THhelife-saving crew were giving an exhibition drill. A number of people, mostly women and children, were scattered about the beach (for since the failure of the lumber and salt, that had expanded Liddington...

PROLOGUE—The Young Man at the Stern A THICK, wet night on the southwest coast of Lake Michigan a dozen years ago; a wind that sweeps over the pitching lake and on over the dim white beach with a rush...

Samuel Merwin, Sr. was an American playwright and author. He attended Northwestern University and between 1905 and 1911 he worked as associate editor and finally editor of SUCCESS magazine. In 1907 the...

In the gripping pages of "Drugging a Nation," Samuel Merwin, Sr. exposes the insidious grip of the pharmaceutical industry on American society. Through a series of shocking revelations, Merwin uncovers...

The Short Line War is a captivating anthology that encapsulates the dynamism of early 20th-century American literature, highlighted by compelling narratives of industrial conflict and camaraderie. This...

In 'The Short Line War', readers are invited to explore the intricate dynamics of business competition and personal ambition through a vivid tapestry of narrative styles typical of the early 20th century....

Calumet 'K' emerges as a fascinating exploration of American ambition and industrial determination at the turn of the 20th century. This anthology juxtaposes varying literary styles that capture the spirit...

Calumet 'K' is an anthology that captures the spirit and transformation of industrial America through its diverse narrative strands and stylistic ingenuity. Set against the backdrop of rapid economic...

Step into the rugged charm of the Western genre 🤠 with "10 Timeless Tales of the Wild West" 🌵✨. This collection brings you an incredible mix of classic Western storytelling, filled with gripping adventures,...

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In Samuel Merwin's "The Trufflers," readers are immersed in a rich tapestry of adventure and intrigue within the world of treasure hunting. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the...

In "Anthony the Absolute," Samuel Merwin crafts a compelling narrative that delves into the psyche of its titular character, Anthony, who wrestles with existential dilemmas and the absolute notions of...

In "His Little World," Samuel Merwin crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships within the confines of personal and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop...

In "Henry Is Twenty," Samuel Merwin presents a poignant coming-of-age narrative that captures the essence of youth, the quest for identity, and the complexities of adult responsibilities. Set against...

In "Hills of Han: A Romantic Incident," Samuel Merwin transports readers to a richly woven tapestry of early 20th-century romance interlaced with the complexities of cross-cultural encounters. Set against...

In "The Whip Hand: A Tale of the Pine Country," Samuel Merwin intricately weaves a narrative that explores the tensions between progress and tradition in the American wilderness. Set against the backdrop...

Set against the richly depicted backdrop of the Pine Country, Samuel Merwin's "The Whip Hand: A Tale of the Pine Country" immerses readers in a gripping narrative that entwines elements of adventure,...

In "Hills of Han: A Romantic Incident," Samuel Merwin weaves a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of the lush, historical landscapes of China. Through lyrical prose and vivid imagery, Merwin...

In "His Little World," Samuel Merwin crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships and the fragile balance between personal aspirations and societal expectations....

In "The Trufflers," Samuel Merwin masterfully intertwines elements of adventure and intrigue, reflecting the exuberance of early 20th-century American literature. Set against the backdrop of both the...

In *The Merry Anne*, Samuel Merwin crafts a rich narrative that explores themes of adventure, love, and the human spirit, all set against the backdrop of a maritime voyage. The novel is characterized...

The Short Line War is a story that will appeal more particularly to the sterner sex, and we take it that the hyphenated name, Merwin-Webster, stands for two healthy-minded young men who have put their...

This 1904 maritime adventure is set in the Great Lakes region, upon water and in wood. Our hero is caught in a smuggling scheme and may lose his boat and his sweetheart. With a fast pace and interesting...

Drugging a Nation is a journalistic reveal of the extent to which the British Empire was culpable in the dissemination and subsequent near total addiction to opium of the Chinese people in the nineteenth...

On a day in late March, 1007, Miss Betty Doane sat in the quaintly airy dining-room of the Hotel Miyaka, at Kioto, demurely sketching a man's profile on the back of a menu card. The man, her unconscious...