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Harper's Young People is an illustrated weekly publication for children that includes short stories, tales from history, natural history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 42nd issue of the serial was published on August 17th, 1880. In this issue, "The Moral Pirates" go diving to recover lost gear and later confront a huge nighttime intruder in camp; a harrowing account is given of a legendary and bloody conflict between Indians and colonialists in "Old Times in the Colonies"; and the story of "The Roverings at Coney Island" tells the amusing tale of a family's attempted daytrip to the ...

Harper's Young People, an illustrated weekly publication for children, includes delightful serialized and one-off short stories and tales from history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 17th issue of the serial, published on February 24, 1880, features stories of a fishing misadventure rewarded, a good deed gone wrong, a lost and found gold thimble, a bottomless sack and unlimited purse, and many more. This periodical was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their other publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. - Summary by Jill Engle

Harper's Young People was an illustrated weekly publication for children includes delightful serialized and one-off short stories, tales from history, poetry, puzzles and fun. This 16th issue of the serial, published on February 17, 1880, features stories of a baby saved from a flood, a lesson in the evils of shoplifting, a profile of the wild boar, a beloved child lost and then found with aid from birds, and much, much more. This serial was published by Harper & Brothers, known today for their other publications Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Magazine. Summary by Jill Engle

Tecumseh was a leader of the Shawnee and a large tribal confederacy that opposed the United States during the War of 1812. He became a folk hero remembered by many Canadians for his defense of their country. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia)

The book commences with a feast organized by Ahasuerus, initially for his court and dignitaries and afterwards for all inhabitants of Shushan. Ahasuerus orders his wife Vashti to display her beauty before the guests. She refuses, and the King's advisors warn that, if unpunished, her actions would inspire other wives to disobey their husbands. Ahasuerus removes her as queen. (Jews believe that she was executed, He then orders all young women to be presented to him, so he can choose a new queen to replace Vashti. One of these is Esther, who was orphaned at a young age and is being fostered by ...

A thriller about a down-and-out sailor finding his way in London. The book followed a successful play that was filmed by Alfred Hitchcock, and even made into a silent film. Its humour is irresistible. - Summary by Czandra

The seventeenth book of the King James Bible, Esther recounts a tale of two queens. Queen Vashti is the loveliest woman in the land, but when she refuses to come to her husband's banquet, she is banished from the kingdom. Hadassah is called to take her place - a beautiful young woman with a secret. Hadassah is Jewish, but her guardian warns her to keep her identity hidden. Taking on the name Esther - which means "hidden" - she moves in to the palace, but when a wicked man hatches a plot to rid the land of Jews, her guardian asks her to take on a terrible job. Esther must go to the king unasked...

Mummy, why do you always have to leave for 17A… 17A Keong Saik Road recounts Charmaine Leung's growing-up years on Keong Saik Road in the 1970s when it was a prominent red-light precinct in Chinatown in Singapore. An interweaving of past and present narratives, 17A Keong Saik Road tells of...

Rex Richmond is a young messenger for a brokerage firm in New York City. Through Providential tips and situations where he can show his courage and caring for others, he paves a secure path for himself to become...the King of the Market. (Summary by Keith Salis)

The American Bee Journal is the “oldest bee paper in America established in 1861 devoted to scientific bee-culture and the production and sale of pure honey. This issue covers such topics such as The Duplication of Queen, Selling Extracted Honey, Selecting Location for an Apiary, and Honey and Its Adulteration by J.P.H. Brown. - Summary by Larry Wilson

The American Bee Journal is the “oldest bee paper in America established in 1861 devoted to scientific bee-culture and the production and sale of pure honey. Published every Wednesday, by Thomas G. Newman, Editor and Proprietor” In this volume are short articles and correspondence on a variety of topics from Extracting Bees to Raspberry as a Honey Plant. - Summary by Larry Wilson

The American Bee Journal is the “oldest bee paper in America established in 1861 devoted to scientific bee-culture and the production and sale of pure honey. This issue covers such topics such as Alsike Clover for Bee Pasturage, Adulteration of Syrups, Fertilization in Confinement, and Stingless Bees of South America. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Le podcast des Éditions du 17 Bis. Ici, les livres prennent la parole. Romans, biographies, récits historiques ou témoignages : chaque épisode éclaire un ouvrage, un auteur ou un thème fort. Discussions, extraits lus, analyses, formats narratifs… une chaîne pour faire vivre autrement les textes, les voix et les histoires qui comptent. Parce que les livres ne s’arrêtent pas à la dernière page.

