How the Captain made Christmas & Other Christmas Stories - format ePub

One of the most attractive and valuable of the holiday books for young people is Thomas Nelson Page's new story, "Tommy Trot's Visit to Santa Claus." This is a real boy's story of Christmas. The sturdy...

In the novel 'A Soldier Of The Empire' by Thomas Nelson Page, readers are taken on a journey through the American Civil War, focusing on the life of a soldier and his experiences on the battlefield. Page's...

A Captured Santa Claus is a story of the Civil War in which little children are the real heroes and heroines.

Thomas Nelson Page's 'The Spectre In The Cart' is a haunting tale set in the post-Civil War South, exploring themes of guilt, remorse, and redemption. Page's lyrical prose and detailed descriptions of...

Thomas Nelson Page's book, 'The Sheriffs Bluff,' is a classic Southern American novel that delves deep into the themes of honor, justice, and the complexities of human nature. Set in the post-Civil War...

Mr. Page's Christmas story will appeal to the universal human heart. It tells how a child transformed the character of a successful business man whose nature had become hard and selfish in the pursuit...

Thomas Nelson Page's 'The Coast of Bohemia' is a masterful work of American literature that explores the complexities of love, friendship, and societal expectations. Set in the backdrop of late 19th century...

In Thomas Nelson Page's book, 'George Washington's' Last Duel, readers are transported to the historic backdrop of early America as seen through the eyes of an unnamed narrator. Page's literary style...

In 'Red Rock: A Chronicle of Reconstruction' by Thomas Nelson Page, the reader is taken on a thought-provoking journey through the post-Civil War South, where racial tensions run high and social order...

Thomas Nelson Page's work 'How the Captain made Christmas & Other Christmas Stories' is a collection of heartwarming tales set during the holiday season. Page's literary style is characterized by...

The capitals of most countries are the especial pride of their people. It is not so with us—at least, it has not been so in the past. Happily, it appears as though this condition were changing. It has,...

Thomas Nelson Page's 'Bred In The Bone' is a masterpiece of Southern literature, weaving a tale of family secrets, societal expectations, and the lasting effects of the past on the present. Written in...

Thomas Nelson Page's novel, 'The Burial of the Guns,' is a poignant depiction of the Southern perspective during the Civil War. Written in a lyrical and evocative style, Page captures the struggles and...

Thomas Nelson Page's 'Santa Claus's Partner' is a heartwarming Christmas tale that captures the spirit of the holiday season. Set in the American South, this story follows an impoverished young boy named...

Thomas Nelson Page's book 'Old Jabe's Marital Experiments' is a thought-provoking exploration of societal norms and relationships in the post-Civil War American South. Written in Page's signature style...

In the quaint town of Meadowville, where the snow glistens like a thousand diamonds, a young boy named Tommy Trot embarks on an extraordinary adventure. With his heart filled with anticipation, he sets...

In "The Christmas Peace," Thomas Nelson Page presents a poignant narrative that captures the essence of the holiday spirit through a blend of sentimentality and realism. Set against the backdrop of the...

In "Mam' Lyddy's Recognition," Thomas Nelson Page navigates the intricacies of Southern identity and familial bonds against the backdrop of post-Civil War America. The novella, steeped in a rich, evocative...

In "Old Jabe's Marital Experiments," Thomas Nelson Page presents a captivating exploration of love and the complexities of marital dynamics set against the backdrop of Southern rural life. The narrative...

Nacido en Oakland, una de las plantaciones de la familia Nelson, en el pueblo de Beaverdam en el condado de Hanover, Virginia, hijo de John Page y Elizabeth Burwell Nelson. Fue descendiente de las prominentes...

Reflecting the ideals of the Lost Cause literary movement—which aimed to celebrate the culture of the American South following the American Civil War—Thomas Nelson Page’s short story, “Marse Chan: The...

Livingstone has reached a pinnacle in his life. He is finally worth 7 figures, yet his bottom line requires that he cut back on charities this year at Christmas time. Business is business, after all....

In "The Christmas Peace," Thomas Nelson Page crafts a poignant narrative that delves into themes of redemption, community, and the profound significance of Christmas within the Southern context. Page's...

In "Elsket and Other Stories," Thomas Nelson Page masterfully weaves a tapestry of Southern life, exploring themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. His stories, marked by rich...

In "Run To Seed," Thomas Nelson Page masterfully weaves a narrative that captures the complexities of Southern life during the post-Civil War era. Through vivid imagery and richly drawn characters, Page...

In "P'laski's Tunament," Thomas Nelson Page crafts a richly detailed narrative set against the backdrop of the American South during the Civil War era. Employing a lyrical and evocative literary style,...

In "Run to Seed," Thomas Nelson Page masterfully captures the essence of Southern life during the Reconstruction Era, weaving a poignant tapestry of cultural nostalgia and personal struggle. The narrative...

The stories have, in large measure, those distinguished qualities which have made his great repute and popularity, and the book represents his maturity as a story teller. "A collection of stories rare...

Thomas Nelson Page's 'Unc' Edinburg: A Plantation Echo' is a compelling novel set in the post-Civil War South, capturing the complexities of race, family dynamics, and socio-economic challenges. Written...

Thomas Nelson Page's 'The Long Hillside' is a beautifully crafted novel set in the post-Civil War South, capturing the complexities of plantation life and the changing social dynamics of the era. Page's...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

"'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'"As he climbs...

"There it was, hanging in the sky above the school: the blazing green skull with a serpent tongue, the mark Death Eaters left behind whenever they had entered a building… wherever they had murdered…"...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting Dune Messiah, the sequel to one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for...

"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course,...

"'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'" Dark times have...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

New Ideas May Tip the Balance in a Nation on Edge The Roman Empire stretches from the western colonies to the eastern wastes, from the frosty shores of the northern oceans to the sand whipped southern...

"Follow the Dark and where it's leading you..."Vivian Amberville® is a bestselling philosophical fantasy book series about a girl whose imagination can reshape reality.ABOUT THE BOOKThere is a hard limit...

Risking it all to change the fate of Earth's Oldest EmpireA shocking move pits uncle against nephew as the Roman Empire splits into all out civil war. Caught between an invading Mongolian army to the...

In the blistering heat of an Arizona junkyard, where the sun scorches the earth and forgotten machines rust in silence, three unlikely souls stumble upon a relic of a bygone era: a massive, derelict space...

In the darkest reaches of space, Captain Jonathan Reed and the crew of Perevian are sent on a joint mission with Aetherion to investigate a mysterious asteroid field, but what they uncover soon spirals...

Duskfall: Shadow's Embrace is a hauntingly beautiful tale of forbidden magic, fractured destinies, and a world teetering on the edge of darkness.In the twilight-kissed valley of Whisperwind, Leara is...

A gigantic alien spaceship is racing across the galaxy; it isn't slowing down and it won't respond to any calls: what's Jet and the crew to do before an accident happens? Get aboard, but where is everybody:...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

"'There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.'" Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy...

A heart-wrenching grim cozy pirate's tale with a little bit of romance. This is not 'Cozy' in the traditional sense, unless you find misery and betrayal to be as comforting as a cup of hot cocoa."This...

The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the Number One New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive. Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future...

The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

"'Welcome to the Knight Bus, emergency transport for the stranded witch or wizard. Just stick out your wand hand, step on board and we can take you anywhere you want to go.'"When the Knight Bus crashes...

WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST ALL-TIME SERIES The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire,...

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...