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Ralph Allen

    This Canadian author explores themes of childhood in the Canadian West and the horrors of military service through his exceptional journalistic and fictional talents. His prose, informed by small-town life and his experiences as a war correspondent, offers a keen insight into the human condition. Through his writing, Allen seeks to capture the essence of Canadian identity and the challenges faced by individuals and the nation alike. His work stands as a testament to the power of storytelling in bringing personal memories and historical events to life.

    The Chartered Libertine
    Peace River Country
    Ask the Name of the Lion
    The Best Burlesque Sketches
    • The Best Burlesque Sketches

      As Adapted for Sugar Babies and Other Entertainments

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Here is the first-ever collection of classic comic sketches from the bawdy, rowdy world of our slum music halls! Habitués of Burlesque (and sons of habitués) will revel in the boisterous stock scenes and blackouts of this uniquely American form of popular entertainment. Features a foreword by Dick Martin.

      The Best Burlesque Sketches
    • Peace River Country

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      Peace River Country
    • The Chartered Libertine

      • 284 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

      The Chartered Libertine