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Miss Cayley's Adventures (1899)

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Collection of humorous stories, featuring a female detective, first published in 1899. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 October 25, 1899) was a science writer, author and novelist, and a successful upholder of the theory of evolution." ... Read more

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Collection of humorous stories, featuring a female detective, first published in 1899. According to Wikipedia: "Charles Grant Blairfindie Allen (February 24, 1848 October 25, 1899) was a science writer, author and novelist, and a successful upholder of the theory of evolution."
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An African Millionaire

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Wealthy, confident and handsome, Sir Charles Van Drift spends his time jetting to exotic locales with his wife and in-laws. But on one fateful trip to the Riviera, Van Drift meets his match in Colonel Clay. Posing alternately as a seer, a curate, and a German professor, the master of disguise swindles Van Drift through three continents and poses a serious risk to his South African diamond fortune. ... Read more

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Wealthy, confident and handsome, Sir Charles Van Drift spends his time jetting to exotic locales with his wife and in-laws. But on one fateful trip to the Riviera, Van Drift meets his match in Colonel Clay. Posing alternately as a seer, a curate, and a German professor, the master of disguise swindles Van Drift through three continents and poses a serious risk to his South African diamond fortune.
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An African Millionaire (Annotated)

by Grant Allen ...

This edition includes the following editor's introduction:Grant Allen, the life of one of the most versatile writers of English literatureOriginally published in 1897, "An African Millionaire" is a classic of crime and adventure by Canadian author Grant Allen. "An African Millionaire" is one of the first books to feature a gentleman crook and it is perfect for fans of books such as Arsene Lupin, ... Read more

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This edition includes the following editor's introduction:Grant Allen, the life of one of the most versatile writers of English literatureOriginally published in 1897, "An African Millionaire" is a classic of crime and adventure by Canadian author Grant Allen. "An African Millionaire" is one of the first books to feature a gentleman crook and it is perfect for fans of books such as Arsene Lupin,
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The Evolution of the Idea of God

by Grant Allen ...

TWO main schools of religious thinking exist in our midst at the present day: the school of humanists and the school of animists. This work is to some extent an attempt to reconcile them. It contains, I believe, the first extended effort that has yet been made to trace the genesis of the belief in a God from its earliest origin in the mind of primitive man up to its fullest development in advanced ... Read more

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TWO main schools of religious thinking exist in our midst at the present day: the school of humanists and the school of animists. This work is to some extent an attempt to reconcile them. It contains, I believe, the first extended effort that has yet been made to trace the genesis of the belief in a God from its earliest origin in the mind of primitive man up to its fullest development in advanced
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Biographies of Working Men

Unveiling the Untold Lives: Stories of Working Class Heroes

by Grant Allen ...

In "Biographies of Working Men," Grant Allen compiles a compelling collection of essays that delve into the lives and experiences of the laboring classes during the late 19th century. Using a blend of narrative realism and vivid, engaging prose, Allen captures the trials, triumphs, and daily struggles of various working men, reflecting the socio-economic changes of the Victorian era. Each ... Read more

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In "Biographies of Working Men," Grant Allen compiles a compelling collection of essays that delve into the lives and experiences of the laboring classes during the late 19th century. Using a blend of narrative realism and vivid, engaging prose, Allen captures the trials, triumphs, and daily struggles of various working men, reflecting the socio-economic changes of the Victorian era. Each
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Grant Allen: The Complete Works

by Grant Allen ...

21 Complete Works of Grant AllenAn African MillionaireAnglo-Saxon BritainBiographies of Working MenCharles DarwinFalling in LoveHilda WadeMichael's CragMiss Cayley's AdventuresPhilistiaPost-Prandial PhilosophyRecalled to LifeScience in ArcadySide LightsStrange StoriesThe Beckoning Hand and Other StoriesThe British BarbariansThe Great TabooThe MediterraneanTh... ... Read more

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21 Complete Works of Grant AllenAn African MillionaireAnglo-Saxon BritainBiographies of Working MenCharles DarwinFalling in LoveHilda WadeMichael's CragMiss Cayley's AdventuresPhilistiaPost-Prandial PhilosophyRecalled to LifeScience in ArcadySide LightsStrange StoriesThe Beckoning Hand and Other StoriesThe British BarbariansThe Great TabooThe MediterraneanTh...
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Paris

Enriched edition. Grant Allen's Historical Guides

by Grant Allen, Cole Brewster ...

