This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

A collection of 15 fantasy short stories, similar to the ""Arabian Nights,"" set in Chicago. Excerpt: The Manner in Which Mr. Edward Middleton Encounters the Emir Achmed Ben Daoud. It was a lowering and gloomy night in the early part of the present century. Mr. Edward Middleton, a gallant youth, who had but lately passed his twenty-third year, was faring northward along the southern part of that famous avenue of commerce, Clark Street, in the city of Chicago, wending his way toward the emporium of Mr. Marks Cohen. Suddenly the rain which the cloudy heaven had been promising for many hours, began to descend in great scattered drops that presaged a heavy shower. Mr. Middleton hastened his steps. It was possible that if the dress-suit he wore, hired for the occasion of the wedding of his friend, Mr. Chauncey Stackelberg, should become imbued with moisture in the shower that now seemed imminent, ...

This early work by Wardon Allan Curtis was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it as part of our Cryptofiction Classics series. 'The Monster of Lake LaMetrie' is a short story told through extracts of a diary written by a professor and medical doctor. It tells a tale of a creature that attacks the doctor while he is walking along the shore.

Ask the Pool Guy, Allan Curtis, is a lifelong member of the swimming pool industry. This book is a compilation of his tips for swimming pool owners everywhere. Your pool is an investment that you and your family can enjoy for many years. We have put together some information to help you maximize your enjoyment, and answer many of the common pool service and maintenance questions. Several topics are also great troubleshooting guides and will serve as a valuable reference for you as you enjoy your pool. The swimming pool season in Michigan, where Ask the Pool Guy is located, typically runs from mid-April to mid-September. If you live in parts of the country where your season is longer, or even in the area where you don't winterize your pool, there is still plenty of information for you in this guide. If you have any additional questions or problems, you can contact our team via the website (www.askthepoolguy.com). We happily take calls and questions, and even pool design and build requests from around the country. We are prepared to help you troubleshoot, solve problems, and create the best swimming pool owner experience possible. Happy Swimming

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone