Blood on the Forge

Blood on the Forge
Author: William Attaway
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2013-12-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1590178084

Praised by both Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison, this classic of Black literature is a brutal depiction of the Great Migration from the Jim Crow South This brutally gripping novel about the African-American Great Migration follows the three Moss brothers, who flee the rural South to work in industries up North. Delivered by day into the searing inferno of the steel mills, by night they encounter a world of surreal devastation, crowded with dogfighters, whores, cripples, strikers, and scabs. Keenly sensitive to character, prophetic in its depiction of environmental degradation and globalized labor, Attaway's novel is an unprecedented confrontation with the realities of American life, offering an apocalyptic vision of the melting pot not as an icon of hope but as an instrument of destruction. Blood on the Forge was first published in 1941, when it attracted the admiring attention of Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison. It is an indispensable account of a major turning point in black history, as well as a triumph of individual style, charged with the concentrated power and poignance of the blues.

A Book of Cambridge Verse (Classic Reprint)

A Book of Cambridge Verse (Classic Reprint)
Author: Ernest Edward Kellett
Publisher: CUP Archive
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2016-11-23
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

Excerpt from A Book of Cambridge Verse Nevertheless, after all deductions have been made, how much true poetry is yet left! He must be hard to please who cannot find intense enjoyment in the Eclogues of Phineas Fletcher, in Cowley's epitaph on Harvey, in the Miltonic stanzas of Gray's Installation Ode, in a score of other pieces, grave, quaint, or classical in their allusive ness of phrasing. Especially grateful must we be to the number of poets, of exquisite feeling and easy mastery of form, who during the last fifty or sixty years have enriched the language with delicate and elegant verse, from which it has been only too difficult to choose because its quantity is so great and its merit so even. Of this we trust we have given a tolerably adequate selection but it would have been easy to multiply it fourfold. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Manual of the Railroads of the United States, 1877-78 (Classic Reprint)

Manual of the Railroads of the United States, 1877-78 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Henry V. (Henry Varnum) Poor
Publisher: New York : H.V. & H.W. Poor. [1869-1894]
Total Pages: 1170
Release: 2018-07-31
Genre:
ISBN:

Excerpt from Manual of the Railroads of the United States, 1877-78 Devoted to the discussion of the Financial Topics of the day, to original and selected articles upon the principles and practice of Banking and the Laws relating thereto, and to Statistics in refer ence to Banks, Finance and Political Economy in general. In addition to its valuable statistical and economic information, the Banker's Magazine furnishes reports of all Legal Decisions important to banks and their dealers. Each number contains also a careful record of all recent changes among banks and bankers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018

Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2018
Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 1081
Release: 2017-07-27
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1472935047

This bestselling guide to all areas of publishing and the media is completely revised and updated every year. The Yearbook is packed with advice, inspiration and practical guidance on who to contact and how to get published. Foreword to the 2018 edition by David Lodge New articles in the 2018 edition on: - Writing popular history by Tom Holland - Editing and writing by Diana Athill - Ghostwriting by Gillian Stern - Writing Thrillers by Kimberley Chambers - The health and wellness market by Anita Bean - Self-publishing online by Harry Bingham - How to choose your agent by Jo Unwin - First Chapters by Emma Flint - Pitching your ideas by Mike Unwin - How to make a living by Alison Branagan All articles are reviewed and updated every year. Key articles on Copyright Law, Tax, Publishing Agreements, E-publishing, Publishing news and trends are fully updated every year. Plus over 4,000 listings entries on who to contact and how across the media and publishing worlds In short it is 'Full of useful stuff' - J.K. Rowling

