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Great Sea Stories
by John L. French
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A collection of sea-faring adventures that will thrill sailors of any age. From the Cannibal Island of the South Seas, to Iceland's fjords, to the actual events on the BOUNTY, with a stop to enjoy the capture of the Great White Whale, these sea stories will thrill you (Published: 1919)
Words: 103273 - Reading Time: 295-413 min.
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Greek and Roman Ghosts
by Lacy Covington Morley
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by Lacy Covington Morley Fans of HBO's ROME may be surprised to learn that on the eve of the battle of Phillipi, Brutus saw the ghost of Julius Caesar and that Caesar reportedly said to him, "You'll be with me tomorrow." Great Ghost stories of a classical nature. (Published: 1892)
Words: 19803 - Reading Time: 56-79 min.
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Greyfriar's Bobby
by Eleanor Atkinson
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Follow Bobby the smallest and scruffiest of Skye Terriers through his day to day life as an "amazing" dog and companion. (Published: 2006)
Words: 63411 - Reading Time: 181-253 min.
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Grimm's Fairy Tales
by Brothers Grimm
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Classic Fairy Tales by the famous Brothers Grimm--including Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Dog and the Sparrow, Tom Thumb and many many more (Published: 1925)
Words: 101064 - Reading Time: 288-404 min.
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Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates
by Mary Mapes-Dodge
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The classic story of the little Dutch boy who saved all Holland when he put his finger in the dike. (Published: 2008)
Words: 83731 - Reading Time: 239-334 min.
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Holiday Romance in Four Parts: A Dickens Tale of Children
by Charles Dickens
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A tale of four children, created by a master just for the holiday season. (Published: 1873)
Words: 13343 - Reading Time: 38-53 min.
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Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Roundup
by Clarence Mulford
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Meet Hoppy, Lucky, and all the gang and join them in their adventures on the pages of Mulford's classic western Image Bill Boyd used with permission (Published: 2005)
Words: 64681 - Reading Time: 184-258 min.
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Hospital Sketches
by Louisa May Alcott
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The first book that drew attention to Louisa May Alcott's writing was her vivid account of her own personal experiences as a nurse during the Civil War. (Published: 2005)
Words: 29163 - Reading Time: 83-116 min.
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I'll Bury My Dead [Secure]
by James Hadley Chase
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"This is a personal matter. Someone killed my brother. I don't like that. If the police can't take care of it, then I'll bury my own dead." Nick English meant every word, but his efforts to find his brother's killer started a chain reaction of murder and violence that would nearly end his own life. Here is a story of organized blackmail punctuated by sudden and gruesome murder. Written with the punch and speed of a rivet gun, I'll Bury My Dead confirms James Hadley Chase's reputation as a leadi... more info>>
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Jack London's Dog Stories Omnibus
by Jack London
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All Four Of London's Famed Dog Books In One eBook. Thrill to Call of the Wild, Jerry of the Islands, White Fang, and Brown Wolf & Other Stories. Days of great reading for one low price! These are the immortal dog stories that have enthralled generations of readers and been the subject of countless movies and television programs. If you love dog stories, if you have read any one of these London classics, you owe it to yourself to read Jack London's Dog Stories. Four books complete and unabridged ... more info>> (Published: 2003)
Words: 198254 - Reading Time: 566-793 min.
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Jane Eyre
by Charlotte Bronte
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The very first Gothic romance finds orphaned Jane employed as a Governess by the widowed Mr. Rochester. Will she fall in love with the brooding, mysterious master? You bet. Is she in for some rude awakenings. That, too. (Published: 1840)
Words: 185349 - Reading Time: 529-741 min.
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John Inglefield's Thanksgiving
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
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A ghostly and cautionary tale told in earlier times of a humble blacksmith and his family at Thanksgiving. (Published: 2002)
Words: 2209 - Reading Time: 6-8 min.
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Kiss Your Elbow [Secure]
by Alan Handley
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In the theater, reality and make-believe blend so intimately that Tim Briscoe was convinced that he was playing the role of detective when he stumbled upon the lifeless form of Nellie Brant. But the corpse was real, even though everything and everybody else seemed fictitious. There was the elusive man who wore dark glasses, the actress who chose sudden death as the background for an audition, the ex-silent-film star who stooged on quiz shows for his daily bottle, and Maggie, who loved him but d... more info>>
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Little Lord Fauntleroy
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Cedric Errol is a generous, kind, and exemplary middle-class American boy who is suddenly found to be the heir of the Earl of Dorincourt. Saying loving good-byes to his working-class friends, Cedric goes to England together with his mother to embrace his new fortune. His grandfather, the old earl, is a bitter old man ridden with gout and a foul temper, and trusting no one. However the angelic boy elicits a profound transformation in the grandfather, which not only benefits the castle household b... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 58820 - Reading Time: 168-235 min.
