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The crew of a European ship discovers the utopian island of Bensalem, having gotten lost in the Pacific Ocean somewhere near Peru. The crew spend time learning about the ways of the people of Bensalem, a very chaste group of Christians. The most important part of the island is their university, a state-sponsored scientific institution known as Salomon's House. The narrator is chosen from amongst the crew to get a one-on-one explanation of the way their society works, and he learns about the various buildings and jobs that exist on Bensalem.

The Complete G.K. Chesterton Collection brings together all of Chesterton's major works, including all five volumes of the beloved Father Brown stories, ten other novels or short story collections, 7 works of non-fiction, including his famous writings on politics, religion, and philosophy, and a selection of his best poetry (including The Ballad of the White Horse).

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Francis Macomber und seine Frau Margot sind auf Großwildjagd in Kenia. Während der Jagd wird Margot Zeugin, wie ihr Mann vor einem angeschossenen Löwen Reißaus nimmt. Als Zeichen ihrer Verachtung verbringt sie die Nacht mit Wilson, dem Safariführer. Doch am nächsten Tag wendet sich das Blatt: Als ein blindwütiger Büffel auf Francis zurast, beweist er den Mut und die Unabhängigkeit, die ihm sein Leben lang gefehlt haben.

The Complete G.K. Chesterton Collection brings together all of Chesterton's major works, including all five volumes of the beloved Father Brown stories, ten other novels or short story collections, 7 works of non-fiction, including his famous writings on politics, religion, and philosophy, and a selection of his best poetry (including The Ballad of the White Horse).