R. M. BALLANTYNE Ultimate Collection: 90+ Action & Adventure Classics

R. M. BALLANTYNE Ultimate Collection: 90+ Action & Adventure Classics
Author: R. M. Ballantyne
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 9180
Release: 2019-11-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This meticulously edited Ballantyne collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels: The Coral Island Snowflakes and Sunbeams (The Young Fur Traders) Ungava Martin Rattler The Dog Crusoe and his Master The World of Ice The Gorilla Hunters The Golden Dream The Red Eric Away in the Wilderness Fighting the Whales The Wild Man of the West Fast in the Ice Gascoyne The Lifeboat Chasing the Sun Freaks on the Fells The Lighthouse Fighting The Flames Silver Lake Deep Down Shifting Winds Hunting the Lions Over the Rocky Mountains Saved by the Lifeboat Erling the Bold The Battle and the Breeze The Cannibal Islands Lost in the Forest Digging for Gold Sunk at Sea The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands The Iron Horse The Norsemen in the West The Pioneers Black Ivory Life in the Red Brigade Fort Desolation The Pirate City The Story of the Rock Rivers of Ice Under the Waves The Settler and the Savage In the Track of the Troops Jarwin and Cuffy Philosopher Jack Post Haste The Lonely Island The Red Man's Revenge My Doggie and I The Giant of the North The Madman and the Pirate The Battery and the Boiler The Thorogood Family The Young Trawler Dusty Diamonds, Cut and Polished Twice Bought The Island Queen The Rover of the Andes The Prairie Chief The Lively Poll Red Rooney The Big Otter The Fugitives Blue Lights The Middy and the Moors The Eagle Cliff The Crew of the Water Wagtail Blown to Bits The Garret and the Garden Jeff Benson Charlie to the Rescue The Coxswain's Bride The Buffalo Runners The Hot Swamp Hunted and Harried The Walrus Hunters Wrecked but not Ruined Children's Books: Three Little Kittens The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast Mister Fox The Life of a Ship My Mother Other Works: The Hudson's Bay Company Handbook to the new Goldfields Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages Man on the Ocean: A Book about Boats and Ships The Ocean and its Wonders Six Months at the Cape Battles with the Sea Memoirs: Personal Reminiscences in Book Making

The Greatest Children's Classics – Jules Verne Edition: 16 Exciting Tales of Courage, Mystery & Adventure (Illustrated)

The Greatest Children's Classics – Jules Verne Edition: 16 Exciting Tales of Courage, Mystery & Adventure (Illustrated)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3340
Release: 2024-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

In 'The Greatest Children's Classics Jules Verne Edition: 16 Exciting Tales of Courage, Mystery & Adventure (Illustrated)', Jules Verne brings to life a collection of thrilling adventures that have captured the imagination of readers for generations. Verne's signature blend of science fiction and adventure is exemplified in each tale, with daring protagonists embarking on journeys to the depths of the ocean, the heights of the sky, and the unknown corners of the earth. The vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail create a sense of wonder and excitement that engages readers of all ages. This edition, complete with illustrations, transports readers to a world of discovery and exploration, where anything is possible and the spirit of adventure knows no bounds. Verne's timeless stories continue to inspire and captivate readers, showcasing his enduring legacy as a master storyteller in the realm of children's literature. Through his imaginative narratives and compelling characters, Verne introduces young readers to the wonders of the world and the thrill of embarking on daring escapades. 'The Greatest Children's Classics Jules Verne Edition' is a must-read for those who seek adventure, mystery, and courage in the pages of a book, inviting readers to embark on a journey of imagination and discovery that will stay with them long after the final page is turned.

Children's Book-a-Day Almanac

Children's Book-a-Day Almanac
Author: Anita Silvey
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2012-10-30
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1596437081

An almanac with information about famous events and celebrations for each dayof the year and related children's book recommendations.

Anvil of Stars

Anvil of Stars
Author: Greg Bear
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2012-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0575123354

A Ship of the Law travels the infinite enormity of space, carrying 82 young people: fighters, strategists, scientists; the Children. They work with sophisticated non-human technologies that need new thinking to comprehend them. They are cut off forever from the people they left behind. Denied information, they live within a complex system that is both obedient and beyond their control. They are frightened. And they are making war against entities whose technologies are so advanced, so vast, as to dwarf them. Against something whose psychology is ultimately, unknowably alien.