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Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott
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The March sisters: Meg is the pretty one, Jo the tomboy, Beth the shy one, and Amy the artist. Follow their adventures during the Civil War era as they discover the value of family, love, loyalty, and patience as taught to them by their beloved "Marmee." Listen as the girls negotiate the trials of romance, Jo tries to be taken seriously as a writer, Amy pursues her artistic dreams, and Beth falls ill helping the poor in this Alcott Classic. (Published: 2006)
Words: 186462 - Reading Time: 532-745 min.
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Love and Friendship
by Jane Austen
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A collection of the early stories of novelist Jane Austen, including fragments of a play, and two fragmentary novels. (Published: 1857)
Words: 33446 - Reading Time: 95-133 min.
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Mansfield Park (Coscom Blue Banner Classics)
by Jane Austen
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Poor Fanny Price, raised by her aunt and uncle and growing up with her four cousins, is always treated as if she doesn't measure up. The only one who seems to appreciate her is her cousin Edmund . . . and she's fallen for him. When Henry and Mary Crawford come to Mansfield Park, the stage is set for a series of romantic adventures. Also, Mary and Edmund get along quite well and Fanny fears that she'll ending up capturing Edmund's heart. To make matters worse, it's decided the young folks put o... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 159829 - Reading Time: 456-639 min.
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Moby Dick
by Herman Melville
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by Herman Melville Melville's classic of the great white whale, Moby Dick, and the vengeance planned by Captain Ahab. Now touted as the Greatest, Great American Novel, ironically during Melville's lifetime, he was considered a hack writer. ISBN 1-59431-876-X Fiction / Classics/ Bonus (Published: 1851)
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No Nice Girl [Secure]
by Perry Lindsay
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When a thoroughly "nice" girl is clever as well, let her less strongly armed sisters beware. Phyllis Gordon was completely honest and very intelligent. Terry McLean was her first and only lover, and he really loved her. But Phyllis cared too much for him to marry him until she had rid herself of her unrequited passion for her millionaire employer, Kenyon Rutledge. Kenyon's fiancee, Letty Lawrence, was also well equipped with beauty and brains, and she had money besides. Yet the arrival in town ... more info>>
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Northanger Abbey (Coscom Blue Banner Classics)
by Jane Austen
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Gothic novel reader Catherine Morland is invited to the resort town of Bath to take part in the winter season of balls, and other fun. It is there she meets Henry Tilney, with whom she shares a dance and talks. But then the young man disappears, leaving Catherine alone. Her friend Isabella's brother, John, arrives, is taken with her and pursues her. In a surprise move, Henry comes back to Bath and his family invites Catherine to stay with them for a few weeks at their home, Northanger Abbey. Th... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 77387 - Reading Time: 221-309 min.
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Old Christmas
by Washington Irving
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A collection of Christmas Traditions written by a master especially for the holiday season. (Published: 1839)
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Persuasion (Coscom Blue Banner Classics)
by Jane Austen
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Anne Elliot fell in love with Frederick Wentworth when she was young and the two got engaged. However, persuaded by Lady Russell, Anne broke off the engagement with the penniless Frederick, the hope being someone more affluent would come along. Now, eight years later, Anne is still alone, when lo and behold Frederick re-enters her life. But this man is no longer the poor man she once knew, but instead has amassed a considerable sum capturing enemy vessels during the war. The problem is Frederic... more info>> (Published: 2010)
Words: 83568 - Reading Time: 238-334 min.
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Picture of Dorian Gray
by Oscar Wilde
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After having his portrait painted, Dorian Gray is captivated by his own beauty. Tempted by his world-weary friend, decadent friend Lord Henry Wotton, he wished to stay young forever and pledges his very soul to keep his good looks. As Dorian's slide into crime and cruelty progresses, he stays magically youthful, while his beautiful portrait changes, revealing the hideous corruption of moral decay. (Published: 1890)
Words: 79081 - Reading Time: 225-316 min.
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Pollyanna Grows Up [Glad Series Book 2]
by Eleanor Porter
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Pollyanna, the little girl who played the "glad" game grows up and falls in love. But will the young man she adores return her love? And if he does, how will her old "best friend" Jimmy cope (Published: 2006)
Words: 73407 - Reading Time: 209-293 min.
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Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
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Pride and Prejudice is the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet (minor gentry), their five daughters, and the various romantic adventures at their Hertfordshire residence of Longbourn. The parents' characters are greatly contrasted: Mr Bennet being a wise and witty gentleman; while Mrs Bennet is permanently distracted by the issue of marrying off her daughters at any cost. The reason for Mrs Bennet's obsession is that their estate will pass by law after Mr Bennet's death to his closest blood relative: his... more info>> (Published: 1813)
Words: 121943 - Reading Time: 348-487 min.
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