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First published in 1898, ¿The Pilot of the Mayflower; a Tale of the Children of the Pilgrim Republic¿ is a semi-fictional account of the known incidents that took place aboard the 'Mayflower', an English ship that transported early Pilgrims to the New World in 1620. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating story highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: ¿The Pilot and the Indians¿, ¿The Boys and the Jackscrew¿, ¿'By Ahaya River'¿, ¿The Pilot and the Little Pilgrims ¿ The story of the Captain Indian Tusquantö, ¿Epenow, the Indian Wonder¿, ¿The Story of the Speedwell¿, ¿The Tale of Henry Hudson¿, etc. Hezekiah Butterworth (1839¿1905) was an American poet and author most famous for his books for young readers, including ¿The Knight of Liberty¿, ¿ The Patriot Schoolmaster¿, and ¿The Wampum Belt¿. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with an excerpt from 'The Encyclopedia Americana'.

¿The Finding of the 'Mayflower'¿ concentrates on what happened to the 'Mayflower' following its successful voyage to the New World. The ship has since become an important part of American history and culture, as well as the subject of innumerable works of art, plays, films, poems, songs, books, etc. A fascinating historical account highly recommended for those with an interest in the first settlers of America and American history in general. Contents include: ¿The Mayflower, an excerpt from The Encyclopedia Americana, 1920¿, ¿The Myth of the 'Mayflower', by G. K. Chesterton¿, ¿Introduction¿, ¿The Campo Santo of The Society of Friends at Jordans¿, ¿The Trail Found¿, ¿The Trail Followed¿, ¿The 'Mayflower' Found¿, ¿When Was the Ship Broken Up¿, ¿An Expert's Opinion¿, etc. Read & Co. History is republishing this classic work now complete with the essay ¿The Myth of the 'Mayflower'¿ by G. K. Chesterton.

Emily Hilda Daniell (1880¿1949) was an English children's writer, novelist, mountaineer, and advocate for female suffrage who wrote under the pen name E. H. Young. Despite being almost completely unheard of now, Daniell was a celebrated author who produced numerous best sellers during her time. First published in 1937, ''Celia'' revolves around the titular protagonist, a disillusioned housewife in her 40s who lives in a flat with her architect husband and two children. Instead of complaining about her dull life, she creates her own private world of thoughts that no one is allowed to enter. A poignant exploration of the oppressiveness of domesticity in Interwar Britain that will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Other works by this author include: ¿Corn of Wheat¿ (1910), ¿A Bridge Dividing¿ (1922), and ¿Moor Fires¿ (1916). Read & Co. Books is republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a new specially-commissioned biography of the author.

This enchanting French fairy tale is a timeless story of true love in the face of adversity and reveals the origin tale of the treasured Beauty and the Beast.The story begins with a poor merchant and his daughters on the cusp of poverty. When there is a chance that their capital could be restored, the merchant leaves his family and embarks on a long journey. His children ask their father to return with luxurious gifts. All except his youngest daughter, Beauty, who requests nothing more than a single rose. In the merchant's attempts to obtain this flower, he encounters a monstrous beast, and changes the course of Beauty's future forever.First published in 1740, 'La Belle et La Bête' is one of the world's most beloved fairy tales. Written by Madame de Villeneuve, the story was translated into English in 1858 by J. R Planché. This edition features two gorgeous engravings by Edward Corbould and the Brothers Dalziel.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Mrs. Dalloway is one of Virginia Woolf's most famous works. The seminal novel follows a day in the life of English aristocrat Clarissa Dalloway in post-war London as she plans for a party whilst battling haunting memories of the past.Originally published in 1925, Virginia Woolf's fourth novel, Mrs. Dalloway, is a short lyrical work that entwines the stories of three characters who are struggling to cope with life after World War I. Written in her trademark stream of consciousness, Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway is largely plotless and examines characters in a dreamlike style. Taking place over the course of a single day, the novel is set in London and explores the perspectives of three different characters living in the city. The raw intimate feelings of Dalloway are exposed, alongside that of her husband, Richard Dalloway, a Conservative MP, and Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran who is suffering with PTSD.Embedded with themes of existentialism, feminism and mental illness, the book largely takes place in Clarissa Dalloway's memories. Clarissa's one talent is organising events, but while she busies herself in the planning of her latest party, her mind slips into distant recollections and Woolf allows her reader to delve into the past.Read & Co. Classics has proudly republished this much-loved Virginia Woolf novel in a new edition, complete with a specially commissioned author biography. Not to be missed by collectors of Woolf's work, Mrs. Dalloway is a classic of English literature that would be the perfect addition to any bookshelf.

The Call of Cthulhu is H. P. Lovecraft's most well-known and celebrated work of supernatural horror fiction. Explore the Lovecraftian universe at its best in this nightmarish tale of hellish monsters and ancient secrets.Francis Thurston is sorting through the notes of his late grand-uncle, a renowned professor of Semitic languages, when he stumbles across chilling evidence related to the existence of a cult that worships an ancient demonic god. As he follows the horrifying connections made by his grand-uncle, he begins to realise the horror and madness that lies in waiting for the world.First published in 1928, The Call of Cthulhu is a classic of supernatural and science fiction horror. Arguably Lovecraft's most famous work, this spine-chilling short story is not to be missed.

From the famous horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft, comes this brand new collection of poetry. From the macabre work he's best known for to his gentle odes to nature, this volume includes many of Lovecraft's most effective poems.The Poetry of H.P. Lovecraft collates the horror writer's wide variety of poetry into one compact collection. Including Lovecraft's fantasy work, satirical pieces, nature poetry and occasion verse written for specific events, this volume introduces the reader to a whole new side of the writer's personality and work. Many of the poems nod to Lovecraft's roots in horror, and even in his poetry we see the classic disturbing sentiments that make his work unique.This collection includes poems such as:- 'An Ode to Selene or Diana'- 'On Receiving a Picture of Swans'- 'A Garden'- 'Nemesis'- 'The Nightmare Lake'- 'The Ancient Track'These poems have been published in a new collection by Read & Co. Books' vintage poetry imprint, Ragged Hand, for a new generation of readers to enjoy. Complete with two introductory essays by Lovecraft, 'The Allowable Rhyme' and 'Metrical Regularity', this volume is not to be missed by fans of Lovecraft's work or lovers of poetry.

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. This book contains a collection of Lovecraft's best and most chilling horror short stories, including the seminal "The Call of Cthulhu". A fantastic collection of terrifying tales not to be missed by lovers of classic horror fiction. Contents: "Dagon", "The Outsider", "The Dunwich Horror", "The Colour out of Space", "The Lurking Fear", "At The Mountain of Madness", "The Shadow out of Time", "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", "The Whisperer in Darkness", and more. The perfect collection for horror lovers and fans of Lovecraft's terrifying fiction. Read & Co. is publishing this classic collection of short stories as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition complete with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.