Publisher: Avia Artis
“Tales of the Fish Patrol” is a book by Jack London, an American novelist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. Tales of the Fish Patrol is a series of short stories by Jack London. It consists of seven moving and thrilling stories such as: White and Yellow, The King of the Greeks or The Siege of the "Lancashire Queen".
When Jerusha Abbott, an eighteen-year-old girl living in an orphan asylum, was told that a mysterious millionaire had agreed to pay for her education, it was like a dream come true. For the first time in her life, she had someone she could pretend was "family." But everything was not perfect, for he chose to remain anonymous and asked that she only write him concerning her progress in school. Who was this mysterious gentleman and would Jerusha ever meet him?Show book
Martin Eden is a semi-autobiographical novel by Jack London, chronicling the journey of a working-class sailor who strives to become a writer to win the love of a woman from a higher social class. Martin's relentless self-education and pursuit of artistic success highlight the tension between individual ambition and the constraints of society.As Martin rises to fame, he becomes disillusioned with the very world he once idolized. The novel is a powerful exploration of class, identity, and existential despair, showcasing London's critique of capitalism and the literary elite. It remains a haunting and deeply introspective work.Show book
Editha was a queer little girl. She was rather old-fashioned, as her aunts used to call it, and was always very fond of books. Indeed, Editha perhaps read more than was quite good for her. She spent the greater part of her time in the library reading her papa's big books and newspapers. Her most recent obsession, derived from her daily news intake, was the subject of burglars. One night, when confronted with a real-life burglar, and with the conviction that she must protect her mother from the fright of such an intruder, Editha took it upon herself to confront the unusual nocturnal visitor. Editha's Burglar was first published in 1888.Show book
Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 - November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African American community and of the contemporary black elite. Washington was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. They were newly oppressed in the South by disenfranchisement and the Jim Crow discriminatory laws enacted in the post-Reconstruction Southern states in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. THE VALUE OF SYSTEM IN HOME LIFE: Most of you are going out from Tuskegee sooner or later to exert your influence in the home life of our people. You are going to have influence in homes of your own, you are going to have influence in the homes of your mothers and fathers, or in the homes of your relatives.Show book
Hector Hugh Munro, more familiarly known by his pen-name ‘Saki’ was born in what was then Akyab in British Burma on 18th December 1870. His father was an Inspector General for the Indian Imperial Police, and his mother the daughter of a Rear Admiral. When he was 2 his mother died and he and his siblings were sent back to England to be raised by their grandmother and paternal maiden aunts in a strict, puritanical household near Barnstaple, Devon. Educated by governesses Saki used many of these women as character models for his later writing. At 17 his father retried and returned to England and then embarked on a series of European travels with Saki and his siblings. After a short stint working in Burma with the Indian Imperial Police Saki decided to move to London to make a living as a writer. Initially he wrote as a journalist for a number of newspapers and magazines before attempting an historical study, ‘The Rise of the Russian Empire’, whose real value lay in directing him to writing short stories instead, the first of which, ‘Dogged’, he published in 1899. From here it was a short stab of the pen to writing political satire before in 1902 he became the foreign correspondent for The Morning Post, first in the Balkans, then Russia, Paris and back to London in 1908, where 'the agreeable life of a man of letters with a brilliant reputation awaited him.' Collections of his short stories full of witty, mischievous and often macabre stories that satirized Edwardian society and two novels now appeared in the years up to the Great War. At its’ outbreak he was 43 but managed to join as an ordinary trooper. More than once he returned to the battlefield when officially too sick or injured. On 14th November 1916 Hector Hugh Munro was sheltering in crater during the Battle of the Ancre, when he was shot and killed by a German sniper. According to several sources, his last words were "Put that bloody cigarette out!"Show book
Introducing "Mark Twain - Short Stories" Dive into the timeless wit and captivating narratives of Mark Twain brought to life in this extraordinary collection of short stories, now available in an engaging digital audiobook format. Step into Twain's world and experience the brilliance of his storytelling with these remarkable tales: "Californian's Tale" - Immerse yourself in this classic as Twain unfolds a captivating story set against the backdrop of California. "A Curious Dream" - Embark on a surreal journey through the whimsical and thought-provoking landscape of Twain's imagination. "A Day at Niagara" - Experience the wonder and adventure as Twain paints a vivid picture of a day spent at the magnificent Niagara Falls. "A Dog’s Tale" - Explore the world from a canine perspective in this heartwarming and poignant tale of loyalty and friendship. "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut" - Discover Twain's unparalleled wit and satire in this intriguing story that delves into the curious aspects of crime and society.Show book
