Author: Holy housePublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The Holy House, and Other Legends and Tales
Author: Holy houseThe Holy House, and Other Legends and Tale (1875)
Author: Thomas Richardson & SonPublisher: Kessinger Publishing
ISBN: 9781104394141
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
The Legend of Our Lady of Loreto
Author: Anna Maria DomenellaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
The Holy House of Nazareth, where the Virgin Mary lived and later lived Jesus with his family, at the end of the eleventh century, was transported to Italy where he is currently located. The legend of this passage still fascinates young and old. It says that the Holy House arrived in Loreto on the wings of the angels. The volume, rich in illustrations and texts, recreates the evocative and delicate atmospheres of the mysterious journey of the Black Madonna. The book, suitable for readers of all ages, is the first of the series "Divine Stories" that aims to pass down in a simple and immediate way, stories, legends, beliefs that belong to the tradition.
The Month
Author: The Reference Catalogue of Current Literature
Author: Reference Catalogue of Current Literature
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Publishers'
Languages : en
Pages : 1866
Book Description
Christmas Tale. The Rosary. A Legend of Wilton Abbey
Author: William Gilbert (Novelist.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Tales of Pirates: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers
Author: Jules VernePublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8479
Book Description
Come along on a great pirate adventure with hand-picked literary classics and true stories about the legendary outlaws: History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pirates (Captain Charles Johnson) The Book of Buried Treasure The Pirates' Own Book Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Captain Blood (Rafael Sabatini) Sea Hawk (Sabatini) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Gold-Bug (Edgar Allan Poe) Hearts of Three (Jack London) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Isle of Pirate's Doom (Robert E. Howard) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Black Vulmea (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Homeward Bound (Cooper) Red Rover (Cooper) Facing the Flag (Jules Verne) Pirate Gow (Daniel Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) The Pirate (Walter Scott) Rose of Paradise (Howard Pyle) Captain Sharkey (Arthur Conan Doyle) The Pirate (Frederick Marryat) Three Cutters (Marryat) Madman and the Pirate (R. M. Ballantyne) The Offshore Pirate (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Martin Conisby's Vengeance (J. Farnol) Coral Island (Ballantyne) Pirate of Panama (W. M. Raine) Under the Waves (Ballantyne) Pirate City (Ballantyne) Gascoyne (Ballantyne) Captain Boldheart (Dickens) The Ways of the Buccaneers (J. Masefield) Master Key (L. Frank Baum) Black Bartlemy's Treasure (J. Farnol) A Man to His Mate (J. Allan Dunn) Tales of the Fish Patrol (Jack London) Barbarossa—King of the Corsairs (E. H. Currey) Robinson Crusoe (Defoe) Jim Davis (J. Masefield) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) Count of Monte Cristo (Dumas) Ghost Pirates (W. H. Hodgson) The Pagan Madonna (H. MacGrath) A Pirate of the Caribbees (H. Collingwood) The Pirate Island (H. Collingwood) The Devil's Admiral (F. F. Moore) The Pirate of the Mediterranean (W. H. G. Kingston) The Black Buccaneer (Stephen W. Meader) The Third Officer (P. Westerman) Narrative of the Capture of the Ship Derby ...
Bulletin
Author: Laconia Public LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Library catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers
Author: Jules VernePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 8479
Book Description
PIRATE TALES: 80+ Novels, Stories, Legends & History of the True Buccaneers is an anthology that sails across the tumultuous seas of piracy, encapsulating an era of adventure, peril, and treasure. This collection boasts a remarkable diversity in literary styles and perspectives, encompassing the romantic, the Gothic, and the factual, to illuminate the multifaceted lives of pirates. Amongst its pages, readers will find the daring exploits of famed pirates, and the courageous men who battled against them, depicted through a spectrum of narrativesfrom the thrilling escapades in the works of Daniel Defoe and Alexandre Dumas to the haunting tales of Edgar Allan Poe and William Hope Hodgson, each piece contributes to the canvas of buccaneering lore, making this collection unparalleled in its scope and depth. The contributing authors and editors of PIRATE TALES form an illustrious cadre of writers whose individual contributions to literature are unparalleled. From the pioneering adventure novels of Jules Verne and the psychological depth of F. Scott Fitzgerald's narrative to the vivid historical detail in the stories of Rafael Sabatini and Stanley Lane-Poole, this collection intersects a wide array of historical, cultural, and literary movements. The diversity of authors enriches the anthology, enabling a comprehensive exploration into the lawless life of pirates and their enduring legacy on maritime history and literature. PIRATE TALES is an indispensable anthology for readers yearning to embark on a voyage across the high seas of literary history. It offers a unique opportunity to delve into the legends of piracy, exploring its allure and danger through a tapestry of voices and styles. This collection serves not only as an educational resource but also as a portal to different eras and viewpoints, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the thrilling and often perilous world of pirates. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, PIRATE TALES presents a treasure trove of narrative riches, promising countless hours of engaging reading.