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French colonists on a planet ruled by reptiles and amphibians are forced to wear living “skins” that subdue aggression and enforce vegetarianism. As children, Rastignac and his reptile friend Mapfarity force themselves to become carnivores and begin a protein fueled journey that causes Rastignac to develop a Philosophy of Violence. When a spaceship from Earth crashes in the ocean, Rastignac and company must put their philosophy to the test. - Rastignac The Devil was first published in the May 1954 issue of Fantastic Universe Magazine.

Un savant, Samuel Fergusson, accompagné de son domestique Joe et de son ami Dick Kennedy entreprend de traverser le continent africain — alors incomplètement exploré — à l’aide d’un ballon gonflé à l’hydrogène. Il a en effet inventé un dispositif qui, en lui évitant de perdre du gaz ou de devoir jeter du lest pour régler son altitude, autorise les plus longs voyages. Ce voyage est supposé relier les explorations faites par Burton et Speke en Afrique orientale à celles de Heinrich Barth dans les régions du Sahara et du Tchad. Partis de Zanzibar, les trois aéronautes réalisent effectivement la traversée, au prix de mille aventures au terme desquelles ils parviennent au Sénégal avant de r...

Stories and essays by Willa Cather

Gentleman thief A.J. Raffles burgles his way through a series of homes in late Victorian England. A Thief in the Night is a short story collection and Hornung's third book in the Raffles series.

Gon, the Little Fox (in Japanese: ごんぎつね: Gongitsune) is a famous Japanese children's story about the life of a little fox called Gon. The story is considered the masterpiece of Niimi Nankichi, also sometimes known as the Hans Christian Andersen of Japan.

This is a robust, rough and tumble, first-hand account of the early California gold rush years 1851-1854 by a Scottish adventurer and artist J. D. Borthwick. The first edition, published in 1857 was called Three Years in California. Reprints have used the more descriptive title The Gold Hunters.

This volume describes, in verse, the mythical creatures and people of ancient Scotland. It also includes explanatory notes about about the characters and folk tales that inspired the author's poetry. (Introduction by Matthew Reece)

Tercera Novela de la tercera serie de los Episodios Nacionales. Fernando Calpena y don Pedro Hillo se encuentran prisioneros en la misma cárcel. Al poco de llegar, comienzan a recibir cartas de la mujer incógnita. En ellas explica a don Pedro la necesidad de tenerlos prisioneros, pero en breve tiempo ambos serán liberados, si le prometen... Introducción por Tux La tercera serie: 1 - Zumalacárregui 2 - Mendizábal 3 - De Oñate a la Granja

In der Familie des Försters Willbrand herrscht düstere Stimmung. Offenbar fehlt es an Geld, doch warum und wozu erfährt der Leser zunächst nicht. Ein fremder Jäger kommt zu Besuch und überbringt Grüße von seinem Freund Leuthold, der früher ein gern gesehener Gast bei den Förstersleuten war. Der Fremde lenkt das Gespräch auf den schwarzen See im Gebirge, wo eine Wasserfei einen Schatz bewachen soll. Sowohl Willbrand als auch der Jäger wollen den Schatz, doch der Preis dafür ist hoch. Der Gast stürzt in die Nacht davon, doch Frau Getrud und Tochter Elisabeth überreden Willbrand, nicht zu gehen. Ein andere Versuch wird unternommen, um das nötige Geld zu beschaffen, doch als der fehlschlägt,...

Norie's series of piloting and sailing directions was something of a staple in the chart-room of 19th century British (and other) merchant vessels. The description of landmarks and ports, as well as the rules and regulations provide another viewpoint to an earlier age. Please note that these piloting directions are rather completely out of date. They are given here for purposes of historical interest only, and should not be used for navigation purposes.