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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Blackwood and sons, The Lost Pibroch : And other Sheiling Stories, 1925
Stories of Scotlandp.326.fictionStories of Scotlandscotland - fiction, scotland - short stories -
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Book, McMillan and Co, Stalky & Co, 1951
Stalky and his two friends, Beetle and McTurk, attend a boarding school in Devon, England during the mid-19th century. Studying is not important to them and instead they have many interesting experiences including taking revenge on another school house that insults their hygiene, tricking some teachers who try to catch them breaking the rules, and finally achieving success as adults despite their teachers thinking that they would become failures. The story is semi-autobiographical of Kipling's own school experiences.p.272.fictionStalky and his two friends, Beetle and McTurk, attend a boarding school in Devon, England during the mid-19th century. Studying is not important to them and instead they have many interesting experiences including taking revenge on another school house that insults their hygiene, tricking some teachers who try to catch them breaking the rules, and finally achieving success as adults despite their teachers thinking that they would become failures. The story is semi-autobiographical of Kipling's own school experiences.england - fiction, juvenile fiction -
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Book, Florence L. Barclay, The broken halo, 1913
A romantic novelp.408.fictionA romantic novel england - fiction, romantic fiction -
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Book, Francis Marion Crawford, Saracinesca, 1909
A novel set in revolutionary Romep.342.fictionA novel set in revolutionary Romeengland - fiction, italy - history -
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Book, Francis Marion Crawford, Marietta a maid of Venice, 1901
Romantic fiction set in Venicep.458.fictionRomantic fiction set in Veniceengland - fiction, romantic fiction -
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Book, Francis Marion Crawford, Sant' Ilario, 1926
Sant' Ilario is an absorbing story depicting the impact of social change on an Italian family during the late 1800s. Set mostly in Rome, it tells the fascinating tale of Sant' Ilario, A Lady of Rome, and Giovanni Saracinesca. The novel presents an interesting picture of the period, describing the spiritual and economic concerns of the aristocracy at a time when its power and position were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity.P.443.fictionSant' Ilario is an absorbing story depicting the impact of social change on an Italian family during the late 1800s. Set mostly in Rome, it tells the fascinating tale of Sant' Ilario, A Lady of Rome, and Giovanni Saracinesca. The novel presents an interesting picture of the period, describing the spiritual and economic concerns of the aristocracy at a time when its power and position were under attack from the emerging forces of modernity.england - fiction, italy - history -
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Book, Flora Annie Steel, King-errant, 1926
Based on memoirs of Zahir-Ud-Din, called Babar.Ill, p.335.fictionBased on memoirs of Zahir-Ud-Din, called Babar.england - fiction, babur - emporor of hindustan - fiction -
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Book, A prince of dreamers, 1930
A story of Mogul Emperor Akhbarp.348.fictionA story of Mogul Emperor Akhbarengland - fiction, akhbar - mogul emperor - fiction -
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Book, Flora Annie Steel, Mistress of men, 1930
A story of Mogul Emperor Jahangirp.367.fictionA story of Mogul Emperor Jahangirengland - fiction, jahangir - mogul emporer - fiction -
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Book, Flora Annie Steel, The builder, 1929
A story of Mogul Emperor Shahjahanp.322.fictionA story of Mogul Emperor Shahjahanengland - fiction, shahjahan - mogul emporer - fiction -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Soldiers three, 1902
A novel of British military life in Indiap.388.fictionA novel of British military life in Indiaengland - fiction, india - british occupation - fiction -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, The two jungle books, 1924
A novel of a boy and jungle animalsIll, p.576.fictionA novel of a boy and jungle animalsengland - fiction, jungle animals - fiction -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Captains courageous, 1950