Dive into the rich tapestry of human expression with The Library of the Worlds Best Literature, Ancient and Modern. This monumental collection aims to provide American households with a treasure trove of exceptional reading. Curated by dedicated editors, it spans 45 volumes—plus an index-guide—featuring the finest works from various eras and genres. Each chapter is not only a selection of poems, letters, and short stories but also includes insightful essays on the authors and themes presented. Explore diverse literary traditions, from Accadian-Babylonian tales to the enchanting world of ...

War and Peace (Russian Война и мир, Voyna i mir) is a monumental epic by Leo Tolstoy, originally published between 1865 and 1869 in Russki Vestnik. This remarkable novel delves into the intricacies of Russian society during the Napoleonic Era and is often regarded as one of Tolstoys two major masterpieces, alongside Anna Karenina. Celebrated as one of the greatest novels of all time, War and Peace presents a vast tapestry of characters intertwined in a narrative that explores grand themes of conflict, love, aging, and marital dynamics. Although it is recognized today as a novel, its ...

Dive into this captivating issue of the science-fiction magazine, featuring a thrilling novella by Charles W. Diffin titled Dark Moon. This installment also includes a collection of intriguing short stories, such as When Caverns Yawned by Captain S.P. Meek, When the Moon Turned Green by Hal K. Wells, and The Death-Cloud by Nat Schachner & Arthur L. Zagat. Additionally, enjoy the second part of Ray Cummings enthralling tale, The Exile of Time. - Summary by Bill Boerst

Karl Kraus gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Aphoristiker deutscher Sprache. Ob berühmte Schriftsteller oder die Presse - nichts und niemand wurde von der gnadenlosen Kritik seiner Feder verschont. Bekannte Künstler wie Stefan Zweig, Georg Trakl, Thomas Mann und andere zollten ihm Respekt, aber die Zahl seiner Feinde in Kunst und Gesellschaft war enorm. Als Vorleser hinterließ er aufgrund seiner Sprachgewalt und Persönlichkeit angeblich einen äußerst außergewöhnlichen Eindruck.

📖 Salve a tutti .. Eccoci ad una nuova puntata di “SocialMente..Un Viaggio fatto di Poesie”..Puntata 17 ✔️ Un percorso fatto di 43 video ed audio appuntamenti, dove ogni settimana viene letta e presentata Furio Morucci, una poesia dal suo libro dal titolo “Pensieri Elementari”, edito Www.EffeLibri.it by Arpod presentato a Casa Sanremo Writers 2025 durante lo svolgimento dello scorso Festival di Sanremo, per spingere le persone alla lettura e scrittura della poesia, come libertà di pensiero. In questo appuntamento andiamo ad incontrare la poesia dal titolo “Raggio di Sole” ...

Number Seventeen begins as a reference to a London apartment belonging to a young widow who is mysteriously strangled off-scene. The story takes a thrilling turn as her neighbor, novelist Frank Theydon, and millionaire philanthropist James Forbes unite to hunt down the culprit. As the story unfolds, a chilling secret behind the number seventeen is revealed. The narrative is deeply intertwined with international themes, discussing the potential risks of advancements in air technology. The story resonates with the fear of the Yellow Peril, reflecting the rising power of Japan, China, and other ...

Dive into this riveting tale of a sailor on his lucks end, navigating the complexities of life in bustling London. Based on a successful play that inspired the legendary Alfred Hitchcock to film, and even adapted into a silent movie, this thriller is infused with an irresistible sense of humor. Summary by Czandra.