Moby Dick is an epic tale of the voyage of the whaling ship the Pequodand its captain, Ahab, who relentlessly pursues the great white whale during a journey around the world. The story is seen through the eyes of Ishmael, a sailor on the Pequod. Ishmael arrives in New Bedford where he meets Queequeg, a harpooner from the South Pacific, who becomes his inseparable friend during the long whaling voyage
Enjoy reading about some of the most famous British criminals: Jonathan Wild, prince of robbers; Dick Turpin, horse-stealer and murderer; John Gow, pirate; John Sheppard, highwayman. Discover an unbelievable world of adventure through their daring actions and remarkable timing!
Daisy Miller is a beautiful, rich American girl. She comes to Europe with her mother and brother to travel and see the sights. In Switzerland she meets Frederick Winterbourne, a young American who has lived in Europe most of his life. He is fascinated and perplexed by Daisy’s flirtatious and unconventional manners…
The great warrior Beowulf comes to the Danish court of King Hrothgar to help free his people from the terrible monster, Grendel, and his evil mother. Next, Beowulf will have to fight a fire-breathing dragon alone. But will his efforts cost him his life this time?
n an empty house lies a dead man. There are no wounds on his body. On the wall, the word RACHE - German for 'revenge' - is written in blood. With the help of his friend Doctor Watson, can Sherlock Holmes use his deductive powers to find the murderer? Set in London in the 1880s, A Study in Scarlet is the first Holmes and watson mystery, the beginning of a long and famous partnership.
