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Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 134
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Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube; or, Four Chums Abroad

Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube; or, Four Chums Abroad
Author: Louis Arundel
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2023-09-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN:

In 'Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube; or, Four Chums Abroad', Louis Arundel takes readers on a thrilling adventure down the beautiful Danube River with four friends who embark on a journey filled with excitement and challenges. The book, written in a lively and engaging manner, captures the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that defines the coming-of-age genre. Arundel's descriptive prose paints vivid scenes of the landscapes and cultures encountered by the young boys, making the reader feel as though they are right alongside them on their journey. Set within the context of early 20th-century literature, this book stands out as a classic example of literary escapism and exploration. Louis Arundel's dynamic storytelling and attention to detail make 'Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube' a compelling read for both young and adult audiences alike. His passion for travel and adventure shines through in every page, inspiring readers to embrace the excitement of exploring new horizons and forging lasting friendships.

A Patriot's History of the United States

A Patriot's History of the United States
Author: Larry Schweikart
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 1373
Release: 2004-12-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1101217782

For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of “dead white men.” As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin. A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.

Dracula

Dracula
Author: Bram Stoker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2019-09-30
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ISBN: 9781696742191

Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced the character of Count Dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing.

The Willows Illustrated

The Willows Illustrated
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2020-12-06
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"The Willows" is a novella by English author Algernon Blackwood, originally published as part of his 1907 collection The Listener and Other Stories. It is one of Blackwood's best known works and has been influential on a number of later writers. Horror author H.P. Lovecraft considered it to be the finest supernatural tale in English literature.[1] "The Willows" is an example of early modern horror and is connected within the literary tradition of weird fiction.

The Bridge at Andau

The Bridge at Andau
Author: James A. Michener
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2015-06-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0812986741

The Bridge at Andau is James A. Michener at his most gripping. His classic nonfiction account of a doomed uprising is as searing and unforgettable as any of his bestselling novels. For five brief, glorious days in the autumn of 1956, the Hungarian revolution gave its people a glimpse at a different kind of future—until, at four o’clock in the morning on a Sunday in November, the citizens of Budapest awoke to the shattering sound of Russian tanks ravaging their streets. The revolution was over. But freedom beckoned in the form of a small footbridge at Andau, on the Austrian border. By an accident of history it became, for a few harrowing weeks, one of the most important crossings in the world, as the soul of a nation fled across its unsteady planks. Praise for The Bridge at Andau “Precise, vivid . . . immeasurably stirring.”—The Atlantic Monthly “Dramatic, chilling, enraging.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Superb.”—Kirkus Reviews “Highly recommended reading.”—Library Journal