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Mayne Reid A Memoir of His Life
Mayne Reid was a Scottish-American novelist best known for his adventure stories set in the American West and other exotic locations. In this memoir, his wife Elizabeth chronicles his life and literary career in fascinating detail, from his childhood in Ireland to his experiences as a soldier in the Mexican-American War. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of 19th century literature and fans of Reid's thrilling tales. 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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Delphi Complete Works of Captain Mayne Reid (Illustrated)
Captain Thomas Mayne Reid was a Scots-Irish American writer, whose popular novels in the vein of Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson feature high adventure in untamed settings. This comprehensive eBook presents Reid’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Reid’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * All 48 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes rare works appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first publis...
Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life
In 'Mayne Reid: A Memoir of his Life', Elizabeth Hyde Reid delves into the fascinating life and works of the renowned 19th-century novelist Mayne Reid. With a meticulous approach, Reid explores the literary style and context of Reid's novels, known for their adventurous themes and vivid descriptions of the American West. The book offers insight into the influence of Reid's upbringing and experiences on his storytelling, making it a must-read for those interested in the history of adventure literature. Reid's careful analysis of Reid's works sheds light on the lasting impact he has had on the literary world. Elizabeth Hyde Reid's detailed examination of Mayne Reid's life and legacy offers a comprehensive look into the mind of a prolific writer whose works continue to captivate readers to this day.
The Transatlantic Indian, 1776-1930
This book takes a fascinating look at the iconic figure of the Native American in the British cultural imagination from the Revolutionary War to the early twentieth century, and examining how Native Americans regarded the British, as well as how they challenged their own cultural image in Britain during this period. Kate Flint shows how the image of the Indian was used in English literature and culture for a host of ideological purposes, and she reveals its crucial role as symbol, cultural myth, and stereotype that helped to define British identity and its attitude toward the colonial world. Through close readings of writers such as Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Gaskell, and D. H. Lawrence, Fli...
British Comment on the United States
This bibliography of more than three thousand entries, often extensively annotated, lists books and pamphlets that illuminate evolving British views on the United States during a period of great change on both sides of the Atlantic. Subjects addressed in various decades include slavery and abolitionism, women's rights, the Civil War, organized labor, economic, cultural, and social behavior, political and religious movements, and the "American" character in general.
