pocket library of action and ultimate adventure includes the greatest classics of the genre. You can choose to experience the thrill of a chase, the discovery of a treasure or lost civilization, the furor of a sea battle or a sword fight - at any time that suits you. The edition includes: The Count Of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) King Solomons Mines (Henry Rider Haggard) The Dragon and the Raven (G. A. Henty) The Call of the Wild & White Fang (Jack London) Moby-Dick (Herman Melville) Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad) 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas (Jules Verne) A Journey to the Center of the Earth & The Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (Maurice Leblanc) In a Hollow of the Hills (Bret Harte) The First Men in the Moon (H. G. Wells) The Land That Time Forgot (Edgar Rice Burroughs) The Untamed (Max Brand) The Last of the Mohicans (James Fenimore Cooper) The Adventures of Ken Ward (Zane Grey) Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Captain Courageous (Rudyard Kipling) Gullivers Travels (Jonathan Swift) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain) The Ocean Wave (Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce) The Adventures of Oliver Twist (Charles Dickens) Kim (Rudyard Kipling) Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates (Mary Mapes Dodge) The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Selma Lagerlof) Alice in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll) At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) Pinocchio (Carlo Collodi) The Adventures of David Balfour (Robert Louis Stevenson) Rob Roy (Walter Scott) Nick of the Woods; Or, Adventures of Prairie Life (Robert Montgomery Bird) Bull-dog Drummond (H. C. McNeile) The Young Lieutenant (Oliver Optic) A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles Adventures (E. W. Hornung) The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas) The Scarlet Pimpernel (Baroness Orczy) The Story of the Treasure Seekers (E. Nesbit) The Rivers End (James Oliver Curwood) Five Weeks in a Balloon (Jules Verne) The Mummy! (Mrs. Loudon) Queen Shebas Ring (Henry Rider Haggard) The Spy (James Fenimore Cooper) Sheppard Lee, Written by Himself (Robert Montgomery Bird) The Strange Adventures of Captain Dangerous (George Augustus Sala) The Gorilla Hunters (R. M. Ballantyne) Colonel Jack (Daniel Defoe) The Adventures of Miles Wallingford (James Fenimore Cooper) The Sea Wolf (Jack London) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) The Coral Island (R. M. Ballantyne) Billy Budd (Herman Melville) The Wreck of the Grosvenor (William Clark Russell) The Phantom Ship (Frederick Marryat) Two Years Before the Mast (Richard Henry Dana) Sailing Alone Around the World (Joshua Slocum) Captain Blood (Rafael Sabatini)

The anthology 60 Gothic Classics offers an expansive exploration into the depths of Gothic literature, capturing the essence of eerie atmospheres and complex narratives that characterize the genre. The collection encompasses a wide array of literary styles, from the haunting stories of psychological terror to the romantic and mysterious tales of suspense. Each work contributes to the rich tapestry of Gothic tradition, inviting readers into shadowy labyrinths of the macabre and the sublime. This collection stands out for its ability to showcase not only timeless tales of fear and wonder but also the diverse voices that have shaped the Gothic movement through history. Edited with care, 60 Gothic Classics brings together luminaries who span across countries and centuries, offering readers insights into historical, social, and cultural currents that influenced Gothic literature. The authors within this collection, including pioneering figures like Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe, and lesser-known yet influential writers like Ann Radcliffe and Arthur Machen, unite to illustrate the Gothics enduring appeal. Through these diverse voices, readers can appreciate the evocative power of Gothic literature as it evolved from its inception in the 18th century to a significant influence on modern storytelling. With 60 Gothic Classics, readers are afforded a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a multiplicity of dark and brooding perspectives that Gothic literature captures so well. This anthology serves not only as a comprehensive educational resource for understanding Gothic themes but also as a vessel of profound entertainment and reflection. Journey through the chilling and captivating narratives compiled within this volume, and experience the dialogues that these masters of Gothic fiction maintain across the ages, enhancing the literary landscape with their haunting, beautiful, and intellectually stimulating contributions.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthologys overall scope without giving away essential twists.- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Depois de diversas crises em seu casamento e traumas da vida de casada, Aurora, uma senhora que passara sua vida toda amparada por medos e anseios nunca cumpridos, se ve pressionada a fazer algo bom da vida. Alias, ela sempre tivera tres metas: plantar arvores, ter filhos e escrever um livro. Mas, no seria tarde demais para que conseguisse fazer tudo isso acontecer? Abandonada pelo marido, Aurora se faz forte e busca fazer algo bom em seu tempo que resta. Sessenta e um anos de vida e diversos medos a serem quebrados. Conhece muitas sensaçes novas, inclusive, a de se ver apaixonada por uma jovem mulher. Embarca em uma trajetoria intensa em busca de poder escrever seu to desejado livro, mas para isso precisara de muito mais que apenas coragem. Passando por diversas mudanças, Aurora precisa entender que tudo na vida se baseia em perdas e ganhos. Perdendo-se pelos caminhos, entre erros e acertos, Aurora, essa quase-virgem deixa-se alvorecer.