This dramatic nineteenth-century nautical adventure and classic coming-of-age story is one of Rudyard Kipling's most enduringly popular works. Harvey Cheyne Jr., the teenage son of a millionaire American railroad tycoon, is sailing to Europe on a luxury liner when he falls overboard off the coast of Newfoundland. He's saved from drowning by the We're Here, a New England fishing schooner captained by Disko Troop. He's alive, but his tough new companions find him to be spoiled and ignorant. Desperate to get back to the world he knows, Harvey must prove his worth as one of the crew by mastering the challenging tasks and physical labor of life at sea. With help from the captain's son, Dan, he braves a number of risky exploits and adventures as they travel along the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Shedding his expectations of a pampered life, Harvey begins to embrace the tough work of a fisherman. Filled with thrilling action, this classic sea story will delight and excite readers of all ages.p.240.fictionThis dramatic nineteenth-century nautical adventure and classic coming-of-age story is one of Rudyard Kipling's most enduringly popular works. Harvey Cheyne Jr., the teenage son of a millionaire American railroad tycoon, is sailing to Europe on a luxury liner when he falls overboard off the coast of Newfoundland. He's saved from drowning by the We're Here, a New England fishing schooner captained by Disko Troop. He's alive, but his tough new companions find him to be spoiled and ignorant. Desperate to get back to the world he knows, Harvey must prove his worth as one of the crew by mastering the challenging tasks and physical labor of life at sea. With help from the captain's son, Dan, he braves a number of risky exploits and adventures as they travel along the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Shedding his expectations of a pampered life, Harvey begins to embrace the tough work of a fisherman. Filled with thrilling action, this classic sea story will delight and excite readers of all ages.england - fiction, juvenile fiction -
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Book, Many inventions, 1896
A collection of short storiesp.365.fictionA collection of short storiesengland - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book - Life's handicap, Rudyard Kipling, 1911
Stories of life in India under the British occupationp.407.fictionStories of life in India under the British occupationengland - fiction, india - history -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, The day's work, 1899
A collection of twelve stories ranging from the tale of a British engineer obsessed with saving his bridge from destruction by the flooding River Ganges, to the tale of an inconspicuous boat which mysteriously disappears on the high seas.p.406.fictionA collection of twelve stories ranging from the tale of a British engineer obsessed with saving his bridge from destruction by the flooding River Ganges, to the tale of an inconspicuous boat which mysteriously disappears on the high seas. england - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Actions and reactions, 1913
A collection of short stories.p.301.fictionA collection of short stories.england - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Rewards and fairies, 1902
A collection of short storiesIll, p.338.fictionA collection of short storiesengland - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Traffics and discoveries, 1902
A collection of short storiesp.393.fictionA collection of short storiesengland - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, The seven seas, 1902
This volume offers Kipling's classic 1896 collection of poetry, including the "Song of the English" series.p.393.fictionThis volume offers Kipling's classic 1896 collection of poetry, including the "Song of the English" series. england - fiction, england - poetry -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Soldiers three : The story of the Gadsbys; In black & white, 1930
A collection of short storiesp.353.fictionA collection of short storiesengland - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Plain tales from the hills, 1903
A collection of short storiesp.336.fictionA collection of short storiesengland - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Rudyard Kipling, Wee Willie Winkle : Under the deodars : The phantom 'rickshaw : and other stories, 1913
A collection of stories by Rudyard Kiplingp.342.fictionA collection of stories by Rudyard Kiplingengland - fiction, england - short stories -
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Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Allan Quartermain, 1949
Published in 1885, this novel features Allan Quatermain, Haggard's popular two-fisted hero from other novels like King Solomon's Mines. Against the background of a warlike Caucasian tribe hidden away in darkest Africa, Quatermain mourns the loss of his son and experiences a most harrowing and fantastical adventure.p.320fictionPublished in 1885, this novel features Allan Quatermain, Haggard's popular two-fisted hero from other novels like King Solomon's Mines. Against the background of a warlike Caucasian tribe hidden away in darkest Africa, Quatermain mourns the loss of his son and experiences a most harrowing and fantastical adventure. england - adventure fiction, england - fiction -
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Book, Cassell, King Solomon's mines, 1942
