Wreckers And Other Strange Tales

Author : Harry Riley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1782283781

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Author : Harry Riley
Publisher : Pneuma Springs Publishing
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782283768

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Wreckers and other strange tales by Harry Riley Pdf

With over thirty tales in this collection I agonised over which of them should be the cover story. However, the bleak solitude of those storm-tossed light-towers, often built off some wild and windswept, rocky coast, has always fascinated me, and so I chose the drama of the sea, with: ‘Wreckers.’ Even the most elevated families seem to have a black sheep who does not conform, and in ‘Twice Loved’ a wayward young son is to be disowned and banished forever. In the ‘Curse of Khartoum’ a despised mis-fit goes off at a tangent, with surprising results for everyone concerned. Things are rarely as black and white or as straightforward as they seem, and I hope these little tales will show that nothing in life should be taken for granted, or at face value. I leave you to decide if you think I am right. H.R. Book reviews online: PublishedBestsellers website.

Author : Jack Strange
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 1145 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : PKEY:6610000379965

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Jack's Strange Tales Collection by Jack Strange Pdf

All six books in 'Jack's Strange Tales', a series by Jack Strange, now in one volume! Strange Tales of Scotland: Strange Tales of Scotland all deal with a particular aspect of Scottish mysteries. You'll learn of the ghost that appeared at the wedding of King Alexander II, of monsters such as the Shellycoat and Water-horse that were thought to inhabit Scotland’s lochs. Another part deals exclusively with Loch Ness, and the strange happenings at that mysterious body of water. Later, we have a look at the mysterious deaths at the Flannan Islands Lighthouse, and at the strange creatures that were once believed to infest the hills and glens of Scotland, including the terrifying brollachan and the slaugh. It's A Strange Place, England: This small book looks at some of the strange things that make England unique, starting with the English language itself and looking at concepts such as sports, ghosts and the English love for eccentricity - like the sportsman who rode his horse naked. There is also the impressively masculine Cerne Abbas Giant, to which women once flocked when they wished to become pregnant. The mysterious Stonehenge also deserves its part in this book. From Robin Hood to highwaymen and smugglers, English folk tales take some very ruthless people and turn them into heroes that they most certainly were not. Finally, there's a cheerful chapter that looks at pubs, which figure prominently in many English tales and are a part of modern culture all over the world today. The Strangeness That Is Wales: This book looks at the strange legends, tales and ghosts of Wales. Although the stories are intended to entertain as much as educate, the historical facts are accurate. Included are stories on ghosts - both real and fake - and the legend of King Arthur. Welsh animal lore, customs, monsters and music are also examined. One of the strangest villages in the world gets a chapter to itself, as do witches, miners and druids. The book is written in a personal, light-hearted style, with geographical references to help identify the places. Hopefully, you will come away with a different view on Wales - and a smile on your face. Strange Tales of the Sea: What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships? Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances. Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out what happened to stowaways, how they were treated, and about the myth that women were not welcome on ships. Strange Ireland: In Ireland, truth, folklore, mythology, and legend are indistinguishably interwoven into a Celtic knot of strangeness. From fact to fiction and the peculiar to the bizarre, unravel some of Ireland’s most curious lore: the Blarney Stone kissing ceremony, the giant behind the Giant’s Causeway, the escapades of Saint Patrick, and the myths of the 1690 battle of the River Boyne among many others. Among the twenty-six chapters each detailing a unique Irish oddity, discover the history of Emerald Isle in a new light. More Strange Scotland: More Strange Scotland is a collection of anecdotes, facts, folklore and legends about the strangeness of that little nation on the western fringe of Europe. From fairies to witches and the frightening water horses, Scotland has a host of legends. Add haunted castles, strange pub names and devilish people to the mix, sprinkle with Aberlour spirits and the mists of Skye and then open the book. If ghostly bagpipers and unseen river monsters don’t scare you off, then you may revel in the stories from this most strange of all countries.

Author : Jack Strange
Publisher : Next Chapter
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : History
ISBN : PKEY:6610000329069

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Strange Tales of the Sea by Jack Strange Pdf

What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships? Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances. Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out what happened to stowaways, how they were treated, and about the myth that women were not welcome on ships. Welcome to Strange Tales of the Sea.

Author : Annie Coyle Martin,Julius Falconer,Peter Good,Neil Morton,Neal James,Andrew Malloy,Ron Ooms,Steve Morris,Karl Brockmann,Derek Rosser,Chris Pownall,Avril Saunders,Derek Smith,Louise Wilkinson
Publisher : Pneuma Springs Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781782283959

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Treachery and Triumph - An Anthology of World War II Stories by Annie Coyle Martin,Julius Falconer,Peter Good,Neil Morton,Neal James,Andrew Malloy,Ron Ooms,Steve Morris,Karl Brockmann,Derek Rosser,Chris Pownall,Avril Saunders,Derek Smith,Louise Wilkinson Pdf

