The Tower Treasure [Large Print]

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Large Print
The Original Hardy Boys Mystery Stories
by Franklin W. Dixon

This quality large print edition includes the complete text of the original classic tale that launched the world’s most successful series of books for young readers, the “Hardy Boys Mystery Stories.” This freshly edited and formatted edition was prepared entirely by human editors and is not a machine scanned facsimile of an older version. Printed on heavyweight bright white paper, it features a fully laminated cover with a new full color design. Continue reading “The Tower Treasure [Large Print]”

Herman Melville and Moby Dick

Herman Melville (1819 – 1891) was an author of the American Renaissance, or Romantic, period. Born in New York City, he was the third child of a merchant dealing in imported French goods. Shortly after the death of his father in 1832, his schooling came to an abrupt end and Melville worked as a schoolteacher before going to sea, signing on for a voyage on a merchant vessel to Liverpool in 1839. He then joined the crew of a whaler, but a year and a half into the voyage, in 1842, he jumped ship in the Marquesas Islands and spent a month living among the natives. His first novel, Typee (1846) was purportedly based on his experiences in the South Pacific. The book was hugely successful, and was quickly followed by a sequel, Omoo in 1847. The same year Melville, now a successful novelist, married Elizabeth Knapp Shaw. They would have four children, all born between 1849 and 1855. Continue reading “Herman Melville and Moby Dick”

Anne of the Island

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Anne of the Island
Unabridged Original Classic Edition
by L. M. Montgomery

This complete and unabridged edition is not an electronic scan or reproduction. The text has been formatted and edited by human editors, based on the classic original edition, and is printed on heavyweight bright white paper with a fully laminated cover. A generous 6×9 page size and 11-point print make this edition easier on the eyes than typical reprint or “grocery store book rack” paperbacks.

Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery is the third book in the beloved “Anne of Green Gables” series. It follows the adventures of Anne Shirley as she leaves her cherished home in Avonlea to pursue higher education at Redmond College. Now a young woman, Anne faces new challenges and experiences, from grappling with her growing independence to deepening her friendships and navigating romantic prospects. Continue reading “Anne of the Island”

Dream Psychology: Psychoanalysis for Beginners [Large Print]

Dream Psychology: Psychoanalysis for Beginners
Unabridged Large Print Edition
by Sigmund Freud
M. D. Eder (Translator)

This premium quality large print edition contains the complete and unabridged text of Sigmund Freud’s exposition of his theory of dream interpretation as a tool of psychoanalysis, intended to be understood by the average reader and not as a scholarly or technical text. Printed on heavy, bright white paper in a large 6″x9″ format with a fully laminated cover, the text has been edited and formatted by human editors, not computer scanned and generated.

From the Introduction to this volume:

The words “dream interpretation” were and still are indeed fraught with unpleasant, unscientific associations. They remind one of all sorts of childish, superstitious notions, which make up the thread and woof of dream books, read by none but the ignorant and the primitive.
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[Freud] was moved by the fact that there always seemed to be a close connection between his patients’ dreams and their mental abnormalities to collect thousands of dreams and to compare them with the case histories in his possession. Continue reading “Dream Psychology: Psychoanalysis for Beginners [Large Print]”

The Leatherstocking Tales

With the publication of “The Spy” in 1821, James Fenimore Cooper became an international figure and the first authentic American novelist, free of the forms and conventions of the British fiction of the day. With “The Leatherstocking Tales” he became the first great interpreter of the American experience, chronicling the adventures of the indomitable Natty Bumppo, known variously as “Hawkeye,” “Deerslayer,” “Pathfinder,” “Leatherstocking” and other names, from the colonial Indian wars through the early expansion into the vast western plains.

Published between 1823 and 1841, beginning with “The Pioneers” and ending with “The Deerslayer”, the tales are set against historical events ranging from 1740 to 1804, with Cooper taking some literary license with the actual chronology of events, probably to avoid having Bumppo ranging the Great Plains at over 90 years of age. Continue reading “The Leatherstocking Tales”

Bambi [eBook]

By Felix Salten
Translated By Whittaker Chambers
Illustrations By Kurt Wiese

 

Felix Salten’s Bambi: A Life in the Woods (1923) is a richly layered work of children’s literature that presents the life of a young deer with a raw, unfiltered perspective on the natural world. Originally written in German, this classic novel explores themes of survival, loss, and the harsh realities of nature, offering a far more somber and introspective narrative than its more familiar adaptation, Walt Disney’s animated film Bambi (1942). Continue reading “Bambi [eBook]”

Anne of Avonlea

Anne of Avonlea
Unabridged Original Classic Edition
by L. M. Montgomery

This complete and unabridged edition is not an electronic scan or reproduction. The text has been formatted and edited by human editors, based on the classic original edition, and is printed on heavyweight bright white paper with a fully laminated cover. A generous 6×9 page size and 11-point print make this edition easier on the eyes than typical reprint or “grocery store book rack” paperbacks.

Anne of Avonlea by L. M. Montgomery is a charming sequel to Anne of Green Gables, continuing the adventures of the imaginative and spirited Anne Shirley. Set in the picturesque village of Avonlea, the novel follows Anne as she embarks on a new chapter in her life as a young adult, having just graduated from Queen’s Academy. Now a teacher at her former school, Anne must navigate the challenges of shaping the minds of her young students while balancing her boundless creativity with the responsibilities of adulthood. Continue reading “Anne of Avonlea”

Zane Grey: Pioneer of the “Western” Novel

Pearl Zane Grey (1872–1939) was an American author best known for his popular western adventure novels and stories. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book, and his westerns are still widely read, with many never having been out-of-print. In addition to the perennial commercial success of his individual books, a monthly subscription book club, over 100 film adaptations, several western television series episodes and a television series, Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theater, have been based on Grey’s novels and short stories. Continue reading “Zane Grey: Pioneer of the “Western” Novel”

The Box-Car Children [eBook]

The Box-Car Children
By Gertrude Chandler Warner
Illustrations by Dorothy Lake Gregory

This classic children’s story by Gertrude Chandler Warner has captivated young readers for generations. The book follows the adventures of four orphaned siblings—Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden—who, after losing their parents, decide to make their way in the world independently. Fearing separation in foster care, they find refuge in an abandoned boxcar they discover in the woods. The boxcar becomes their makeshift home, where they transform their surroundings into a cozy living space. They gather food, make furniture from scraps, and support each other as a loving family, showing resilience and resourcefulness in their quest for independence. Continue reading “The Box-Car Children [eBook]”

The Poor Count’s Christmas [eBook]

The Poor Count’s Christmas
by Frank R. Stockton

A charming Christmas story that captures the spirit of generosity and kindness. Set in a small European town, it follows the story of Count Cormo, a once-wealthy nobleman who has fallen on hard times. Despite his humble circumstances, the count remains dignified and kind-hearted, determined to uphold his traditional values and provide his annual Christmas celebration for the town’s children, even if he himself has very little.

The tale takes an unexpected turn when a young giant, Feldar, strolls into the area seeking his fortune, accompanied by his friend, a kind and wise little fairy. Feldar hopes to secure his share of a large inheritance.

Christmas arrives at last, and brings with it a series of surprises, demonstrating the true meaning of Christmas through selflessness and compassion and the joy that comes with indulging the spirit of giving. Continue reading “The Poor Count’s Christmas [eBook]”