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Uncle Seth Fought the Yankees
THE SUFFERING AND BRAVERY of the South's children during the War are an untold story. Yankee and scallywag historians have hidden and censored stories about the sufferings, hardships, and dedication of the South's children during the War for Southern Independence. But those stories remain for those who search old journals, diaries, and original history. The author uses a fictitious Confederate veteran (Uncle Seth) to bring these almost lost stories to life. For the North, it was a war for the preservation of their empire. However, for the South, it was a struggle to protect their homes and family from the cruel invader's torch and an effort to prevent the chains of political slavery from being fastened on the South's people. The reader will find over twenty short stories all drawn from the writings of Southerners who witnessed the events. You will find history about the War unvarnished or whitewashed by Yankee propagandists masquerading as historians."Tell them [future generations] how we exhausted every honorable means to avoid the terrible arbitrament of war, asking only to be let alone, and tendering alliance, friendship, free navigation-everything reasonable and magnanimous-to obtain an amicable settlement. Tell them how, when driven to draw the sword, we fought the mercenaries of all the world until overpowered by tenfold numbers, we fell, like Leonidas and his Spartans of old, fell so heroically that our defeat was more glorious than their victory," -General R. E. Colston, CSA circa 1868
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She Got What She Asked For
'I knew something like this would happen...I told Edward this man looked like murder when he walked in!'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Twelve contains a novel and a novella.She Got What She Asked For Up-and-coming architect Nick Abott married Claire, a beautiful but avaricious woman. The marriage is an unhappy one and Nick becomes a penniless drunk. He goes to visit Claire to discuss a divorce, but is hit from behind on her doorstep. When Nick awakens inside the apartment, Claire is dead and his fingerprints are on pistol laying beside her body. It is down to an unconventional detective team to prove Nick innocent by fair means or foul. The Lonely Man Actress Deborah Vail is driving from London to Garnock, Scotland to visit a cousin. A flat tyre on a lonely stretch of road leads her to the secluded home of a mysterious artist, Andrew Garvin, a man shunned by a whole community who suspect him of murdering his wife. Deborah rapidly finds herself in a mystery of prejudice and intrigue.JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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The Sealed Room Murder
'Eric is dead......and I am certain his death was murder.' Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Eleven contains a novel and a novella. The Sealed Room Murder Eric Winter is murdered by his Uncle Godfrey, who has made it look like natural causes. The victim's sister Patricia suspects foul play and writes a letter to her brother's friend Alan. Godfrey learns of his niece's prying and tries to kill her, but Alan and reporter Larry Milner arrive in the nick of time. Milner is then determined to prove that Eric Winters death is murder and get the scoop of a lifetime. He turns amateur sleuth, but his efforts only lead to Godfrey increasing the stakes. Larry's detective work may prove deadly for all involved. The Secret of Hunters Keep This is a tongue-in-cheek adventure offering romance, murder and secret passages, following Scotland Yard detective Peter Wootton as he unravels a series of baffling events at Hunters Keep. JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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Counsel for the Defence
'Don't waste your pity on me. I haven't had your training in expensiveness, you know.' Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Ten contains two novellas and a short story. Counsel for the Defence A London pawnbroker is murdered and the police find a diamond necklace hidden under the floorboards. Morphine addict Arnold Hemingway is implicated, but claims he was meeting an old flame Lucy Hemmerde at the time of the killing. But Lucy has vanished into thin air, and the defence counsel must turn detective to find the real killer. The Awakening of Theodore Wrenn Thirty-six-year-old Theodore Wrenn leads a quiet existence working for elderly solicitors Gentry, Green and Gentry; but his life changes suddenly when his wealthy flamboyant cousin needs to recover some compromising letters. The ensuing hunt leads the diligent Wrenn on a series of adventures that bring love and danger. The Baby and the Gorilla After catching a local thug nicknamed 'the Gorilla', Seargent Kelly is in a reminiscent mood. JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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Reconstruction
LINCOLN'S WAR and Republican Reconstruction turned the South into an economic and political colony of the new, supreme, indivisible Federal Government. With the death of real States Rights Southerners became the North's political slaves. * * *Ronald and Donald Kennedy have written more good and original history than the lifetime product of most professional historians. Put this Reconstruction book along side their Punished with Poverty and Yankee Empire and you have a persuasive and original interpretation not just of Southern history but American history. -Dr. Clyde N. Wilson This book picks up where the War for Southern Independence left off . An accomplished authority on Southern history, Mr. Kennedy vividly describes the Reconstruction Era, state by state, as the United States shifted from a Constitutional Republic to a despotic empire. For the downtrodden South, in some ways, Reconstruction was worse than the war. With painstakingly accurate research and great writing, Kennedy brilliantly puts the entire era into context. If the reader wants a single volume to accurately describe Reconstruction, this is it. -Dr. Sandy Mitcham This powerful book is a must-read to understand how Northern politicians wreaked havoc on race relations in the South. Ron Kennedy explains how Reconstruction began and has continued into the present day. -Teresa Roane, Historian
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The Earl of Mar's Lodging, Stirling: Historical and Architectural
A comprehensive survey of one of Scotland's most fascinating historical buildings, tracing its evolution from medieval fortress to grand Renaissance palace. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Murder for Cash
