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  Robinson Crusoe

  Daniel Defoe

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  Shipwrecked. Alone. Forced to build a life from nothing.
  After a disastrous voyage, Robinson Crusoe finds himself stranded on a deserted island with only his ingenuity, faith, and determination to keep him alive. As years pass, he learns to master the land, confront fear and solitude, and discover what it truly means to survive. His journey becomes one of resilience, self-reliance, and spiritual awakening.
  
  Celebrated as "the first great English novel," this enduring classic blends thrilling adventure with deep reflection on human strength and perseverance. Crusoe's struggle against nature—and himself—has inspired readers for generations.
  
  If you love survival stories, epic journeys, and classics that celebrate the power of the human spirit, this novel is an essential read.
  
  Open the book—and experience the adventure that defined a genre.

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  Villette

  Charlotte Brontë

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  "Villette" is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1853. The story is a semi-autobiographical narrative that follows the life of the protagonist, Lucy Snowe. The novel is set in the fictional town of Villette, which is based on the Belgian town of Brussels where Brontë herself lived and worked as a governess. The narrative explores themes such as isolation, identity, and the struggles of a young woman in a society that imposes various limitations on her. Lucy Snowe, the protagonist, faces challenges and encounters complex relationships as she strives to find her place in the world.

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  Strychinne for Dogs - Gask was...

  Arthur Gask

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  Arthur Cecil Gask was born on 10th July 1869 in Marylebone, London. 
   
  He began his career as an author late in life.  It was only in 1920 when he and his second wife and family emigrated to Adelaide, South Australia to set up a dental practice that writing took its hold. 
   
  Gask paid for the publication of his first work, ‘The Secret of the Sandhills’, which was an immediate success, both commercially and critically.  
   
  Over the next 3 decades Gask wrote over thirty books, usually featuring his detective invention Gilbert Larose, as well as short stories.  Many of his works were translated, serialised and even broadcast on the radio.  HG Wells and Bertrand Russell were avid fans. 
   
  In the last years of his life he was still writing, usually two novels a year. 
   
  Arthur Gask died on 25th June 1951, in Adelaide, Australia.  He was 81 
   
  In this story we meet his most popular character, Detective Gilbert Larose, who, whilst on holiday, is drawn into a case of dogs being poisoned.  But why would anyone do that?

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  The War of the Worlds

  H. G. Wells

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  No one would have believed that planet Earth was being watched by creatures more intelligent than humankind.But planet Earth was not only being watched – soon it would be invaded by monstrous creatures from Mars who strode about the land in great mechanical tripods, bringing death and destruction with them. What can possibly stop an invading  
  army equipped with heat-rays and poisonous black gas, intent on wiping out the human race? This is one man’s story of that incredible invasion, from the time the first Martians land near his home town, to the destruction of London. Is this the end of human life on Earth? 
   
  Baker Street Readers are retellings of literary classics in 64 pages, with illustrations. These books make classic stories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts and to language students wanting access to other cultures.

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  The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  Mark Twain

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  Set along the mighty Mississippi River, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is Mark Twain's timeless tale of freedom, friendship, and the search for identity. Huck Finn, a spirited boy escaping the confines of his small-town life, joins forces with Jim, an enslaved man fleeing for his freedom. Together, they embark on a daring journey aboard a raft, navigating treacherous waters and encountering a vivid cast of characters, from crafty conmen to feuding families.Through Huck's eyes, Twain explores themes of race, morality, and the bonds that transcend societal divisions. Huck wrestles with his conscience and challenges the prejudices of his world, making this story as relevant today as it was in its time. A thrilling adventure and a profound exploration of human nature, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a cornerstone of American literature that will captivate readers of all ages.

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  War and Peace (Book One: 1805)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
  Book 1: 1805: “Well, Prince, so Genoa and Lucca are now just family estates of the Buonapartes. But I warn you, if you don’t tell me that this means war, if you still try to defend the infamies and horrors perpetrated by that Antichrist I really believe he is Antichrist I will have nothing more to do with you and you are no longer my friend, no longer my ‘faithful slave,’ as you call yourself! But how do you do? I see I have frightened you sit down and tell me all the news.”

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