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 …

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 …

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 …

"Welsh Fairy Tales, " by William Elliot Griffis, is an enthralling compilation of traditional Welsh folktales. The book, which was published in the late nineteenth century, dives into the r …

"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 …

"Guy Garrick" by Arthur B. Reeve is a classic detective fiction novel that showcases the ingenuity of its titular sleuth. This gripping tale falls squarely within the detective fiction genr …

"Tanglewood Tales" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of timeless myths and legends, reimagined for a younger audience. This book provides a new and intriguing take on ancient Greek myt …