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  Marvelous Land of Oz The [The...

  L. Frank Baum

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  First issued in 1904, L. Frank Baum's The Marvelous Land of Oz is the story of the wonderful adventures of the young boy named Tip as he travels throughout the many lands of Oz. Here he meets with our old friends the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, as well as some new friends like Jack Pumpkinhead, the Wooden Sawhorse, the Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug, and the amazing Gump. How they thwart the wicked plans of the evil witch Mombi and overcome the rebellion of General Jinjur and her army of young women is a tale as exciting and endearing today as it was when first published over eighty years ago.

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  Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of previously published Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, including the titular short story, "His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes" (1917). The collection's first US edition adjusts the anthology's subtitle to Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes. All editions contain a brief preface, by "John H. Watson, M.D.", that assures readers that as of the date of publication (1917), Holmes is long retired from his profession of detective but is still alive and well, albeit suffering from a touch of rheumatism.Produced by Devin LawerenceEdited by Macc KayProduction executive Avalon GiulianoICON Intern Eden GiulianoMusic By AudioNautix With Their Kind Permission©2020 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) Eden Garret GiulianoGeoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney and Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison. He can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. He is also a well known movie actor.

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  The Heart of the Fire

  W. F. Harvey

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  William Fryer Harvey (1885-1937) was an English writer of short stories, most notably in the mystery and horror genres.Born into a wealthy Quaker family in Yorkshire, he went to Balliol College, Oxford, and took a degree in medicine at Leeds. Ill health dogged him, however, and he devoted much of his recuperation to writing short stories. "The Heart of the Fire" is a queer tale. On the fireplace in the old coaching inn, The Moorcock, there is carved an old mysterious prophecy which casts an odd burden on the family... in that they dare not ever let the fire go out. One night a stranger appears at the door. He does not stay long and appears afraid of staying in the house after he has sat by the fire for a while. He mentions that he always sees his future in the embers. He sets off into the night, but after a few hours returns, injured, having been thrown from his horse. As the landlord sits with him by the fire, the stranger nods off to sleep. The landlord seems to hear a strange voice calling him from the flames and urging him to commit a terrible...awful... unconscionable crime. His action determines the events of the next seventy years.

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  My First Flight (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback.MY FIRST FLIGHT: (EASTBOURNE, August 5, 1912-three years later.) Hitherto my only flights have been flights of imagination but this morning I flew. I spent about ten or fifteen minutes in the air; we went out to sea, soared up, came back over the land, circled higher, planed steeply down to the water, and I landed with the conviction that I had had only the foretaste of a great store of hitherto unsuspected pleasures.

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  Excellent People and Other Stories

  Anton Chekhov

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  These stories, as part of "Excellent People and Other Stories" by Anton Chekhov, showcase the author's profound understanding of human nature and his ability to depict the complexities of relationships. Through vivid storytelling and astute observations, Chekhov captures the essence of the human experience, unveiling the depths of longing, disillusionment, and resilience that exist within us all. Reading the unabridged English versions allows readers to fully immerse themselves in Chekhov's masterful prose and explore the timeless themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. In "At Christmas Time" by Anton Chekhov, the story revolves around a group of friends who gather together during the holiday season. As they share anecdotes and engage in lively discussions, the true nature of their relationships and individual personalities gradually unfold. Chekhov skillfully explores the dynamics of friendship, exposing the complexities and contradictions that arise when people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives come together in a festive setting. "The Lady with the Dog" presents a captivating narrative of forbidden love. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows the chance encounter between Dmitri Gurov, a middle-aged married man, and Anna Sergeyevna, a young woman also trapped in an unhappy marriage. What begins as a casual fling evolves into a profound emotional connection that challenges the societal norms and moral expectations of the time. Chekhov delves into the characters' inner turmoil, exposing their vulnerability and the transformative power of love. Read in English, unabridged.

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  St John's Eve (Unabridged)

  Nikolai Gogol

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  No one could have recognized this village of ours a little over a hundred years ago: a hamlet it was, the poorest kind of a hamlet. Half a score of miserable izbas, unplastered, badly thatched, were scattered here and there about the fields. There was not an enclosure or decent shed to shelter animals or wagons.

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