Books with author WILLIAM D. BURT

Excerpt from The New Year's Gift and Juvenile SouvenirThe 'fact remains to be proved; but supposing that they do prefer such tales, is this a reason why they should be indulged m reading them? It may be said that a little experience in life would' soon convince them, that fairies, giants, and enchanters.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.

If stories of myth and fantasy, tinged with real-life drama are your thing, then you have just nudged ashore the legendary island of Peridot- Where living gems in every hue of emerald, clad the hills and valleys, below the feet of snow-capped mountain peaks. As observed by man when they landed upon these shores.The Tales of Willowdean Forest- Short Stories, was the title of my first book and e-book publication. As the title suggests, it comprises a series of short tales of the ruling, heartbroken dragons, forest tree giants, able to walk, (for one night only,) of witches, fair and foul, depending on your perspective, and even a confused scarecrow with a hidden lurid past.My latest book, Forest of Fleeting Shadows, is a revision, a second edition of The Tales of Willowdean Forest, but also, it is a thrilling novella that provides the sequel and is the culmination of all that has gone before.Book blurb:Love, jealousy and hatred- life-changing emotions for any mortal. But when two witch sisters, Sapphire and Saffron, exhibit such feelings, then the wickedness of their family feud is felt by many, living on the mythical land of Peridot.But while their minds are bent on destroying each other, an old menace lurks amid the shadows, watching and waiting, for this, the right moment, to subdue all his foes and revenge themselves from a painful defeat- a battle lost long ago to a rival goblin tribe.Does salvation rest with the dragons of the Moonstone Mountains? But man exiled these creatures long ago after he first arrived on the unblemished isle and claimed it all for himself.Could the dragons' rift with man be healed? Could the dragons be persuaded to return and help? And at what price.

Excerpt from Adventures of a Mounted Trooper in the Australian Constabulary: Being Recollections of Seven Years' Experience of Life in Victoria, and New South WalesAustralian settler was sheep-rearing - or squatting -the prime sources of wealth being wool and tallow. This state of affairs has of late yeam undergone much modification; the squatters, al though still an important class, are no longer exclusively the great lords of the soil: their wealth and influence are fully competed with by the opu lence and political weight of the magnates of cities and towns, now growing up and extending their.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.

Forest of Fleeting Shadows takes young readers on a journey of discovery to Peridot, a fantasy realm where life is not ruled by a clock, but by nature and the changing of the seasons. The book follows two young witch sisters, Sapphire and Saffron, who become estranged after they fall in love with the same man. The wickedness of their feud is felt by many living in the forest and the situation is only made worse when King Thoden intervenes and unwittingly helps the wrong sister. After Sapphire is cursed with crippling old age by her sister, she begins a journey to reclaim her former life, forming an unlikely friendship with two misfit goblins along the way. But before she can find the allies she has been searching for, Sapphire faces a series of conflicts and a dramatic confrontation with her sister that almost results in her death. All the while an old menace lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to exact their revenge. The inhabitants of Peridot are drawn into war against invading goblins and salvation relies on men, elves and dragons setting aside their differences. But will they be able to unite to stop the imminent goblin tyranny? Inspired by the work of J. R. Tolkien, Forest of Fleeting Shadows will appeal to young adult readers aged 12 years and over. It will be enjoyed by fans of fantasy fiction, as well as those that enjoy love stories. The book also takes inspiration from William’s home town on the Sussex coast and will be enjoyed by readers based in and around the area.

Excerpt from The New Year's Gift and Juvenile SouvenirThe 'fact remains to be proved; but supposing that they do prefer such tales, is this a reason why they should be indulged m reading them? It may be said that a little experience in life would' soon convince them, that fairies, giants, and enchanters.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.