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Earle P. Scarlett: A Study in Scarlett is a comprehensive biography of a Calgary physician and Sherlock Holmes enthusiast. Discover the life of a cherished Canadian knowledgeable on almost everything, including myths, medicine, music, art and literature. A lover of the English language, Scarlett possessed a vast library of books from the popular literature of his time to the most obscure passages of the past. Delve into the deep reaches of his wisdom with this awe-inspiring tribute.
"Historic Jamaica" by Frank Cundall. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
The morning of the Battle of Balaklava, on 25 October 1854, saw a desperate charge against a greatly superior Russian force. Epitomised by the reckless courage of the British cavalry in the face of heavy odds, the charge was a complete success, putting the Russians to flight. This charge was not that of the Light Brigade, which took place later the same day, but that of the Heavy Brigade, under the command of General James Scarlett. Caught by surprise, Scarlett dressed the three hundred men nearest to him, placed himself well ahead of them and charged uphill to an extraordinary and unlikely victory. The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, a resounding success, has unjustly been overshadowed by the ...