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  • Kidnapped: Illustrated Classic Series

    Robert Louis Stevenson

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books, July 19, 2017)
    Stevenson has written this thrilling novel for those readers who love adventure. The hero of this novel is kidnapped. He faces many difficulties. But he also meets Alan, who becomes his true friend. The hero finally gets his property and the villians of the plot are caught. So, the novel has a happy end. The original flavour of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions. Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.
  • Black Beauty

    Anna Sewell

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Nov. 28, 2013)
    A majestic horse endures mistreatment and neglect before being reunited with his friends.
  • Black Beauty

    Anna Sewell

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Nov. 28, 2013)
    A majestic horse endures mistreatment and neglect before being reunited with his friends.
  • The Prince and the Pauper

    Mark Twain, John J. Harley, Frank Thayer Merrill, L. S. Ipsen

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., May 24, 2011)
    This is the BEST version of The Prince and the Pauper you will find for your Kindle. This edition includes over 190 original illustrations from the first publication of this work, by artists Frank Thayer Merrill, John J. Harley and L. S. Ipsen, digitally retouched specifically for improved visibility on E-Ink screens (though it looks good on other screens too!). In addition, this work is unabridged and uncensored, with no words or phrases omitted from the text. This ebook has been meticulously proofed for errors and the text has been formatted to optimize the reading experience on your ereader device. This ebook looks as good as a paper book--without the bulk and weight! This edition also includes a working Table of Contents with selectable links and it is DRM-free for your convenience.Don't believe this is the best Kindle edition of The Prince and the Pauper? Download a free sample for yourself and compare it against samples of other Kindle editions: THIS IS THE BEST VERSION available for your Kindle. Don't settle for a version with spelling errors, missing punctuation, bad formatting and low-quality illustrations! Get the best! Satisfaction guaranteed!--------------------------------------------------Information about this title:Set in 1547, the novel tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives with his abusive father in Offal Court off Pudding Lane in London; and Edward VI of England, son of Henry VIII of England.When Tom Canty and Edward VI of England Prince Edward, the son of King Henry VIII and Jane Seymour meet, they switch clothes as a jest. While dressed in the pauper's rags, the Prince leaves the palace to punish the guard who knocked Tom down. However, the boys look remarkably alike and because they switch clothes, the palace guards throw the prince out into the street. The Prince fares poorly in London because he insists on proclaiming his identity as the true Prince of Wales. Meanwhile despite Tom's repeated denial of his birthright, the court and the King insist that he is the true prince gone mad. Edward eventually runs into Tom's family and a gang of thieves and Twain illustrates England's unfair and barbaric justice system. After the death of Henry VIII, Edward interrupts Tom's coronation and the boys explain, switch places, and Edward is crowned King of England.
  • The Call of the Wild

    Jack London

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Oct. 29, 2015)
    This is the story of a dog whose name is Buck. He and other dogs work for people who carry goods on sledges. Buck is sold many times. He faces many harsh moments. He is beaten up by his masters. Somehow, he continues to travel through the difficult jungle of life. Finally, he joins a pack of wolves and goes to the jungle. That is because he realises that he is also a wolf. Jack London is an American author who had studied the life and agony of wild dogs and wolves. The original flavour of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions. Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.
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  • 20,000 Leagues under the Sea

    Jules Verne

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Jan. 1, 2011)
    This is the story of a group of adventures lovers. They go deep into the sea. They see strange creatures. They have many thrilling experiences. Finally, they are also able to come home. This adventure would be loved by all readers. This would kindle the spirit of adventure in their heart and soul. The original flavour of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions.Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.
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  • My Experiments with Truth: An Autobiography

    M.K Gandhi

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books, Aug. 10, 2017)
    Personal account of the life of the man who freed India from colonization through the Satyagraha (nonviolent protest)movement. His early boyhood life, legal studies, purification and ultimate salvation of his homeland is carefully recounted in this inspiring and critical work of insurmountable importance."I simply want to tell the story of my experiments with truth...as my life consists of nothing but those experiments."In addition to his experiments in the social and political field, he narrates about his spiritual experiments. He went through deep self-introspection, searched within himself through and through, and examined and analyzed every psychological aspect of the situation. For him truth is the sovereign principle, which includes numerous other principles.The truth is not only truthfulness in word, but also truthfulness in thought also. He believed that the truth alone is the God. He says that he was after truth rooted in devotion to God and attributed the turning points, successes, and challenges in his life to the will of God.His attempts to get closer to this divine power led him to seek purity through simple living, celibacy, and ahimsa a life without violence. It is in this sense that he calls his book "The Story of My Experiments with Truth", offering it also as a reference for those who would follow in his footsteps.
  • 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE OCEAN

    Jules Verne

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Oct. 14, 2016)
    Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (French: Vingt mille lieues sous les mers) is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne, published in 1870. It is about the fictional Captain Nemo and his submarine, Nautilus, as seen by one of his passengers, Professor Pierre Aronnax.
  • A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

    Mark Twain

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Jan. 1, 2012)
    This is story of a young man who visits the court of King Arthur. Many interesting events take place. There were many duels and pleasant incidents. Finally, all is well that ends well. This is another powerful classic from the pen of Mark Twain. The original flavour of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions. Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.
  • The Prisoner of Zenda: Illustrated World Classics

    Anthony Hope

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books, July 19, 2017)
    This is the story of a King who is weak and sick. Many battles go on to either save or dethrone the king. After the end of these battles, everything comes at the right place. Thus, the Castle of Zenda becomes a witness to the great political tussle.The original flavour of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions.Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.
  • A Christmas Carol: Illustrated World Classics

    Charles Dickens

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books, July 19, 2017)
    'A Christmas Carol' is a novel by English author Charles Dickens. The story tells of sour and stingy Ebenezer Scrooge's ideological, ethical and emotional transformation after the supernatural visits of Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. This novel met with instant success and critical acclaim after its publication during that period. The original flavour of this classic has been carefully retained in this abridged version.
  • A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

    Mark Twain

    eBook (Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd., Nov. 28, 2013)
    This is story of a young man who visits the court of King Arthur. Many interesting events take place. There were many duels and pleasant incidents. Finally, all is well that ends well. This is another powerful classic from the pen of Mark Twain.The original flavor of these classics has been carefully retained in these abridged versions.Must be read by the youth, housewives, students and executives.