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Around the World in Eighty Days
Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout travel around the world in an adventure of a lifetime, facing many challenges as they go.
By Jules Verne
The Ivory Child
An explorer's life takes a turn when mysterious tribes and a shooting match entangle him in adventure, blending cultural clashes and high-society drama.
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
She and Allan
Join a man's search for truth, exploring the supernatural and his unforgettable connection with a woman of immense power.
By H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
Kidnapped
A young orphan's quest for his inheritance turns into a thrilling fight for survival against betrayal and conspiracy in the Scottish Highlands.
By Robert Louis Stevenson
The prisoner of Zenda
When an Englishman travels to a distant land for a coronation, his uncanny likeness to the king pulls him into a world of political plots and perilous adventures.
By Anthony Hope
Kim
In British India, a street-smart boy's destiny awakens during a spiritual quest with a Tibetan lama, leading him on a thrilling adventure.
By Rudyard Kipling
The three musketeers
A young man's quest to join the King's Musketeers plunges him into a world of daring sword fights, strong friendships, and dangerous enemies in 19th-century Paris.
By Alexandre Dumas
The Son of Tarzan
A young man, caught between his parents' world and the untamed jungle, embarks on an action-packed journey that will shape his identity as he confronts a dangerous and unpredictable quest.
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Eye of Zeitoon
Amidst political tension and cultural conflict in the Near East, a journey unfolds, intertwining adventure with historical significance, where an enigmatic leader and a recovering traveler become entangled in a web of intrigue and danger.
By Talbot Mundy
Tarzan of the Apes
Left to survive in the wild of Africa after his parents are marooned, a boy is raised by apes, forcing him to straddle the identity of man and beast.
By Edgar Rice Burroughs
The Winds of the World
In an era of colonial unrest and whispers of war, a loyal officer must navigate treacherous political currents and forbidden affections as duty and desire collide.
By Talbot Mundy
The Count of Monte Cristo
A young sailor, betrayed and imprisoned, escapes to exact vengeance on those who stole his life, but discovers that revenge comes at a price.
By Alexandre Dumas
White Fang
In a frozen world where life hangs by a thread, a creature is tested by the wild.
By Jack London
Abbeychurch; Or, Self-Control and Self-Conceit
As three sisters prepare for a church event, their clashing personalities and family drama threaten to turn the sacred occasion into a personal battleground.
By Charlotte M. (Charlotte Mary) Yonge
Water Wizardry: A collection of tricks in which water is the chief agent
Unlock the secrets to astounding illusions as ordinary water transforms into the star of jaw-dropping magic tricks.
By Arthur Ainslie
Pietro Vannucci, called Perugino
Discover how an Italian painter rose from humble beginnings, overcoming challenges to leave his mark on the Renaissance.
By George C. Williamson
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
Three short stories from "The Captain" volume XXVII How Dymock Came to Derry; Jack Devereux's Scoop; The Powder Hulk
In separate adventures, a daring messenger, a brave reporter, and two resourceful boys face danger.
By Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
The Scaring off of Teddy Dawson: A Comedy in One Act
In a London home, a daughter's secret romance ignites a comical war between her protective parents as they clash over how to handle her suitor.
By Harold Brighouse
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
In a village filled with ghost stories, a schoolteacher's pursuit of love turns into a terrifying encounter with a legendary headless rider.
By Washington Irving