Fiction

Title: Maori Folk-tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New ZealandAuthor: James CowanGenre: Folklore, MythologyThemes: Maori culture, Legends, Natural history, ExplorationPublication Date: First published in 1923 Blurb:“Maori Folk-tales of the Port Hills, Canterbury, New Zealand” by James Cowan is a captivating collection of Maori legends and historical traditions, primarily narrated by Hone Taare Tikao of the […]

Nellie Arundel: A Tale of Home Life by Catharine Shaw offers a delightful exploration of domestic challenges and triumphs, wrapped in a narrative that cleverly balances the quaint and the profound. As you immerse yourself in the pages of this novel, let us embark on a literary adventure, interpreting its layers with a playful and

“Tanar of Pellucidar” is a jaunty romp through the center of the Earth, courtesy of Edgar Rice Burroughs, that maestro of pulp fiction who seems never to have met an adventure too wild to pen. As one plunges into this tale, it becomes clear that Burroughs wasn’t just in the business of writing stories; he

“The Texas Hawks; or, The Strange Decoy” by Jos. E. Badger is a captivating tale of adventure and cunning set in the untamed heart of Texas. The novel spins a yarn about the intrepid Texas Hawks, a group of daring individuals whose lives are steeped in the challenges and dangers of the Wild West. At

Alright, let’s dive into Frank Norris’s novel Moran of the Lady Letty with a playful and ironic twist! Imagine this: you’re just a well-off San Franciscan dandy, more interested in your suits than in adventures. That’s our man, Wilbur, in a nutshell. The dude gets shanghaied—yes, like in the movies!—and wakes up on a ship

“Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge” by G. Harvey Ralphson is an evocative narrative that captures the raw intensity and profound humanity of World War I through the experiences of Canadian soldiers at the iconic Vimy Ridge battle. The novel weaves a tale that, while steeped in the harsh realities of war, is

“The Gray Wolf’s Daughter” is a mysterious and romantic novel by Gertrude Warden, an English author from the late 19th and early 20th century. The novel showcases an exciting and unpredictable narrative style, creating characters with depth and an immersive atmosphere through its complex storytelling and beautiful language use. The story revolves around Delphine, a

“The Story of Chautauqua” by Jesse Lyman Hurlbut is not exactly your run-of-the-mill nail-biting thriller or a swoon-worthy romance. Oh no, it’s something quite different—imagine, if you will, a history lesson disguised as an afternoon stroll through a park. This charming tome offers a glimpse into the origins and evolution of the Chautauqua movement, which

In the shadowy depths and dizzying heights of Thea von Harbou’s “Metropolis,” we embark on a journey into a futuristic city where opulence clashes with oppression, and technology dances a dangerous tango with humanity’s soul. Fasten your seatbelt, dear reader, for this is no ordinary stroll through a garden of prose, but a whirlwind tour