It tells of a quest into an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain in search of the missing brother of one of the party. It is significant as the first English fictional adventure novel set in Africa, and is considered the genesis of the Lost World literary genre.Ill, p.256.fictionIt tells of a quest into an unexplored region of Africa by a group of adventurers led by Allan Quatermain in search of the missing brother of one of the party. It is significant as the first English fictional adventure novel set in Africa, and is considered the genesis of the Lost World literary genre. england - fiction, african fiction -
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Book, H Rider Haggard, Nada the lily, 1949
The authorss aim ... has been to convey, in a narrative form, some idea of the remarkable spirit which animated these kings and their subjects, and to make accessible, in a popular shape, incidents of history which are now, for the most part, only to be found in a few scarce works of reference, rarely consulted, except by students.Ill, p.304.fictionThe authorss aim ... has been to convey, in a narrative form, some idea of the remarkable spirit which animated these kings and their subjects, and to make accessible, in a popular shape, incidents of history which are now, for the most part, only to be found in a few scarce works of reference, rarely consulted, except by students. england - fiction, african fiction -
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Book, Edgar Wallace, Sanders of the river, 1945
Charged with the task of engaging with the indigenous peoples of Nigeria during the colonial period, Sanders takes a no-nonsense approach that, though it may offend the sensibilities of current-day readers, is unquestionably effective. Offering readers an action-packed glimpse into a period of history that is often overlooked. Sanders of the River should be on the must-read list of every action-adventure junkie.p.190.fictionCharged with the task of engaging with the indigenous peoples of Nigeria during the colonial period, Sanders takes a no-nonsense approach that, though it may offend the sensibilities of current-day readers, is unquestionably effective. Offering readers an action-packed glimpse into a period of history that is often overlooked. Sanders of the River should be on the must-read list of every action-adventure junkie. england - fiction, african fiction -
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Book, Edgar Wallace, Bones, 1945?
It is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honours, a time of ju-ju, witch doctors and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief.p.192.fictionIt is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honours, a time of ju-ju, witch doctors and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief. england - fiction, african fiction -
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Book, Edgar Wallace, Lieutenant Bones, 1945?
Wallace was a prolific author responsible for several series of popular novels featuring bold adventurers and crime fighters. For his series set in the highly evocative world of West Africa he created two of his most beloved and enduring characters, Colonial Administrator Sanders and his eccentric companion Lieutenant Tibbetts, known to all as Bones”. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief. Those who love classic adventure especially set against an African backdrop will discover a rich vein of reading pleasure in the six books of the Colonial adventures of Sanders and Bones set on the„Dark Continent.p.192.fictionWallace was a prolific author responsible for several series of popular novels featuring bold adventurers and crime fighters. For his series set in the highly evocative world of West Africa he created two of his most beloved and enduring characters, Colonial Administrator Sanders and his eccentric companion Lieutenant Tibbetts, known to all as Bones”. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief. Those who love classic adventure especially set against an African backdrop will discover a rich vein of reading pleasure in the six books of the Colonial adventures of Sanders and Bones set on the„Dark Continent. england - fiction, african fiction -
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Book, Edgar Wallace, The keepers of the King's peace, 1927
I want you to go up the Isango, Bones, ' said Sanders, 'there may be some trouble there - a woman is working miracles.' Unexpected things happen in the territories of the Belgian Congo where Commissioner Sanders keeps an uneasy peace, aided by his trusty assistant Lieutenant Hamilton and hindered, unintentionally, by the trouble-prone Bones. He must deal with 'ju-ju', 'religious-palava', lost vials of virulent disease - and all the while Bosambo, the magnificent king of the Ochori, watches on.p.191.fictionI want you to go up the Isango, Bones, ' said Sanders, 'there may be some trouble there - a woman is working miracles.' Unexpected things happen in the territories of the Belgian Congo where Commissioner Sanders keeps an uneasy peace, aided by his trusty assistant Lieutenant Hamilton and hindered, unintentionally, by the trouble-prone Bones. He must deal with 'ju-ju', 'religious-palava', lost vials of virulent disease - and all the while Bosambo, the magnificent king of the Ochori, watches on. england - fiction, african fiction