George Horton served as an American diplomat, holding consular posts in Greece and the Ottoman Empire. His extensive experience in Smyrna, particularly during periods of intense conflict and transition, provided him with a unique vantage point. Through his seminal work, "The Blight of Asia," Horton offers a powerful, firsthand account of the systematic ethnic cleansing and devastation preceding and during the Great Fire of Smyrna. His writing is characterized by personal memoir and eyewitness testimony, though it has faced scrutiny for its perceived anti-Turkish sentiment.
This book is a thrilling adventure story set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution. It follows the exploits of the eponymous Princess, who goes on the run from the Bolsheviks after her family is overthrown. With its vibrant characters, exotic locations, and fast-paced action, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.
This is a thrilling tale of adventure and romance set in nineteenth-century Greece. The story follows the exploits of a group of daring bandits who oppose the tyrannical rule of the Ottoman Empire, as well as the romantic fortunes of the protagonist, an American tourist who falls in love with a Greek princess. The novel is a captivating read that transports the reader to a bygone era of Mediterranean lore and legend.
The first volume in an anthology series that amplifies the voices of unsung Black poets to paint a more robust picture of our national past, and of the Black literary imagination, with a foreword by Tracy K. Smith A Penguin Classic Joshua Bennett and Jesse McCarthy repeatedly found themselves struck by the number of exciting poets they came across in long-out-of-print collections and forgotten journals whose work has been neglected or entirely ignored, even by scholars of Black poetry. Minor Notes is an excavation initiative that recovers and curates archival materials from these understudied, though supremely gifted, African American poets of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and aims to bridge scholarly interest with the growing general audience who reads, writes, and circulates poetry within that tradition. As Minor Notes clarifies, the work of contemporary Black poets is perhaps best understood through the lens of a long-standing tradition of the poet as witness, as prophetic voice, as communal bard, and as scholar of the everyday and the miraculous. The poets featured in Volume 1 are George Moses Horton, Fenton Johnson, Georgia Douglas Johnson, Henrietta Cordelia Ray, David Wadsworth Cannon Jr., Anne Spencer, and Angelina Weld Grimké.
Acknowledged as a significant work throughout history, this book has been meticulously retyped, revised, and reformatted to ensure clarity and readability. By republishing it in a modern format, the aim is to preserve its legacy for both current and future generations, moving away from traditional scanned copies to enhance the reading experience.
Nine thousand years ago, five clans lived in caves on a tree-covered escarpment overlooking the great northern European plain. Unlike today, man's imprint on Planet Earth was minuscule and as a result, animal life blossomed on land, in the sea and in the air. Despite this bountiful planet, life for these Stone Age clans was short. In their verbal history spanning many generations, the clans had never encountered other people. Over fires in the evenings, some said that there must be other people; others said that they were alone. The latter were proven wrong.
The book is a reproduction of a historically significant work, selected for its cultural importance. It retains original elements such as copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its preservation in major libraries worldwide. This authenticity provides readers with a glimpse into the historical context and significance of the text, making it a valuable addition to the knowledge base of civilization.
Set against a backdrop of adventure, the novel follows young Englishman Philip Trevelyan as he embarks on a perilous quest to rescue Rosamund from a band of brigands. His journey is fraught with challenges, including treacherous landscapes and a rival suitor, forcing him to confront his own fears. Blending thrilling action with a romantic narrative, the story explores themes of bravery and passion, ensuring an engaging read. This reprint preserves the cultural significance of the original work, despite potential imperfections.