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Empress Josephine: An Historical Sketch of the Days of NapoleonEmpress Josephine: An Historical Sketch of the Days of Napoleon The sun of happiness which for Josephine seemed to shine so brightly over Malmaison, had nevertheless its long shadows and its dark specks; even her gracious countenance was obscured, her heart filled with sad...
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Mr. Hogarth's WillMr. Hogarth's Will In a large and handsomely-furnished room of a somewhat old-fashioned house, situated in a rural district in the south of Scotland, was assembled, one day in the early summer of 185-, a small group in deep mourning. Mr. Hogarth, of Cross...
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The Mystery of a Hansom CabThe Mystery of a Hansom Cab In its original form, "The Mystery of a Hansom Cab" has reached the sale of 375,000 copies in this country, and some few editions in the United States of America. Notwithstanding this, the present publishers have the best...
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Once upon a time and a very good time it was there was a moocow coming down along the road and this moocow that was coming down along the road met a nicens little boy...
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Oak OpeningsOak Openings It ought to be matter of surprise how men live in the midst of marvels, without taking heed of their existence. The slightest derangement of their accustomed walks in political or social life shall excite all their wonder, and furnish themes for...
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SistersSisters Guthrie Carey began life young. He was not a week over twenty-one when, between two voyages, he married Lily Harrison, simply because she was a poor, pretty, homeless little girl, who had to earn her living as a nondescript lady-help in hard situations,...
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At the Mercy of TiberiusAt the Mercy of Tiberius Fate steals along with silent tread, Found oftenest in what least we dread; Frowns in the storm with angry brow, But in the sunshine strikes the blow. COWPER. "You are obstinate and ungrateful. You would rather see me suffer...
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Berlin and Sans-Souci Or, Frederick the Great and His FriendsBerlin and Sans-Souci; Or, Frederick the Great and His FriendsThis header should be the first thing seen when anyone starts to view the etext. Do not change or edit it without written permission. The words are carefully chosen to provide users with the information...
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Alice of Old VincennesAlice of Old Vincennes MY DEAR DR. VALCOUR: You gave me the Inspiration which made this story haunt me until I wrote it. Gaspard Roussillon's letter, a mildewed relic of the year 1788, which you so kindly permitted me to copy, as far as...
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The Adventures of Roderick RandomThe Adventures of Roderick Random Of all kinds of satire, there is none so entertaining and universally improving, as that which is introduced, as it were occasionally, in the course of an interesting story, which brings every incident home to life, and by representing...
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The Adventures of Peregrine PickleThe Adventures of Peregrine Pickle An Account of Mr. Gamaliel PickleThe Disposition of his Sister describedHe yields to her Solicitations, and returns to the Country. In a certain county of England, bounded on one side by the sea, and at the distance of one...
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The BarrierThe Barrier Many men were in debt to the trader at Flambeau, and many counted him as a friend. The latter never reasoned why, except that he had done them favors, and in the North that counts for much. Perhaps they built likewise upon...
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The Picture of Dorian GrayThe Picture of Dorian Gray [3] The studio was filled with the rich odor of roses, and when the light summer wind stirred amidst the trees of the garden there came through the open door the heavy scent of the lilac, or the more...
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The Intrusion of JimmyThe Intrusion of Jimmy The main smoking-room of the Strollers' Club had been filling for the last half-hour, and was now nearly full. In many ways, the Strollers', though not the most magnificent, is the pleasantest club in New York. Its ideals are comfort...
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Swallow: A Tale of the Great TrekSwallow: A Tale of the Great Trek Over twenty years have passed since we found some unique opportunities of observing Boer and Kaffir character in company; therefore it is not perhaps out of place that I should ask you to allow me to put...
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Frederick the Great and His CourtFrederick the Great and His Court The palace glittered with light and splendor; the servants ran here and there, arranging the sofas and chairs; the court gardener cast a searching glance at the groups of flowers which he had placed in the saloons; and...
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Gaston de Latour an unfinished romanceGaston de Latour; an unfinished romanceThis should be the first thing seen when anyone opens the book. Do not change or edit it without written permission. The words are carefully chosen to provide users with the information they need about what they can legally...
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Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 Greek typeface: For this full-text edition, I have transliterated Paters Greek quotations. If there is a need for the original Greek, it can be viewed at my site, http://www.ajdrake.com/etexts, a Victorianist archive that contains the complete works of...
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Marius the Epicurean — Volume 1Marius the Epicurean — Volume 1 Greek typeface: For this full-text edition, I have transliterated Paters Greek quotations. If there is a need for the original Greek, it can be viewed at my site, http://www.ajdrake.com/etexts, a Victorianist archive that contains the complete works of...
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Nuttie's FatherNuttie's Father The town of Micklethwayte was rising and thriving. There were salubrious springs which an enterprising doctor had lately brought into notice. The firm of Greenleaf and Dutton manufactured umbrellas in large quantities, from the stout weather-proof family roof down to the daintiest...
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