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  • The Naturalist on the River Amazons

    From Natural History Review, vol. iii. 1863. ... Read more

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  • Henry More Smith: The Mysterious Stranger

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    As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into the life of Henry More Smith, whose arrival in a small town disrupts the status quo. His mysterious background and unpredictable nature create a sense of unease among the residents, prompting speculation about his past and intentions. Bates crafts a multi-layered character study, delving into Smith's psyche and the secrets that haunt him.Through ... Read more

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  • John Keats

    The life of Keats provides a unique opportunity for the study of literary greatness and of what permits or encourages its development. Its interest is deeply human and moral, in the most capacious sense of the words. In this authoritative biography—the first full-length life of Keats in almost forty years—the man and the poet are portrayed with rare insight and sympathy. In spite of a scarcity of ... Read more

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  • Henry More Smith: The Mysterious Stranger

    Unraveling the Enigmatic Intrigue of a Literary Mystery

    by Walter Bates ...
    Walter Bates's "Henry More Smith: The Mysterious Stranger" intricately weaves a narrative that blurs the lines between reality and illusion. The novel is rich with symbolism and philosophical undercurrents, drawing on existential themes that echo the literary traditions of the early 20th century, akin to works by Kafka and Camus. Bates employs a fragmented, stream-of-consciousness style, allowing ... Read more

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  • Australian Search Party

    Enriched edition. Lost in the Outback: A Thrilling Adventure of Mystery and Survival

    In "Australian Search Party," Charles H. Eden presents a gripping narrative weaving together themes of adventure, survival, and human resilience in the context of the Australian outback. The book is characterized by Eden's vivid, descriptive prose, bringing to life the harsh beauty of the Australian landscape while providing an engaging account of the search for a missing party. Set against a ... Read more

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  • The Mysterious Stranger

    by Bates Walter ...
    This landmark scholarly edition revives The Mysterious Stranger (1817), one of Canada's earliest and most compelling works of true crime non-fiction. Written by Walter Bates, sheriff of King's County, New Brunswick, the memoir documents his relentless pursuit and eventual capture of a notorious confidence man who operated across borders, eluding authorities in both Canada and the United States. ... Read more

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  • In the Heart of the Amazon Forest

    One of the most impressive of all Victorian scientists but also a marvellous writer, Bates' (1825-1892) account of his years in the upper reaches of the Amazon is almost too good to be true - a great monument to human inquisitiveness as he battles great hoards of malevolent reptiles and insects in his quest for ever more obscure specimens on ever more narrow and creeper-choked tributaries.Great ... Read more

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    Sometime in the month of July, 1812, nearly a hundred years ago now, a well dressed, smooth spoken man, less than thirty years of age, made his appearance at Windsor, Nova Scotia. The story as told in subsequent pages by Sheriff Bates is unique in criminal annals and is worthy of careful perusal. ... Read more

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  • The Naturalist on the River Amazons

    Enriched edition.

    In "The Naturalist on the River Amazons," Henry Walter Bates embarks on an enthralling exploration of the Amazon rainforest, blending vivid descriptions of the landscape with a meticulous examination of its diverse flora and fauna. Written in the mid-19th century, the book captures the fervor of the Victorian era's scientific inquiry, showcasing Bates' masterful, lyrical prose that balances rich ... Read more

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  • The Naturalist on the River Amazons

    "The Naturalist on the River Amazons" by Henry Walter Bates is a captivating account of the author's explorations in the Amazon rainforest. Bates, a pioneering naturalist, embarked on a journey that would not only deepen his understanding of biodiversity but also contribute significantly to the field of natural history. His detailed observations of the flora and fauna, along with his vivid ... Read more

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  • Australian Search Party

    In "Australian Search Party," Charles H. Eden weaves a compelling narrative that explores the themes of exploration, survival, and the indomitable spirit of the Australian landscape. Written in a vivid and accessible style, the book combines personal memoir with historical account, reflecting on the adventures of a search party tasked with finding lost explorers in the harsh outback. Eden's rich ... Read more

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  • The Naturalist on the River Amazons Volume I

    Scientific Travellers 1790-1877 Volume V

    The Naturalist on the River Amazons is a record of adventures, habits of animals, sketches of Brazilian and Indian life and aspect of nature under the Equator, during the author's eleven years of travel, in two volumes, this is the first. ... Read more

    $415.00 USD