Download or read book The Fugitives written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fugitives is a historical fiction set on the island nation of Madagascar, during the reign of the murderous and tyrannical Queen Ranavalona I. The protagonists are a trio of Englishmen who inadvertently arrive on Madagascar after their ship is marooned in an attack. Already knowing the grisly reputation of the island's queen, they see no alternative for escape than to proceed through the wilderness to the capital city to make a plea for assistance in leaving the place. The men witness the persecution of Christians, who became a targeted minority under the reign of Ranavalona. Often, believers were put to death by gruesome methods - weaving truth into his narrative, the author portrays the local Christians as valiantly dedicated to their beliefs in the face of abysmal treatment. Despite witnessing such oppression, our heroes nevertheless become caught up in several adventures in their quest for departing Madagascar. The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar had already gained a lasting and notorious reputation by the time this story was first published in 1887. The author's research into Ranavalona's psychological profile and dictatorial nature form the basis of her characterization; as one of the only fictional accounts of her reign, this novel offers a distinctive and unique read.
Download or read book The Fugitives written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book The Fugitives written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-20 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fugitives the Tyrant Queen of Madagascar written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preface. It is almost allowable, I think, to say that this is a true story, for fiction has only been introduced for the purpose of piecing together and making a symmetrical whole of a number of most interesting facts in regard to Madagascar and the terrible persecutions that took place there in the early part and middle of the present century. I have ventured to modify time and place somewhat, as well as to mix my characters and their deeds a little, in order to suit the conditions of my tale; but in doing so I have striven to avoid exaggeration and to produce a true picture of the state of affairs, at the period treated of, in what may be styled one of the most interesting and progressive islands of the world. I take this opportunity of thanking the Rev. George Cousins, of the London Missionary Society, and formerly of Madagascar, for kindly supplying me with much valuable information, and of acknowledging myself indebted, among others, to the works of Messrs Sibree, Ellis, and Shaw. R M Ballantyne. Harrow-on-the-Hill, 1887. Chapter One. Introduces the Chief Actors and a Few Mysteries. Intense action is at all times an interesting object of contemplation to mankind. We therefore make no apology to the reader for dragging him unceremoniously into the middle of a grand primeval forest, and presenting to his view the curious and stirring spectacle of two white men and a negro running at their utmost possible speed, with flashing eyes and labouring chests-evidently running for their lives. Though very different in aspect and condition, those men were pretty equally matched as runners, for there was no apparent difference in the vigour with which they maintained the pace. The track or footpath along which they ran was so narrow as to compel them to advance in single file. He who led was a tall agile youth of nineteen or thereabouts, in knickerbocker shooting-garb, with short curly black hair, pleasantly expressive features, and sinewy frame. The second was obviously a true-blue tar-a regular sea-dog-about thirty years of age, of Samsonian mould, and, albeit running for very life, with grand indignation gleaming in his eyes. He wore a blue shirt on his broad back, white ducks on his active legs, and a straw hat on his head, besides a mass of shaggy hair, which, apparently, not finding enough of room on his cranium, overflowed in two brown cataracts down his cheeks, and terminated in a voluminous beard. The third fugitive was also a young man, and a negro, short, thickset, square, tough as india-rubber, and black as the Emperor of Zahara. Good-humour wrinkled the corners of his eyes, the milk of human kindness played on his thick lips and rippled his sable brow, and intense sincerity, like a sunbeam, suffused his entire visage. James Ginger-for that was his name, though his friends preferred to call him Ebony-scorned a hat of any kind; his simple costume consisting merely of two garments-canvas trousers and a guernsey shirt. The sailor wore a cutlass in his belt....
Download or read book The Fugitives written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 496 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 The Fugitives The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fugitives the Tyrant Queen of Madagascar written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-16 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is almost allowable, I think, to say that this is a true story, for fiction has only been introduced for the purpose of piecing together and making a symmetrical whole of a number of most interesting facts in regard to Madagascar and the terrible persecutions that took place there in the early part and middle of the present century. I have ventured to modify time and place somewhat, as well as to mix my characters and their deeds a little, in order to suit the conditions of my tale; but in doing so I have striven to avoid exaggeration and to produce a true picture of the state of affairs, at the period treated of, in what may be styled one of the most interesting and progressive islands of the world. I take this opportunity of thanking the Rev. George Cousins, of the London Missionary Society, and formerly of Madagascar, for kindly supplying me with much valuable information, and of acknowledging myself indebted, among others, to the works of Messrs Sibree, Ellis, and Shaw.
