David Wales
The Bishop's Secret
Bishop Pendle is the Church of England bishop in a small fictitious English cathedral town. Several years into his work, he receives a visit…
William Again
Fourteen more stories about William Brown. William is a mischievous eleven year old who is puzzled by the adult world, which is no less puzz…
Just William
William is a mischievous eleven year old who is puzzled by the adult world, which is no less puzzled by him. The humor is gentle and pleasin…
Outwitting The Hun; My Escape From A German Prison Camp
A true war narrative, published in 1918 while WWI was still going on. (Summary by David Wales)
The Long, Long Trail
A willful flirtatious girl; a morose family; a dark, mysterious, and (to some) alluring man; lots of horses, guns, honor, love, courage, and…
Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead
John L. Ransom was the quartermaster of Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and a Union prisoner in the …
The Cross Brand
Jack Bristol shot the sheriff and stole his horse. He rode off, not into the sunset, but into the mountains. The mountain man held him cap…
Sheriff Larrabee's Prisoner
The stranger rode up in the pouring rain to the lonely ranch house. Before dawn he was riding quickly away. Who had killed old Mr. Benton?…
Cape Cod Stories
This book (eleven short stories) was also published under the title of “The Old Home House”. Joseph Crosby Lincoln (1870 – 1944) was an Amer…
Lin McLean
Lin McLean follows the life of a young cowboy navigating the rugged landscape of the Wyoming territory before it achieved statehood. Through…
The Best American Humorous Short Stories
The Best American Humorous Short Stories is a delightful collection that brings together eighteen short stories from a diverse array of auth…
The Dragon Of Wantley (version 2)
A novel, The Dragon of Wantley, was written by Owen Wister (best known as the author of The Virginian) in 1892. Published by Lipincott Press…
Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant offers a concise yet insightful look into the life of one of America's most significant military leaders and presidents. Ow…
In the Midst of Life; Tales of Soldiers and Civilians
These stories detail the lives of soldiers and civilians during the American Civil War. This is the 1909 edition. The 1909 edition omits six…
Five Tales
Five Tales by John Galsworthy presents a collection of five evocative short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships and…
A Texas Cowboy; Or Fifteen Years on the Hurricane Deck of a Spanish Pony
Charles A. Siringo was an American lawman, detective, and agent for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency during the late 19th century and…
The Alhambra: A Series Of Tales And Sketches Of The Moors And Spaniards
This is a collection of essays, verbal sketches, and stories by Washington Irving. Irving lived at the Alhambra Palace while writing some of…
Still - William
More humorous adventures (1925) by the world’s most misunderstood English boy. - Summary by david wales
The House Of The Arrow
A young English girl is accused in Dijon of murdering her French aunt. Hanaud to the rescue! Inspector Hanaud is a member of the French S&uc…
A Little Book of Christmas
A Little Book of Christmas by John Kendrick Bangs is a charming collection of four short stories that capture the spirit of the holiday seas…