'If that ain't jest like life!King Kennedy goin' fifteen hundred miles t' git shot with his own gun.'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Nine contains a novel and a novelette:Murder for Cash (The Fatal .45) When aged millionaire rancher King Kennedy is murdered in Chicago, his old friend Sleepy Gus Williams and Kennedy's son Dolf hunt the killers. They are soon identified as the well-known racketeers, Whispering Benny and The Carnation Kid, who will bump off anyone for money. But who inherits Kennedy's millions? The murder weapon, a Colt .45, is disposed of in the river after the shooting, but it harbours an important secret, and doesn't stay submerged for long. An inventive gangster thriller. The Man Who Made Monsters This pulp thriller tells a Fellinian horror story of kidnapping, plastic surgery and madness.JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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Hard-boiled
'You've promised me a murder. Now go out and bring it in!'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Eight contains a novel, a novelette and two short stories:Hard-Boiled Gangster Mike Flannery is out of jail and looking to expand his protection racket in West London. Crime reporter Julian Mendoza is on his trail, and must defend the owner of Kenley stadium from kidnapping, blackmail and murder.Hanging's Too Good Old Dan Riordan is worried about something and has asked reporter Julian Mendoza to meet him at the factory where he is night watchman. Nearing the building, Mendoza is held at gunpoint until an explosion blows up the factory. Vowing to avenge his friend, Julian must chase down a ruthless gang of thieves.The War Makers Julian Mendoza and Detective Inspector Howells work to uncover the truth about 'The Secret of World Power!'Partners in Crime A dysfunctional aristocratic family finds that some members are not willing to play by the rules.JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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Cross Marks the Spot
'I didn't mean to kill him!'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Six contains a full-length novel and a novelette. Cross Marks the Spot. Actress Cicely Foster is invited to movie mogul Jacob Singerman's flat to discuss a role in a 'talkie'. Singerman makes advances on Cicely and she fights him off, striking his head in a struggle. Reporter Julian Mendoza, 'the bloodhound of Fleet Street,' sees Cicely flee the building, and discovers the mogul murdered. Cicely's blood-spattered glove and opened purse are at the scene of the crime and he tracks her down. It looks bleak for Cicely...but for the small matter of the corpse having been found with a bullet between his eyes. Mendoza's investigation leads him to Colossal Pictures and the world-famous director Gustav Von Blon. The Sundial Drug Mystery During a stormy night, three actors are travelling to the Norwich Theatre when their car breaks down. They arrive outside a deserted mansion and force their way in. A series of mysterious events ratchet up the tension, and the trio become aware they have trespassed into a hornet's nest of mystery and intrigue. JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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Death Croons the Blues
'When a person becomes news, his business is my business.'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Seven contains a novel, a novelette and two short storiesDeath Croons the Blues. Burglar Bill Cuffy breaks into blues singer Adele Valée's apartment to steal her jewellery and cash, assuming she is at a night club performing. He stumbles across her dead body in the bathroom and is shocked to discover she has been brutally murdered. He flees the scene and ends up at reporter Julian Mendoza's home. Cuffy is one of several murder suspects that materialise as Mendoza sets out to uncover the truth about Adele Valée's life and discover her murderer.Angel Face Bookmaker Harry Kemp had received a terrific beating and the police knew angelic gangster Benny Cosmano was responsible, but there was no evidence proving his guilt. Julian Mendoza swears to seek justice for the victims of the race gangs and their protection rackets.The Other Mr. Marquis A character study of paranoiaThe Joke Twin brothers Simon and Jasper are more alike than even they realise. JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
€ 20,40 -
The Dark Angel
'On no consideration will I pay a penny.'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Five contains a novel, a novelette and a short story:The Dark Angel Elderly Elspeth Brownrigg devotes her life to supporting.an orphanage, but receives a letter threatening her with death unless she pays £5,000 within 48 hours. Elspeth calls in her nephew Norman who works for Scotland Yard and they liaise with the blackmailer, hoping to catch him in the act. This is unsuccessful, and soon the extortion expands to other persons who receive a similar letter from the same source, always signed by a pair of black wings. The blackmailer then acts on his threats and Norman must race to find a killer.The Unholy Trio Private Detective Peter Norton and his assistant Ginger set out to recover a stolen diamond pendant, 'The Darlington Star', and save a beautiful girl. A Tired Heart Humour and pathos abound in this short story about insurance fraud.JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
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They Can't Hang Me
'I shall kill you, one by one, and I'll get away with it.They can't hang me.'Stories of Crime & Detection Volume Four contains a novel and three short stories:They Can't Hang Me Lucius Marplay has spent the past twenty years in an asylum, having made countless threats against the four men who took over The Echo, the London newspaper that he once owned. A visit from an old friend gives Marplay an opportunity to escape, and soon he begins a scheme of revenge. His daughter Joan, having just discovered that her father is in fact alive, rather than dead as she had always been told, endeavours to track him down to talk sense into him. But as the four newspaper men begin to die one by one, can anyone catch this clever murderer, a man capable of vanishing into thin air? They Can't Hang Me was adapted for the screen as The Witness Vanishes (1939).The Man Who Came Back. An escaped convict has a minor road accident and discovers something unexpected. Accident The unpleasant Marlay's death was an accident, but Daphne and Peter are afraid to call the police for fear they will be implicated. Instead, they concoct a plan....Out of the Fog A short story set during Prohibition in the U.S.JAMES JACK RONALD (1905-1972) was a prolific writer of pulp fiction, mystery stories and dramatic novels. Raised in Glasgow, Ronald moved to Chicago aged seventeen to 'earn his fortune', later returning to the UK to pursue a writing career. His early works were serializations and short stories syndicated in newspapers and magazines around the world. Ronald wrote under a number of pseudonyms, including Michael Crombie, Kirk Wales, Peter Gale, Mark Ellison and Kenneth Streeter among others. Several books were adapted into films, including Murder in the Family (1938), The Witness Vanishes (1939), and The Suspect (1944).
€ 20,50