Historic Adventures

Historic Adventures
Author: Rupert Sargent Holland
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2022-06-02
Genre: History
ISBN:

"Historic Adventures" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a treasure trove of true-life stories about the places, people, and events that helped the creation of America. This charming collection of pirates, revolutionaries, pigs, and conspirators is sure to delight history buffs. Excerpt: "The valleys of Pennsylvania were dotted with log cabins in the days of the French and Indian wars. Sometimes a number of the little houses stood close together for protection, but often they were built far apart. Wherever the pioneer saw good farm land he settled. It was a new sensation for men to be able to go into the country and take whatever land attracted them. Gentle rolling fields, with wide views of the distant country through the notches of the hills, shining rivers, splendid uncut forests, and rich pasturage were to be found not far from the growing village of Philadelphia, and were free to any who wished to take them. Such a land would have been a paradise, but for one shadow that hung over it. In the background always lurked the Indians, who might at any time, without rhyme or reason, steal down upon the lonely hamlet or cabin, and lay it waste."

ZANE GREY Ultimate Collection: Historical Novels, Western Classics, Adventure Tales & Baseball Stories (60+ Titles in One Volume)

ZANE GREY Ultimate Collection: Historical Novels, Western Classics, Adventure Tales & Baseball Stories (60+ Titles in One Volume)
Author: Zane Grey
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 12148
Release: 2024-01-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In Zane Grey's Ultimate Collection, readers will find a treasure trove of historical novels, western classics, adventure tales, and baseball stories all compiled into one comprehensive volume. Grey's literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the American West, engaging dialogue, and thrilling plotlines that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set against the backdrop of the rugged frontier, Grey's stories offer a unique blend of action, romance, and exploration, making them a must-read for fans of the genre. This collection showcases Grey's versatility as a writer, with each story offering a new and exciting adventure for readers to embark on. Zane Grey's deep connection to the American West and his love for the outdoors heavily influenced his writing. As an avid outdoorsman and angler, Grey drew inspiration from his own experiences to create unforgettable characters and settings that resonate with readers to this day. His passion for storytelling shines through in each tale, capturing the spirit of the Wild West and bringing it to life for modern audiences. I highly recommend Zane Grey's Ultimate Collection to readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction, gripping westerns, and thrilling adventure stories. With over 60 titles to choose from, this compilation offers hours of entertainment and a glimpse into the rich tapestry of American literature.

J.A. ALTSHELER Ultimate Collection: 35 Novels in One Volume

J.A. ALTSHELER Ultimate Collection: 35 Novels in One Volume
Author: Joseph Alexander Altsheler
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 8427
Release: 2023-12-03
Genre: History
ISBN:

Joseph Alexander Altsheler's 'J.A. ALTSHELER Ultimate Collection' compiles 35 novels into one comprehensive volume, showcasing the author's mastery in historical fiction and adventure genres. Altsheler's vivid descriptions and attention to detail immerse readers in epic tales of exploration, war, and the American frontier. His seamless blend of fact and fiction provides a unique perspective on key historical events, making his work both educational and entertaining. Through engaging storytelling and rich character development, Altsheler brings history to life for readers of all ages. Altsheler's background as a journalist and historian shines through in his meticulous research and authentic portrayals of past eras. His passion for American history and his talent for weaving thrilling narratives make the 'J.A. ALTSHELER Ultimate Collection' a must-read for history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike. Whether you are interested in the Civil War, the settling of the West, or tales of bravery and perseverance, Altsheler's collection offers something for every reader seeking an immersive literary experience. I highly recommend Joseph Alexander Altsheler's 'J.A. ALTSHELER Ultimate Collection' to anyone looking to delve into captivating historical fiction filled with action, drama, and compelling characters. This omnibus of novels serves as a testament to Altsheler's enduring legacy as a master storyteller, whose work continues to captivate and inspire readers around the world.

