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Under The Wide And Starry Sky

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Author : Nancy Horan
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2014-09-23

Under The Wide And Starry Sky written by Nancy Horan and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-23 with Fiction categories.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • TODAY SHOW BOOK CLUB PICK • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH From the New York Times bestselling author of Loving Frank comes a much-anticipated second novel, which tells the improbable love story of Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson and his tempestuous American wife, Fanny. At the age of thirty-five, Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne has left her philandering husband in San Francisco to set sail for Belgium—with her three children and nanny in tow—to study art. It is a chance for this adventurous woman to start over, to make a better life for all of them, and to pursue her own desires. Not long after her arrival, however, tragedy strikes, and Fanny and her children repair to a quiet artists’ colony in France where she can recuperate. Emerging from a deep sorrow, she meets a lively Scot, Robert Louis Stevenson, ten years her junior, who falls instantly in love with the earthy, independent, and opinionated “belle Americaine.” Fanny does not immediately take to the slender young lawyer who longs to devote his life to writing—and who would eventually pen such classics as Treasure Island and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. In time, though, she succumbs to Stevenson’s charms, and the two begin a fierce love affair—marked by intense joy and harrowing darkness—that spans the decades and the globe. The shared life of these two strong-willed individuals unfolds into an adventure as impassioned and unpredictable as any of Stevenson’s own unforgettable tales. Praise for Under the Wide and Starry Sky “A richly imagined [novel] of love, laughter, pain and sacrifice . . . Under the Wide and Starry Sky is a dual portrait, with Louis and Fanny sharing the limelight in the best spirit of teamwork—a romantic partnership.”—USA Today “Powerful . . . flawless . . . a perfect example of what a man and a woman will do for love, and what they can accomplish when it’s meant to be.”—Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Horan’s prose is gorgeous enough to keep a reader transfixed, even if the story itself weren’t so compelling. I kept re-reading passages just to savor the exquisite wordplay. . . . Few writers are as masterful as she is at blending carefully researched history with the novelist’s art.”—The Dallas Morning News “A classic artistic bildungsroman and a retort to the genre, a novel that shows how love and marriage can simultaneously offer inspiration and encumbrance.”—The New York Times Book Review

Loving Frank

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Author : Nancy Horan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2008-11-13

Loving Frank written by Nancy Horan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-13 with Fiction categories.

In the internationally bestselling vein of The Paris Wife and Z: a novel of Zelda Fitzgerald this biographical novel is set in the early 1900s when polite Chicago society was rocked by terrible scandal when renowned architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, ran off with Mamah Cheney, a client's wife. Abandoning their families and reputations, the lovers fled to Europe and exile. Mamah's actions branded her an unnatural mother and society relished her persecution. For the rest of her life Mamah paid an extraordinary price for moving outside society's rules, in a time that was unforgiving of a woman's quest for fulfilment and personal happiness. Headstrong and honest, her love for Frank was unstoppable. This portrait of her life as his muse and soulmate is a moving, passionate and timeless love story with a shocking conclusion.

Starry River Of The Sky

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Author : Grace Lin
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2012-10-02

Starry River Of The Sky written by Grace Lin and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures.

The Silverado Squatters

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Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

The Silverado Squatters written by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with California categories.

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) traveled to California in 1879 in pursuit of Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne, the Oakland woman with whom he had fallen in love in France. The two were married in the spring of 1880 and honeymooned in a cabin at Silverado, a mining ghost town on Mt. St. Helena. In the next fourteen years, Mrs. Stevenson nursed her husband while he produced the verses, stories, and books of travel and adventure that made him famous. Silverado (1888) tells the story of the newlywed Stevensons' trip to Silverado. Stevenson writes of their journey from San Francisco up the Napa Valley to Calistoga and then up the mountain to their goal. He describes their neighbors, and recounts tales of the town in its glory days as a silver mining camp.

Bed In Summer

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Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-08

Bed In Summer written by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08 with Bedtime categories.

Presents an illustrated poem about a little girl having to be in bed during daylight hours.

Under Wide And Starry Skies

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Author : Nicholas Coghlan
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2025-01-16

Under Wide And Starry Skies written by Nicholas Coghlan and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.

Cast off the lines and discover 50 of the most fabulous off-the-beaten-track sailing destinations on our planet. If you own a sailing boat, chances are that you've wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon. Here are 50 out-of-the way destinations to encourage you to sell up and go (or enjoy a temporary escape) with practical tips including formalities, the prevailing weather and GPS positions. The selection of locations is based on over 70,000 miles of sailing. Some (St Helena, Cocos Keeling) are classic yet remote destinations that have been favoured by circumnavigators ever since the days of Joshua Slocum. Others (in Japan, Patagonia or the Pacific Northwest) have been chosen as perfect examples of the attractions of those regions. Common denominators are protection from the weather, scenic beauty and historic and/or human interest. And the fact that, while solitude is not guaranteed, you won't be troubled by the arrival of a cruising flotilla or by a novice dragging anchor onto you. Each anchorage is introduced with a lively account describing the place, its history and people (if any) as well as the author and his crew's adventures. Each account is followed by a beautifully hand-drawn sketch of the anchorage and an information box.

The Land Of Nod

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Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2017-02-14

The Land Of Nod written by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-14 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

Ever wondered about the mysterious place we all visit when we fall asleep? Robert Louis Stevenson's classic children's poem about dreamland is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. Accompanied by Robert Hunter's bold and beautiful illustrations, this picture book will bring the beloved Scottish author's work to a whole new generation of young readers.

The Lady Of Shalott

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Author : Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1881

The Lady Of Shalott written by Alfred Tennyson Baron Tennyson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1881 with Arthurian romances categories.

A narrative poem about the death of Elaine, "the lily maid of Astolat".

An Apology For Idlers

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Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2009-08-27

An Apology For Idlers written by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-27 with Literary Collections categories.

An irresistible invitation to reject the work ethic and enjoy life's simple pleasures (such as laughing, drinking and lying in the open air), Robert Louis Stevenson's witty and seminal essay on the joys of idleness is accompanied here by his writings on, among other things, growing old, visiting unpleasant places and the overwhelming experience of falling in love. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are

The Swing

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Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
language : en
Publisher: CrissCross AppleSauce Books
Release Date : 2025-03

The Swing written by Robert Louis Stevenson and has been published by CrissCross AppleSauce Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03 with Juvenile Fiction categories.

The endearing, classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson is brought to life by a charming little boy enjoying the experience of swinging. With his dog by his side, the child believes he can fly. And in his swing, he just might be right! Beautifully illustrated for contemporary children by Heather Lynn Harris, it is hoped that The Swing, will revive a lost gem to the delight of children everywhere. This book is a classic that will be treasured by even the youngest of readers.