Fiction

The Dragon and the Raven: Or The Days of King Alfred

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 04:27:48 +0000

During the reign of King Alfred, Danish forces have invaded the English countryside. Although the English try to repulse these attacks, they are overrun by the savagery and sheer numbers of the Danes.

Hypatia

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 01:55:26 +0000

Hypatia was one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria and one of the first women to study and teach mathematics, astronomy and philosophy. Though she is remembered more for her violent death, her dramatic life is a fascinating lens through which we may view the plight of science in an era of religious and sectarian conflict.

The Cat of Bubastes

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:11:18 +0000

G.A. Henty’s “tale of ancient Egypt” tells the story of Amuba, prince of the Rebu, who is taken captive when his people are conquered by the Egyptians, and then becomes the servant and companion of Chebron, son of the high priest of Osiris. A mystery unfolds as the lads find evidence of a murderous conspiracy within the ranks of the priesthood; but they must then flee for their lives when they unintentionally kill the cat selected as the successor to the Cat of Bubastes, one of the most sacred animals of Egypt.

Rob Roy

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:24:37 +0000

Rob Roy is a historical novel by Walter Scott. It is narrated by Frank Osbaldistone, the son of an English merchant who travels first to the North of England, and subsequently to the Scottish Highlands to collect a debt stolen from his father. On the way he encounters the larger-than-life title character of Rob Roy MacGregor. Though Rob Roy is not the lead character (in fact the narrative does not move to Scotland until half way through the book) his personality and actions are key to the development of the novel.

David Copperfield

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:33:26 +0000

David Copperfield, (full title: The Personal History, Adventures, Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery) is the eighth novel by Charles Dickens. It was first published as a serial in 1849–50, and as a book in 1850. Many elements of the novel follow events in Dickens' own life, and it is probably the most autobiographical of his novels. In the preface to the 1867 edition, Dickens wrote, "like many fond parents, I have in my heart of hearts a favorite child. And his name is David Copperfield."

The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:30:02 +0000

This is a detailed and accurate account of the newsworthy marine disaster in history, constructed from the real facts as obtained from those on board who survived.

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 22:30:00 +0000

Book Banned: This is the best-selling novel of the 19th century and the second best-selling book of that century, following the Bible. Far more Americans of that time saw the story as a stage play or musical than read the book.