Henry De Vere Stacpoole Libros

Set in the picturesque Bahamas, this romance novel weaves a tale of love and adventure against a tropical backdrop. Drawing from the author's experiences as a ship's doctor, the narrative explores themes of passion and destiny. Originally published in 1921, the story reflects Stacpoole's fascination with the sea and its influence on his characters. The republished edition includes a new introductory biography, providing insight into the life of Henry De Vere Stacpoole, known for his celebrated work, The Blue Lagoon.

Francois Villon was born in Paris in 1431. While we do not know what became of Villon after his 32nd year, the poems he produced in just six years capture in forceful, intelligent and candid verse the low and high life of Paris. This book presents a translation of his works. schovat popis

"Two children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific and must learn to fend for themselves on a remote island, where their love blossoms amid a tropical paradise. Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance inspired two sequels and three movie versions. This edition features lovely illustrations by Golden Age master Willy Pogány"--

Henry De Vere Stacpoole (1863-1951) was a Victorian period author, born in Kingstown, Ireland. A ship's doctor for more than forty years, Stacpoole was also an expert on the South Pacific islands. His many books contained detailed descriptions of the natural life and civilizations which he was so close to at home. The Blue Lagoon (1908), is a romance novel, the first of a trilogy, the second being The Garden of God (1923) and the third being The Gates of Morning (1925). The plot is about two young children who are shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific. Emotional feelings and physical changes arise as they grow to maturity and fall in love. Other works include: The Pearl Fishers (1915), The Man Who Lost Himself (1918), Green Coral (1935), Men (1942) and Mice (1945).

The Man Who Found Himself (Uncle Simon) has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.

Maru: A Dream of the Sea, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.