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The King's Stratagem : And Other Stories
Weyman, Stanley J.Duke Classics 2012Craving some classic action-adventure tales? Dive into The King's Stratagem and Other Stories from acclaimed British author Stanley J. Weyman. Known for inserting strong historical...
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The Worlds of If
Weinbaum, Stanley G.Duke Classics 2012In The Worlds of If, author Stanley Weinbaum plays with a concept that has been at the center of countless science fiction tales before and after: how the most minute shifts can al...
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Laid Up In Lavender
Weyman, Stanley J.Duke Classics 2012The old adage says that money changes everything, and according to the woebegone wealthy featured in the stories in Stanley J. Weyman's collection Laid Up in Lavender, that doesn't...
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A Tale of Three Lions
Haggard, H. RiderDuke Classics 2012What starts out as an enjoyable father-son outing turns into something entirely different in this thrilling tale from action-adventure master H. Rider Haggard. When famed explorer...
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Tales of Daring and Danger
Henty, G. A.Duke Classics 2012Though he originally wrote for a younger audience, the action-adventure tales of author G.A. Henty are thrilling reads for all ages. This engaging volume collects a number of Henty...
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The Queen of Sheba & My Cousin the Colonel
Aldrich, Thomas BaileyDuke Classics 2012Though best remembered as a poet and as an influential editor at several august publications, including New York Illustrated News and Atlantic Monthly, author Thomas Bailey Aldrich...
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Puppets at Large : Scenes and Subjects from Mr Punch's Show
Anstey, F.Duke Classics 2012The Punch and Judy puppet show is a somewhat odd European tradition that dates back to the sixteenth century. Despite consisting largely of male protagonist Punch's violent killing...
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May Flowers
Alcott, Louisa MayDuke Classics 2012This story from Little Women author Louisa May Alcott follows a group of young girls who, seeking to expand their horizons, begin to learn more about the world around them and the...
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Cabbages and Kings
Henry, O.Duke Classics 2012As the result of a run-in with the law, struggling American writer William Sydney Porter chose to make a dash for the border in 1896. During the several months he spent in Honduras...
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The Damned Thing
Bierce, AmbroseDuke Classics 2012Best known as a master of searing satire, American author Ambrose Bierce was also an accomplished short story writer. The engrossing tale The Damned Thing presents as its central t...
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One of Cleopatra's Nights : And Other Fantastic Romances
Gautier, TheophileDuke Classics 2012Dashing adventurers with more than their fair share of derring-do, lovely ladies in peril—these fast-paced action tales have something for everyone. The title story is a heart-poun...
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Waifs and Strays
Henry, O.Duke Classics 2012In the minds of many critics, scholars and loyal readers, American author William Sydney Porter—better known as O. Henry—perfected the art of the short story. Waifs and Strays coll...
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The Indiscreet Letter
Abbott, Eleanor HallowellDuke Classics 2012This classic short story unfolds during the last leg of a train journey. Three characters form different backgrounds and with decidedly distinct outlooks find themselves brought to...
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Cattle Brands : A Collection of Western Camp-Fire Stories
Adams, AndyDuke Classics 2012Gear up to ride the dusty trails of the Wild West with Cattle Brands, a collection of thrilling and informative tales from renowned author Andy Adams. With years of experience on c...
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The Sick-a-Bed Lady : And Other Tales
Abbott, Eleanor HallowellDuke Classics 2012Fans of charming domestic dramas in the vein of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women will love Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's short story collection The Sick-a-Bed Lady. Filled with indust...
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The Lock and Key Library
VariousDuke Classics 2012If you're craving classic mystery and detective fiction, you've come to precisely the right place. The Lock and Key Library brings together a series of spine-tingling and suspensef...
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A Modern Cinderella : The Little Old Shoe and Other Stories
Alcott, Louisa MayDuke Classics 2012In this charming collection of stories, the author of beloved novels such as Little Women re-imagines several classic fairy tales and fables, setting them among the austere beauty...
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Sixes and Sevens
Henry, O.Duke Classics 2012Fans of classic short fiction will relish this collection of gems from one of the unquestioned masters of the form. From a down-on-his-luck troubadour to a talking statue, Sixes an...
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Heart of the West
Henry, O.Duke Classics 2012This collection of short fiction from master of the form O. Henry centers on tales of romantic entanglement, adventure, and lost love among the dusty trails and plains of the Wild...
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The Moon Maiden : And Other Japanese Fairy Tales
James, GraceDuke Classics 2012In this entrancing collection, author Grace James brings together an array of Japanese folk tales and fairy tales, all rendered in exquisitely lyrical language. If you're fascinate...