Originally published in 1865, "Popular Romances of the West of England" is a complete collection of English fairy tales by Robert Hunt, a famous British mineralogist, as well as an antiquarian, an amateur poet, and an early pioneer of photography.Excerpt from the Introduction"...Sending my box forward to Liskeard by a van, my wanderings commenced; my purpose being to visit each relic of Old Cornwall, and to gather up every existing tale of its a...

This is the third book in a collector's series on Randall Made Knives, by Robert Hunt. These publications reflect the author's interest in the historical role that knives have played and he has documented their use during the wars of the 20th Century. This volume introduces the rare, unique and experimental knives of W.D. Randall, many either made or designed by him. The initial section explores knives from the Randall Museum, where over 50 images reflect the commitment to design innovatio...

Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the employees are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident that their service to the people of Newfoundland who “rode the rails” while travelling with CN w...

Corner Boys is Robert Hunt’s memoir of growing up on the mean streets of St. John’s in the 1950s and ’60s. Within the working-class neighbourhoods that are central to this tale, trouble seemed to lurk behind every corner, ready to be found by those who were looking for it. This dark yet humorous coming-of-age story follows a young and mischievous boy along the sidewalks and into the backyards of a turbulent—and sometimes violent—city.

In this final instalment of Robert Hunt’s memoirs, we return to the alleys and street corners of St. John’s in the 1950s and 1960s. Baby boomers coming of age in this growing city often faced difficult and sometimes frightening challenges, including daily threats from bullies and attending school under the oppressive yoke of the Irish Christian Brothers. But life in downtown St. John’s wasn’t all bad. Together with his childhood friends, Robert Hunt explored the city and came to know first...

This is a collection of heartwarming stories set in Newfoundland during the Christmas season. At times heartbreaking, but always uplifting at the end, these stories share a touching message with readers that the best gifts are not material things, but rather the kindness we show others. Bestselling author Robert Hunt tells stories of an athlete who runs a marathon for a girl he never knew, of two soldiers who forget the horrors of war to acknowledge one another on the battlefield during Ch...

THE beginning of this collection of Popular Romances may I be truly said to date from my early childhood. I remember with what anticipations of pleasure, sixty-eight years since, I stitched together a few sheets of paper, and carefully pasted them into the back of an old book. This was preparatory to a visit I was about to make with my mother to Bodmin, about which town many strange stories were told, and my purpose was to record them. My memory retains dim shadows of a wild tale of Hender...

"The Early Negro Convention Movement" by John Wesley Cromwell explores the significant yet often overlooked history of the early conventions organized by African Americans in the 19th century. These gatherings served as a platform for discussing issues such as civil rights, education, and social justice. Cromwell meticulously details the motivations behind these conventions, highlighting the contributions of key figures who fought for the rights and dignity of Black Americans. The book emp...

In "The Poetry of Science; or, Studies of the Physical Phenomena of Nature," Robert Hunt deftly intertwines the scientific and the poetic, offering readers a profound exploration of the natural world through a literary lens. This work adopts an innovative approach, blending empirical investigation with lyrical prose to evoke the aesthetic beauty of scientific phenomena. Hunt employs rich imagery and metaphorical language, situating the book within the 19th-century Romantic tradition while ...

There are trillions of planets in our galaxy—billions with a formula for life. To think mankind is the only intelligent lifeform to evolve would be egotistical and absurd.Extraterrestrials not only exist, they pluck us from our beds and cars—anytime and everywhere—to study, teach, and prepare us for the inevitable.Robert Hunt knows this beyond a shadow of a doubt. He's been abducted by aliens since the night of his seventh birthday.This book is a tr...

Author Bob Hunt's first book, Randall Fighting Knives in Wartime, provided him the opportunity for further study on this subject. It was apparent before publication of the first book, that the subject matter could not be exhausted. In his second book, Hunt continues the process of identifying, describing and dating fighting knives produced in the dramatic early days of the Randall experience. This new volume provides a vast amount of material, carefully organized and presented to enable th...

In "The Poetry of Science; or, Studies of the Physical Phenomena of Nature," Robert Hunt seamlessly intertwines the realms of art and science, demonstrating how the beauty of natural phenomena can inspire poetic reflection. Hunt's eloquent prose and vivid imagery capture the intricate relationships between scientific principles and the aesthetic experiences they evoke. As a bright example of Victorian literature, the book reflects the period's fascination with harnessing empirical knowledg...