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  • Corner Boys

    by Robert Hunt ...
    Corner Boys is Robert Hunt’s memoir of growing up on the mean streets of St. John’s in the 1950s and ’60s. Within the working-class neighbourhoods that are central to this tale, trouble seemed to lurk behind every corner, ready to be found by those who were looking for it. This dark yet humorous coming-of-age story follows a young and mischievous boy along the sidewalks and into the backyards of a ... Read more

    $9.79 USD

  • Brazil Street

    by Robert Hunt ...
    In this final instalment of Robert Hunt’s memoirs, we return to the alleys and street corners of St. John’s in the 1950s and 1960s. Baby boomers coming of age in this growing city often faced difficult and sometimes frightening challenges, including daily threats from bullies and attending school under the oppressive yoke of the Irish Christian Brothers. But life in downtown St. John’s wasn’t all ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

  • The Bullet

    Stories from the Newfoundland Railway

    by Robert Hunt ...
    Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the employees are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident ... Read more

    $9.89 USD

  • Swiss Family Robinson

    by Daisy Alberto, Daisy Alberto, Johann David Wyss ...
    Illustrated by Robert Hunt ...
    Series series A Stepping Stone Book
    For six days and nights, a storm tosses the Robinson family's ship around on the sea, before dashing it on the rocks off a deserted island. All the sailors are gone. The family is alone! But nothing can keep the cheerful Swiss family Robinson down for long. Father and Mother Robinson, along with their four irrepressible boys, quickly settle into their new home--mining the shipwreck for supplies, ... Read more

    Was $6.99 USD Now $5.99 USD

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  • Popular Romances of the West of England (Complete)

    by Robert Hunt ...
    THE beginning of this collection of Popular Romances may I be truly said to date from my early childhood. I remember with what anticipations of pleasure, sixty-eight years since, I stitched together a few sheets of paper, and carefully pasted them into the back of an old book. This was preparatory to a visit I was about to make with my mother to Bodmin, about which town many strange stories were ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Art Studies from Nature as Applied to Design: For the use of Architects, Designers, and Manufacturers

    by James Glaisher & Frederick Edward Hulme & Robert Hunt & Samuel Joseph Mackie ...
    IN this series of papers it will be our desire to direct the attention of the architect, manufacturer, and designer, to some of the beautiful forms of nature, which, though easily accessible, seem to have scarcely received the consideration they deserve; to give a brief account of the habits, peculiarities, and localities of the plants as they come before us; to cite from time to time examples, ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Art-Studies from Nature, as Applied to Design

    by James Glaisher; F. Edward Hulme; Robert Hunt ...
    "Art-Studies from Nature, as Applied to Design" is a collaborative work by James Glaisher, F. Edward Hulme, and Robert Hunt that explores the intricate relationship between nature and artistic design. The authors delve into the natural world, examining its forms, colors, and patterns, and how these elements can inspire and enhance artistic creativity. Through detailed illustrations and insightful ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Poetry of Science; or, Studies of the Physical Phenomena of Nature

    by Robert Hunt ...
    "The Early Negro Convention Movement" by John Wesley Cromwell explores the significant yet often overlooked history of the early conventions organized by African Americans in the 19th century. These gatherings served as a platform for discussing issues such as civil rights, education, and social justice. Cromwell meticulously details the motivations behind these conventions, highlighting the ... Read more

    $0.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Popular Romances of the West of England

    Enriched edition. The Drolls, Traditions, and Superstitions of Old Cornwall, Second Series

    by Robert Hunt, Nina Dawson ...
    In "Popular Romances of the West of England," Robert Hunt intricately weaves a tapestry of folklore, legend, and local history, showcasing the enchanting narratives that have been passed down through generations. His literary style is marked by a rich vernacular and a vibrant descriptive quality that immerses readers in the socio-cultural milieu of the West Country during the 19th century. This ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Townies

    by Robert Hunt ...
    Townies is the sequel to Robert Hunt’s memoir Corner Boys and takes us back to the mean streets – and schools – of St. John’s in the 1950s and 1960s. This is a coming-of-age story about the friendships between young Robert and his fellow students of Holy Cross School, who often lived in fear of punishment from the Irish Christian Brothers who taught them. Poverty and iron-fisted authority ruled ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • Why Me?

    A Lifetime of Alien Encounters

    by Robert Hunt ...
    There are trillions of planets in our galaxy—billions with a formula for life. To think mankind is the only intelligent lifeform to evolve would be egotistical and absurd.Extraterrestrials not only exist, they pluck us from our beds and cars—anytime and everywhere—to study, teach, and prepare us for the inevitable.Robert Hunt knows this beyond a shadow of a doubt. He's been abducted by aliens ... Read more

    $17.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Popular Romances of the West of England

    Annotated

    by Robert Hunt ...
    Originally published in 1865, "Popular Romances of the West of England" is a complete collection of English fairy tales by Robert Hunt, a famous British mineralogist, as well as an antiquarian, an amateur poet, and an early pioneer of photography.Excerpt from the Introduction"...Sending my box forward to Liskeard by a van, my wanderings commenced; my purpose being to visit each relic of Old ... Read more

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