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  • The Four Men - A Farrago

    Hilaire Belloc

    eBook (White Press, Sept. 6, 2016)
    This novel, by Anglo-French writer Hilaire Belloc and originally published in 1911, tells the story of four men who make a 90 mile pilgrimage across the English county of Sussex. Each man represents an aspect of Belloc's personality, and the narrative follows the characters as they travel through the countryside on a journey allegorical to life. The story takes place over five consecutive days in which they pass through many real locations with which the author was very familiar: for instance, The George Inn at Robertsbridge, where Belloc was a regular customer. This is a wonderful novel by an accomplished author, and is a fantastic addition to the bookshelf of any connoisseurs of good fiction. To this volume is added a specially commissioned new short biography of the author.
  • Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903

    Lucy Maud Montgomery

    language (White Press, April 24, 2015)
    These early works by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally written in the early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introductory biography. 'Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1902 to 1903' is a collection of tales that include 'A Sandshore Wooing', 'After Many Days', 'Min', and many more. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.
  • Magic for Marigold

    L. M. Montgomery

    Paperback (White Press, July 29, 2015)
    Magic for Marigold' is a novel about a young girl named Marigold and her fairy tale world. Marigold lives with her family at their home named Cloud of Spruce on Prince Edward Island. She is an imaginative girl who has plenty of adventures and fantasies, many with her eccentric playmate, Sylvia. A book full of beauty and magic, not to be missed by fans of L. M. Montgomery. This early work by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.
  • Wake-Robin

    John Burroughs

    eBook (White Press, )
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  • The Story of the Greek People

    Eva March Tappan

    Paperback (White Press, July 29, 2015)
    This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1908 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Story of the Greek People' is an educational children's book that details the important events in Greek history all the way from the beginning of the first Olympiad in 776 B.C. through to the death of Alexander in 323 B.C. Eva March Tappan was born on 26th December 1854, in Blackstone, Massachusetts, United States. Tappan began her literary career writing about famous characters from history in works such as 'In the Days of William the Conqueror' (1901), and 'In the Days of Queen Elizabeth' (1902). She then developed an interest in children's books, writing her own and publishing collections of classic tales.
  • Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906

    L. M. Montgomery

    Paperback (White Press, July 29, 2015)
    These early works by Lucy Maud Montgomery was originally written in the early 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introductory biography. 'Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906' is a collection of tales that include 'Clorinda's Gifts', 'Her Own People', 'In the Old Valley', and many more. Lucy Maud Montgomery was born on 30th November 1874, New London, in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. Her mother, Clara Woolner (Macneil), died before Lucy reached the age of two and so she was raised by her maternal grandparents in a family of wealthy Scottish immigrants. In 1908 Montgomery produced her first full-length novel, titled 'Anne of Green Gables'. It was an instant success, and following it up with several sequels, Montgomery became a regular on the best-seller list and an international household name. Montgomery died in Toronto on 24th April 1942.
  • Two Little Savages - Being the Adventures of Two Boys who Lived as Indians and What They Learned

    Ernest Thompson Seton

    Paperback (White Press, Aug. 10, 2018)
    "Two Little Savages" is a 1910 novel by Ernest Thompson Seton. One of the great classics of nature and youth written by one of America's best remembered nature experts, it tells the story of two boys who build a teepee in the woods and convince their parents to allow them to live alone among nature for a whole month. During that period, they learn how to cook food, make fires and beds, sanitise water, read the stars, hunt, and much, much more. Full of real lessons for real situations, this charming volume is both enjoyable and instructive, and it is ideal for young children with a love of the outdoors. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 - 1946) was an English-born Canadian author and wildlife artist who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the Boy Scouts of America, established in 1910. He wrote profusely on this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including "The Birch Bark Roll" and the "Boy Scout Handbook". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
  • The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators

