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Columbia Theatre, absolutely fireproof, Luckett & Dwyer, lessees and managers, Ned Stein, treasurer. Charles Frohman presents the laughing play of the season, E.E. Rose's dramatization of Irving Bacheller's famous novel, "Eben Holden". Produced under the stage direction of E.E. Rose, scenery by Ernest Gros, incidental music by Wm. Furst, A.L. Levering, acting manager.
"D'Ri and I" by Irving Bacheller is a satisfying novel that unfolds inside the backdrop of the American Civil War. This work captures the spirit of the era and offers a unique blend of humor, adventure, and historic perception. The narrative is offered because the memoir of a man named John Hapwood, recounting his studies and encounters with a charismatic and eccentric individual called D'Ri. D'Ri is a wandering Irishman with an inherent ability for storytelling and a penchant for getting into fun and frequently unbelievable conditions. As the tale progresses, readers are taken on a journey thru the numerous escapades of D'Ri and his interactions with a various cast of characters. The novel is a celebration of friendship, camaraderie, and the human spirit, set in opposition to the backdrop of a turbulent period in American history. Bacheller's storytelling is marked by means of its humor and heat, making "D'Ri and I" an enticing and exciting examine. The characters come to lifestyles with vibrant personalities, and the unconventional captures the essence of the time with historic accuracy and a touch of nostalgia.
Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - Near the end of my fourteenth year I was apprenticed to Valentine, King & Co., cotton importers, Liverpool, as a "pair of legs." My father had died suddenly, leaving me and his property in the possession of my stepmother and my guardian. It was in deference to their urgent advice that I left my home in London (with little reluctance, since my life there had never been happy) to study the art of money-making. On arriving at the scene of my expected triumphs I was assigned to the somewhat humble position of errand boy. In common wit...
Keeping Up with Lizzie by Irving Bacheller is about how the voice of reason Socrates Potter must convince Lizzie to make sensible decisions when she takes the town for a wild ride. Excerpt: "The Honorable Socrates Potter was the only "scientific man" in the village of Pointview, Connecticut. In every point of manhood, he was far ahead of his neighbors. In a way, he had outstripped himself, for, while his ideas were highly modern, he clung to the dress and manners that prevailed in his youth."
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Hand-Made Gentleman: A Tale of the Battles of Peace" by Irving Bacheller. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
AM. Bound manuscript, heavily edited by Bacheller, of his novel set in the days prior to and during the American Revolution. The book was first published in 1922.
D'Ri and I: A Tale of Daring Deeds in the Second War with the British by Irving Bacheller is an adventurous historical novel set during the War of 1812, capturing the spirit of bravery, loyalty, and friendship. The story follows D'Ri, a rugged frontiersman, and the narrator, who recounts their thrilling exploits and daring deeds as they navigate the challenges of war and survival in the wilderness. Bacheller's narrative is filled with action, adventure, and vivid descriptions of life on the American frontier. The characters are well-drawn and engaging, with D'Ri standing out as a larger-than-life figure whose courage and wit make him a beloved hero. The novel is not only a tale of military a...
Published in 1892, this book tells the story of a young man Kendric Lane leaving Liverpool to find his uncle in Canada, and meets his cousin brother Rayel who holds the power of reading minds and detect truth and lies then set it into paintings. In time, the two leave their uncle to live in the wider world, and Rayel's gentleness and peculiar gifts are put to the test as he moves like an angel among our fallen world.