Download or read book The Fugitives Or the Tyrant Queen of Madagascar Classic Reprint written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-11 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Fugitives, or the Tyrant Queen of Madagascar IT is almost allowable, I think, to say that this is a true story, for fiction has only been introduced for the purposemf piecing together and making a symmetrical whole of a number of' most interest ing facts In regard to Madagascar and the terhble persecutions that took place there In the early part and middle of the present century. 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 The Fugitives written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intense action is at all times an interesting object of contemplation to mankind. We therefore make no apology to the reader for dragging him unceremoniously into the middle of a grand primeval forest, and presenting to his view the curious and stirring spectacle of two white men and a negro running at their utmost possible speed, with flashing eyes and labouring chests-evidently running for their lives.
Download or read book The Fugitives written by R. M. Ballantyne and published by VM eBooks. This book was released on 2016-07-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREFACE. It is almost allowable, I think, to say that this is a true story, for fiction has only been introduced for the purpose of piecing together and making a symmetrical whole of a number of most interesting facts in regard to Madagascar and the terrible persecutions that took place there in the early part and middle of the present century. I have ventured to modify time and place somewhat, as well as to mix my characters and their deeds a little, in order to suit the conditions of my tale; but in doing so I have striven to avoid exaggeration and to produce a true picture of the state of affairs, at the period treated of, in what may be styled one of the most interesting and progressive islands of the world.
Download or read book Publisher and Bookseller written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 1830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vols. for 1871-76, 1913-14 include an extra number, The Christmas bookseller, separately paged and not included in the consecutive numbering of the regular series.
Download or read book The Rover of the Andes written by Robert Michael Ballantyne and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Publishers circular and booksellers record written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 1918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bernard Shaw s Book Reviews written by Brian Tyson and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These hitherto uncollected book reviews of Shaw--his first journalistic efforts--reveal much not only about the writer but also the culture of the time in which he lived. Between 1885 and 1888, Bernard Shaw published 111 book reviews in the Pall Mall Gazette. In spite of their importance as the first regular journalism Shaw wrote and the fact that the books (fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry) he read during these years must have formed the nucleus of his permanent library, the reviews have never before been analyzed in connection with Shaw's work. Brian Tyson has assembled the book reviews, complete with the books' titles, authors, and a brief biography of each author, including any comments Shaw made about the review, and has placed them in historical context, elucidating any interesting, difficult, or obscure references. Tyson's critical introduction places the reviews in the context of Shaw's work and Victorian society. The reviews are often characterized by the wit and brilliance that we associate with the later Shaw, shedding light on his development as a writer at his most formative stage. Regardless of the merits of the material Shaw was reviewing, it is amusing and enlightening to follow him down to the wandering tributaries of Late Victorian fiction and poetry, which reveal as much about Shaw as they do about the preoccupations and prejudices of the average reader of the day.
Download or read book Supplement to the Catalogue issued in 1884 of the Circulating and a Portion of the Intermediate Departments Worcester 1889 written by Worcester Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Triumph of the Moon written by Ronald Hutton and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-15 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ronald Hutton is known for his colourful and provocative writings on original subjects. This work is no exception: for the first full-scale scholarly study of the only religion England has ever given the world; that of modern pagan witchcraft, which has now spread from English shores across four continents. Hutton examines the nature of that religion and its development, and offers a microhistory of attitudes to paganism, witchcraft, and magic in British society since 1800. Its pages reveal village cunning folk, Victorian ritual magicians, classicists and archaeologists, leaders of woodcraft and scouting movements, Freemasons, and members of rural secret societies. We also find some of the leading of figures of English literature, from the Romantic poets to W.B. Yeats, D.H. Lawrence, and Robert Graves, as well as the main personalities who have represented pagan witchcraft to the world since 1950. Densely researched, Triumph of the Moon presents an authoritative insight into a hitherto little-known aspect of modern social history.
