Lafcadio Hearn 
Kimiko, and Other Japanese Sketches [EPUB ebook] 

A sequel to the Chinese novel Chin P»ing Mei, this book details the lives, fates and after-fates of the wealthy businessman Hsi Men and his six wives. A brilliant story coupled with the dramatic his …

Discover a collection of fairy tales unlike the ones you»ve read before . . . Once upon a time, in the middle of winter, a King sat at a window and sewed. As he sewed and gazed out onto the landscap …

"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 …

"Uncle Remus, " written by Joel Chandler Harris, is a collection of enthralling Southern African-American folktales. The book is a collection of stories told to a young boy named John by th …

The Star Chamber Vol-II is the second book of the romantic series with the renowned Star Chamber of the English justice system as its backdrop. As time went on, the Chamber’s role shifted from one pu …

"The Orange Fairy Book, " written by Andrew Lang, is a captivating addition to his renowned "Coloured Fairy Books" series. As indicated by its unique orange cover, this collection …

An aged prophetess at Delphi, the most sacred oracle in ancient Greece, looks back over her strange life as the Pythia, the First Lady and voice of the god Apollo. As a young virgin with disturbing p …

________________________ It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. And Mrs Bennet has five unmarried daughters in want of hu …

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 …