    Hendrik Willem Van Loon

    eBook (White Press, May 1, 2019)
    First published in 1916, “The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators” is a detailed account of various famous Dutch navigators, many of whom sacrificed their lives and did so knowingly in the name of exploration. Some of them were drowned, and some of them died of thirst. A few were frozen to death, and many were killed by the heat of the scorching sun. Others were speared by cannibals and provided a feast for the hungry tribes of the Pacific Islands. This volume is not to be missed by those with an interest in navigation and its history, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Willem van Loon (1882 – 1944) was a Dutch-American journalist, historian, and successful author of children's books. Contents include: “Jan Huygen Van Linschoten”, “The Northeast Passage”, “The Tragedy Of Spitzbergen”, “The First Voyage To India—Failure”, “The Second Voyage To India—Success”, “Van Noort Circumnavigates The World”, “The Attack Upon The West Coast Of America”, “The Bad Luck Of Captain Bontekoe”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “The Story of Mankind” (1921), "The Story of the Bible" (1923), and "Witches and Witch-Finders" (1923). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
  • Poems by Walt Whitman

    Walt Whitman, William Michael Rossetti

    eBook (White Press, April 22, 2016)
    Walt Whitman is widely regarded as one of the masters of American poetry. Here are collected his finest poems, a perfect companion for any fan of Whitman's work.
  • The Land's End - A Naturalist's Impressions In West Cornwall, Illustrated

    William Henry Hudson

    eBook (White Press, Dec. 5, 2016)
    "The Land's End" is 1843 work by Argentinian naturalist William Henry Hudson. Profusely illustrated and wonderfully-written, this descriptive illustration of Land's End in Cornwall, England will appeal to all with an interest in this beautiful spot, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Hudson's work. Contents include: "Wintering In West Cornwall", "Gulls At St. Ives", "Cornwall's Connemara", "Old Cornish Hedges", "Bolerium: The End Of All The Land", "Castles By The Sea", "The British Pelican", "Bird Life In Winter", "The People And The Farm", etc. William Henry Hudson (1841 - 1922) was an Anglo-Argentine naturalist, author, and ornithologist. He was one of the founding members of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and is best known for his novel "Green Mansions" (1904). Other notable works include "A Little Boy Lost" (1905) and "Far Away and Long Ago" (1918), which has since been adapted into a film. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
  • Peeps at the World's Dolls

    H. W. Canning-Wright

    eBook (White Press, Sept. 6, 2017)
    This vintage book contains an fantastic treatise on the dolls of the world, looking at these timeless children's toys as enjoyed in Russia, China, Great Britain, Switzerland, and many other countries. With authentic photographs and a wealth of fascinating information, this volume will be of considerable utility to both collectors and dealers alike. Contents include: "Great Britain", "Miss America", "The Feast of Dolls", "Russia", "A Flathead Dolly", "Lapland", "Italian Rabinos", "Maria Theresa, of Hungary", "The Precious Child of Korea", "Some Strange Dolls", "La Belle Francaise", "South Africa", "Herald, the Norwegian", "Chandi and Kali", "Switzerland", "Dolores, of Sunny Spain", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dolls.
  • Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland

    Olive Schreiner

    eBook (White Press, Dec. 12, 2014)
    This early work by Olive Schreiner was originally published in 1897 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland' is a bitterly scathing allegory written about her disillusionment with the politics of Cecil John Rhodes. Olive Emilie Albertina Schreiner was born on 24th March 1855 at the Wesleyan Missionary Society station at Wittebergen in the Eastern Cape, near Herschel in South Africa. In 1880, Olive set sail for the United Kingdom with the goal of taking a position as a trainee nurse at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh in Scotland. Unfortunately ill-health prevented her from studying and she was forced to concede that writing would and could be her only work in life. In 1883, she produced her first published work The Story of an African Farm which she penned under the pseudonym Ralph Iron. This novel details the lives of three characters, first as children and then as adults, and caused significant controversy over its frank portrayal of freethought, feminism, premarital sex, and transvestitism.