Books with author John R. Reid

The Skipping Verger and Other Tales is a collection of delightful short stories set in the Canary Islands between the late 19th and early 21st centuries. The Tales of Tenerife are written in Reid Young's engaging and unique style, the stories range from the humorous and romantic adventures of Victorian travelers, who were determined to understand and partake in the charms of local traditions, to intrigue at the start of the Spanish Civil War.An English scientist who meets a man with a strange walk, a Scottish artist who falls in love with a barefooted woman, foreigners who discover marvelous old wives tales and remedies for a variety of ailments, boys who get up to mischief in the bananas, secret agents, stowaways and even a grumpy chaplain can be found wrapped up in the charms of these Atlantic islands.Based on the personal experiences and recollections of a fourth generation British immigrant, these stories will appeal to those who enjoy a touch of eccentricity and old fashioned ways.Contents optimized for 2nd generation eInk Devices.

This is the story of a two brothers, with one seeking personal fulfillment while the other seeks redemption, while at the head of their family is a patriarch intent on ensuring that the younger brother obtains success by any means necessary. Using intercollegiate football as the backdrop, this is the story of what happens when a prize recruit makes a series of controversial decisions, and those who will do whatever is necessary to protect him from the consequences, even to the point of murder.

The Ghost, the Cat and the KingEric didn’t ask to be the King of the Cats. He didn’t ask to be dragged into the magical world which, it turns out, is not all wardrobes and wizarding schools. It is a dangerous, grim and nasty place full of madmen, gods, monsters and demons moving through history and time. And he certainly didn’t ask to be on the run with a cat and a girl who died in World War 2.What is the secret knowledge that the dark things of the world are so intent on obtaining from Eric? What will they do to get it? Who is the debonair, charming and utterly wicked Mr Clawu?A fast paced novel full of twists that will keep you turning the page to find out what is going to happen next. Who will live and who will die?

Based on Leon Trotsky`s real-life imprisonment in Amherst, Nova Scotia, this adventure tells the tale of 13-year-old Russian emigré Alexi Gertoff and his chance meeting with Lev, Leon Trotsky`s son. In the spring of 1917, Lev has come to Amherst to help his father escape from the wartime prison camp and Alexi becomes involved in this dangerous attempt to reunite Trotsky with his family. Following the fast-paced trip of these two young men, this tale is full of unpredictable twists that make for an absorbing read full of suspense and adventure.

Excerpt from Art Rambles in the Highlands and Islands of ScotlandThe pictures were taken from our Highland and Island land and sea-scape, and drawn on the wood from his original sketches by his o'wn hand. He gladly acknowledges his indebtedness to Messrs. Dalziel brothers for their faithful and appreciative rendering of his drawings.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.

Josh Wilson’s high school history project sends him stumbling into a parallel world where the Native American people have not been displaced by colonists. Instead, the people thrive in a powerful domain and coexist with small colonies in Massachusetts and New York. Josh has only a few days to find his way back to his own world through this new alternative history. His journey among leaders of the colonists and the Mahican people will inspire young readers to question the past and rethink the present.