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B.M. Bower
In the aftermath of their fathers death, two orphans set out for the wild desert lands of New Mexico with a plan to eke out a living on a goat ranch. Helen May and her brother Vic should moved to this desert after their father arranges to buy property there, to save Helen May from the TB which is threatening her health. Soon after arriving at their destination, the pair strikes up an acquaintance with a mysterious fellow who goes by the name of Starr. Is he a true friend, or does he have a nefarious plan in mind? Read Starr, of the Desert to find out. A New Mexico ranch story of mystery and adventure.
Steve Costigan. Fighting Sailor
Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard best known for his contributions to the extremely popular sword and sorcery genre of fiction. Howards writings became more successful posthumously and he created legendary characters such as Conan the Barbarian and Solomon Kane. Though much better known for his fantasies, Howard wrote more about the humorous escapades of Sailor Steve Costigan and his bulldog Mike than any of his other characters. In a unique Texas voice, the unreliable narrator Costigan recounts his adventures with the crew of the tramp steamer Sea Girl. He roamed the 1930s Asiatic sea, looking for boxing contests and other trouble. Like Howards other turbulent heroes, from Conan to Black Turlogh, Sailor Steve is always ready to wade into a fight, whether to uphold the honor of the fleet or to win a kiss from a beautiful woman. This collection includes the following: The Pit of the Serpent, Breed of Battle, Sailors Grudge, and many more.
George Owen Baxter
Renowned Western writer Max Brand does it again in the eminently enjoyable novel "Stolen Gold". Packed with enough action and romance to please even the most die-hard fans of the genre, the novel also addresses a wide range of important themes with insight and sensitivity. No one knew - or wrote about - the West like Max Brand, as shown brilliantly in the this classic short novel. In this novel Reata, one of Brands most popular heroes, is enlisted to retrieve a hidden treasure in gold - little knowing that its stolen goods. The plot is well constructed with well drawn subsidiary characters and provides a number of interesting twists. Highly recommended, especially for those who love the Old Western genre.
Alfred J. Church
Stories From Livy is a great collection of stories about important events and people in Roman history. Tales of early Roman history drawn from the greatest of Roman historians, and admirably retold by Alfred J. Church. Features stories of the founding of Rome, the expulsion of kings, and the early days of the republic. It covers the period from the founding of Rome through the Samnite Wars (about 750 to 300 B.C.). Famous stories of the Roman kings, and such early heroes as Horatius, Coriolanus, Cincinnatus, Camillus, Manlius, and Mucius Scaevola are related. This is a faithful rendition of Livys History of Rome, but simplified for the general reader.
H.A. Cody
The story begins with a tragic event. Jim Westons house burned to the ground, which caused a lot of talk not only in the valley, but along the entire coastal road. The most interesting thing is that the houses in the district are also affected by fire. There were several reasons. Perhaps this was done by Jims former enemy, or maybe by accident.
Jerzy Edigey
Współczesny polski turysta zgłębia historię budowy piramidy faraona Chufu. Jak to możliwe, że mimo prowadzonych w latach 60. przez amerykańskich naukowców prześwietleń budynku, wciąż nie odnaleziono komory grobowej i sarkofagu faraona? Oprócz wątku sensacyjnego, powieść zawiera wiele informacji dotyczących historii starożytnego Egiptu oraz odnośniki do innych publikacji na ten temat.
Ewa Kowalska
Czy odważysz się stawić czoło Stroicielom? Są ludzie doskonali. Tak rozwinięci, że słyszą każdą naszą myśl. Tak potężni, że nie potrzebują broni, by zapewnić sobie bezpieczeństwo. Nikt z nas, zwykłych ludzi, nie ma pojęcia o ich istnieniu, choć są tuż obok. W dzień i w nocy. Od tysięcy lat panują nad umysłami, pozwalając nam widzieć, słyszeć i pojmować tylko tyle, ile im wygodnie. Tworzą z nas pełzaki prymitywną, ograniczoną formę bytu. Tylko skończony głupiec chciałby wejść im w drogę, ośmielił się pokrzyżować plany, próbował przechytrzyć. Chyba że... nie ma innego wyjścia, gdyż tylko w ten sposób może uratować kogoś, kto stał się dla niego ważniejszy niż on sam, i cały, kołyszący się w takt fałszywej melodii, świat. Kędziora, niepokornego nastolatka, i dziewięcioletnią Asper łączy dramatyczne wydarzenie z przeszłości. Kędzior próbuje żyć dalej, jednak dziewczynka nie potrafi zapomnieć. Prosi chłopaka, by zawiózł ją w to samo miejsce do Martwego Lasu. Kędzior spełnia jej prośbę, po czym odjeżdża, jednak gnany wyrzutami sumienia wraca. I od tej chwili nie może już się wycofać. Uwikłany w intrygę potężnych, wysoko rozwiniętych ludzi, by przeżyć, zmuszony jest brać udział w ich grze.
Max Brand
A collection of three short exciting stories by Max Brand aka Federick Faust. Brand has been labeled one of the top three Western novelists of all time so western fans will be in for a treat. It includes The Flaming Rider, Outlaw Buster and Sun and Sand. Three western stories about men who appear to be lacking the intelligence and skills to survive on the frontier but are able to achieve success where others had failed. Sun and Sand is the story of a youth known only as Jigger. It is his misfortune to buy a key chain from a pawnbroker that has on it a key to a post office box. In that box, Jigger finds a map to a notorious outlaws cache, buried in a fierce desert region; however, Jigger is not the only one seeking this treasure...