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A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains (1879) is a work of travel literature by British explorer Isabella Bird. Adventurous from a young age, Bird gained a reputation as a writer and photographer interested in nature and the stories and cultures of people around the world. A bestselling author and the first woman inducted into the Royal Geographical Society, Bird is recognized today as a pioneering woman whose contributions to travel writing, exploration, and philanthropy are immeasurable. In 1872¿after a year of sailing from Britain to Australia and Hawaii¿Isabella Bird journeyed by boat to San Francisco before making her way over land through California and Wyoming to the Colorado Territory. There, she befriended an outdoorsman named Rocky Mountain Jim, who guided her throughout the vast wilderness of Colorado and accompanied her during a journey of over 800 miles. Traveling on foot and on horseback¿Bird was an experienced and skillful rider¿the two formed a curious but formidable pair, eventually reaching the 14,259 foot (4346 m) summit of Longs Peak, making Bird one of the first women to accomplish the feat. A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains, Bird¿s most iconic work, was a bestseller upon publication, and has since inspired generations of readers. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Isabella Bird¿s A Lady¿s Life in the Rocky Mountains is a classic of American literature and travel writing reimagined for modern readers.

The Prince is a smooth criminal known across Europe under a number of elaborate aliases. Taking advantage of his extensive connections, and with the help of his trusted accomplices, he travels the roads of the continent in a state-of-the-art Mercedes in search of unwitting marks. The Lady in the Car is a novel by William Le Queux.

Told from the perspective of a cantankerous man named Deidrick Knickerbocker, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York depicts a satirical history spanning from the world¿s creation to the end of the Dutch dynasty. Beginning with the start of time itself, Knickerbocker reveals historical anecdotes, both real and imagined featuring social commentary, fresh perspectives on the past, and conversations with powerful historical figures. With humor and intrigue, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York tells the tale of the discovery of New York, and explores the first Dutch settlements. While examining those origins, Knickerbocker muses about the ethics of colonization and the immoral treatment of Native Americans, with biting and brutal honesty. Still under the Dutch ¿rule¿, 1600 New York acted as one of the breeding grounds for many American Christmas traditions, some of which are still alive today. Under a comical microscope, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York explores the effect the early Dutch settlements have on American culture, particularly in New York. Originally published in 1809, Washington Irving¿s A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York earned acclaim for its innovative genre as one of the first American comedic works. With the mix of specific, inside jokes and universal humor, Irving¿s satire invites laughter from both his original audience and contemporary readers. With prose and wit that has remained fresh and hilarious even two-hundred and eleven years later, Washington Irving¿s A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York contains a narrative that has earned centuries of influence. While playfully mocking both classic literature and historians, Irving was bold enough to even include a list of people, professions and properties that he intended to make fun of. Though Irving mixes fact with fiction, A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York provides useful insight on the history of Dutch Americans, as well as contributing thoughtful social commentary that finds itself still applicable to modern society. Now featuring a stunning new cover design and a modern font, this edition of Washington Irving¿s A Knickerbocker¿s History of New York is both accessible and entertaining.

A rare companion piece to Harriet Beecher Stowe¿s successful novel, Uncle Tom¿s Cabin. A Key to Uncle Tom¿s Cabin was written as a direct response to the criticism surrounding the validity of the author¿s depiction of slavery. Stowe provides detailed documentation highlighting the heinous practices she illustrates in the book.

Overcome with ambition and greedy for political gain, Robert Dudley, the 1st Earl of Leicester, attempts to win Queen Elizabeth¿s hand in marriage, despite already having a secret wife. Set in England in 1575, Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott is a historical drama filled with elements of romance, dishonesty, and plot twists.

Thérèse is a young woman whose marriage to an uncaring, affectionless husband leaves her longing for more. Burdened with her role as a wife and caretaker, beset with constant demands from her overbearing aunt, Thérèse finds solace in an affair with Laurent, a friend of her husband. Thérèse Raquin is a novel by Émile Zola.

The Citadel of Fear (1918) is a science fiction novel by Francis Stevens. Using her well-known pseudonym, Gertrude Barrows Bennett published some of the twentieth century¿s greatest science fiction stories and novels. The Citadel of Fear, her debut novel, has been recognized as a powerful tale of the lost world genre of adventure and remains central to Stevens¿ reputation as a pioneering author of fantasy and science fiction. As the Great War rages on, two Irish American prospectors journey across the Mexican desert in search of fortune. Lucky to survive the heat and harsh conditions, they discover a dense jungle rumored to be the home of a lost tribe of Aztecs devoted to the serpent god Quetzalcoatl. Despite their fears, Kennedy and Colin O¿Hara remain determined to complete their mission, no matter the cost. Venturing through the darkness of the jungle, they find the underground city of Tlapallam, where a group of assailants takes Kennedy prisoner. Left to return alone through the desert, O¿Hara vows to return for his friend. Published at the height of Stevens¿ career as a popular storyteller in the nation¿s leading fantasy magazines, The Citadel of Fear is a lost world novel in the tradition of H. Rider Haggard and Edgar Rice Burroughs that continues to entertain and astound over a century after it appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Francis Stevens¿ The Citadel of Fear is a classic work of American science fiction reimagined for modern readers.