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  • A Ferrie Tale A Ferrie Tale
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    A Ferrie Tale

    What a long, strange trip it was. Through the night after JFK was assassinated, a quirky New Orleans man named David Ferrie drove from the Big Easy, rain beating on his windshield, to a deserted ice skating rink in Houston, arriving at three fifteen in...
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  • No Business No Business
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    No Business

    Theres no business like show business, and Arturo Hammer knows that firsthand. From the hard-drinking fields of Northern California, to the soft entertainment fields of Hollywood, and from the orchards of the Big Apple to the jungles of Indochina, Hammer...
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  • The House of the Falcon and Other Exotic Places The House of the Falcon and Other Exotic Places
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    The House of the Falcon and Other Exotic Places

    This volume assembles three of Harold Lamb's classic adventure stories: the novel The House of the Falcon, as well as the novellas "The Desert Driver" and "The Devil's Bungalow." It also includes an introduction by John Betancourt.The House of the...
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  • Inquest in Zion Inquest in Zion
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    Inquest in Zion

    INQUEST IN ZION shows the aftermath of the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857's southern Utah, in which 55 Mormon men of the Iron County Militia shoot down 120 Fancher wagon train emigrants, men, women and children, from Arkansas. Sarah Dunlap, a...
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  • The Moons of Mars The Moons of Mars
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    The Moons of Mars

    This is a collection of nine short stories ranging in subject matter from military intrigue to social interaction. There is action, romance and drama, enough to satisfy any literary pallet. Some are very short; some are novella length. They are...
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    Cool Wind's Gate

    This book is about people whose ancestors lived in bondage and the ordeal and challenges facing them finding freedom in a world where others were still in bondage. It tells of the simple life challenges and the struggle of being accepted. It tells of...
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  • China Sailor China Sailor
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    China Sailor

    Times are tough in 1938 during the Great Depression when eighteen-year- old Leslie Charles hears that the navy shipyard in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring college students. A talented musician endowed with exceptional math skills, Leslie believes he's a...
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  • Song of the Red Sparrow, Book Two Song of the Red Sparrow, Book Two
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    Song of the Red Sparrow, Book Two

    So much has happened in the twenty years following the Civil War, the most shocking eventto stun the country to date. As a young nation fights for survival and identity, its citizens seek their own purpose and understanding. In Prairie Gulch, a hidden...
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  • Soldier Stories Soldier Stories
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    Soldier Stories

    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...
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  • The Valley of Decision - A Novel The Valley of Decision - A Novel
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    The Valley of Decision - A Novel

    This antiquarian book contains Edith Wharton's first serious novel, "The Valley of Decision". Within this text Wharton juxtaposes characters inspired by the anti-religious writings of Voltaire and Rousseau with the orthodox leaders of the day. As in many...
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  • Tancred - or, The New Crusade Tancred - or, The New Crusade
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    Tancred - or, The New Crusade

    This book contains the second volume of Benjamin Disraeli's 1847 novel, "Tancred - Or, The New Crusade". It was the last in his trilogy of political novels, preceded by "Sybil; or, The Two Nations" (1845) and "Coningsby; or, The New Generation" (1844)...
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  • Fighting the Flames - A Tale of the London Fire Brigade Fighting the Flames - A Tale of the London Fire Brigade
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    Fighting the Flames - A Tale of the London Fire Brigade

    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...
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  • Peter Lauck Peter Lauck
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    Peter Lauck

    This book of historic fiction depicts a love story between Peter Lauck and Amelia Heiskell, ancestors of Collins. It covers life in Winchester, Virginia, from the mid-1700s until the end of the American Revolution. It displays quaint Virginia customs,...
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  • Brothers of the Cross Timber Brothers of the Cross Timber
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    Brothers of the Cross Timber

    Some men are born brothers; others become brothers through experiences. Arty, Lance, and Gill share an unbreakable bond tested by their common desire for a woman of charm and beauty, but with secrets that will test their camaraderie.Their friendship is...
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  • 13 Legends of Fire Island 13 Legends of Fire Island
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    13 Legends of Fire Island

