Download or read book Cappy Ricks Or The Subjugation of Matt Peasley written by Peter Bernard Kyne and published by New York : Grosset & Dunlap. This book was released on 1916 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cappy Ricks Or The Subjugation of Matt Peasley written by Peter Bernard Kyne and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Harbor written by John C. Hughes and published by Stephens Press, LLC. This book was released on 2005 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These are the stories of the twentieth century on Grays Harbor. Based on two decades of research by the staff of The Daily World, "On the Harbor" is a unique narrative of local history, with separate chapters on the fourteen top stories of the past hundred years and biographies of Citizens of the Century. Also included are a first-hand account by a veteran Wobbly on the free-speech fight of 1911, Ed Van Syckle on sailing with legendary Capt. Ralph E. Peasley, and Murray Morgan on working for the Grays Harbor Washingtonian in Hoquiam during the Depression. With more than a hundred photographs from the archives of the Daily World and the Jones Historical Collection and nearly 200 sidebars on what to read, how to speak like a native and who's who in Harbor history, this book is a suitable for everyone from the casual reader to the ardent scholar, for the coffee table or the school library. Come along and read a century's worth of stories about life on gritty old Grays Harbor.
Download or read book Cappy Ricks Retires But That Doesn t Keep Him from Coming Back Stronger Than Ever written by Peter B. Kyne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an absorbing story of Cappy, who retires, but the romance of the sea and business keep calling him back, and he returns strong. This work is a captivating combination of outstanding personalities, generosity, and World War I history.
Download or read book Shipbuilders Sea Captains and Fishermen written by Joe Follansbee and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history of the three-masted schooner Wawona and the quirky adventures of her captains and crews in the North Pacific. Shipbuilders, Sea Captains, and Fishermen reveals the innovations of Wawona's builder, H.D. Bendixsen. Capt. Ralph E. "Matt" Peasley, "the big overgrown kid," became the most famous ship captain in America. Capt. Charles Foss called on the heavens for a breeze by wearing his wife's hats. And the crew caught hundreds of tons of cod in the stormy Bering Sea while secretly fermenting shipboard wine with canned fruit and sourdough starter. Complete with detailed illustrations, historical photographs, and great stories, Shipbuilders, Sea Captains, and Fishermen recreates a world that ended with the last sailing ships.
Download or read book The Oxford Circus written by Raymond Mortimer and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-19 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Oxford Circus" by Raymond Mortimer is a novel about Oxford and youth, originally by Alfred Budd. Its sparkling epigrams, and its vivid portrayal of life in many different strata of our modern society, seem almost unexpected from one who lived so quietly as Mr. Budd. Yet somehow his originality of invention leaves no room for doubt: Budd was perhaps the first novelist to introduce the London and North Western Railway station into a novel.
Download or read book Sir Robert s Fortune written by Mrs. Oliphant and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work of fiction by Margaret Oliphant narrates the story of Lily Ramsay, a twenty-two-year-old girl who Lily is a caretaker of her gloomy uncle, Sir Robert Ramsay. It's decided that if she is obedient in every way, Sir Robert will leave her his fortune. But when Lily falls in love with an indigent barrister, Ronald Lumsden, Sir Robert disapproves of Ronald and sends Lily away from Edinburgh to an isolated Highland moor where he has an old place. Without caring about the money, Lily keeps her faith that Ronald will marry her and move with her to a better place, but Ronald is a diplomatic man. He advises Lily to be patient in the matter of marriage because of his selfish plans. Several significant events follow, including a shattering one, yet, Lily still has some hope to stick to. Mrs. Oliphant (1828-97) was a talented Scottish novelist and a historical writer whose works surround domestic realism, the historical novel, and tales of the supernatural.
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Download or read book The Passionate Elopement written by Compton MacKenzie and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-13 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Passionate Elopement" by Compton MacKenzie. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book A Wedding Trip written by Emilia condesa de Pardo Bazán and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of an innocent, vibrant and naive young woman, Lucia, married to a self-centered, intolerant and cruel man twice her age. It's about how reckless it is to enter into a marriage of convenience. After her mother's death, Lucia was brought up by her father, a retired ex-grocer and a wealthy businessman. Her father gets excited when Miranda, a politician, is provoked by a friend to take on a young, financially stable wife and settle on Lucia. Trusting her father, obedient Lucia never questions the wisdom of the match, and moves forward to the journey of a honeymoon. On a deeper level, the story presents her internal journey from an innocent romantic full of life and dreams to a damaged soul hoping to die. One can observe the author's budding interest in French naturalism in the novel. She includes ample descriptions of landscapes and characters with impactful events and dialogue.
Download or read book The Friar s Daughter written by Charles Lincoln Phifer and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Friar's Daughter" is a book that describes the suffering of the Philipines at the feet of the Spanish friar and then American President, William Taft. The Friar's daughter is the story of a young girl, Ambrosia Lonzello, whose corrupt father delivers her to the Papal Nuncio. A book to read for every Philippine and historian.
Download or read book The Clock and the Key written by A. H. Vesey and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This American novel is a Mystery fiction set in Venice, Italy. The story revolves around Mr. Richard and Jacqueline and their quest to find a hidden chamber. They make several speculations about what the Treasure trove holds, including precious jewels, a forgotten masterpiece, but what it really possesses unfolds later in this thrilling mystery book. The American author, A. H. Vesey, has filled the work with characters that complement each other in a unique way. His storyline is engrossing and leaves the reader wondering where the mystery chamber is and what treasure it holds, making it the kind of book that's nearly impossible to put down. This thriller successfully makes a practical yet suspenseful plot with numerous exciting twists. Vessey has laid down the story so well and done such a tremendous job at writing that the reader might almost believe that Mr. Richard himself has written this mystery fiction.
Download or read book Wee Wifie written by Rosa Nouchette Carey and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic fiction piece written by British author Rosa Nouchette Carey. This narrative transports readers to a time where classic English literature flourished, presenting a heartwarming story that explores the nuances of love and relationships. Its timeless appeal and the rich narrative style make it a delightful read for those who appreciate classic literature.
Download or read book Merkland or Self Sacrifice written by Mrs. Oliphant and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Merkland; or, Self Sacrifice" by Mrs. Oliphant. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
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Download or read book Cressy written by Bret Harte and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-04-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This novel begins in the small town of Tuolumne, California early in the twentieth century. A young schoolmaster enters the building he has been assigned as a schoolroom and makes sure it is ready for the arrival of his pupils. On their arrival, he prompts them, as he often does, to give him any news they have. One girl excitedly says that Cressy has returned from Sacramento.
