Download or read book Tales From the Pushin Off written by Carl Finney and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales From the Pushin Off brings to life the era of the 1940’s and early 1950’s--of what rural life was like for families and children of that time. The stories portray the lives of a close-knit, extended family and their children, during the times of the Depression Era, WWII, food rationing, and life in a small town atop a mountain, located in the Cumberland Mountains in Southern Middle Tennessee. Most of the stories describe the deeds, misdeeds, and escapades of the author and two of his first cousins, both of whom grew up with him.
Download or read book Jazz Twelve O clock Tales written by Wanda Coleman and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2008 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poets who can write prose that equals their poetry are rare. With this collection of thirteen new short stories, Wanda Coleman, Los Angeles's unofficial poet laureate, proves an exception to the rule yet again. The characters in these stories lead lonely lives full of longing, of potential stifled by racism, poverty, and absurd accidents of fate. And yet, even though they are trapped by the present moment, their inner lives are lush, a mirror of the city of angels in which they live, a metropolis, always simmering, as Coleman writes in the final story, ever waiting to be borne on that balmy promised crescendo. Coleman applies a poet's economy of words to her fiction, setting a scene with lightning-quick strokes, letting a detail, a dialogue, or the brisk vernacular speak for itself. .
Download or read book ZANE GREY Ultimate Collection Historical Novels Western Classics Adventure Tales Baseball Stories 60 Titles in One Volume written by Zane Grey and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 12148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Royal Banner A Tale of Life Before and After Confirmation With Plates written by Austin Clare (pseud. [i.e. Wilhelmina Martha James.]) and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Horse Tales written by Lamar Underwood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our relationship and fascination with horses have been evident in every civilization and throughout recorded history. No better proof can be found than in literature, in the stories and poetry that capture the endless variety of partnerships between horses and riders. Horse Tales is a compilation of the best of these works and include tales penned by: Mark Twain H. H. Munro Nathaniel Hawthorne Washington Irving Winston Churchill Enid Bagnold Leo Tolstoy Bret Harte Zane Grey and many, many others.
Download or read book In Exile and Other Stories written by Mary Hallock Foote and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of short stories by Mary Hallock Foote, an American author and illustrator. The book contains six distinct tales that offer a glimpse into the human experience. The book contains the following short stories: In Exile - Friend Barton's "Concern" - The Story of the Alcazar - A Cloud on the Mountain - The Rapture of Hetty - The Watchman.
Download or read book Tales from the Fringe written by Rodney Lewis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-08-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful young dancer/prostitute running for her life from a gun-toting maniac in a autumn death-hunt on the Great Plains... A young man relentlessly pursued by a beautiful, bloodthirsty vampiress... A down-and-out security guard caught in the vise-grip dilemma between the law and his conscience... A practical joke-turned-experiment in hypnosis gone horribly and hilariously awry... These are some of the stories you'll encounter in Tales From the Fringe, a collection of eight stories ranging from horror to humor, and all residing on the fringe of the bizarre. This collection of fascinating short stories is a fiction sampler for adult fiction lovers of all ages!
Download or read book Indian Tales written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These tales are remarkable not just for the range of Indian places and situations they describe or their wealth of historical detail but also for their sensitive and by and large fair representations of both British and Indian characters. Kipling takes on the thorny issues of empire, race, miscegenation and the practice of ???going native', and uses them as literary tropes, to examine human culture, religion and society.
Download or read book Plain Tales from the Hills 1886 1887 written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plain tales from the hills 1886 1887 Soldiers three and other stories written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stories My Father Told Me written by James Malony and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Stories From The Past My Father Told Me, you will find a General's view of leading a Division in WWII, as well as many historical accounts of life in the Army before and during the war. These stories reflect a keen insight into the social and physical environment of the times. The stories represent a great collection of events that you will not find in history books, but are both fascinating and detailed. COL (Ret.) Chuck Giasson, a West Point graduate class of 1968, wrote: "The stories are written in a style that draws you in and makes you feel you are there." LTG (Ret.) Larry Jordan, West Point class of 1968, added: "Simple yet eloquent stories of Army life gone by, told with a clarity and color rarely seen. Immerses the reader in the sounds, smells and feel of the setting for each tale. Some are amusing, others poignant, but all are entertaining and riveting."
