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  • The Real Adventure

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    In "The Real Adventure," Webster likely explores themes of romance, adventure, and self-discovery. The title suggests that the novel may follow characters who embark on a journey of personal growth and transformation, experiencing challenges and adventures along the way.The narrative might revolve around characters who break away from societal expectations or embark on unconventional paths in ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Corbin Necklace

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    A shattered leg and a house fire leave the narrator sidelined just as the Corbin family hurtles toward a wedding shadowed by a famous pearl necklace, old resentments, and whispered scandal. From his sickbed and through the sharp eyes of thirteen-year-old Punch, he watches The Oaks—a vast, fortified house where wealth, secrecy, and control have long ruled the family. At the center stands the ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Mary Wollaston

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    In 1919 Chicago, Miss Lucile Wollaston watches her brilliant brother Dr. John Wollaston navigate breakfast with the easy confidence of a man admired by everyone except, perhaps, those who know him best. Beneath the polished surface of his marriage to the radiant Paula and the household's cultured wit lies a family history of grief, estrangement, and unspoken longing, especially the painful break ... Read more

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  • Mary Wollaston

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    The narrative likely revolves around the life and experiences of the titular character, Mary Wollaston. As typical of Webster's works, the novel might explore themes such as family dynamics, relationships, societal norms, and personal growth. It might follow Mary Wollaston's journey, her challenges, aspirations, and how she navigates the complexities of her time.Webster's writing often delved into ... Read more

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  • The Banker And The Bear

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    The Banker and the Bear: The Story of a Corner in Lard (1900) is a novel by Henry Kitchell Webster, set in the dynamic world of American finance at the turn of the 20th century. It follows a gripping financial drama involving the attempt to "corner" the market in lard, a vital commodity at the time.Henry Kitchell Webster (September 7, 1875 – December 8, 1932) was an American who was one of the ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

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  • The Real Adventure: A Novel

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    The Real Adventure is an early 20th-century American romance and social novel that explores themes of self-discovery, ambition, and evolving relationships within academic and urban settings. It is significant as a modern realist fiction work that blends intellectual life with romantic development and personal growth. The novel follows Rosalind Stanton, a young woman navigating love, independence, ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • The Real Adventure

    A Novel of a Chicago Marriage

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    Series series Love & Society
    Complete and unabridged, with 54 full-page plates by William Merritt Chase, John Sloan and George Bellows. A young wife discovers that being kept comfortable is not the same as being alive, and goes out to earn her own living in the theater. Webster wrote it in 1916, when that plot was still an argument rather than a convention, and gave the husband a fair hearing. This edition binds 54 plates of ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Banker And The Bear

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    John Bagsbury grows up in the shadow of a rigid, old-fashioned banker father, but the narrow world of inherited caution can no longer contain his ambitions. When he meets the magnetic speculator Melville Sponley, John is drawn into a larger financial sphere of bold schemes, social ease, and ruthless opportunity, even as Sponley's interest in him seems both strategic and sincere. Leaving his father ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • The Real Adventure

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    In "The Real Adventure," Henry Kitchell Webster navigates the intricate terrain between idealism and reality through a poignant narrative that encapsulates the human experience. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novel's prose is characterized by a rich, descriptive style that vividly portrays the emotional landscapes of its characters. Webster delves into themes of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Real Adventure Book Three The World Alone

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    "Real Adventure Volume III" presents a collection of true-life adventure stories, continuing the series with gripping and dramatic accounts of exploration and daring journeys. This volume focuses on various historical and geographical adventures that highlight the excitement and perils faced by adventurers. The volume features a range of action-packed narratives that explore the essence of ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • The Real Adventure Book Four The Real Adventure

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    "Royal Adventure Volume IV" presents a collection of captivating true-life stories centered around royalty and their remarkable quests. This volume delves into the adventures and exploits of monarchs and other noble figures, exploring their journeys through historical and often dangerous territories. The volume focuses on adventure stories involving royalty and noble quests. These stories ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • Collected Short Works and Related Correspondence Vol. 2

    1913-1914

    by Henry Kitchell Webster ...
    A century ago, Henry Kitchell Webster (1875-1932) was a well-known, well-paid, and well-respected author. His stories frequently appeared in major magazines such as the Saturday Evening Post. In 1921, the New York Times printed his thoughts on "What Is a Novel, Anyhow?" But why should we bother with his novels, short stories, and plays today? Because his characters are charming and intelligent. ... Read more

    $6.29 CAD