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  • The Strand Theatre Fire: The 1941 Brockton Tragedy and the Fallen Thirteen

    by James E. Benson, Kenneth F. Galligan Brockton Fire Chief Retired ...
    Series series Disaster
    Chronicling the devastating Strand Theatre Fire of 1941 and celebrating the community's heroes and resilience in the face of adversity.On March 10, 1941, at 12:38 a.m., the Brockton Fire Department responded to Fire Alarm Box 1311, which was pulled for a fire at the Strand Theatre. Fire Alarm dispatched the deputy chief, three engine companies, a ladder company and Squad A. Within six minutes, a ... Read more

    $17.91 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Time and Time-Tellers

    by James W. Benson ...
    "Time and Time-Tellers" by James W. Benson explores the intricate relationship between humanity and the concept of time. Through a blend of narrative and philosophical inquiry, Benson delves into how various cultures perceive time, from linear to cyclical interpretations. The book examines the role of timekeepers throughout history, highlighting their significance in shaping societal structures ... Read more

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    Case of Intrigue in Islington, A

    by Clara Benson ...
    Narrated by James Langton ...
    Series Audiobook 8 - A Freddy Pilkington-Soames Adventure

    Unabridged

    6 hours 38 min

    During a disturbance at an agricultural show in London, a young man of foreign appearance is stabbed, his killer melting away into the crowd. First on the scene is reporter Freddy Pilkington-Soames, who's covering the show for his newspaper and is just in time to hear the victim's last words, warning of danger to a person by the name of Longstaff and begging Freddy to help.Following a second ... Read more

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  • The Brockton Tragedy at Moosehead Lake

    by James E. Benson, Nicole B. Casper ...
    Follow the tragic story of a fishing trip gone wrong and its impact on the community of Brockton, Massachusetts.On May 13, 1928, ten prominent men of Brockton, Massachusetts, headed off on a fishing trip to Moosehead Lake in Maine. After traveling fourteen hours, the group met Maine guide Samuel Budden and boarded the Mac II for the final voyage to their destination. Approximately six miles from ... Read more

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  • Brockton

    by James E. Benson ...
    Series series Images of America
    Brockton, first settled in 1700, was originally a part of Old Bridgewater, known as North Parish and later as North Bridgewater. On April 9, 1881, it officially became the City of Brockton. During the Civil War, Brockton was the largest producer of shoes in the country, earning it the nickname �Shoe City.� As a growing industrial center, Brockton had the proud honor of being first in the world and ... Read more

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  • Brockton

    by James E. Benson ...
    Series series Images of Modern America
    First gaining notoriety as the "shoe city," Brockton grew and flourished toward the end of the 19th century. As the halcyon days of the shoe industry waned, however, Brockton experienced many changes. After World War II, major residential development took place in the form of affordable single-family homes, and four new junior high schools and (eventually) a new high school were built. Housing for ... Read more

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  • Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns, Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories

    by Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Cleveland Moffett, Rudyard Kipling, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Ellis Parker Butler, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, Thomas W. Hanshew, Erckmann-Chatrian, Mary E. Hanshew, Leopold Kompert, Chester Bailey Fernald, Florence Marryat, Vincent O'Sullivan, E. F. Benson, M. R. James, Arthur B. Reeve, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Anton Chekhov, Margaret Oliphant, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Amelia B. Edwards, Anna Katherine Green, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Sir Robert Anderson, Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton ...
    Translated by Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth ...
    Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns, Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories offers a richly woven tapestry that blends the eerie allure of ghostly encounters with the analytical intrigue of detective mysteries. This anthology captures the twilight zone between the tangible and the ethereal through an array of literary styles, from gothic horror to sharp, suspenseful narratives. Within ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Amsterdam & Rotterdam Travel Guide

    Attractions, Eating, Drinking, Shopping & Places To Stay

    by James Benson ...
    Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands. The city’s famous canals encircle its  impressive buildings and are crossed by one thousand bridges. Welcome to Holland's vibrant centre of culture, and creativity.  Rotterdam (known as World Port World City) has cutting-edge architecture and a strong industrial heritage. Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe which was the busiest in ... Read more

    $7.36 CAD

  • The Special Edition of the World's Greatest Mysteries

    by Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Brander Matthews, Ambrose Bierce, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, E. F. Benson, M. R. James, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Anton Chekhov, Anna Katherine Green, W. F. Harvey, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, A. Conan Doyle, Villiers Adam, C. Moffett, F. Marryat, Théopile Gautier, L. Hearn, C. B. Fernando, R. L. Stevenson, T. W. Hanshew, Sir R. Anderson, R. A. Cram, Joseph L. French ...
    Translated by Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth ...
    In 'The Special Edition of the World's Greatest Mysteries,' a diverse array of literary styles and themes intertwine to captivate and challenge the reader. This anthology offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that delves into the mysterious and the macabre, providing an intricate exploration of human nature and the unknown. Carefully curated, this collection showcases standout pieces infused with ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Time and Time-Tellers (Illustrated)

    by James W. Benson ...
    First published in 1875. The book begins: "Time cannot be thoroughly defined, nor even properly comprehended by mankind, for our personal acquaintance with it is so brief that our longest term is compared to a span, and to 'the grass which in the morning is green and groweth up, and in the evening is cut down and withered.' The ordinary thinker can scarcely carry his idea of Time beyond that small ... Read more

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  • Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries

    by Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Cleveland Moffett, Rudyard Kipling, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Ellis Parker Butler, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, Thomas W. Hanshew, Erckmann-Chatrian, Mary E. Hanshew, Leopold Kompert, Chester Bailey Fernald, Florence Marryat, Vincent O'Sullivan, E. F. Benson, M. R. James, Arthur B. Reeve, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Anton Chekhov, Margaret Oliphant, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Amelia B. Edwards, Anna Katherine Green, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Sir Robert Anderson, Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton ...
    Translated by Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth ...
    e-artnow presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Detective Stories: The Purloined Letter (Edgar Allan Poe) A Scandal in Bohemia (A. Conan Doyle) The Biter Bit (Wilkie Collins) The Safety Match (Anton Chekhov) The Black Hand (Arthur B. Reeve) Missing: Page Thirteen (Anna Katherine Green) ... Read more

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  • Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries

    by Mark Twain, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Théophile Gautier, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ralph Adams Cram, Guy de Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, William Archer, Daniel Defoe, Cleveland Moffett, Rudyard Kipling, Ambrose Bierce, Frederick Marryat, Ellis Parker Butler, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Wilkie Collins, Thomas W. Hanshew, Erckmann-Chatrian, Mary E. Hanshew, Leopold Kompert, Chester Bailey Fernald, Florence Marryat, Vincent O'Sullivan, E. F. Benson, M. R. James, Arthur B. Reeve, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Anton Chekhov, Margaret Oliphant, A. T. Quiller-Couch, Amelia B. Edwards, Anna Katherine Green, Fitz-James O'Brien, Katherine Rickford, Pliny the Younger, Helena Blavatsky, Villiers de l'Isle Adam, William F. Harvey, Fiona Macleod, William T. Stead, Gambier Bolton, Andrew Jackson Davis, Nizida, Walter F. Prince, Sir Robert Anderson, Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton ...
    Translated by Julian Hawthorne, William Melmoth ...
    In 'Supernatural Mysteries: 60+ Horror Tales, Ghost Stories & Murder Mysteries,' readers are enveloped in an eclectic blend of terror, suspense, and the supernatural that transcends time and geography. This anthology captures the enigmatic allure of horror tales and ghost stories while interweaving the mystery of murder across more than sixty distinctive pieces. The collection skillfully ranges ... Read more

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