Books published by publisher Grigson Press

"Cecil Aldin's Merry Party" is an amusing poem about a hunting party and its various invitees. This delightfully illustrated poem will appeal to fans of hunting, and would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin (1870 – 1935) was a British artist and illustrator most remembered for his illustration of animals, sports, and rural life. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author. This book was originally published in 1913.

He’s her father’s slave. She’s promised to another. But war changes everything. Northern Europe, 376 AD. Gelvira dreams of becoming a powerful jeweler. But the arrogant son of a tribal elder wants her for a wife instead. After a Hun raid sends her people into exile, her chance to master the ancient secrets of her craft are stripped away…Adafuns yearns to become a great warrior and win Gelvira’s affection. But as a slave in her father’s service, he has little chance of either. Captured and carried off by the Huns, Adafuns’ dream of being a warrior could come true… at the cost of losing Gelvira forever. With her people starving, marrying the tribal elder’s spoiled son may be Gelvira’s only hope to save her family. Will Adafuns reunite with the exiles in time to free Gelvira from her loathsome vows? Jaws of the Wolf is the exciting first novel in the epic Visigoth Chronicles series. If you like strong heroines, thrilling action, and rich historical detail, you’ll love Charlotte Jardine’s page-turning saga. Buy Jaws of the Wolf to begin the exciting adventure today!

“Lad: A Dog” is a 1919 novel by Albert Payson Terhune. The story follows the adventures and travails of a dog called Lad. Following the success of this novel, Terhune went on to produce over thirty other novels based around the lives of dogs. “Lad: A Dog” was adapted into a film in 1962. Contents include: “His Mate”, “Quiet”, “A Miracle or Two”, “His Little Son”, “For a Bit of Ribbon”, “Lost!”, “The Throwback”, “The Gold Hat”, “Speaking of Utility”, “The Killer”, “Rolf”, “In The Day of Battle”, and “Afterword”. Other notable works by this author include: “Dr. Dale: A Story Without A Moral” (1900), “The New Mayor” (1907), and “Caleb Conover, Railroader” (1907). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

She’s lost her freedom. He’s gained his. Will he risk it all to get her back? Roman Empire, 376 AD. Gelvira never imagined ending up in chains. Desperate to liberate her people, she begins orchestrating a rebellion among her fellow slaves. But when her pagan magic saves the life of her brutal owner’s kind son, unwanted attention could quash the uprising before it begins…Adafuns has ascended from slave to warrior. But without his beloved Gelvira, his success means nothing. So when her father arrives to beg the Huns for assistance against the Romans, he immediately volunteers to lead the attack. But freeing her could cost him everything he’s earned… Outmatched by their Roman captures, the slaves’ odds of victory are slim without outside assistance. Will Adafuns’ men arrive in time, or is his reunion with Gelvira doomed to fail? Shadow of the Eagle is the second thrilling volume in the Visigoth Chronicles historical adventures. If you like clever heroines, dedicated heroes, and exciting action, you’ll love Charlotte Jardine’s enthralling series. Buy Shadow of the Eagle to incite the rebellion today!

Step into the world of two of Shakespeare’s most imaginative and enjoyable plays with Charles and Mary Lamb’s classic retelling of The Tempest and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Tempest tells the tale of Prospero’s reunion with his villainous brother, of Ferdinand’s enchanted courtship of Miranda, and of faithful Ariel and Caliban the brute. A Midsummer Night’s Dream introduces Oberon’s fall-out with his queen Titania, and the consequences for four mixed-up Athenians in the fairy woods. Designed for students all ages, the typography and spacing make for an easy read, and the illustrations by "Golden Age" illustrator Arthur Rackham bring Shakespeare's world to life. 5.5" x 8.5"; 111 pages; 22 black and white illustrations. From publisher Grigio Press, www.grigiopress.com.

This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1872. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a law student at Lincoln's Inn, and was called to the bar in 1851, although he never practiced. It was in 1848, a year after the death of his father, that he published his first book, The Memoirs of the Life of William Collins, Esq., R.A., to good reviews. The 1860s saw Collins' creative high-point, and it was during this decade that he achieved fame and critical acclaim, with his four major novels, The Woman in White (1860), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868). The Moonstone, meanwhile is seen by many as the first true detective novel - T. S. Eliot called it "the first, the longest, and the best of modern English detective novels...in a genre invented by Collins and not by Poe." Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

Explore this sampling of instructional tales from the famous slave storyteller of the ancient world. This edition also includes a brief introductory story about Aesop by famous 19th century educator James Baldwin. The fables contained in this volume are: The Quack Frog, The Moon and Her Mother, The Fir-Tree and the Bramble, The Wolf and the Goat, The Crab and His Mother, The Hare and the Tortoise, The North Wind and the Sun, The Two Pots, The Cat and Venus, The Travellers and the Plane-Tree, The Owl and the Birds, The Trees and the Axe, The Lion, Jupiter, and the Elephant, and The Gnat and the Lion. Designed for students all ages, the typography and spacing make for an easy read, and the illustrations by "Golden Age" illustrator Arthur Rackham bring Aesop’s world to life. 5.5" x 8.5"; 75 pages; 14 black and white illustrations. From publisher Grigio Press, www.grigiopress.com.

Experience the enchanted world of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The tales contained in this Part I volume are: Snowdrop, The Pink, Briar Rose, Ashenputtel, The White Snake, The Wolf and the Seven Kids, The Queen Bee, The Elves and the Shoemaker, and The Wolf and the Man. Designed for students all ages, the typography and spacing make for an easy read, and the illustrations by "Golden Age" illustrator Arthur Rackham bring the Grimm fairy world to life. 5.5" x 8.5"; 151 pages; 7 black and white illustrations. From publisher Grigio Press, www.grigiopress.com.

This early work by Wilkie Collins was originally published in 1878. Born in Marylebone, London in 1824, Collins' family enrolled him at the Maida Hill Academy in 1835, but then took him to France and Italy with them between 1836 and 1838. Returning to England, Collins attended Cole's boarding school, and completed his education in 1841, after which he was apprenticed to the tea merchants Antrobus & Co. in the Strand. In 1846, Collins became a law student at Lincoln's Inn, and was called to the bar in 1851, although he never practiced. It was in 1848, a year after the death of his father, that he published his first book, The Memoirs of the Life of William Collins, Esq., R.A., to good reviews. The 1860s saw Collins' creative high-point, and it was during this decade that he achieved fame and critical acclaim, with his four major novels, The Woman in White (1860), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866) and The Moonstone (1868). The Moonstone, meanwhile is seen by many as the first true detective novel - T. S. Eliot called it "the first, the longest, and the best of modern English detective novels...in a genre invented by Collins and not by Poe." Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions.

The Catskill Mountains of New York have always been haunted by strange beings, a fact that Rip Van Winkle discovers in an unforgettable way. Enjoy this classic tale, written by Washington Irving in 1819. Designed for students of all ages, the typography and spacing make for an easy read, and the 20+ illustrations by "Golden Age" illustrator Arthur Rackham bring Irving's fantastic world to life. 5.5" x 8.5"; 117 pages; 24 black and white illustrations. From publisher Grigio Press, www.grigiopress.com.