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  • The Search for the Silver City: A Tale of Adventure in Yucatan

    by James Otis ...
    In 1880, under the pen name James Otis, he authored his first, and still most famous (largely by way of a filmed version by Walt Disney), children’s book, Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with a Circus, a story about an orphan who runs away to join the circus. Following the book's success he went on to author numerous other children’s books, mostly historical and adventure novels. ... Read more

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  • The 9th Ghost Story MEGAPACK®

    by M.R. James, E. Nesbit, Oliver Onions, C.M. Eddy Jr., B.M. Bower, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Otis Adelbert Kline, A.T. Quiller-Couch, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Barry Pain ...
    The 9th Ghost Story MEGAPACK® presents 20 classic and modern ghost stories, including many rare and seldon-seen tales. This may be the ninth volume in the series, but the chills and ghostly happenings are as strong as ever. Included in this volume are:RESURGAM, by Rina RamsayFOUR DREAMS OF GRAM PERKINS, by Ruth SawyerTHE HAUNTED DRAGOON, by A.T. Quiller-CouchTHE OPEN DOOR, by Mrs. OliphantTHE ... Read more

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  • The Boys of '98

    by James Otis ...
    "The Boys of '98" by James Otis is a compelling historical narrative that captures the spirit and valor of young soldiers during the Spanish-American War. Through vivid storytelling, Otis brings to life the experiences of these boys who answered the call to arms, showcasing their bravery, camaraderie, and the challenges they faced. The book delves into the motivations behind their enlistment, the ... Read more

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  • The Minute Boys of South Carolina

    A story of "How we boys aided Marion the Swamp Fox"

    by James Otis ...
    James Otis's The Minute Boys of South Carolina is a spirited work of juvenile historical fiction set amid the Revolutionary struggle in the southern colonies. The novel follows youthful patriots drawn into danger, espionage, and military service, rendering the War of Independence through swift action, clear moral contrasts, and a strong sense of civic duty. Written in Otis's characteristically ... Read more

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  • The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley

    by James Otis ...
    In The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley, James Otis transforms a fraught episode of the American Revolution into a vigorous work of juvenile historical fiction, centering youthful protagonists amid frontier conflict in Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley. The novel blends adventure, patriotic sentiment, and accessible historical reconstruction, dramatizing colonial peril, local militia action, and the ... Read more

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  • Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony

    by James Otis ...
    "Ruth of Boston: A Story of the Massachusetts Bay Colony" by James Otis is a captivating historical novel that immerses readers in the life and challenges of early colonial America. The story follows Ruth, a young girl navigating the complexities of life in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Through her eyes, we experience the struggles of settlers, the harsh realities of colonial life, and the vibrant ... Read more

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  • Benjamin of Ohio: A Story of the Settlement of Marietta

    by James Otis ...
    "Benjamin of Ohio: A Story of the Settlement of Marietta" by James Otis is a captivating historical novel that transports readers to the early days of American settlement. The story follows a young boy named Benjamin as he navigates the challenges and adventures of life in the Ohio wilderness. Through his eyes, readers experience the trials faced by pioneers, including encounters with Native ... Read more

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  • The Grand Library of Treasure Hunts: A 45-Book Collection

    Forty-Five Classic Quests of Lost Maps, Hidden Treasure, Sea Peril, and Frontier Adventure

    by Walter Walden, Richard Le Gallienne, William MacLeod Raine, John Maxwell Forbes, Camilla Kenyon, Arthur D. Howden Smith, Ross Kay, Ralph Delahaye Paine, Andrew Jackson Howell, Elliott Whitney, George Manville Fenn, Horatio Jr. Alger, Victor Appleton, Laura Lee Hope, Paul Hutchens, James Otis, G. A. Henty, Charles Gilson, Harry Castlemon, Percy F. Westerman, G. Harvey Ralphson, Upton Sinclair, John Henry Goldfrap, Spencer Davenport, L. Frank Baum, Grace Brooks Hill, Edward Stratemeyer, Capwell Wyckoff, Harold L. Goodwin, James R. Driscoll, Roy J. Snell, Frank V. Webster, Jean L. McKechnie, Rupert Sargent Holland, Gerald Breckenridge, J. T. Trowbridge, Leo E. Miller ...
    The Grand Library of Treasure Hunts gathers forty-five adventure narratives around the enduring romance of maps, lost hoards, remote frontiers, and perilous discovery. Ranging from sea yarns, imperial romances, and wilderness expeditions to schoolboy adventures, detective-inflected quests, and imaginative juvenile fiction, the volume illuminates the flexibility of the treasure-hunt plot. ... Read more

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  • Peter of New Amsterdam A Story of Old New York

    by James Otis ...
    "Peter of New Amsterdam" follows the life of Peter Stuyvesant, the director-general of the Dutch colony of New Netherland, which later became New York. The novel portrays Peter Stuyvesant as a strong and determined leader who navigates the challenges of governing the colony amidst political intrigue, conflicts with neighboring English colonies, and interactions with Native American tribes.The ... Read more

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  • The Princess and Joe Potter

    by James Otis ...
    The novel combines elements of adventure, friendship, and a touch of romance as Joe and the princess embark on their journey together. Throughout the story, they encounter both allies and adversaries, and Joe's loyalty to the princess is tested.While "The Princess and Joe Potter" may not be as widely known today as some other classics, it remains a charming and engaging read, offering readers a ... Read more

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  • The Minute Boys of Boston

    by James Otis ...
    The story centers around a group of young patriots known as the Minute Boys in Boston during the early days of the American Revolution. These boys, inspired by the bravery and ideals of the adult revolutionaries, form their own militia to support the cause of freedom. They engage in various acts of espionage, sabotage, and direct combat against British forces.Through their adventures, the Minute ... Read more

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  • The Sociology Omnibus Collection: 18 Must-Read Books

    Foundational Writings on Social Reform, Urban Life, Community, Inequality, and Modern Change

    by Charles Otis Gill, Gifford Pinchot, Arthur H. Smith, George Walter Fiske, H. G. Wells, Patrick Sir Geddes, Nels Anderson, Warren H. Wilson, Henry A. Atkinson, William Graham Sumner, James Hayden Tufts, Jacob A. Riis, Alfred Russel Wallace, W. M. Flinders Petrie, Alice S. Cheyney, Mack Reynolds, Samuel Henry Prince, Lyford P. Edwards, Emory S. Bogardus ...
    The Sociology Omnibus Collection gathers eighteen foundational and provocative works that chart sociology's emergence as a discipline concerned with cities, populations, institutions, inequality, environment, and social change. Its range is unusually capacious: empirical observation, reformist reportage, demographic inquiry, philosophical argument, urban study, and speculative social criticism ... Read more

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