    Here are stories about Fire Island's pirates, ghosts, shipwrecks and treasure chests of buried gold and silver. One tale relates the story of the possibility of the Viking discovery of Fire Island; another describes the torture of the island's slave...
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    Sea Spray (1906)

    Sea Spray is a novel written by Frank Thomas Bullen and published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young boy named Ned who grows up in a coastal town in England. Ned is fascinated by the sea and spends most of his time exploring the shore and...
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    Lost Links In The Indian Mutiny (1867)

    Lost Links In The Indian Mutiny is a historical book written by Hugh Poyntz Malet. The book is about the Indian Mutiny of 1857, which was a rebellion against British rule in India. It provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the mutiny,...
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    Only A Love Story V3 (1877)

    ""Only A Love Story V3"" is a novel written by Iza Duffus Hardy and originally published in 1877. The story follows the life of a young woman named Dolly who is forced to navigate the complexities of love and relationships in Victorian England. As she...
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  • Lynch's Daughter (1908) Lynch's Daughter (1908)
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    Lynch's Daughter (1908)

    Lynch's Daughter is a novel written by Leonard Merrick and published in 1908. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young woman named Nora Lynch. Nora is the daughter of a notorious criminal, who is hanged for his crimes. She is...
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  • Kilmeny V3 (1870) Kilmeny V3 (1870)
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    Kilmeny V3 (1870)

    Kilmeny V3 is a novel written by Scottish author William Black, first published in 1870. It is the third book in the Kilmeny series, which follows the lives of several characters living in the fictional Scottish village of Kilmeny. The novel focuses on...
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  • A Tsar's Gratitude (1897) A Tsar's Gratitude (1897)
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    A Tsar's Gratitude (1897)

    A Tsar's Gratitude is a historical novel written by Frederick J. Whishaw in 1897. The story is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexander III and revolves around the life of a young man named Ivan Petrovich, who is a member of the nobility. Ivan is...
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  • Raised To The Peerage V2 Raised To The Peerage V2
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    Raised To The Peerage V2

    Raised To The Peerage V2: A Novel (1859) is a work of historical fiction written by Emily Owen. The book follows the story of a young woman named Lady Margaret, who is born into a family of nobility in England. Despite her privileged upbringing, Lady...
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  • Marrying Off A Daughter (1878) Marrying Off A Daughter (1878)
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    Marrying Off A Daughter (1878)

    Marrying Off A Daughter is a novel written by Henry Greville in 1878. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy Parisian family and their efforts to marry off their daughter, Genevieve. The novel provides a detailed account of the social and...
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  • Love Idylls (1901) Love Idylls (1901)
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    Love Idylls (1901)

    Love Idylls is a collection of romantic short stories written by Samuel Rutherford Crockett and published in 1901. The book features seven different tales, each exploring the theme of love in its various forms. From the passionate and tumultuous affairs...
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  • Island Of Intrigue (1918) Island Of Intrigue (1918)
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    Island Of Intrigue (1918)

    Island of Intrigue is a novel written by Isabel Ostrander and first published in 1918. The story takes place on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, where a group of people are stranded after their ship sinks. The island is inhabited by a mysterious and...
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  • The Big-Town Roundup (1920) The Big-Town Roundup (1920)
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    The Big-Town Roundup (1920)

    The Big-Town Roundup is a Western novel written by William MacLeod Raine and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a young cowboy named Jim Lacy who finds himself in the big city of Denver, Colorado. Jim is a skilled rider and a...
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  • Limitations Limitations
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    Limitations

    Limitations is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1896. The story follows the life of a young man named Richard, who is struggling to find his place in society. Richard is a talented artist, but his passion for painting is...
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  • Like Stars That Fall (1895) Like Stars That Fall (1895)
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    Like Stars That Fall (1895)

    ""Like Stars That Fall"" is a novel written by Geoffrey Mortimer and published in 1895. The story centers around the life of a young woman named Hilda, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London to live with her aunt after her...
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  • Lady Willoughby V2 Lady Willoughby V2
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    Lady Willoughby V2

