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Richard Middleton

    Richard Barham Middleton is remembered as an English poet and author, primarily for his chilling short ghost stories. His work masterfully weaves tales of the supernatural, often delving into the unsettling corners of the human psyche. Middleton excels at building atmospheric dread and crafting memorable narratives that linger long after reading.

    Poems & Songs
    The Pantomime Man and Others
    The Bells of Victory
    The War of American Independence
    Voicing the Popular
    Pontiac's War
    • 2022

      The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Richard Middleton

      Forty-One Short Stories of the Strange and Unusual Including 'Children of the Moon', 'The Coffin Merchant', 'The Wrong Turning', 'A Railway Journey', 'The Last Adventure', 'A Railway Journ

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring the enigmatic works of a remarkable yet unrecognized author, this collection delves into themes of unfulfilled potential and the complexities of creativity. The stories blend surreal elements with profound emotional depth, inviting readers to navigate the intricacies of the human experience. Each tale reveals the author's unique voice and perspective, offering a glimpse into the mind of a talent that remains largely undiscovered, prompting reflections on the nature of art and recognition.

      The Collected Supernatural and Weird Fiction of Richard Middleton
    • 2022

      Cornwallis

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.9(49)Add rating

      The first biography of Charles Cornwallis in forty years-the soldier, governor, and statesman whose career covered America, India, Britain, and Ireland

      Cornwallis
    • 2021

      The Practical Guide to Man-powered Bullets

      Experiments with Catapults, Musketballs, Stonebows, Blowpipes, Big Airguns and Bullet Bows

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on innovative techniques, this book delves into various methods for launching missiles using human strength, bypassing the need for explosives. It combines traditional approaches with modern advancements, providing practical insights for enthusiasts and practitioners interested in the mechanics of missile propulsion.

      The Practical Guide to Man-powered Bullets
    • 2019

      Musical Belongings

      Selected Essays

      • 392 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Richard Middleton's collection features sixteen essays that span his influential career in popular music studies, showcasing his significant contributions to both this field and broader music theory. The essays, written from the late 1970s to the present, include a mix of previously published works and new pieces, reflecting his evolving insights into the critical and cultural aspects of music.

      Musical Belongings
    • 2012

      Roaming the Dark

      Stories by Richard Middleton and Barry Pain

      • 298 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring themes of crime, insanity, and the supernatural, this collection features a mix of lighter and darker tales. Notable stories include a magician whose trick goes awry, a coffin merchant with an unsettling sales pitch, and a princess whose passion for dance leads to a rash promise. Other narratives delve into a ghastly prophecy and the tense relationship between man and beast. The anthology comprises 22 stories by Richard Middleton and 15 by Barry Pain, showcasing a range of eerie and thought-provoking narratives.

      Roaming the Dark
    • 2011

      The War of American Independence

      • 351 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Wars rarely turn out as expected. This book shows how Britain entered a conflict that it believed could not be lost. The American Patriots were similarly optimistic about their martial prospects. Although they eventually secured independence, it was only with the assistance of France and indirectly Spain, who diverted British resources from the conflict in America, allowing France eventually to deliver a knockout blow at Yorktown. This extensive yet accessible exploration into the War of American Independence provides aclear analysis of why this complex conflict occurred and why it ended as it did, revealing the fragile nature of the American Patriot cause. An essential guide for any history student, including those specializing in war/peace studies and the study of international relations, as well the general reader with an interest in the study of war.

      The War of American Independence
    • 2009

      The Ghost Ship

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Focused on preserving cultural heritage, this series revives classical literature that has been largely unavailable for decades. By reintroducing these timeless works, it aims to prevent them from fading into obscurity. Readers contribute to the mission of making thousands of international literary classics accessible in print once more, ensuring that the richness of world literature continues to be celebrated and enjoyed.

      The Ghost Ship
    • 2007

      The Day Before Yesterday

      • 106 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The book emphasizes its historical significance and the efforts made to preserve it for future generations. It has been reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the issues often associated with scanned copies. This modern edition aims to keep the work accessible and relevant, highlighting its importance throughout human history.

      The Day Before Yesterday
    • 2007

      Pontiac's War

      Its Causes, Course and Consequences

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The book delves into the complexities of Pontiac's War, highlighting its impact on the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers. It addresses the underlying causes and key players involved, as well as the resulting racial tensions that emerged. Additionally, it explores how this conflict set the stage for the tragic policies that would affect Indigenous peoples in the nineteenth century, offering a critical examination of historical narratives and their consequences.

      Pontiac's War