Henry Walter Bates 
Naturalist on the River Amazons [EPUB ebook] 

E. Phillips Oppenheim’s World War I-set novel "The Devil’s Paw", written in 1920, is rife with international espionage and intrigue. After being given access to extremely private documents, …

Murder in the Maze" is a classic mystery novel that immerses readers in a labyrinthine tale of intrigue, murder, and meticulous investigation. set against the backdrop of a complex and puzzling …

Cappy Ricks Retires is a fictional novel written by Peter B. Kyne. It is an interesting story of Cappy, who quits but keeps being drawn back by the romance of the sea and business. He comes back stro …

"The Yellow Claw" by means of Sax Rohmer is a compelling story of thriller and intrigue that introduces readers to the enigmatic and menacing discern of Mr. King, called "the Yellow Cl …

From the stark depictions of rural Russia in ‚Provincial Life‘ to the vivid portrayal of an artillery unit in ‚At the End of the Earth‘, from stories such as ‚The Cave‘ and ‚Mamai‘, describing the te …

Dean Jocelin has a vision: that God has chosen him to erect a great spire on his cathedral. His mason anxiously advises against it, for the old cathedral was built without foundations. Nevertheless, …

First published in 1990. Although one of Jules Verne“s lesser known novels, as part of his “Extraordinary Voyages“ collection, there is still much to enjoy about “The Floating Island“*. Written …

Hardy“s masterpiece traces a poor stonemason“s ill-fated romance with his free-spirited cousin. No Victorian institution is spared — marriage, religion, education — and the outrage following public …

"The Winds of Chance, " a wonderful tale, is set during the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story revolves around Pierce Phillips‘ arrival in the Yukon, where he discovers wealth and meets lovely wo …

"The Green Fairy Book, " written by Andrew Lang, is an enthralling addition to Lang’s famed "Coloured Fairy Books" series. This collection features a wide range of amazing fairy t …