WAR? DEATH AND DESTRUCTION? VIOLENCE, HATRED, INEXPRESSIBLE GRIEF? PEOPLES PITTED AGAINST EACH OTHER, TO THE DEATH? WHY ON EARTH SHOULD I WANT TO READ ABOUT IT? THERE’S ENOUGH IN THE MEDIA EVERY DAY, SURELY? YES: BUT THIS IS DIFFERENT. The stories in this Anthology aim to give a vivid insight, through a fascinating mixture of history, reminiscence and fiction, into life during WWII: for those at the front, those left behind, the young at school, the old in the twilight of their years, parents, lovers, spouses, families, colleagues; Britons, Germans, Irish, Kenyans, French, eastern Europeans and Americans (plus the odd ‘undesirable alien’!). These pages see householders struggling to maintain a semblance of normality; young men reluctant to volunteer; soldiers determined to win; acts of generosity, acts of cowardice. In these pages, there is violence – impossible to avoid in an Anthology dedicated to the memory of war – but there is also humour and romance, suspense and emotion, heroism and daring. Even the paranormal puts in an appearance (as one might say). The action is set variously in France, Britain, Eire, Kenya, Russia, Poland ... You are guaranteed hours of stimulation, enjoyment and fruitful relaxation with a book devoted to one of the defining events of our times. STARE INTO THE PAST WITH THE EYES OF THOSE GRIPPED BY ITS DRAMA. All the stories have been especially written for this Anthology by writers experienced in their field. Pneuma Springs is proud to present it to commemorate seventy years after the end of hostilities. Contributors: Karl Brockmann, Annie Coyle Martin, Julius Falconer, Peter Good, Neal James Andrew Malloy, Steve Morris, Neil Morton, Ron Ooms, Chris Pownall, Derek Rosser, Avril Saunders, Derek Smith, Louise Wilkinson Book reviews online: PublishedBestsellers website.

Author : Bram Stoker
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780141904924

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Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Tales by Bram Stoker Pdf

Although Bram Stoker is best known for his world-famous novel Dracula, he also wrote many shorter works on the strange and the macabre. This collection, comprising Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Stories, a volume of spine-chilling short stories collected and published by Stoker's widow after his death, and The Lair of the White Worm, an intensely intriguing novel of myths, legends and unspeakable evil, demonstrate the full range of his horror writing. From the petrifying open tomb in 'Dracula's Guest' to the mental breakdown depicted in 'The Judge's House' and 'Crooken Sands', these terrifying tales of the uncanny explore the boundaries between life and death, known and unknown, animal and human, dream and reality.

Author : Richard W. Gombert
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781434457264

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World Wrecker by Richard W. Gombert Pdf

Known as the "World Wrecker" for his galaxy-smashing space operas, Edmond Hamilton wrote intelligent, exciting, and readable science fiction for over 40 years. This first major bibliography of his work covers his enormous output and numerous reprint editions. All students of Hamilton--and all major libraries--will want a copy of this bibliographical labor of love.

Author : H. P Lovecraft
Publisher : Random House
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446476291

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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Tales by H. P Lovecraft Pdf

An introduction to the weird and unsettling world of H.P. Lovecraft, master and pioneer of horror. Between these pages you will find things that lurk, things that scurry in the walls, things that move unseen, things that have learnt to walk that ought to crawl, unfathomable blackness, unconquerable evil, inhuman impulses, abnormal bodies, ancient rites, nameless lands best left undiscovered, thoughts best left unspoken, doors best left closed, names best forgotten. You have been warned.

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 1980 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9788026836681

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The Collected Adventure Tales: Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Catriona, The Wrecker, The Ebbe-Tide, St Ives, Island Nights' Entertainments, The Adventure of the Hansom Cab and more (Illustrated Edition) by Robert Louis Stevenson Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Collected Adventure Tales: Treasure Island, Kidnapped, Catriona, The Wrecker, The Ebbe-Tide, St Ives, Island Nights' Entertainments, The Adventure of the Hansom Cab and more (Illustrated Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. A literary celebrity during his lifetime, Stevenson now ranks among the 26 most translated authors in the world. Table of Contents: Novels: Treasure Island Kidnapped (Adventures of David Balfour I) Catriona (Adventures of David Balfour II) The Wrecker The Ebb-Tide St Ives: Being the Adventures of a French Prisoner in England The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses Short Stories: Island Nights' Entertainments (South Sea Tales) The Adventure of the Hansom Cab The Adventure of Prince Florizel and a Detective The Misadventures of John Nicholson

Author : Various
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066339529922

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The Bodymaster and Other Weird Tales by Various Pdf

"The Bodymaster and Other Weird Tales" by Various. 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.

Author : Pu Songling
Publisher : Jain Publishing Company
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780895810519

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Strange Tales from Liaozhai - Vol. 6 by Pu Songling Pdf

The weird and whimsical short stories in Strange Tales from Liaozhai show their author, Pu Songling (1640-1715), to be both an explorer of the macabre, like Edgar Allan Poe, and a moralist, like Aesop. In this first complete translation of the collection's 494 stories into English, readers will encounter supernatural creatures, natural disasters, magical aspects of Buddhist and Daoist spirituality, and a wide range of Chinese folklore. Annotations are provided to clarify unfamiliar references or cultural allusions, and introductory essays have been included to explain facets of Pu Songling's work and to provide context for some of the unique qualities of his uncanny tales. This is the sixth of 6 volumes.

Author : Edmond Hamilton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science fiction, American
ISBN : 1893887413

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The Universe Wreckers by Edmond Hamilton Pdf

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433081857470

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The Novels and Tales of Robert Louis Stevenson: The wrecker by Robert Louis Stevenson Pdf

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HWE7UQ

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The Novels and Tales of Robert Louis Stevenson: The wrecker, written in collaboration with L. Osbourne by Robert Louis Stevenson Pdf

Author : Alice Rea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044086811890

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The Beckside Boggle and Other Lake Country Stories by Alice Rea Pdf