Historical
epub |eng | 2005-03-31 | Author:James Fenimore Cooper [Cooper, James Fenimore]

The asseveration of the marine was interrupted by Griffith, whose blood had sensibly cooled, and whose generous feelings were awakened in behalf of his comrades, now that his own fate ...
( Category: Sea Stories January 21,2016 )
epub | | | Author:Edith Wharton

* * * II The Carstyles belonged to the all-the-year-round Millbrook of paper-mills, cable-cars, brick pavements and church sociables, while Mrs. Vance, the aunt with whom Vibart lived, was an ...
( Category: Historical January 21,2016 )
epub, mobi |eng | 2004-09-13 | Author:Mark Twain [Twain, Mark]

CHAPTER 13 — Tom Stares at Ruin When I reflect upon the number of disagreeable people who I know have gone to a better world, I am moved to lead ...
( Category: Cultural Heritage January 21,2016 )
epub |eng | 2005-09-30 | Author:George MacDonald [MacDonald, George]

CHAPTER XIX FRANCIS GORDON'S CHAMPION Poor little Phemy was in bed, and had cried herself asleep. Kirsty was more tired than she had ever been before. She went to bed ...
( Category: Historical January 21,2016 )
epub |eng | 2004-02-29 | Author:James Fenimore Cooper [Cooper, James Fenimore]

Chapter XVII. "Sit still, and hear the last of our sea sorrow."--Shakspeare The weight of the tempest had been felt at that hapless moment when Earing and his unfortunate companions ...
( Category: Biographical January 21,2016 )
epub |eng | | Author:Margaret Mitchell [Mitchell, Margaret]

“Gone With the Wind” By Margaret Mitchell 285 no-counts like the MacIntoshes, they can vote. And they’re runnin’ things now. And if they want to come down on you for ...
( Category: Historical January 21,2016 )
mobi, epub |eng | 2016-01-19 | Author:Brown, Carrie [Brown, Carrie]

William takes another bite of apple. “He is not afraid of much, Mr. Darwin,” he says. Lina stands and picks up their soup bowls. She knows, of course, that some ...
( Category: Biographical January 21,2016 )
epub, mobi |eng | 2011-04-19 | Author:Carol Wallace [Wallace, Carol]

Ten MADAME VAN GOGH may have been surprised to see me on her doorstep, but she expressed only pleasure. The apartment was very appealing, bright and clean and cheerful, but ...
( Category: Biographical January 20,2016 )
epub |eng | 2010-04-11 | Author:Ginny Dye [Dye, Ginny]

The showdown came at 7:00 in the evening on Friday, June 22. The theater was packed and a strange silence hovered over the crowds. It didn’t take long for the ...
( Category: Historical January 19,2016 )
epub |eng | 2015-08-19 | Author:Ginny Dye [Dye, Ginny]

“Reporting for duty, Captain!” Captain Jones glanced up from what he was reading then put it down, his face splitting in a wide smile. “Moses! It’s good to see you ...
( Category: Historical January 19,2016 )
epub |eng | 2015-08-19 | Author:Ginny Dye [Dye, Ginny]

It had been dark for quite a while before Moses ventured back out into the open. Rose waited for him impatiently. She was ready to resume their journey. The food ...
( Category: Historical January 19,2016 )
epub |eng | 2016-01-10 | Author:Brett Battles [Battles, Brett]

We find a spot next to several tall bushes from where we can see the house, but won’t be noticed by any neighbors. It’s well after midnight when the lights ...
( Category: Conspiracies January 18,2016 )
epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Jude Deveraux [Deveraux, Jude]

180HIGHLAND VELVET "Please," she said, her hand on Stephen's chest. "I've never asked you for anything before." "Except to change my name, my nationality, my-" Generated by ABC Amber LIT ...
( Category: Scottish January 17,2016 )
epub |eng | 1999-01-01 | Author:Jo Beverley [Beverley, Jo]

Chapter 15 “We have to leave!” Diana gasped, rushing into the room dressed in what looked like rags. Rosamunde turned sharply from the sitting room window, where she’d been foolishly ...
( Category: Historical January 15,2016 )
epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Jo Beverley [Beverley, Jo]

Chapter Twenty-five G enova saw Ashart mirror her frown as if he wanted to argue with her, but then the older lady on his other side demanded his attention. She ...
( Category: Historical January 15,2016 )