Download or read book F Scott Fitzgerald Novels and Stories 1920 1922 LOA 117 written by Jackson R. Bryer and published by Library of America. This book was released on 2000-08-28 with total page 1120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the outset of what he called "the greatest, the gaudiest spree in history," F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote the works that brought him instant fame, mastering the glittering aphoristic prose and keen social observation that would distinguish all his writing. This Library of America volume brings together four volumes that collectively offer the fullest literary expression of one of the most fascinating eras in American life. This Side of Paradise (1920) gave Fitzgerald the early success that defined and haunted him for the rest of his career. Offering in its Princeton chapters the most enduring portrait of college life in American literature, this lyrical novel records the ardent and often confused longings of its hero's struggles to find love and to formulate a philosophy of life. Flappers and Philosophers (1920), a collection of accomplished short stories, includes such classics as "Dalyrimple Goes Wrong," "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," and "The Ice Palace." Fitzgerald continues his dissection of a self-destructive era in his second novel, The Beautiful and Damned (1922), as the self-styled aristocrat Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife, Gloria, are cut off from an inheritance and forced to endure the excruciating dwindling of their fortune. Here New York City, playground for the pleasure-loving Patches and brutal mirror of their dissipation, is portrayed more vividly than anywhere else in Fitzgerald's work. Tales of the Jazz Age (1922), his second collection of stories, includes the novella "May Day," featuring interlocking tales of debutantes, soldiers, and socialists brought together in the uncertain aftermath of World War I, and "A Diamond as Big as the Ritz," a fable in which the excesses of the Jazz Age take the hallucinatory form of a palace of unfathomable opulence hidden deep in the Montana Rockies. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling 440 Tales in One Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 5299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition', readers are treated to a diverse collection spanning various genres, from adventure and mystery to fantasy and satire. Kipling's engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to the British colonial era, offering insightful commentary on imperialism, social norms, and human nature. The book showcases Kipling's signature style, characterized by rich language, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. Each tale provides a window into the complexities of the time period, making this collection a valuable literary asset for those interested in historical fiction and classic literature. Rudyard Kipling's vast repertoire of short stories reflects his wide-ranging experiences as a traveler and journalist, drawing inspiration from his time spent in India and the United Kingdom. His keen observations of society and culture are evident throughout the stories, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. Kipling's mastery of the short story form is on full display, making this comprehensive edition a must-read for enthusiasts of his work and fans of classic literature.
Download or read book A Sailor s Tale written by E.G. ‘Lusko and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1888, a US Navy sailor begins writing letters to his niece. The letters tell her where he is and what ventures he has gotten himself into. His sailor letters are retrospective, written after things happen. He also must tell her how he got to the place in time he started writing. He is educated for the time, trained as a naval navigator, lighthouse repairman, and watch repairman. His language is as he would speak to his fellow crew—clipped, as sailors use few G sounds, and an apostrophe is used to indicate the word is shortened, as they do. He is honest and kind. He is well trained in sword fighting. His enlistment contract is not the standard form. His mother’s attorney wrote it. The fleet admiral approved it as he had served with the sailor’s uncle. His uncle was a noted ship navigator, shipmaster, an author of navy lore, and now provided ocean metrological data to the naval observatory. He has carried this on. His early experiences involve train travel to San Francisco. The ship charts the then Northwest Territory and the Alaskan coast. His group verifies charts of the Missouri River. Mostly, his ship supplies food provisions to navy frigates in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
Download or read book Tall Tales Half Truths and Big Fat Lies written by L. L. C. Re'Al "Bull" Oney and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I listened to them speak their language and thought that I understood some of their tongue. Could this be? I ventured even closer and listened further. My heart was pounding with joy. Though these people were light years away from Mars, they possessed almost the same tongue language that we had learned in our lesser institutions on Mars. Imagine that? It seemed as though they now spoke about themselves and it was in an archaic mode of time, for they spoke of the quickness of their travel and the prominence of the Pharaoh Pharaoh? I once had read about such Pharaoh people in our history volumes, which lived on Mars thousands of years ago. I was beginning to now understand that this planet was not as progressed as Mars had been maybe this is good I thought, very well for us. "Thank you, Dargod," I whispered to myself. It was as though Dargod was always with me, wherever I went. I had been on Earth only three sunrises, and I had already found that this soil was like Mars's, only with different dimensions. The inhabitants here were nearly the same. But, were they friendly?
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