In "Paris," Grant Allen captures the vibrant essence of the French capital at the turn of the 20th century, blending travelogue and sociocultural commentary with a distinctive narrative style. The text weaves personal reflections with keen observations, offering readers an immersive experience of both the familiar sights and the more obscure corners of Paris. Allen employs a lyrical prose that ... Read more

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In "Paris," Grant Allen captures the vibrant essence of the French capital at the turn of the 20th century, blending travelogue and sociocultural commentary with a distinctive narrative style. The text weaves personal reflections with keen observations, offering readers an immersive experience of both the familiar sights and the more obscure corners of Paris. Allen employs a lyrical prose that
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Anglo-Saxon Britain

Enriched edition. Exploring the Culture and Legacy of Anglo-Saxon England

by Grant Allen, Cole Brewster ...

In "Anglo-Saxon Britain," Grant Allen meticulously examines the period between the 5th and 11th centuries, unraveling the intricate tapestry of society, culture, and governance that characterized early England. Through a blend of vivid prose and scholarly rigor, Allen highlights the era's pivotal transformations, including the blending of Roman and Germanic influences, the rise of Christianity, ... Read more

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In "Anglo-Saxon Britain," Grant Allen meticulously examines the period between the 5th and 11th centuries, unraveling the intricate tapestry of society, culture, and governance that characterized early England. Through a blend of vivid prose and scholarly rigor, Allen highlights the era's pivotal transformations, including the blending of Roman and Germanic influences, the rise of Christianity,
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Twelve Tales

Enriched edition. A Victorian Journey through Science and Society: Speculative Short Stories

by Grant Allen, Cole Brewster ...

In "Twelve Tales," Grant Allen masterfully crafts a collection of short stories that traverse the realms of the uncanny and the extraordinary. Each narrative delves into the complexities of human nature, often intertwining elements of science, morality, and the supernatural. Written in a rich, evocative style, Allen employs meticulous character development and atmospheric detail, reflecting the ... Read more

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In "Twelve Tales," Grant Allen masterfully crafts a collection of short stories that traverse the realms of the uncanny and the extraordinary. Each narrative delves into the complexities of human nature, often intertwining elements of science, morality, and the supernatural. Written in a rich, evocative style, Allen employs meticulous character development and atmospheric detail, reflecting the
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Miss Cayley's Adventures

by Grant Allen ...

A Victorian-era mystery featuring a uniquely resourceful and daring heroine who must save her true love from prison . . .When her stepfather dies, Lois Cayley is left penniless and alone. But she is strong in mind and body, and refuses to let her circumstances stop her from living the life she wants. Using her own ingenuity, she makes her way far beyond London—to Egypt and India, among other ... Read more

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A Victorian-era mystery featuring a uniquely resourceful and daring heroine who must save her true love from prison . . .When her stepfather dies, Lois Cayley is left penniless and alone. But she is strong in mind and body, and refuses to let her circumstances stop her from living the life she wants. Using her own ingenuity, she makes her way far beyond London—to Egypt and India, among other
... Read more
Anglo-Saxon Britain

by Grant Allen ...

At a period earlier than the dawn of written history there lived somewhere among the great table-lands and plains of Central Asia a race known to us only by the uncertain name of Aryans. These Aryans were a fair-skinned and well-built people, long past the stage of aboriginal savagery, and possessed of a considerable degree of primitive culture... ... Read more

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At a period earlier than the dawn of written history there lived somewhere among the great table-lands and plains of Central Asia a race known to us only by the uncertain name of Aryans. These Aryans were a fair-skinned and well-built people, long past the stage of aboriginal savagery, and possessed of a considerable degree of primitive culture...
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The Evolution of the Idea of God: An Inquiry Into the Origins of Religions (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Victorian Study of Animism, Ancestor Worship, and the Origins of Belief

by Grant Allen, Fiona Wethermere ...

The Evolution of the Idea of God is a sweeping late-Victorian inquiry into the origins and development of religious belief, tracing divinity from primitive animism, ancestor-worship, and fetishism toward increasingly abstract conceptions of deity. Written in the comparative, evolutionary idiom of nineteenth-century anthropology, the book combines ethnographic speculation, historical synthesis, and ... Read more

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The Evolution of the Idea of God is a sweeping late-Victorian inquiry into the origins and development of religious belief, tracing divinity from primitive animism, ancestor-worship, and fetishism toward increasingly abstract conceptions of deity. Written in the comparative, evolutionary idiom of nineteenth-century anthropology, the book combines ethnographic speculation, historical synthesis, and
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