On Christmas Eve, 1668, I, Francis Clayton, was with my brother Dick at Clayton Manor, our father’s house. ’Tis seated on the bottom of a Bay near Wembury, on the sea coast of Devon. My brother served in quality of lieutenant on board His Majesty’s ship Tiger, and was but late returned from a cruise off the Island of Jamaica. His ship lay at anchor in the bay. We sat over against one another on the hearth, in my little snug room. The Squire and the servants were a-bed. The great old house ...

It’s our final Halloween issue of the year—with lots of treats and only a few tricks. Headlining this issue is Bram Stoker’s “lost” horror tale, “Gibbet Hill,” which a researcher recently discovered in an Irish newspaper supplement from 1890. (It wasn’t listed in any of Stoker’s bibliographies, and it created quite a stir among horror aficionados.) I’ve very carefully edited it, correcting typos and a few dropped words, and fully annotated it. I think you’ll enjoy it.We also have o...

Set sail on a captivating voyage with E. H. Visiak’s enthralling novel, The Haunted Island: A Pirate Romance. This enchanting tale combines elements of romance and adventure against the backdrop of a mysterious and haunted island.What secrets does the haunted island conceal, and how do they influence the fates of those who dare to explore it? Visiak’s evocative storytelling weaves together romance and intrigue, creating a compelling narrative that will capt...

In a distant future, a mysterious figure from a forgotten era lives out his rigid beliefs in military dominance and absolute control. Observed closely by those around him, his obsession with war and power creates an unsettling atmosphere, offering a haunting glimpse into humanity’s darker tendencies.

Excerpt: "A hungry Fox saw some fine bunches of Grapes hanging from a vine that was trained along a high trellis, and did his best to reach them by jumping as high as he could into the air. But it was all in vain, for they were just out of reach: so he gave up trying, and walked away with an air of dignity and unconcern, remarking, "I thought those Grapes were ripe, but I see now they are quite sour."" This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design.

Local squire Robert Haslewood is gripped by the prospect of war. Following his boyhood hero, he leaves his family and travels away from their Oxfordshire village to fight for the Parliamentarian cause.Wise Froniga, Robert's cousin, is caught between two worlds. Divided between her Puritan family at the manor house and her relatives in the Romany community, she works to heal those in need.Left behind with her brother, Robert's daughter Jenny grows up under the shadow of conf...

Mardi, and a Voyage Thither is American author Herman Melville's third book, published in 1849. It is his first pure fiction work (while featuring fictional narrators, his previous novels were heavily autobiographical). It details (much like Typee and Omoo) the travelings of an American sailor who abandons his whaling vessel to explore the South Pacific. Unlike the first two, however, Mardi is highly philosophical and is said to be the first work to show Melville's true potential. The tale...

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Edward Thomas, with beautiful illustrations, rare texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Thomas' life and works* Concise introduction to the life of Edward Thomas* Excellent formatting of the poems* Special chronological and alphabetical conte...

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop: The Complete Fables gathers the legendary collection of moral tales that have inspired humanity for over 2,500 years—stories that speak with simplicity, wit, and enduring truth about the nature of life and the choices we make. From "The Tortoise and the Hare" to "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and "The Lion and the Mouse," Aesop's fables reveal universal lessons about wisdom, justice, humility, and ...

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The British author Kenneth Grahame is celebrated for creating ‘The Wind in the Willows’, one of the most beloved tales of classic children’s literature. He also wrote ‘The Reluctant Dragon’, as well as endearing short stories and thought-provoking essays. This comprehensive eBook presents Grahame’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)...

Aesop's Fables is a collection of stories credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE.Of diverse origins, the stories associated with Aesop's name have descended to modern times through a number of sources and include such favorites as The Fox and the Grapes, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Farmer and the Stork, The North Wind and the Sun, The Ant and the Grasshopper and hundreds more....