Download or read book Tales of Our Coast written by Arthur Quiller-Couch and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Our Coast weaves a rich tapestry of narratives, exploring the myriad interactions, both harmonious and tumultuous, between humanity and the maritime environment. Through a varied array of literary styles, from the lyrical to the starkly realistic, this collection embarks on a profound journey across the tempestuous and serene faces of the sea. The anthology stands out not only for its thematic cohesion but also for showcasing the diversity within its unity; each piece contributes a unique voice to the collective exploration of life's ebb and flow, resilience, and surrender to the vast, enigmatic oceans. The contributors, Arthur Quiller-Couch, Harold Frederic, Gilbert Parker, William Clark Russell, and S. R. Crockett bring to the anthology their distinct backgrounds, rich in historical narratives, cultural depths, and literary achievements. Their collective works align with and contribute to various literary movements of their time, encapsulating the human fascination and metaphysical inquiries instigated by the sea. The anthology serves as a confluence of historical perspectives, cultural narratives, and the timeless human spirit, collectively enriching the reader's understanding of the complex relationship between humans and the maritime world. Tales of Our Coast is an indispensable anthology for readers keen on delving into the multifaceted dialogues between nature and humanity, articulated through the sensitive, sometimes tempestuous lens of five esteemed authors. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to navigate the depths of human emotions, historical epochs, and the perpetual mystery of the seas through a collection that educates, entertains, and evokes reflection. The anthology beckons to all who seek to immerse themselves in the literary odyssey of our coastlines, promising to enrich and expand the horizons of their understanding.
Download or read book Tales of the New England Coast written by Frank Oppel and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of the Sea written by Maggie Chiang and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let this collection of seafaring folktales sweep you away with gorgeous illustrations and captivating stories. A secret path leads across the water to a dragon's kingdom. A mermaid avenges the death of a human girl. A monstrous squid guards the most beautiful pearl in the world. This collection of traditional folktales captures the mysterious and magical power of the ocean. As you sail uncharted waters from Norway to New Zealand and Ghana to Korea, you'll encounter underwater palaces, brave seafarers, and monsters of the deep. Each story is paired with luminous contemporary art. With creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a cover adorned with shimmering foil, this handsome hardcover is truly a book to treasure. POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are beloved by adults and teens alike. GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: A mesmerizing full-page illustration brings each story alive, while creamy paper, a ribbon marker, and a foil-stamped cover offer a deluxe reading experience. This keepsake edition is perfect for gifting and display. CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: Featuring stories from around the world, this collection honors the dazzling diversity of different folk traditions—as well as the common threads that weave them all together. PERFECT FOR OCEAN LOVERS: From whales to giant squids, and from selkies to mermaids, there's something here for anyone who feels the magic of the sea. Perfect for: • Fans of fairy tales and folklore • Ocean lovers • Swimmers, divers, fishers, and beach combers • Illustration and art lovers • Adults and teens • Collectors of illustrated classics • Fans of the illustrator Maggie Chiang
Download or read book Astonishing Tales of the Sea written by Peter Schranz and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Peter Schranz's new collection, the Bridges family tries out a new diet, a documentarian discovers that drowning is an urban legend, and a regal sea monster can't tell the difference between a human and a chimpanzee. While the author apologizes that one of the stories' most significant body of water is a lake, he assures readers that the mighty oceans feature in all six tales.
Download or read book Tales of Our Coast written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sleeping Dogs Lie written by Rodney Riesel and published by Connie Fitsik. This book was released on 2015-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mystery set in the Florida Keys, Sleeping Dogs Lie, is the first installment of the story of lottery winner turned private detective, Dan Coast. Dan, a wise-cracking excessive drinker, is haunted by the memory of his dead wife. Short after the two won the lottery and purchased a small beach bungalow in the Florida Keys, her life was taken in a car accident. Soon after his wife's death, Dan relocated to the Keys with his wife's dog, whom he blames for her death. In Sleeping Dogs Lie, Dan Coast, an unlicensed private detective of sorts is hired to find the missing boyfriend of a woman who herself soon ends up missing. When someone from the woman's past unexpectedly shows up at Dan's home, with a story of faked deaths and missing life insurance money; Dan along with his side kick Red set out to find the money, and the woman.
Download or read book Tales from the Left Coast written by James Hirsen and published by Forum Books. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Barbra Streisand sends Dick Gephardt a personal fax, it makes headline news. When international relations expert Sean Penn leads his own "tour of peace" in Baghdad, every news desk across the country reports it. It's no secret that Hollywood has a leftward tilt when it comes to politics. But what the celebrity-fawning media fail to show is how Hollywood's liberal bias affects actors, movies, and even public policy. In Tales from the Left Coast, author and political commentator James Hirsen digs deep into the liberal underbelly of Hollywood to reveal how biased politics have corrupted the entire entertainment industry. Through extensive research and scores of interviews, Hirsen uncovers some of the most ridiculous, infuriating, and damning political stunts pulled by celebrities of yesterday and today, and he traces the tangled web of influence the Hollywood elite have over politicians in Washington, D.C.
Download or read book Tales of the Malayan Coast written by Rounsevelle Wildman and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-03 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of the Malayan Coast is a well-written and vivid depiction of Consul General Rounsevelle Wildman's travels through the Malay peninsula. Contents: "Baboo's Good Tiger9 Baboo's Pirates28 How we Played Robinson Crusoe47 The Sarong66 The Kris74 The White Rajah of Borneo81 Amok!101 Lepas's Revenge130 King Solomon's Mines147 Busuk181 A Crocodile Hunt200 A New Year's Day in Malaya219 In the Burst of the Southwest Monsoon230 A Pig Hunt on Mount Ophir254 In the Court of Johore270 In the Golden Chersonese293 A Fight with Illanum Pirates."
Download or read book Tales of the Sea written by William Henry Giles Kingston and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of Our Coast written by S. Crockett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Our Coast is a collection of short stories by several famous authors. The tales included works by: S. R. CROCKETT HAROLD FREDERIC GILBERT PARKER W. CLARK RUSSELL Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.
Download or read book Tales of the Maine Coast written by Noah Brooks and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Life at Shut in Valley written by Clara Spalding Brown and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of Our Coast written by Harold Frederic and published by . This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Our Coast is a collection of short stories by several famous authors. The tales included works by: S. R. CROCKETT HAROLD FREDERIC GILBERT PARKER W. CLARK RUSSELL Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.
Download or read book Tales of Our Coast written by S. R. Crockett et al and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-13 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Our Coast is one of the greatest works in the field of fiction by the S. R. Crockett et al. It is one of the vintage collections by the S. R. Crockett et al.
Download or read book Tales of Our Coast Classic Reprint written by S. R. Crockett and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-05 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Tales of Our Coast It was the first time the summons had come to me, for I was then but young. Hitherto it was my brother John who had answered the raising word of the free-traders. Spoken at the window. But now John had a farm-steading of his own, thanks to Sir William Maxwell and to my father's siller that had paid for the stock. 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.
Download or read book Tales of Our Coast written by R Crockett Harold Frederic Gilbert P and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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