Books with author Charles E. Gibson

In the present volume the author has endeavoured to give a general survey of the most outstanding discoveries in Science, selecting those which are of most general interest. As stated in the first chapter, the title covers a very big subject. For this reason care has been taken not to burden the text with a multitude of names and dates. The author has endeavoured to tell his story in as interesting a form as possible, but without any sacrifice of accurate statement.An excellent introduction to the wonders of science for both children and adults.[Originally published in 1920.]

THE FIRE GODS AND OTHER ADVENTURE STORIES features four novels by noted British adventure writer Major Charles Gilson. Set in the early decades of the 20th century, Gilson's stories follow the adventures of young British lads in the Congo, on the high seas and in colonial Africa during the Great War, and in South America in a hunt for lost Inca treasure.• Treasure of Kings• Across the Cameroons• Submarine U93• The Fire-GodsMajor Charles James Louis Gilson (1878-1943) was a British soldier and prolific writer of adventures primarily for young adults. Born in Essex, Gilson rose to the rank of major in the British army. His works often touched on lost races, lost worlds, or yellow peril themes, and were generally supportive of British imperialism. He published more than two dozen adventures in a career spanning nearly thirty years.

Excerpt from Robin Gray, Vol. 1 of 3: A NovelNicol McWhapple, with a startled expression on his sharp, hawkish features, sat in his chair, clutching his silver snuff-box tightly with one hand, whilst the other was arrested midway between the box and his nose with a pinch of the pungent dust.He stared searchingly at the frank, good-natured face of the young man who was standing on the hearth.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Excerpt from In Honour Bound, Vol. 1 of 3The people of Kingshaven, who regarded ten thousand as a handsome fortune, and who considered themselves exceedingly prosperous when their income passed five hundred a-year - a degree of prosperity demanding extra diligence in well-doing (that is, increasing the store), and punctual kirk - attendance - stared at each other in blank amazement as they listened to the reports of the fabulous wealth acquired by Geordie Methven. The. Deceased was still mentioned by the inhabitants of his native place as plain Geordie, sometimes poor Geordie Methven.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Of High Degree, Vol. 1 of 3: A StoryIn the offing were sundry black masses huddled together; the initiated knew them to be Dutch craft, laden with eels for Billingsgate.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.