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  The Girl Who Drove the Cows

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30, 1874 – April 24, 1942), published as L. M. Montgomery, was a Canadian author best known for a series of novels beginning in 1908 with Anne of Green Gables. The book was an immediate success. The title character, orphan Anne Shirley, made Montgomery famous in her lifetime and gave her an international following.
  The Girl Who Drove the Cows: "I wonder who that pleasant-looking girl who drives cows down the beech lane every morning and evening is," said Pauline Palmer, at the tea table of the country farmhouse where she and her aunt were spending the summer.

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  A Princess of Mars

  Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  "A Princess of Mars" is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs. The story follows John Carter, a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, who goes prospecting in Arizona immediately after the war's end. After striking a rich vein of gold, he runs afoul of the Apaches. While trying to evade capture by hiding in a sacred cave, he is mysteriously transported to Mars, known as "Barsoom" by its inhabitants. 
  On Mars, Carter discovers that he possesses great strength and superhuman agility due to the planet's lower gravity and atmospheric pressure. He soon encounters the Tharks, a nomadic tribe of Green Martians, characterized by their six limbs and green skin. With his strength and martial skills, Carter rises to a prominent position within the tribe and earns the respect and friendship of Tars Tarkas, one of the Thark chieftains. is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the story takes place with John Carter, a Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, goes prospecting in Arizona immediately after the war's end. Having struck a rich vein of gold, he runs afoul of the Apaches. While attempting to evade pursuit by hiding in a sacred cave, he is mysteriously transported to Mars, called "Barsoom" by its inhabitants. Carter finds that he has great strength and superhuman agility in this new environment as a result of its lesser gravity and lower atmospheric pressure. He soon falls in with the Tharks, a nomadic tribe of Green Martians, as the planet's warlike, six-limbed, green-skinned inhabitants are known. Thanks to his strength and martial prowess, Carter rises to a high position in the tribe and earns the respect and eventually the friendship of Tars Tarkas, one of the Thark chieftains.

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  White Heron A - and Other Stories

  Jack London, Edna Wahlert...

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  Discover the Beauty of Classic Literature with A White Heron - and Other Stories 
   
  Immerse yourself in a collection of timeless tales that explore the depth of human experience and the wonders of the natural world. A White Heron - and Other Stories brings together captivating narratives by some of the most revered authors in American literature, each story brimming with emotion, adventure, and the spirit of life. 
   
  Highlights of the Collection: 
   
  "Love of Life" by Jack London: A gripping tale of survival that tests the limits of human endurance. London’s masterful storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow the harrowing journey of a man battling the wilderness and his own inner demons. 
   
  "Captain and Miracle" by Edna Wahlert McCourt: Experience a heartwarming story of faith and resilience, where a young captain’s encounter with the miraculous leads to profound realizations and transformations. 
   
  "The Sun-Dog Trail" by Jack London: Venture into the icy wilderness of the Yukon with a riveting story of adventure and the relentless pursuit of survival, where every decision can mean life or death. 
   
  "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett: A gentle, poetic tale of a young girl’s deep connection with nature, and the poignant choice she must make between her love for the natural world and the allure of material gain.

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  Gulliver's Travels

  Jonathan Swift

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  A shipwrecked traveler. A world of tiny people. A journey that reveals how strange humans really are.
  Lemuel Gulliver sets sail expecting ordinary voyages—only to encounter miniature kingdoms, giants, flying islands, talking horses, and societies that turn his understanding of civilization upside down. With sharp wit and boundless imagination, Swift transforms each adventure into a clever, funny, and biting reflection on politics, pride, and human folly.
  
  Celebrated as "one of the greatest satires ever written," Gulliver's Travels blends humor, fantasy, and insight into a story that entertains as much as it challenges. Its bold ideas and unforgettable worlds have captivated readers for centuries.
  
  If you enjoy clever adventures, thought-provoking storytelling, and classics that reveal new meanings with every reading, this timeless novel is a must-have.
  
  Open the book—and follow Gulliver into lands where everything is strange, yet strangely familiar.

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  The Premature Burial

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Immerse yourself in the terror of "The Premature Burial," the fifth part of an Edgar Allan Poe short story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. This unsettling tale explores the intense fear of being buried alive, as the narrator recounts various horrifying incidents of premature interment and his own obsessive dread of such a fate. The story delves deep into the psyche, blending horror with the claustrophobic fear of being trapped in one's own grave. 
  Jake Urry's evocative narration amplifies the suspense and dread of Poe's chilling tale, making this audiobook a captivating and eerie experience. His nuanced voice draws listeners into the narrator's paranoia, creating a palpable sense of fear that lingers long after the story ends.

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  Noble Savage The (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  THE NOBLE SAVAGE: To come to the point at once, I beg to say that I have not the least belief in the Noble Savage. I consider him a prodigious nuisance, and an enormous superstition. His calling rum fire-water, and me a pale face, wholly fail to reconcile me to him. I don't care what he calls me.

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