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Author : Thierry Mallet
Publisher : New York : Revillon Fréres
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Plain Tales of the North written by Thierry Mallet and published by New York : Revillon Fréres. This book was released on 1925 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thierry Mallet
Publisher : New York : Revillon Fréres
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Plain Tales of the North written by Thierry Mallet and published by New York : Revillon Fréres. This book was released on 1925 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Author : Thierry Mallet (Captain.)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (877 download)
Download or read book Plain Tales of the North. [With Illustrations.]. written by Thierry Mallet (Captain.) and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Thierry Mallet
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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Download or read book Plain Tales of the North written by Thierry Mallet and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Charles Allen
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 0349142149
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (491 download)
Download or read book Plain Tales From The Raj written by Charles Allen and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Raj was, for two hundred years, the jewel in the British imperial crown. Although founded on military expansionism and undoubted exploitation, it developed over the centuries into what has been called 'benign autocracy' - the government of many by few, with the active collaboration of most Indians in recognition of a desire for the advancement of their country. Charles Allen's classic oral history of the period that marked the end of British rule was first published a generation ago. Now reissued as the imperial century closes, this brilliantly insightful and bestselling collection of reminiscences illustrates the unique experience of British India: the sadness and luxury for some; the joy and deprivation for others.
Author : Don Hutchison
Publisher : Oakville, Ont. : Mosaic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780889626393
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (263 download)
Download or read book Northern Frights written by Don Hutchison and published by Oakville, Ont. : Mosaic Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World Fantasy Award and Aurora Award Nominated Series. This original anthology series contains 17 dark fantasy and horror stories and three poems mostly by Canadian authors, including: Colleen Anderson, David Annandale, Stephanie Bedwell Grime, Benoit Bisson, Robert Boyczuk, Mary E Choo, Carolyn Clink, Mici Gold, Sandra Kasturi, Nancy Kilpatrick, Scott Mackay, Stephen Meade, David Nickle, Thomas S Roche, Michael Rowe, Michael Skeet, Dale L Sproule, Edo van Belkom, Carol Weekes and Robert Charles Wilson. The stories are good representations of some of the best in Canadian genre fiction akin to Ray Bradbury's short pieces.
Author : Nicholas B. Dirks
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674034260
Total Pages : 413 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Scandal of Empire written by Nicholas B. Dirks and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many have told of the East India Company’s extraordinary excesses in eighteenth-century India, of the plunder that made its directors fabulously wealthy and able to buy British land and titles, but this is only a fraction of the story. When one of these men—Warren Hastings—was put on trial by Edmund Burke, it brought the Company’s exploits to the attention of the public. Through the trial and after, the British government transformed public understanding of the Company’s corrupt actions by creating an image of a vulnerable India that needed British assistance. Intrusive behavior was recast as a civilizing mission. In this fascinating, and devastating, account of the scandal that laid the foundation of the British Empire, Nicholas Dirks explains how this substitution of imperial authority for Company rule helped erase the dirty origins of empire and justify the British presence in India. The Scandal of Empire reveals that the conquests and exploitations of the East India Company were critical to England’s development in the eighteenth century and beyond. We see how mercantile trade was inextricably linked with imperial venture and scandalous excess and how these three things provided the ideological basis for far-flung British expansion. In this powerfully written and trenchant critique, Dirks shows how the empire projected its own scandalous behavior onto India itself. By returning to the moment when the scandal of empire became acceptable we gain a new understanding of the modern culture of the colonizer and the colonized and the manifold implications for Britain, India, and the world.
