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  • The War of the Axe; Or, Adventures in South Africa

    by J. Percy Groves ...
    The novel is set during a period of colonial expansion in South Africa, a time marked by tensions between European settlers, indigenous peoples, and rival colonial powers. The backdrop of the story is likely to include the rugged landscapes, diverse cultures, and turbulent history of the region.Main Characters: The protagonists of the story are adventurers, explorers, or military personnel who ... Read more

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  • Yule-Tide Yarns

    Christmas Tales: A Festive Anthology of Yuletide Stories by English Authors

    by Robert Leighton, George Manville Fenn, Harry Collingwood, John Bloundelle-Burton, David Ker, G. A. Henty, Percy Groves, E. F. Pollard, W. C. Whistler, Fred Whishaw0 ...
    Yule-Tide Yarns presents a resplendent array of narratives capturing the quintessence of the Victorian holiday spirit, weaving together a patchwork of adventure, romance, and moral storytelling. Within these pages, readers are invited to traverse the far reaches of the world, as well as the inner worlds of Victorian society. The collection's stylistic diversity is showcased through tales ranging ... Read more

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  • Yule Logs: Longmans' Christmas Annual for 1898

    A Festive Tapestry of Victorian Christmas Narratives

    by Robert Leighton, Kirk Munroe, Harry Collingwood, Henry Frith, John Bloundelle-Burton, G. A. Henty, Charles W. Whistler, Percy Groves, G. Manville Fenn, Franklin Fox0, E. F. Pollard1 ...
    Yule Logs: Longmans' Christmas Annual for 1898 is a captivating anthology that explores themes of adventure, morality, and the spirit of Christmas through an eclectic range of literary styles that defined the late Victorian era. This collection is a harmonious blend of thrilling narratives, each capturing the imagination and warmth associated with the festive season. The stories unfold in diverse ... Read more

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  • The War of the Axe; Or, Adventures in South Africa

    by J. Percy Groves ...
    In "The War of the Axe; Or, Adventures in South Africa," J. Percy Groves presents a vivid narrative that intertwines historical events with personal adventure, drawing the reader into the tumultuous era of the Xhosa Wars in the mid-19th century. Groves employs a descriptive literary style marked by rich imagery and a compelling first-person perspective, allowing readers to experience the ... Read more

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  • The War of The Axe: Adventures in South Africa

    by J. Percy-Groves ...
    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • The War of the Axe; Or, Adventures in South Africa

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Settlers, Conflict, and Courage in 19th-Century South Africa

    by J. Percy Groves, Dorian Ellsworth ...
    In 'The War of the Axe; Or, Adventures in South Africa,' J. Percy Groves crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines adventure and historical analysis, set against the backdrop of the pivotal conflicts of the frontier wars in South Africa during the 19th century. The book's evocative prose is complemented by vivid descriptions and a nuanced portrayal of the region's complex socio-political ... Read more

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  • Big Game Shooting in South Africa Fifty Years Ago

    by W. Cotton Oswell ...
    A thrilling personal account of a hunting trip on the vast plains of South Africa. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • Four Fathers of Big Game Hunting - Biographical Sketches Of The Sporting Lives Of William Cotton Oswell, Henry Astbury Leveson, Samuel White Baker & Roualeyn George Gordon Cumming

    by Thormanby, Tony Read ...
    Biographical sketches of four of the most famous early big game hunters. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of William Cotton Oswell - Henry Astbury Leveson ("Old Shekarry") - Sir Samuel White Baker and Roualeyn George Gordon Cumming. These four were important pioneers of big game hunting worldwide. This ... Read more

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  • The Collected Complete Works Of Arthur Conan Doyle (Huge Collection Including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of the Four, And More)

    by Arthur Conan Doyle ...
    Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL was a Scottish writer and physician, most noted for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and writing stories about him which are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction.Collection 62 Works Of Arthur Conan DoyleA Desert DramaA Duet with an occasional chorusA Study In ScarletA Visit to Three FrontsBeyond the CityDanger! and ... Read more

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  • Complete Collection Of Arthur Conan Doyle

    by Arthur Conan Doyle ...
    Series series Classic Collection Series
    Collection 62 Works Of Arthur Conan DoyleA Desert DramaA Duet with an occasional chorusA Study In ScarletA Visit to Three FrontsBeyond the CityDanger! and Other StoriesHis Last BowMicah ClarkeMy Friend The MurdererRodney StoneRound The Red LampSir NigelSongs of ActionSongs Of The RoadTales of Terror and MysteryThe Adventure of the Bruce-Partington PlansThe Adventure of th... ... Read more

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  • Prester John

    by John Buchan ...
    I mind as if it were yesterday my first sight of the man. Little I knew at the time how big the moment was with destiny, or how often that face seen in the fitful moonlight would haunt my sleep and disturb my waking hours. But I mind yet the cold grue of terror I got from it, a terror which was surely more than the due of a few truant lads breaking the Sabbath with their play.The town of Kirkcaple ... Read more

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  • In Times of Peril, A Tale of India

    by G. A. Henty ...
    Historical novel set in British Colonial India. According to Wikipedia: "George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 - 16 November 1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out on ... Read more

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