Escrita con precisión de relojero y la inteligencia y el humor incomparables de Cortázar, esta novela lleva al extremo uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos y originales de la literatura en lengua española.62/Modelo para armar es el summum del trabajo cortazariano; un modelo literario en el cual la transgresion deja de ser tal, y en el que el lector tambien deja de serlo para convertirse en una parte activa que va destejiendo imagen tras imagen, frase tras frase, con el fin de descubrir el hilo conductor del relato, y dar forma y figura a los personajes.62/Modelo para armar es la consecuencia directa del capitulo 62 de Rayuela: hacer un libro en el que se rompa el tiempo y las conductas ordinarias descubran lo fantastico. Todo seria como una inquietud, un desasosiego, un desarraigo continuo. Asi, la obra igual transcurre en Londres, Paris o Buenos Aires, y los personajes en una misma secuencia pasan del dialogo al monologo. A cada lector le corresponde la grata tarea de unir pieza tras pieza hasta conjeturar este 62/Modelo para armar."Desde el pique me parecio un tipo entrañable, sin falsas modestias ni caricaturas de vanidad."-Mario Benedetti

69 Caos o relatos sin conexión que conforman, uno a uno, un archipiélago de 69 islas independientes, siendo su eje central una historia que gira en torno a una vieja leyenda pirata. 69 alegatos de humor, intriga, horror, ironia, romanticismo, aventuras..., aderezados con imagenes surrealistas que luchan por no perder el equilibrio sobre un hilo de tarantula. Heroes, villanos, piratas, doncellas, victimas, asesinos, ladrones, curas, despotas, medicos, fantasmas, hombres y mujeres; una galeria de personajes que actuan, sin ensayo previo, en 69 escenarios distintos de un mismo teatro. Con permiso de Chejov, un naufragio en caos a la deriva...

A man arrives at a house on the coast to write a book. Separated from his lover and family and friends, he finds the solitude he craves in the pyrotechnic beauty of nature, just as the world he has shut out is experiencing a cataclysmic shift. The preoccupations that have galvanised him and his work fall away and he becomes lost in memory and beauty.He begins to tell us a story ...A retired porn star who is made an offer he cant refuse for the sake of his family and future. So he returns to the world he fled years before, all too aware of the danger of opening the door to past temptations and long-buried desires. Can he resist the oblivion and bliss they promise?A breathtakingly audacious novel by the acclaimed author of The Slap and Damascus about finding joy and beauty in a raging and punitive world, about the refractions of memory and time and, most subversive of all, the mystery of art and its creation.

The US Civil War (18611865) still serves as one of the milestones in American literary history, commonly representing the dividing line in survey courses and reference works on 19th-century American literature. Through seven short stories selected by the critic August Nemo you will be able to understand the different nuances of this historical moment:- An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce- The Veteran by Stephen Crane- The Story of a Year by Henry James- The Locket by Kate Chopin- The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott- The Namesake by Willa Cather- The Burial of the Guns by Thomas Nelson PageFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

The air cools down and the days begin to shorten; the leaves changing color put us in contact with the passing of time in a visible way. The autumn has served as inspiration for several writers that you confer in this volume, through great seven short stories.This book contains:- One Autumn Night by Maxim Gorky.- The purloined Letter - Edgar Allan Poe.- Domestic Peace by Honore de Balzac.- A Painful Case by James Joyce.- An Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoevsky.- An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott.- The Elementary Spirit by E. T. A. Hoffman.