Author : Bandi
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0802189342
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)
Download or read book The Accusation written by Bandi and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PEN Translates Award-winning collection of short stories about life in North Korea under Kim Jong-Il, written in secret by a dissident author. The Accusation is a revelatory work of fiction that exposes the truth of the North Korean regime. Set during the period of Kim Jong-Il’s leadership, the seven stories that make up The Accusation throw light on different aspects of life in this most bizarre and horrifying of dictatorships. One story, “Life of a Swift Seed,” tells of a war hero and former ardent Communist who plants an elm tree in his back garden to commemorate one of his brothers-in-arms. When the tree is to be cut down to make way for a power line, the man is ready to defend it with his life, leaving a family friend to decide whether to intercede. In another story, “City of Specters,” a Pyongyang mother’s young son misbehaves during a party rally, crying out when he sees a portrait of Karl Marx, whom he thinks is a monster of Korean myth known as the Eobi. In one other story, a mother attempts to feed her husband during the worst years of North Korea’s famine, and in another, a woman in a perilous situation meets the Dear Leader himself. As a whole, The Accusation is a vivid and frightening portrait of what it means to live in a completely closed-off society, and a heartbreaking yet hopeful portrayal of the humanity that persists even in such dire circumstances. “Searing fiction by an anonymous dissident . . . A fierce indictment of life in the totalitarian North.”—New York Times
Author : Dorsey Armstrong
Publisher : Medieval Institute Publications
ISBN 13 : 1580442293
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Telling Tales and Crafting Books written by Dorsey Armstrong and published by Medieval Institute Publications. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great corpus that is medieval literature contains, at its very center, the tale. These verse and prose fictional narratives, as well as stories that are grounded in some degree of historical truth, are the foundation of what readers, scholars, and enthusiasts often point to as signifiers of the medieval age. These tales - from the skillfully crafted to the more rudimentary and plain - often make familiar to modern readers what seems so distant and foreign about the Middle Ages. This volume of essays focuses on the tale and its ability to create "mirth," what modern audiences would often define as "happiness" or "joy," and the significance that the book has had on the transference of this mirth to audiences. This volume also celebrates the scholarship of Thomas H. Ohlgren, a medievalist whose work encompasses a number of different areas, but at its center lives the power of the tale and its ability to create a lasting impression on readers, both medieval and modern.
Author : Rudyard Kipling
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781502801708
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)
Download or read book Beyond the Pale written by Rudyard Kipling and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-11 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph Rudyard Kipling (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936 was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He was born in Bombay, in the Bombay Presidency of British India, and was taken by his family to England when he was five years old.Kipling's works of fiction include The Jungle Book (a collection of stories which includes "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"), the Just So Stories (1902), Kim (1901), and many short stories, including "The Man Who Would Be King" (1888). His poems include "Mandalay" (1890), "Gunga Din" (1890), "The Gods of the Copybook Headings" (1919), "The White Man's Burden" (1899), and "If—" (1910). He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are enduring classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".Kipling was one of the most popular writers in England, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Henry James said: "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius (as distinct from fine intelligence) that I have ever known." In 1907, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize, and its youngest recipient to date. Among other honours, he was sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, all of which he declined.Kipling's subsequent reputation has changed according to the political and social climate of the age and the resulting contrasting views about him continued for much of the 20th century. George Orwell called him a "prophet of British imperialism". Literary critic Douglas Kerr wrote: "He [Kipling] is still an author who can inspire passionate disagreement and his place in literary and cultural history is far from settled. But as the age of the European empires recedes, he is recognised as an incomparable, if controversial, interpreter of how empire was experienced. That, and an increasing recognition of his extraordinary narrative gifts, make him a force to be reckoned with.
Author : Rudyard Kipling
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141966548
Total Pages : 963 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)
Download or read book The Man Who Would Be King: Selected Stories of Rudyard Kipling written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 963 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling is one of the most magical storytellers in the English language. This new selection brings together the best of his short writings, following the development of his work over fifty years. They take us from the harsh, cruel, vividly realized world of the 'Indian' stories that made his name, through the experimental modernism of his middle period to the highly-wrought subtleties of his later pieces. Including the tale of insanity and empire, 'The Man Who Would Be King', the high-spirited 'The Village that Voted the Earth Was Flat', the fable of childhood cruelty and revenge 'Baa Baa, Black Sheep', the menacing psychological study 'Mary Postgate' and the ambiguous portrayal of grief and mourning in 'The Gardener', here are stories of criminals, ghosts, femmes fatales, madness and murder.
