En 1939, Patricia, la fille du puisatier Pascal Amoretti, se retrouve enceinte de Jacques Mazel, un jeune aviateur, fils de bonne famille. Or, celui-ci est mobilisé et ses parents refusent de reconnaître l'enfant. Amoretti chasse sa fille de la maison. Peu après, Jacques Mazel est porté disparu, son avion s'étant écrasé en flammes derrière les lignes allemandes. Puis survient l'armistice...

Mitologia Polinesiana è una delle prime raccolte a stampa della mitologia tradizionale Māori ed è considerata da alcuni studiosi la più autorevole e rappresentativa. Originariamente compilata in lingua māori con il titolo Ko ngā mahinga a ngā tūpuna Māori ("Le gesta degli antenati"), fu tradotta da George Grey, il terzo governatore della Nuova Zelanda, nel 1855.La principale fonte di Grey fu Te Rāngikaheke della tribù Ngāti Rangiwewehi, che visse per diversi anni insieme a ...

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. 1. Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) 2. The Divine Comedy (Dante Alighieri) 3....

In Blood, the Civil War, the most dramatic moment in this nation's history, also produced some of our greatest literature. From tragic charges to prison escapes to the desolation wrought on those who stayed behind, Blood is an extraordinary collection of reminiscences, fiction, and excerpts from diaries and letters by an array of soldiers, writers and observers that includes Abraham Lincoln, General George Pickett, Walt Whitman, Ulysses S. Grant and Stephen Crane. In The War, no one knew i...

Herein you will find 23 Maori Myths and Legends collated and translated by Sir George Grey, Governor of New Zealand from November 1845 – January 1854 and again from December 1861 – February 1868. You will find legends and stories like The Children Of Heaven And Earth, The Legend Of Maui, The Legend Of Tawhaki, Rupe's Ascent Into Heaven, Kae's Theft Of The Whale and many, many other Polynesian myths.TOWARDS the close of 1845 Sir George Grey, while Governor of South Australia, was un...

È una semplice sfida tra amici, una piccola e innocente dimostrazione di forza. Ma se non fosse solo un gioco?Emily e Brooke sono amiche da sempre: una l’opposto dell’altra, soprattutto quando si parla di amore. Ecco perché, in un locale esclusivo della New York più modaiola, viene loro un’idea all'inizio stramba e fumosa, poi via via sempre più vivida e concreta. Una scommessa: conquistare lo stesso uomo con approcci contrari.Mike e George sono amici e colleghi. Presenti anc...

In "Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia Vol. 2," George Grey presents an articulate and meticulously detailed account of his intrepid expeditions through the largely uncharted territories of Australia in the mid-19th century. This volume showcases Grey's keen observational skills and his adept narrative style, blending personal reflection with scientific inquiry. The text serves not only as a travelogue but also contextualizes the intricate landscap...

Voices from the Trenches: 40 First World War Novels is dedicated to the sacrifice and courage of the veterans and fallen heroes of World War I. The goal of this anthology is to capture the profound experiences and diverse perspectives of the First World War through a rich array of literary styles. The collection spans gripping narratives of front-line bravery, poignant tales of life on the home front, and deeply reflective pieces that explore the psychological impacts of war. Standout work...

Fionn Cycle: A loose collection of tales originating in Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man which surround hunter-warrior leader Fionn, his band of men and his poet son, Ossian.Old Grey Magician: A mystical, morally ambivalent figure who appears throughout Celtic mythology; in Ireland he is the Dark Druid, and often he appears as a seabird. The shapeshifting sorcerer is a thorn in Fionn's side, solving impossible problems but always asking too much in return.George W Macpherson has been ...

"Sir George Grey was among the first chroniclers to explore Hawaii and the South Sea Isles with an aim of writing down the local legends and myths - this collection contains the amazing results of his journey.It was not the author's original plan to record the myths and legends of the Polynesian people - a government posting in New Zealand, and his subsequent encounters with natives and their chieftains, spurred an interest in the region's rich storytelling history. Many chieftains ...

In "Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia Vol. 2," George Grey offers a meticulous account of his explorations, weaving a rich tapestry of observations on the diverse landscapes, flora, and fauna of Australia. Grey'Äôs literary style is characterized by its vivid descriptions and an earnest documentation of his interactions with Indigenous peoples, which reflects the broader European sentiments of curiosity and imperial ambition prevalent during the m...

George Cvek was a congenial drifter and hitchhiker who roamed up and down US Highway 1 from Maine to Washington until he was apprehended in March 1941. Cvek attacked, raped and strangled at least 14 women and perhaps more than 30. A native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania George Joseph Cvek was the son of Yugoslav and Hungarian immigrants. He was in trouble by the time he was 12. Sent to the Philadelphia Protectory on several occasions Cvek was eventually confined to a penitentiary in Huntingdo...