Download or read book Robinson Crusoe Diversion Classics written by Daniel Defoe and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. One of the bestselling books in history, Robinson Crusoe is credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction and is among the most compelling tales of survival the world has ever known. Caught in a terrible hurricane, Robinson Crusoe finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island. At the mercy of nature and, worse, a horrifying solitude, Crusoe does his best to survive. Crafting his own tools, building his own shelter, and growing his own food, Crusoe does well protecting his body, but the weight of loneliness begins to ebb away at his mind. Too aware of the days, months, and years that have passed, Crusoe finally happens upon a footprint. His joy at discovering other people quickly turns to his horror when he discovers he shares this island with cannibals. Though he is longer alone in the world, is it enough to prevent the disappearance of the man once known as Crusoe? Can a man who has survived his horrors return to society?

Download or read book The Moonstone Diversion Classics written by Wilkie Collins and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2016-05-24 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. Rachel Verinder is elated to receive a large Indian diamond for her eighteenth birthday. If only she had time to enjoy it! Less than an hour after she inherits the stone from her uncle, it vanishes without a trace. What ensues is considered one of the first detective mysteries in existence. Confounded by the diamond’s disappearance and roused by the its legendary history and the rumors that it brings bad luck to all of its owners, Sergeant Cuff takes the case. What he soon realizes, however, is that no one in Rachel’s home is above suspicion for this heinous crime and nothing is as it appears at first glance. In the wake of the Gothic and Romantic period, Collins carves out a vivid world of his own that would forever shape the world of literature. For more classic titles like this, visit www.diversionbooks.com/ebooks/diversion-classics

Download or read book The Swiss Family Robinson Diversion Illustrated Classics written by Johann David Wyss and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beloved adventure classic, The Swiss Family Robinson is a tale of courage in the face of the unknown that has endured the test of time. Trapped on a remote island after a storm leaves them shipwrecked, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four sons must pull together if they want to survive. Hunting, farming, and exploring a strange land for the first time, each son not only tests his own bravery, but discovers a skill all his own as they each adapt to this new, wild place. Full of wonder, revelation, and invention, this timeless adventure story has sparked imaginations of readers young and old for generations. Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. For more classic titles like this, visit www.diversionbooks.com/ebooks/diversion-classics

Download or read book The Consolidator Fantasy Classic written by Daniel Defoe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Consolidator or, Memoirs of Sundry Transactions from the World in the Moon is a satirical novel that mixes fantasy with political and social satire. The narrator travels to the moon mostly to get a dispassionate and crushingly granular view of recent and contemporary British political history. The consolidator is a mean of transport that is used to get to the moon – a chariot with two feathered winged creatures, each of them representing the houses of parliament. Daniel Defoe (1660-1731), born Daniel Foe, was an English trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, most famous for his novel Robinson Crusoe. Defoe is noted for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularize the form in Britain with others such as Samuel Richardson, and is among the founders of the English novel. He was a prolific and versatile writer, producing more than five hundred books, pamphlets, and journals on various topics, including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology, and the supernatural.

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Download or read book 50 Classic Biographies written by Golgotha Press and published by BookCaps Study Guides. This book was released on 2011-01-19 with total page 12295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn more about some of the most interesting people to ever live with this anthology of 50 classic biographies. An active table of contents is included to make it easy to quickly find the book you are looking for. Abraham Lincoln by Lord Charnwood The Adventures of Daniel Boone by Uncle Philip Alaska Days with John Muir by Samual Hall Alfred Tennyson by Andrew Lang Andrew Jackson by William Garrott Brown Balzac by Frederick Lawton Bacon by Richard William Church Benjamin Franklin by John Torrey Morse, Jr. An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill by William Frederick Charles Darwin by Grant Allen Chaucer by Adolphus William Ward Christopher Columbus by Mildred Stapley Byne Claudius by C. Suetonious Tranquillus Men of Letters: Coleridge by H. D. Traill Daniel Defoe by William Minto Emily Brontë by A. Mary F. Robinson Frederick Douglass by Charles Waddell Chesnutt George Washington by William Roscoe Thayer George Eliot by George Willis Cooke Gilbert Keith Chesterton by Patrick Braybrooke H. G. Wells by J. D. Beresford Hawthorne by Henry James Henry VIII and His Court by Herbert Tree Herbert Hoover by Vernon Kellogg Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters by William Austen-Leigh and Richard Arthur-Leigh John Bunyan by James Anthony Froude John Knox by A. Taylor Innes John Quincy Adams by John. T. Morse Julius Caesar by C. Suetonious Tranquillus Life and Adventures of Calamity Jane by Herself Life of Charles Dickens by Frank Marzials Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee by John Esten Cooke The Life of Jesus of Nazareth by Rush Rhees Life of John Keats by William Michael Rossetti Life of John Milton by Richard Garnett The Life of Michelangelo Buonarroti by John Addington Symonds St. Francis of Assisi by Paul Sabatier Life of Wagner by Louis Nohl A Life of William Shakespeare by Sidney Lee Mark Twain by Archibald Henderson Matthew Arnold by G. W. E. Russell Nero by C. Suetonious Tranquillus Patrick Henry by Moses Coit Tyler The Princess Pocahontas by Virginia Watson Queen Victoria by Lytton Strachey Queen Elizabeth by Jacob Abbott Rudyard Kipling by John Palmer Theodore Roosevelt; An Intimate Biography by William Roscoe Thayer Thomas Jefferson by Henry Childs Merwin DISCLAIMER: There has been concern about the table of contents (or lack thereof) in the ""50 Classic Books"" Series. Golgotha Press has addressed this problem and readers who download the books as of November 2011 can access a functional table of contents by going to the front of the book and paging forward two pages. Because of the size of this book, the ""active"" feature in the conversion is removed. We are trying resolve this problem, but until then, please follow the steps above. If you still experience the problem, please contact us so we can investigate exactly what is happening. Please note, however, that the table of contents does not become active until you purchase the book--preview mode does not currently support active TOC's. We apologize for any confusion or frustration this has caused."

