Category: Adventure/Action

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]”