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, a selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest.This edition is dedicated to Black Authors.Black literature is a literary production in which the subject of the writing is the black people themselves. This cultural phenomena is very significant in countries dominated by white culture and that received forced immigrations from the slavery regime, such as the USA and Brazil.Through black literature, black characters and authors recover their integrity as human beings, breaking the vicious cycle of racism, also rooted in literary practice.In addition to short stories, this book also contains essays, biographical accounts, and poetry by pioneers of black literature, providing a rich and varied content.This book contains the following texts:Short Stories:- Violets by Alice Dunbar-Nelson;- The Boy and The Bayonet by Paul Laurence Dunbar;- The Fortune-Teller by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis;- A Matter of Principle by Charles W. Chesnutt;- The Two Offers by Frances Harper;- A Bal Masque by Alexandre Dumas;- The New York Subway by Pauline E. Hopkins.Bonus content:- Industrial Education for the Negro by Booker T. Washington;- My Escape from Slavery by Frederick Douglass;- Bars Fight by Lucy Terry;- On Virtue by Phillis Wheatley;- An Address to the Negroes in the State of New-York by Jupiter Hammon.

Christmas brings out the best of us, our best intentions and willingness to share with others. The writers also participate in this climate of generosity and offered us with great tales that have become classics in the imaginary of Christmas. Critic August Nemo selected seven Christmas tales for you to enjoy and read in the family:- The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen- The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens- Christmas Jenny by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman- The Other Wise Man by Henry van Dyke- Merry Christmas by Stephen Leacock- Papa Panovs Special Christmas by Leo TolstoyFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Life always brings us situations that require courage to be faced and overcome. Fiction reflects these moments and, throughout history, many authors have had many different ways of understanding bravery.Join us in these seven stories about courage selected by the critic August Nemo:- A Mystery of Heroism by Stephen Crane- The Princess And The Puma by O. Henry- Beyond the Bayou by Kate Chopin- The Signal by Vsevolod Garshin- The Taking of the Redoubt by Prosper Merimee- The Heroic Slave by Frederick Douglass- A Little Hero by Fyodor DostoevskyFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

In society, the nature of death and humanitys awareness of its own mortality has for millennia been a concern of the worlds religious traditions and of philosophical inquiry. Literature has also been a tool for speaking and reflecting on the great mystery of life.Join us in these seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo:- The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin- A Dead Womans Secret by Guy De Maupassant- The Sisters by James Joyce- The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce- The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy- Odour of Chrysanthemums by D. H. Lawrence- Laura by SakiFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Step into the dazzling world of F. Scott Fitzgerald, where glamour masks heartbreak and ambition dances with ruin. This collection captures the roaring beauty and quiet despair of the Jazz Agethrough characters who chase dreams, fall from grace, and navigate the fine line between illusion and reality. Fitzgeralds prose shimmers with elegance and irony, exposing the hidden fractures beneath polished lives. These stories reveal not just an era, but the timeless struggles of love, identity, and fate.This book includes:The Diamond as Big as the Ritz: A young man visits a friends secret mansion and discovers unimaginable wealthand an even more unbelievable secret.The Jelly-Bean: A drifting young man meets an impulsive, charming girl on a wild Southern night that might change how he sees the worldand himself.May Day: In postwar New York, lives collide in a whirlwind of parties, protests, and heartbreakone unforgettable night where everything unravels.The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Born with the appearance of an old man, Benjamin lives life in reversea strange, moving journey through time, love, and inevitable solitude.Bernice Bobs Her Hair: A shy girl reinvents herself to gain popularitybut the game of appearances leads to a sharp and surprising revenge.Head and Shoulders: A brilliant scholars world flips upside down when he meets a bold dancerwhat starts with books ends in acrobatics.The Cut-Glass Bowl: A poisoned gift follows a woman through life, reflecting not just light, but secrets, sorrow, and the heavy cost of her choices.