N. C. Wyeth Boeken

"Robinson Crusoe" is een klassiek verhaal over de avonturen van een man die schipbreuk lijdt en op een onbewoond eiland terechtkomt. Het boek verkent thema's van overleving, eenzaamheid en de menselijke geest. Crusoe, die zijn leven op het eiland opnieuw moet opbouwen, wordt geconfronteerd met de uitdagingen van de natuur en zijn eigen isolatie. De roman behandelt ook de morele en spirituele ontwikkeling van de protagonist, evenals de invloed van de koloniale en economische context van de tijd. De interacties met inboorlingen en de ontwikkeling van vriendschappen, zoals met Vrijdag, bieden een diepere reflectie op de menselijke relaties en de sociale hiërarchieën. De rijke symboliek en de allegorische elementen van het verhaal maken het tot een belangrijk werk in de Engelse literatuur, dat de lezer uitnodigt om na te denken over de betekenis van beschaving en de menselijke conditie.

Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicated to fight against tyranny.

Testo originale a fronte. La storia di Rip van Winkle è ambientata immediatamente prima (intorno al 1770) e dopo la rivoluzione americana (intorno al 1790). Rip van Winkle, un abitante di origine olandese, vive in un bel villaggio ai piedi delle Catskill Mountains di New York. Essendo affabile, è amato da tutti tranne che dalla moglie. Infatti, oltre ad essere affabile, è anche pigro e così trascura la sua casa e la sua fattoria. Un giorno d'autunno, scappa dai continui rimproveri della moglie, fuggendo sulle montagne. Dopo aver incontrato degli uomini vestiti in maniera strana - che si dice siano i fantasmi dell'equipaggio di Henry Hudson, che giocano a nine-pins, e dopo aver bevuto dei loro superalcolici - si siede a terra sotto un albero ombroso, addormentandosi profondamente. Dopo vent'anni, Rip si sveglia e ritorna nel suo villaggio, inconsapevole di quanto abbia dormito. Giunto a casa, scopre che la moglie è morta e che i suoi amici più vicini sono morti in guerra o partiti via dal paese...

While going through the possessions of a deceased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.

Follow the thrilling adventures of the legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith as he takes on train robbers, rustlers, and other hardened criminals in the wilds of the American West. A fast-paced and action-packed Western classic!

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. But his favorite of all his books was this sweeping historical adventure set in the Middle Ages. When young Alleyne Edricson sets out into the world he has no idea of the exciting adventures he will have. It is 1366 and England is at war with Spain. Alleyne becomes a squire to Sir Nigel Loring and journeys to France to join the White Company, a bold band of archers. On the way, he is involved in jousts, a skirmish with vicious pirates, a daring rescue from a besieged castle, and a fierce battle in which Alleyne risks death to save Sir Nigel and the Company from defeat. Written by one of the world's most beloved authors and illustrated by one of our most distinguished artists, The White Company brings to life a medieval world of chivalry and stirring adventures that will delight readers of all ages. Book jacket.

N. C. Wyeth's thrilling, evocative artwork -- created circa 1911 -- enlivens Robert Louis Stevenson's unforgettable tale of adventure in this thoughtful retelling of the literary classic, abridged for younger readers, 4 to 8 years of age. This large-format book provides a wonderful introduction to the beloved story and is sure to be read and enjoyed by families for generations.