King Arthur was at Caerlleon upon Usk; and one day he sat in his chamber; and with him were Owain the son of Urien, and Kynon the son of Clydno, and Kai the son of Kyner; and Gwenhwyvar and her handmaidens at needlework by the window. And if it should be said that there was a porter at Arthur’s palace, there was none. Glewlwyd Gavaelvawr was there, acting as porter, to welcome guests and strangers, and to receive them with honour, and to inform them of the manners and customs of the Court;...

Reliques of Ancient English Poetry (Vol. 1-3) is a seminal anthology that offers readers a rich tapestry of early English verse, showcasing literary gems from the Middle Ages to the late 17th century. Compiled by various authors, this collection features an assortment of ballads, lyrics, and epic narratives, intricately woven together to reflect the linguistic evolution and cultural milieu of England. Its literary style is characterized by a nostalgic yet accessible tone, employing a mix o...

In the fated year I came to live with my father and mother at Kinnaird, above Pitlochry. Then I walked on the red moors and by the side of the golden burn; the rude, pure air of our mountains inspirited, if it did not inspire us, and my wife and I projected a joint volume of logic stories, for which she wrote 'The Shadow on the Bed,' and I turned out 'Thrawn Janet' and a first draft of 'The Merry Men.' I love my native air, but it does not love me; and the end of this delightful period was...

Christmas carols and songs. All your favourite songs and carols in one wonderful, carefully selected edition. Nothing captures the spirit of the holiday season like singing carols with your family and friends. These 38 time-honored classics will provide hours of fun for your holiday vocal performances: including Away in a Manger, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Isaw Three Ships and lots more.

Six classic ghost stories including "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe read by Basil Rathbone, "The Judge's House" by Bram Stoker read Emma Topping and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving read by Ronald Colman and Sidney Miller.

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our Books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

Step into the haunted and hair-raising world of Five Nights at Freddy's! With animatronic animals, dark shadows, creepy vibes, and an ever-present sense of doom, Five Nights at Freddy's has been perfecting its formula for scares since the first game debuted in 2014. The Big Book of Five Nights at Freddy's is the ultimate guide to this immersive universe, providing comprehensive tips, tricks, and strategies for every game in the series. Additional topics covered include the history of the r...

The Oxford Book of English Verse, 1250–1900 is an anthology of English poetry, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch, that had a very substantial influence on popular taste and perception of poetry and remained the leading general anthology of English verse throughout the 20th century. Poets included in the collections are: Geoffrey Chaucer Alexander Pope Christopher Marlowe Edmund Spenser Elizabeth Barrett Browning Emily Brontë Robert Browning Robert Burns Percy Bysshe Shelley Samuel Taylor Cole...

Ten classic westerns from arguably some of the top western writers of all time. Salomy Jane (1898) The Virginian, A Horseman Of The Plains (1902) The Log of a Cowboy (1903) Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) The Lone Star Ranger (1915) Wildfire (1917) Cabin Fever (1918) The Treasure Trail (1918) The Mysterious Rider (1921) Black Jack (1922)

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The Constitution originally consisted of seven Articles. The first Amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.The first three Articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislature, consisting of the bicameral Congress; the executive, consisting of the President; and the judiciary, consisting of the Supreme Court...

p> The rip-roaring story of Manchester City's red-hot goalscoring hero Erling Haaland.Unlike his seafaring forefathers, Haaland arrived in England peacefully in 2022. But the result was the same with the Viking running riot before heading to European shores to rampage through even the most stubborn defences.Haaland helped sweep Manchester City to a record-equalling treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup glory. The Striking Viking smashed home...

This book is a collection of vintage articles on the subject of billiards, with information on a variety of techniques including “screw” strokes and “topping”. Carefully selected for a modern readership, these timeless articles will be of considerable utility to those wishing to improve their existing billiards skills. Contents include: “Screw Strokes—Melbourne Inman”, “Screw and Other Effects—W. G. Clifford”, “Using Side and Screw—Arthur F. Peall”, “Side Spins—Melbourne Inman”, “Topping t...