The preservation of a classical work, Tommy and Co, highlights its significance throughout human history. Alpha Editions has republished this book in a modern format, ensuring it remains accessible for future generations. The entire text has been reformatted, retyped, and designed, providing a clear and readable version that avoids the limitations of scanned copies.
Jerome Klapka Jerome Books
St. Jerome was a Roman priest, theologian, and historian, most renowned for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. His extensive writings encompass theological and historical works, establishing him as a significant figure in Christian tradition. His scholarly contributions profoundly influenced Western Christianity and continue to be an important text within the Catholic Church. Jerome's intellectual legacy and dedication to scriptural study mark him as a lifelong scholar whose work remains influential.
"On the Stage and Off" is a comic memoir by Jerome K. Jerome, detailing his humorous struggles as an aspiring actor under the name Harold Crichton. The book captures his ups and downs in the theater world, his determination, and reflections on acting, culminating in an emotional account of his final performance.
How to Move a Zoo
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The true story of how at the beginning of the 20th century Jessie the elephant walked from Moore Park Zoo to her spacious new home in the Taronga Zoological Park.
Evergreens
- 22 pages
- 1 hour of reading
The book offers a collection of historically significant texts that are now rare and costly antiques. It aims to preserve these works for future generations by republishing them in high quality, utilizing the original text and artwork. The content has been carefully reformatted and retyped, ensuring clarity and readability, rather than relying on scanned copies. This initiative highlights the importance of maintaining access to classic literature and knowledge throughout time.
Diary of a Pilgrimage
- 106 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Said a friend of mine to me some months ago: "Well now, why don't you write a sensible book? I should like to see you make people think." "Do you believe it can be done, then?" I asked. "Well, try," he replied.
Three men in a boat: Three friends along with the dog, Montmorency, experience the hazards and vicissitudues of life in a boating expedition along the Thames.
Three men in a boat : followed by Three men on the bummel
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
What could be better during the golden age of boating on the Thames than a relaxing row up the river? So think J., George and Harris – not forgetting Montmorency the dog – but little do they suspect the mishaps, the scrapes and the japes that lie along the winding way. From becoming impossibly lost in the maze at Hampton Court to battles with tins of pineapple chunks, all the while attempting to limit the destruction wrought by the mischievous Montmorency, Jerome K. Jerome's classic novel of humorous misadventures and comedic authorial digressions is a paean to the banalities of everyday life and has entertained readers for more than a century.
They and I
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The narrative explores a man's journey as he navigates the challenges of remodeling his new home while adapting to a rural lifestyle with his children. It delves into the dynamics of family life in a foreign environment, highlighting the father's efforts to manage his children's varied reactions to their new surroundings. The story captures the blend of humor and heartache as they all adjust to the changes and discover the beauty of their new country cottage.
The Paper Museum
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In a world where paper is obsolete, twelve-year-old Lydia must solve the disappearance of her parents, save her home and the Paper Museum, and repair her relationship with her best friend before her town descends into chaos and everything is lost.
