Category: Adventure/Action

The Prisoner of Zenda [Large Print]

The Prisoner of Zenda
The Complete & Unabridged Large Print Classic Edition
by Anthony Hope

The Prisoner of Zenda follows the adventures of Rudolf Rassendyll, an honorable but idle descendant of a rumored “wrong side of the blanket” lineage resulting from a dalliance between a visiting King of Ruritania and a very married English countess. Faced with the prospect of actually commencing employment as a diplomatic attache, Rudolf plans to spend time vacationing on the continent, and decides on a visit to Ruritania. A chance encounter with the Crown Prince on the eve of his coronation as king reveals that the two, while not identical, are enough alike to fool most people.

A fortunate coincidence, because political intrigue waylays the Prince, the situation demands that the coronation take place as scheduled, and Rassendyll is persuaded by the Prince’s aides to stand in for the ceremony. But the deception is immediately complicated by the kidnapping of the real king by his enemies, led by his half-brother, Prince Michael, and the romantic attachment which springs up between Rassendyll and Princess Flavia, the real king’s intended bride. Continue reading “The Prisoner of Zenda [Large Print]”

Moby Dick

Moby Dick
The Complete & Unabridged Original Classic
by Herman Melville

This quality edition, prepared by human editors and not machine-scanned, contains the complete and unabridged original classic version of Moby Dick, printed on heavyweight, bright white paper in a large 7.44″x9.69″ format, with a fully laminated cover. Also included is a detailed introductory essay discussing the life and work of Herman Melville and the history and significance of Moby Dick, providing the modern reader with useful background information to enhance the enjoyment of this classic. Continue reading “Moby Dick”

The Thirty-Nine Steps [Large Print]

The Thirty-Nine Steps
The Complete & Unabridged Large Print Classic Edition
by Sir John Buchan

If you know The Thirty-Nine Steps from the movie version, you don’t know the real story…

Published in 1915, The Thirty-Nine Steps is a classic espionage thriller, complete with secret codes, ruthless foreign agents, unexpected coincidences and chance encounters, in which “ordinary guy” Richard Hannay finds himself embroiled in an effort to thwart a network of German spies on the eve of WWI. The first in a series of novels featuring Hannay, who would soon be pitted against the Turks during World War I in “Greenmantle” (1916) and gangsters in subsequent tales, Alfred Hitchcock directed a well-known film adaptation in 1935 but was forced by Britain’s political stance at the time to scrub all references to Germany, substantially altering the original story. Continue reading “The Thirty-Nine Steps [Large Print]”

The Virginian

The Virginian
by Owen Wister

Published in 1902, The Virginian is widely regarded as the first true modern novel in the “western” genre, paving the way for countless tales of the cowboys of the American west. Unlike the dime novels that preceded it, The Virginian involved complex characters and social themes, and while the tale includes plenty of action its portrayal of life in the west goes well beyond the dime novel cliches of smoke-filled saloons and showdowns in the dusty streets. Continue reading “The Virginian”

Quo Vadis [Large Print Edition]

Quo Vadis
Large Print Edition
The Complete & Unabridged Classic Edition
by Henryk A. Sienkiewicz
Translation by Jeremiah Curtain

Set against the backdrop of the madness of the blood-soaked reign of Emperor Nero, Quo Vadis tells the story of the epic moral clash between the debauched paganism of the mighty Roman Empire and the austere piety of Christianity in its infancy. Continue reading “Quo Vadis [Large Print Edition]”

Heart of Darkness [Large Print]

Heart of Darkness
Large Print Edition
The Complete & Unabridged Classic Edition
by Joseph Conrad

This large print edition includes the complete text of Joseph Conrad’s classic tale in a freshly edited and newly typeset edition. With a 6″ x 9″ page size, this Summit Classic Press edition is printed on heavy bright white paper with a fully laminated cover and original design.

First published in 1899 as a three-part serial, Heart of Darkness is one of literature’s most analyzed, interpreted and studied works. Ironically, Conrad and his contemporaries regarded it as a minor work, seized upon as a singularly important literary effort in the post-colonial era. Continue reading “Heart of Darkness [Large Print]”

King Solomon’s Mines [Large Print]

King Solomon’s Mines
Unabridged Large Print Edition
by H. Rider Haggard

When originally published in 1885 “King Solomon’s Mines” quickly became the best-selling book of the year, with the publisher working feverishly to print copies fast enough to meet demand. Ironically the book, which was written in less than four months and perhaps in as little as six weeks, had been rejected by numerous publishers who believed its novelty left it without commercial value. Continue reading “King Solomon’s Mines [Large Print]”

The Virginian [Large Print]

The Virginian
Unabridged Large Print Edition
by Owen Wister

Published in 1902, “The Virginian” is widely regarded as the first true modern novel in the “western” genre, paving the way for countless tales of the cowboys of the American west. Unlike the dime novels that preceded it, “The Virginian” involved complex characters and social themes and while the tale includes plenty of action, its portrayal of life in the west goes well beyond the dime novel cliches of smoke-filled saloons and showdowns in the dusty streets. Continue reading “The Virginian [Large Print]”

Quo Vadis

Quo Vadis
The Complete & Unabridged Classic Edition
by Henryk A. Sienkiewicz
Jeremiah Curtain, Translator

Set against the backdrop of the madness of the blood-soaked reign of Emperor Nero, Quo Vadis tells the story of the epic moral clash between the debauched paganism of the mighty Roman Empire and the austere piety of Christianity in its infancy. Continue reading “Quo Vadis”

The Four Feathers [Large Print]

The Four Feathers
Unabridged Large Print Edition
By
A. E. W. Mason

This edition is printed on heavyweight bright white paper with a fully laminated cover featuring an original full color design. Not a machine-scanned or facsimile copy, this large print volume contains the complete text of Mason’s classic novel, prepared by human editors. Continue reading “The Four Feathers [Large Print]”