Download or read book The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe Illustrated written by Daniel Defoe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 2778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)', readers are transported back in time to the 18th century, where Defoe's unique literary style captivates with its realism and attention to detail. Known for his vivid storytelling and social commentary, Defoe's novels often provide a window into the social and political landscape of his time, making his works both entertaining and educational. From the iconic 'Robinson Crusoe' to lesser-known gems like 'Moll Flanders', this collection showcases Defoe's versatility as a writer. The use of illustrations further enhances the reader's experience, bringing these timeless tales to life. The book is a valuable addition to any literature lover's collection. Daniel Defoe, considered one of the pioneers of the English novel, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of human nature are evident in his works, making them both thought-provoking and engaging. Defoe's ability to create complex characters and compelling plots helped cement his place in literary history. 'The Complete Novels of Daniel Defoe (Illustrated)' is a must-read for those interested in classic literature and historical fiction, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past through the eyes of a master storyteller.

Download or read book DANIEL DEFOE Ultimate Collection 50 Adventure Classics Pirate Tales Historical Novels Including Biographies Historical Works Travel Sketches Poems Essays Illustrated written by Daniel Defoe and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 5040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Daniel Defoe's Ultimate Collection, readers are presented with a treasure trove of adventure classics, pirate tales, and historical novels that showcase the author's unique literary style and keen sense of storytelling. Defoe's works are known for their vivid imagery, riveting plots, and engaging characters, making them stand out in the literary context of the 18th century. This collection also includes biographies, historical works, travel sketches, poems, and essays, all complemented with illustrations that bring the narratives to life. Defoe's versatile writing transcends genres, offering a diverse and immersive reading experience for fans of historical fiction and adventure tales.

Download or read book North and South Diversion Classics written by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. After a break with the church forces Margaret Hale's family to the cotton-manufacturing town of Milton, she finds herself in the midst of the industrial revolution. There, she must contend with workers' strikes, conflicts between the classes, and the attentions of Mr. Thornton, an important manufacturer. A fascinating exploration of the relationships between workers and masters, NORTH AND SOUTH is a sweeping novel that brings Victorian England to life.

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Robinson Crusoe written by John Richetti and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An instant success in its own time, Daniel Defoe's The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe has for three centuries drawn readers to its archetypal hero, the man surviving alone on an island. This Companion begins by studying the eighteenth-century literary, historical and cultural contexts of Defoe's novel, exploring the reasons for its immense popularity in Britain and in its colonies in America and in the wider European world. Chapters from leading scholars discuss the social, economic and political dimensions of Crusoe's island story before examining the 'after life' of Robinson Crusoe, from the book's multitudinous translations to its cultural migrations and transformations into other media such as film and television. By considering Defoe's seminal work from a variety of critical perspectives, this book provides a full understanding of the perennial fascination with, and the enduring legacy of, both the book and its iconic hero.

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Download or read book David Copperfield Diversion Classics written by Charles Dickens and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 1173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. Orphaned, alone, and left at the mercy of a cruel stepfather, David Copperfield’s journey to becoming a successful novelist is beset with tragedy. But as a bevy of rich and lasting characters enter and exit his life, David’s story does not just become one of perseverance, it reveals all facets of what it means to grow up, and to come into one’s own. This semi-autobiographical tale from Dickens blends the tragic and the comedic seamlessly, cementing it as one of the most enduring coming of age stories of all time.

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