    Lady Willoughby V2: Or The Double Marriage is a novel written by Marie Price La Touche and published in 1855. The book is a sequel to the author's earlier work, Lady Willoughby, and continues the story of the titular character, Lady Willoughby, and her...
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  • Greystone Abbey (1882) Greystone Abbey (1882)
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    Greystone Abbey (1882)

    Greystone Abbey is a novel written by Emily Foster and originally published in 1882. The story takes place in the English countryside, where the titular Greystone Abbey stands as a grand and imposing estate. The novel follows the lives of the wealthy and...
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  • The Five Babbitts At Bonnyacres The Five Babbitts At Bonnyacres
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    The Five Babbitts At Bonnyacres

    ""The Five Babbitts at Bonnyacres"" is a novel written by Walter Alden Dyer and published in 1917. The story revolves around the Babbitt family, who leave their comfortable city life to start a new life as back-to-the-landers in the rural town of...
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  • Lesley's Guardians V2 (1864) Lesley's Guardians V2 (1864)
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    Lesley's Guardians V2 (1864)

    Lesley's Guardians V2 is a novel written by Cecil Home and first published in 1864. It is the second volume of a two-part series and follows the story of the titular character, Lesley, and her guardians. The novel is set in England during the mid-19th...
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  • From Birth To Bridal V2 (1873) From Birth To Bridal V2 (1873)
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    From Birth To Bridal V2 (1873)

    ""From Birth To Bridal V2"" is a book written by Mrs. Day and published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide that covers various aspects of a woman's life from birth to marriage. It includes information on the physical, emotional, and mental...
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  • The Grahams Of Invermoy V1 (1879) The Grahams Of Invermoy V1 (1879)
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    The Grahams Of Invermoy V1 (1879)

    The Grahams of Invermoy V1 (1879) is a historical novel written by M. C. Stirling. The book tells the story of the Graham family, who lived in the Scottish Highlands during the 17th century. The first volume of the book covers the early years of the...
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  • Policy And Passion V3 Policy And Passion V3
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    Policy And Passion V3

    ""Policy and Passion V3"" is a novel set in Australia in the late 19th century. Written by the Australian author, Mrs. Campbell Praed, the book explores the themes of politics, love, and social class. The story follows the lives of a group of characters,...
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  • On The Other Side Of The Latch (1901) On The Other Side Of The Latch (1901)
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    On The Other Side Of The Latch (1901)

    On The Other Side Of The Latch is a novel written by Sara Jeannette Duncan in 1901. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city and move to a small town in rural Canada with her husband. Mary...
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  • No Intentions V1 No Intentions V1
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    No Intentions V1

    No Intentions V1: A Novel is a book written by Florence Marryat and was first published in 1874. The novel is set in the Victorian era and follows the story of a young woman named Violet Vereker. Violet is a beautiful and charming woman who has many...
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  • The Banishment Of Jessop Blythe The Banishment Of Jessop Blythe
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    The Banishment Of Jessop Blythe

    The Banishment of Jessop Blythe is a novel written by Joseph Hatton and published in 1894. The story follows the life of Jessop Blythe, a young man who is banished from his hometown after a scandalous affair with a married woman. He is forced to leave...
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  • Seraphica Seraphica
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    Seraphica

    Seraphica: A Romance is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and published in 1908. The book tells the story of a young Englishman named Ronald West, who travels to Italy and falls in love with a beautiful Italian woman named Seraphica. Despite...
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  • Sans Merci V1 Sans Merci V1
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    Sans Merci V1

    Sans Merci V1: Or Kestrels And Falcons is a novel written by George Alfred Lawrence in 1866. The book is set in medieval times and follows the story of two rival families, the Kestrels and the Falcons, who are engaged in a bitter feud. The main...
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  • Rose Campion's Platonic (1908) Rose Campion's Platonic (1908)
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    Rose Campion's Platonic (1908)

    Rose Campion's Platonic, written by Adam Lilburn and first published in 1908, is a novel that explores the themes of love, friendship, and society's expectations. The story follows the life of Rose Campion, a young woman who is determined to live her...
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Historical Fiction Books | Buy Historical Novels & New Releases Online at BookLoop

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