Irving Bacheller
Addison Irving Bacheller was an American journalist and writer. He founded the first modern newspaper syndicate in the United States.
Vergilius: A Tale of the Coming of Christ
In ancient Rome, a young knight's love and sense of duty collide with political intrigue as a new faith dawns upon a corrupt empire.
By Irving Bacheller
Silas Strong, Emperor of the Woods
In the Adirondack wilderness, a family navigates the changing world as the iconic "Emperor of the Woods" struggles to maintain tradition.
By Irving Bacheller
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Irving Bacheller
Explore a collection of stories that paint a vivid picture of early 20th-century America, where love, adventure, and societal issues intertwine.
By Irving Bacheller
Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country
After tragedy strikes, a young boy and his uncle journey into the wilderness, where they discover the resilience of the human heart amidst the challenges of the American frontier.
By Irving Bacheller
The Light in the Clearing: A Tale of the North Country in the Time of Silas Wright
In rural 1830s America, a young boy confronts lost innocence and life's lessons as he navigates a world of new challenges and family.
By Irving Bacheller
'Charge It': Keeping Up With Harry
In a whirlwind of early 20th-century extravagance, a carefree spender and his grounded companion navigate comical mishaps and social expectations, all while grappling with the moral implications of their lavish lifestyle.
By Irving Bacheller
Keeping Up with William In which the Honorable Socrates Potter Talks of the Relative Merits of Sense Common and Preferred
Amidst a world war, a wise lawyer exposes the dangers of pride and calls for a return to common sense.
By Irving Bacheller
Keeping up with Lizzie
** In a small town, one woman's ambition ignites a hilarious and challenging race for everyone else to maintain their social standing.
By Irving Bacheller
The Marryers: A History Gathered from a Brief of the Honorable Socrates Potter
Tangled in a web of secrets, wealth, and societal expectations, a millionaire and his family face blackmail and romantic entanglements that could change their lives forever.
By Irving Bacheller
The Hand-Made Gentleman: A Tale of the Battles of Peace
In the early 1900s, a boy's fantastical friendships and Christmas dreams shape his journey through childhood into early adulthood.
By Irving Bacheller
The Master of Silence: A Romance
A young man crosses the ocean to find an estranged relative, stepping into a world of hidden messages and strange encounters that will change his life forever.
By Irving Bacheller
In Various Moods: Poems and Verses
Step into a world where poems reveal the laughter and tears of human existence, echoing through history and nature.
By Irving Bacheller
The Turning of Griggsby: Being a Story of Keeping up with Dan'l Webster
In a town obsessed with a famous speaker, a young man falls in love and learns that life is more than just trying to be someone else.
By Irving Bacheller
A Man for the Ages: A Story of the Builders of Democracy
A family's westward trek becomes an unforgettable adventure as they encounter hardship, humor, and the seeds of a nation's future.
By Irving Bacheller
D'Ri and I: A Tale of Daring Deeds in the Second War with the British. Being the Memoirs of Colonel Ramon Bell, U.S.A.
In a young America torn by war, two rugged men forge an unbreakable bond as they face the wild frontier and fight for their new home.
By Irving Bacheller
The Prodigal Village: A Christmas Tale
In a quaint village, a simple man's mishap and a disabled boy's cheerful spirit reveal the stark contrasts between wealth and compassion during the Christmas season.
By Irving Bacheller
Eben Holden's Last Day A-Fishing
An old man's final fishing trip becomes a reflective journey through memories, highlighting the enduring bonds of friendship and the natural world.
By Irving Bacheller
Darrel of the Blessed Isles
A mysterious child, discovered in a snow-covered sleigh, must navigate questions of identity and belonging while embracing the kindness of strangers.
By Irving Bacheller
In the Days of Poor Richard
Amidst a backdrop of colonial unrest, a resilient young man braves treacherous landscapes, battles formidable foes, and discovers an unexpected romance, all while a nation teeters on the edge of revolution.
By Irving Bacheller