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Folk-lore and legends (Unabridged)

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Narrated by Joseph Hailey, Harold Roark, Francisco Slate ...

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Immerse yourself in a captivating tapestry of ancient tales and forgotten lore in "Folk-lore and Legends (Unabridged)" by Charles John Tibbits. This timeless collection transports you to a realm where myths, legends, and superstitions intertwine, revealing the rich cultural heritage of civilizations past. From the haunting melodies of fairy songs to the enigmatic origins of mythical creatures, ... Read more

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Java Head (Unabridged)

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Java Head is a novel of the American merchant marine at the beginning of the great clipper ship era. It is laid in Salem, when that city was still a port rich with the traffic of the East Indies; a story of choleric ship masters, charming girls, and an aristocratic Manchu woman in carmine and jades and crusted gold. There is a drama as secret and poisonous as opium, lovely old gardens with lilac ... Read more

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Java Head is a novel of the American merchant marine at the beginning of the great clipper ship era. It is laid in Salem, when that city was still a port rich with the traffic of the East Indies; a story of choleric ship masters, charming girls, and an aristocratic Manchu woman in carmine and jades and crusted gold. There is a drama as secret and poisonous as opium, lovely old gardens with lilac
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Very late indeed in May, but early in the morning, Laurel Ammidon lay in bed considering two widely different aspects of chairs. The day before she had been eleven, and the comparative maturity of that age had filled her with a moving disdain for certain fanciful thoughts which had given her extreme youth a decidedly novel if not an actually adventurous setting. Until yesterday, almost, she had ... Read more

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Very late indeed in May, but early in the morning, Laurel Ammidon lay in bed considering two widely different aspects of chairs. The day before she had been eleven, and the comparative maturity of that age had filled her with a moving disdain for certain fanciful thoughts which had given her extreme youth a decidedly novel if not an actually adventurous setting. Until yesterday, almost, she had
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The novel centers around the ambitious and complex characters in a small Pennsylvania town. It focuses on the story of Captain Robert Wall, who is driven by a desire to achieve success and respectability in his community. Captain Wall is involved in the coal industry and seeks to expand his influence and wealth.As the story unfolds, Hergesheimer delves into the dynamics of Wall's relationships
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