G. A. HENTY Ultimate Collection: 100+ Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Short Stories

G. A. HENTY Ultimate Collection: 100+ Historical Novels, Adventure Tales & Short Stories
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 15518
Release: 2019-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited G. A. Henty collection: Novels: A Search for a Secret All But Lost Out on the Pampas The Young Franc-Tireurs The Young Buglers The Cornet of Horse In Times of Peril Facing Death, The Hero of the Vaughan Pit Winning His Spurs (Boy Knight) Friends Though Divided Jack Archer Under Drake's Flag By Sheer Pluck With Clive in India In Freedom's Cause St. George For England True to the Old Flag The Young Colonists The Dragon and the Raven For Name and Fame The Lion of the North Through the Fray The Bravest of the Brave A Final Reckoning The Young Carthaginian With Wolfe in Canada Bonnie Prince Charlie For the Temple In the Reign of Terror Orange and Green Captain Bayley's Heir The Cat of Bubastes The Curse of Carne's Hold The Lion of St. Mark By Pike and Dyke One of the 28th With Lee in Virginia By England's Aid By Right of Conquest Chapter of Adventures Maori and Settler The Dash For Khartoum Held Fast for England Redskin and Cowboy Beric the Briton Condemned as a Nihilist In Greek Waters Rujub, the Juggler Dorothy's Double A Jacobite Exile Saint Bartholomew's Eve Through the Sikh War In the Heart of the Rockies When London Burned A Girl of the Commune Wulf The Saxon A Knight of the White Cross Through Russian Snows The Tiger of Mysore At Agincourt On the Irrawaddy The Queen's Cup With Cochrane the Dauntless Colonel Thorndyke's Secret A March on London With Frederick the Great With Moore at Corunna Among Malay Pirates At Aboukir and Acre Both Sides the Border The Golden Cañon The Stone Chest The Lost Heir Under Wellington's Command In the Hands of the Cave Dwellers No Surrender! A Roving Commission Won by the Sword In the Irish Brigade Out With Garibaldi With Buller in Natal At the Point of the Bayonet To Herat and Cabul With Roberts to Pretoria The Treasure of the Incas With Kitchener in the Soudan With the British Legion Through Three Campaigns With the Allies to Pekin By Conduct and Courage Short Stories Historical Works Other Writings

The Greatest Military Mission Stories Ever Told

The Greatest Military Mission Stories Ever Told
Author: Tom McCarthy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493066145

The orders to proceed were nothing more than an invitation to die, and usually in unpleasant ways. But the soldiers proceeded nonetheless, because a higher cause was at stake. This stunning collection of stories is a tribute to the courage, steely resolve, and discipline of men who accomplished daunting missions in the face of almost certain death. Nonetheless, they stepped into the breach and performed heroically. That was their duty and they did not question. They had a mission and they accepted. Here are ten powerful stories of American soldiers and sailors that span more than 200 years of action with one common theme, summed up succinctly a participant who took control of Omaha Beach on D-Day, 1944. “We were doing the very thing that we had trained so long to do, and we were fascinated, and eagerly excited about it. We realized that any number of things might happen to us and knew too that some things we’d never dreamed of might very well be waiting for us on the beach.”’ From Marines taking Iwo Jima’s Mount Suribachi or defending Khe San, Navy pilots taking to the air to defend Pearl Harbor, or an outnumbered American regiment in Korea defeating the Chinese at the Battle of Chipyong-ni, courage was the common watchword, death the common consequence. Such is the lot of soldiers everywhere. Here is a not-so-gentle reminder of the price of freedom--paid by American men for more than 200 years of struggle, from the Revolutionary War, the Spanish-American War, Civil War, World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.

Bulletin

Bulletin
Author: Detroit Public Library
Publisher:
Total Pages: 572
Release: 1913
Genre: Catalogs, Classified (Dewey decimal)
ISBN:

Adventurous Women in Contemporary American Historical Fiction

Adventurous Women in Contemporary American Historical Fiction
Author: Jeannette King
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2022-03-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3030941264

This book brings together for the first time nine groundbreaking historical novels by women from the United States, Canada and Latin America, united by their focus on female adventurers. These novels introduce the neglected women of history, real and imagined, who accompanied their menfolk to the New World, and enabled its settlement or colonisation. Familiar novelists include Isabel Allende, Audrey Thomas and Jane Smiley, but this book also introduces less familiar writers who have produced richly textured and densely historical novels. In addition to putting women back into history, these writers engage with the literature of the past, including the American canon of male fiction which dominated literary history before the intervention of feminist scholars. The book begins with an introduction to the history of historical fiction and provides a theoretical, historical and geographical context for the novels themselves.