Books with author Willis Boyd 1855-1938 Allen

Excerpt from Play Away! A Story of the Boston Fire DepartmentPlay away, Sixteen! Came the hoarse call from one of the windows, as a helmeted fireman thrust his head out through the smoke.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 Navy Blue: A Story of Cadet Life in the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis The author cannot lay down his pen without ex pressing his hearty gratitude for the assistance and encouragement he has received in his work: to the authorities at Washington for facilities Offered in the collection of material; to Officers of the navy attached to the Naval Academy, and to the cadets at that insti tution and afloat, who have given him the benefits of their experience; and, in particular, to Lieut. W. H. H. Southerland, whose patient and kindly aid in the revision of his manuscript has been invaluable. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This 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 Silver RagsIn a small, flat-bottomed boat, about fifty yards from the shore, crouched a young girl of perhaps sixteen years, her face blanched with terror as she gazed into the depths beneath and uttered again and again that piercing 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.

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Excerpt from Around the Yule LogChristmas day! Does it not grow dearer to us every year? The summers come and go; we rush to and fro on our little errands of business and pleas ure; great joys dawn in our lives, dark shadows of bitter disappointment creep over them; we are glad, sorrowful, eager, weary, well, ill Life's heart beats strongly, and Death is busy in its midst; we strive for the Beautiful, the True, and the Good; we hide our faces in helpless agony of shame and remorse.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.

Around the Yule Log is a collection of eleven Christmas stories by Willis Boyd Allen, one of the most popular writers of literature for young readers in the second half of the 19th century.Boyd Allen was born in Maine in 1855. He attended Harvard University and then Boston University where he studied law. He practiced law for a short time, but he soon realized that his true calling was literature and he became a full-time writer, publishing short stories and contributing articles to various magazines and newspapers such as Century, Scribner's, the Atlantic Monthly and the North American Review. Around the Yule Log was first published in 1898 when Boyd Allen was already an established author and brought him even more success and appreciation than is previous work.What made the stories popular was the great atmosphere and the interesting characters that Willis populated his plots with. The collection includes real masterpieces such as The Shadow of Christmas Present or the longer, but moving and intriguing Through the Storm, all eleven stories revolving around events that have taken place in the Yule Tide period. The stories are great for young readers and adults as well - Boyd Allen's stories are great and entertaining for anyone.Boyd Allen wrote numerous stories about Christmas and the period before it, but he was also fascinated by exotic places and characters and he wrote stories about war and history as well. Called to the Front and Cleared for Action, a Story of the Spanish-American War of 1898 are examples of the later, while The Lion City of Africa: A Story of Adventure or Kelp: A Story of the Isles of Shoals exemplify the author's passion for special places and adventures. His other works include The Boyhood of John Kent, Christmas at Surf Point and Navy Blue.

Excerpt from Kelp: A Story of the Isles of ShoalsOn reaching Tremont Street, they found men and boys running in the same direction. A hook and-ladder, called out by the second alarm, which was even now clanging dolefully from steeple to steeple, passed them with a jangle and clatter.Hullo! Cried Tom suddenly, catching a boy of about his own age by the sleeve. Going to the fire, Bert? - Father, this is Herbert Martin. He was in the first class with Ran, you know.Mr. Percival nodded hastily, but was too anxious for the safety of his building and its contents to pay much attention to the boy.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 The Gold Hunters of AlaskaFlossie, or Floss, and Masters Robert, Hugh, and Nathaniel Dutton, ages respectively seventeen, fifteen, and twelve years. Flossie and Hugh, it Will be noticed, are twins.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 The Gold Hunters of AlaskaFlossie, or Floss, and Masters Robert, Hugh, and Nathaniel Dutton, ages respectively seventeen, fifteen, and twelve years. Flossie and Hugh, it Will be noticed, are twins.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 Christmas on WheelsWith which breath of summer in his winter of discontent the young man proceeded to finish his cigar, con sult his watch, and, as the last warn ing bell rang, step upon the platform of the already moving Pullman.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.