“I’d hate to live up here in summer, Bert,” said Ted Trafford, carefully easing his five feet and ten inches of tired, aching body to the window-seat and turning a perspiring face to the faint breeze that entered. “It must be hotter than Tophet.” “Well, it’s up high enough to get the air, isn’t it?” “Oh, it’s high enough, all right! If I had to climb those three flights of stairs a dozen times a day——” “Wonder why slate stairs seem harder than others,” said Nick Blake, fanning himself with...

“In the good old football time,
In the good old football time!”
 sang “Poke” Endicott, as he pulled a nice new pair of fawn-hued football pants from his trunk and reverently strove to smooth the creases from them. “Aren’t those some pants, Gil?” he demanded. His room-mate turned from the window as the “mole-skins” were held up for inspection. “Rather! You must have spent a year’s allowance on those, Poke.” “Huh!” Poke folded them carefully and then tossed them in the general direction of t...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

The Big Book of Christmas Novels, Stories, Myths & Carols represents a vast tapestry of the Christmas season as portrayed by an extraordinary confluence of authors spanning different continents and centuries. This anthology compiles works ranging from heartwarming tales and profound poems to revelatory myths and spirited carols, each enriching the festive lore with diverse literary styles and perspectives. The collection traverses the scope from Dickens' Victorian England to Andersen's fai...

Finkler's Field: A Story of School and Baseball written by Ralph Henry Barbour who was an American novelist. This book was published in 1911. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the ...

Left End Edwards written by Ralph Henry Barbour who was an American novelist. This book was published in 1914. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these oc...

The Crimson Sweater written by Ralph Henry Barbour who was an American novelist. This book was published in 1905. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these...

The Spirit of the School written by Ralph Henry Barbour who was an American novelist. This book was published in 1907. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the qual...

Kingsford, Quarter written by Ralph Henry Barbour who was an American novelist. This book was published in 1910. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these ...

"Finkler's Field: A Story of School and Baseball" is a classic example of Barbour’s work, combining themes of sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth within the context of school life. The novel is set in a school environment, where baseball plays a central role in the lives of the students.The protagonist is a young student who is passionate about baseball. Finkler’s Field, the school's baseball field, becomes a significant place where much of the story’s action takes place. The narr...

"Center Rush Rowland" is a classic sports novel set in the world of American football. The story revolves around the protagonist, Rowland, who plays the position of center rush on his school's football team. Rowland is depicted as a dedicated and hardworking athlete, striving to improve his skills and lead his team to victory.The novel captures the excitement and challenges of high school football, focusing on the dynamics of the team, the strategies employed during games, and the personal...

In this collection, Kalamatiano de Blumenthal likely gathered and retold a selection of Russian folktales, presenting them in a format accessible to English-speaking readers. Russian folktales often feature fantastical elements, magical creatures, and moral lessons. These stories provide insights into the cultural heritage and storytelling traditions of the Russian people.The work of translators and adaptors like Kalamatiano de Blumenthal played a significant role in introducing world audi...