William Adams's The Old Man's Home is a reflective and humane work that examines aging, belonging, and the emotional meaning of home in later life. The book appears to move beyond simple domestic description, using the old man's dwelling as both a literal setting and a symbolic space in which memory, loss, dignity, and endurance are tested. Stylistically, Adams writes in a measured, observant prose that recalls the moral seriousness of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century social wr...

"Shibusawa" is set in Japan during a time of significant social and cultural transformation as the country transitions from its traditional feudal system to a more modern, Western-influenced society. The novel provides a detailed and poignant portrayal of this period of change through the experiences of its characters.The story centers around Shibusawa, a character who embodies the traditional values and ways of old Japan. As Japan undergoes modernization, Shibusawa finds himself strugglin...

"Yodogima: In Feudalistic Japan" by I. William Adams is a historical novel set in the tumultuous period of feudal Japan. The story revolves around the life and experiences of Yodogimi (also known as Chacha), a significant historical figure who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Yodogimi was the concubine of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan's greatest unifiers, and the mother of Toyotomi Hideyori, whose life and fate were central to the power struggles of the era.The novel...

Maido, the lord daimyo, came strolling, late one May day, along a pebbled pathway in his castle grounds at Kanazawa, and while doing so he caught a last glimpse of the great red sun as it slowly sank toward the western horizon. “What a glorious sunset!” said he to himself, as he halted and breathed deeply the sweetened air that floated by, lazily flagging the cherry and cypress trees standing here and there in the garden about him. He paused only a moment, and then slowly approached the fa...

This is the autobiographical account of Bill Hickman, Chief of the Destroying Angels, Head Danite, etc. After Mr. Beadle began to examine the history of the Mormon church; and while all the Mormon people spoke of Bill Hickman as a desperately bad man, and guilty of untold murders, he was struck by two curious and then unexplainable facts.The first was that while everybody, from Brigham Young down, united in calling Hickman a murderer, and while evidence could easily be collected of ...

Honolulu, 1893. Queen Liliuokalani rules a Hawaii poised between two worlds—the old island ways and the hungry ambitions of foreign planters, merchants, and adventurers who call themselves Progressionists. When the queen attempts to reclaim ancient royal privilege, a ruthless cabal begins plotting her overthrow, and with it the annexation of her kingdom to the United States.At the center of the storm stands a young Hawaiian princess, courted on one side by a decent American of conv...

“Some men are born to a great deal of trouble, yet bear it with so light a heart that they never seem to have a care in the world. This was the case with Hercules. His troubles began early, and they never ceased until the day he died, but he was always cheerful and strong.When he was a mere babe of a few months, he met his first great danger. His mother, Alcmena, had put him to bed one night with his twin brother, Iphicles. Their cradle was the inside of a bronze shield. The babes ...

In Adam’s Gift, author Cindy Williams Adams shares the story of the death of her twenty-seven-year-old son, Adam, and her subsequent spiritual journey.Hi! I’m Adam, and I’m dead. Well, not really. I’m still here ...“The first night in the hospital, while Adam was on life support, around midnight, a nurse advised me to go home and get some rest. I looked at Adam’s monitor. His heart rate was 180, a normal heart rate for an infant. At that point, his vital signs were nominal. I...

Presently the princess came and sat by the side of her aunt, the queen. Ihoas bowed herself away and as quickly disappeared below, where she sought relief and opportunity in the crowded garden. She had a duty to perform, and though her position must be an embarrassing one, her appearance could but arouse interest, invoking both happiness and hope. On the steps at the veranda in front Ihoas met Aokahameha accompanied by Colonel Young; they had disposed of their commands at the armory and re...

This is the autobiographical account of Bill Hickman, Chief of the Destroying Angels, Head Danite, etc. After Mr. Beadle began to examine the history of the Mormon church; and while all the Mormon people spoke of Bill Hickman as a desperately bad man, and guilty of untold murders, he was struck by two curious and then unexplainable facts.The first was that while everybody, from Brigham Young down, united in calling Hickman a murderer, and while evidence could easily...

The controversial memoir Brigham's Destroying Angel caused a huge rift in the Mormon Church upon its release in 1872 and had a powerful effect on the church’s reputation. ‘Wild’ Bill Hickman’s book chronicles his life as a member of the Mormon church and his reputed position as Brigham Young’s hatchet-man. Accused at the time of mass-murder, Hickman shares the details of the horrific crimes he committed, which he controversially claims were ordered by Brigham Young.This ne...

Are you interested in learning someone's take on everyday struggles? Perhaps you are more inclined to read silly little stories that help your day go by? Whatever it is you desire, you are destined to find in "Before the Past Escapes Us". Filled with numerous tales ranging from the humorous to the absolutely terrifying, there is certainly a story for everyone within these pages. In his first book, William Adams takes you on countless journeys that are sure to make you laugh, cry, and maybe...