Books with author Charles Johnston

Excerpt from A General History of the Pyrates, From Their First Rise and Settlement in the Island of Providence, to the Present Time: With the Remarkable Actions and Adventures of the Two Female Pyrates Mary Read and Anne Bonny; Contain'd in the Following Chapters, Introduction; Chap. I. Of Capt. Avery; II. Of Capt. Martel; III. Of Capt. Teach; IV. Of Capt. Bonnet; V. Of Capt. EnglandNow we have accounted for their Rife and Beginning, it will he natural~ to enquiie why they are not taken and de flroy'd, hefo're they come to any Head, fining that they are jeldom lofs 'than twelve Men of War flationed in our Ame rican' Plantations, even in Time of Peace 5 a Force' fulfi cient to contend with a powerful Enemy. T his Enquiry, perhaps, will not turn much to the Honour of thofe concern'd in that Service 5 however, 'i hope I may he circus'd, if what I hint is with a Defign of'fervzng the Puhlick.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 Famous Frontiersmen and Heroes of the Border: Their Adventurous Lives and Stirring Experiences in Pioneer DaysCome! Where the coyote and timber wolves whimper, Come! Where the prairie dogs build their rough homes. Come to the hills where the blossoms ore swaying, Come to the glades where the elk shrills his cry.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 A General History of the Pyrates, From Their First Rise and Settlement in the Island of Providence, to the Present Time: With the Remarkable Actions and Adventures of the Two Female Pyrates Mary Read and Anne Bonny; Contain'd in the Following Chapters, Introduction; Chap. I. Of Capt. Avery; II. Of Capt. Martel; III. Of Capt. Teach; IV. Of Capt. Bonnet; V. Of Capt. EnglandNow we have accounted for their Rife and Beginning, it will he natural~ to enquiie why they are not taken and de flroy'd, hefo're they come to any Head, fining that they are jeldom lofs 'than twelve Men of War flationed in our Ame rican' Plantations, even in Time of Peace 5 a Force' fulfi cient to contend with a powerful Enemy. T his Enquiry, perhaps, will not turn much to the Honour of thofe concern'd in that Service 5 however, 'i hope I may he circus'd, if what I hint is with a Defign of'fervzng the Puhlick.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.

A twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Charles Johnson's National Book Award-winning masterpiece-"a novel in the tradition of Billy Budd and Moby-Dick...heroic in proportion...fiction that hooks the mind" (The New York Times Book Review)-now with a new introduction from Stanley Crouch. Rutherford Calhoun, a newly freed slave and irrepressible rogue, is lost in the underworld of 1830s New Orleans. Desperate to escape the city's unscrupulous bill collectors and the pawing hands of a schoolteacher hellbent on marrying him, he jumps aboard the Republic, a slave ship en route to collect members of a legendary African tribe, the Allmuseri. Thus begins a voyage of metaphysical horror and human atrocity, a journey which challenges our notions of freedom, fate and how we live together. Peopled with vivid and unforgettable characters, nimble in its interplay of comedy and serious ideas, this dazzling modern classic is a perfect blend of the picaresque tale, historical romance, sea yarn, slave narrative and philosophical allegory. Now with a new introduction from renowned poet and critic Stanley Crouch, this twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Middle Passage celebrates a cornerstone of the American canon and the masterwork of one of its most important writers. "Long after we'd stopped believe in the great American novel, along comes a spellbinding adventure story that may be just that" (Chicago Tribune).

My dear Boys; and particularly the Boy Scouts: As so much interest was displayed in my book “Famous Scouts” and requests for more tales were made by many of you, I have collected some interesting stories of valiant and daring adventurers, who were among the early settlers of the wilderness. These men were real scouts and trappers, for they lived in the wilds and had to know how to shoot a rifle; how to trap; and how to camp in whatever place night happened to overtake them. Savage men and wild beasts were frequently encountered, and desperate were the fights which these fellows engaged in. Some of them lived to a happy and prosperous old age; some perished from exposure, or by the hands of their red enemies.

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.