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Download or read book Plain Tales from the Hills written by and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rudyard Kipling
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 5299 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 5299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition', readers are treated to a diverse collection spanning various genres, from adventure and mystery to fantasy and satire. Kipling's engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to the British colonial era, offering insightful commentary on imperialism, social norms, and human nature. The book showcases Kipling's signature style, characterized by rich language, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. Each tale provides a window into the complexities of the time period, making this collection a valuable literary asset for those interested in historical fiction and classic literature. Rudyard Kipling's vast repertoire of short stories reflects his wide-ranging experiences as a traveler and journalist, drawing inspiration from his time spent in India and the United Kingdom. His keen observations of society and culture are evident throughout the stories, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. Kipling's mastery of the short story form is on full display, making this comprehensive edition a must-read for enthusiasts of his work and fans of classic literature.
Author : Rudyard Kipling
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8026843886
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (268 download)
Download or read book RUDYARD KIPLING PREMIUM COLLECTION: His Greatest Works in One Volume (Illustrated): The Jungle Book, The Man Who Would Be King, Just So Stories, Kim, The Light That Failed, Captain Courageous, Plain Tales from the Hills written by Rudyard Kipling and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "RUDYARD KIPLING PREMIUM COLLECTION: His Greatest Works in One Volume (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. "The Jungle Book" is a collection of stories and fables, using animals in an anthropomorphic manner to give moral lessons. The verses of The Law of the Jungle, for example, lay down rules for the safety of individuals, families and communities. The best-known of them are the three stories revolving around the adventures of an abandoned "man cub" Mowgli who is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. The most famous of the other four stories are probably Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Toomai of the Elephants. "The Second Jungle Book" is a sequel which features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in India, most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. "The Man Who Would Be King" is a novella about two British adventurers in British India who become kings of Kafiristan, a remote part of Afghanistan. The story was inspired by the exploits of James Brooke, an Englishman who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak in Borneo. "Kim" is and adventure novel about the orphaned son of an Irish soldier and a poor Irish mother who have both died in poverty. Living a vagabond existence in India under British rule in the late 19th century, Kim earns his living by begging and running small errands on the streets of Lahore. "The Just So Stories" are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling's best known works. "The Light That Failed" "Captain Courageous" "Plain Tales from the Hills" Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature.
Author : Jo-Anne Fisk
Publisher : MSU Press
ISBN 13 : 0870139126
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (71 download)
Download or read book The Fur Trade Revisited written by Jo-Anne Fisk and published by MSU Press. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fur Trade Revisited is a collection of twenty-eight essays selected from the more than fifty presentations made at the Sixth North American Fur Trade Conference held on Mackinac Island, Michigan, in the fall of 1991. Essays contained in this important new interpretive work focus on the history, archaeology, and literature of a fascinating, growing area of scholarly investigation. Underscoring the work's multifaceted approach is an introductory essay by Lily McAuley titled "Memories of a Trapper's Daughter." This vivid and compelling account of the fur-trade life sets a level of quality for what follows. Part one of The Fur Trade Revisited discusses eighteenth-century fur trade intersections with European markets. The essays in part two examine Native people and the strategies they employed to meet demands placed on them by the market for furs. Part three examines the origins, motives, and careers of those who actually participated in the fur trade. Part four focuses attention on the indigenous fur-trade culture and subsequent archaeology in the area around Mackinac Island, Michigan, while part five contains studies focusing on the fur-trade culture in other parts of North America. Part six assesses the fur trade after 1870 and part seven contains evaluations of the critical historical and literary interpretations prevalent in fur-trade scholarship.
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Total Pages : 580 pages
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Download or read book The Literary World written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Chicago Public Library
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Young People's Books written by Chicago Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
