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Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant (1902) is a posthumously
published autobiography by Walter Besant. Although he is more
widely known for his works of fiction and book-length studies of
the city of London, Besant was also a gifted autobiographer whose
unique sense of self and rich memories make for an entertaining,
informative read. "I am supposing that [man] has the choice offered
him, together with an outline of the future-not a future of fate
laid down with Calvinistic rigour, but a future of possibility. And
as time, past or future, does not exist in the other world, I am
supposing that a man can be born in any age that he pleases." The
son of a merchant, Walter Besant would combine ambition with wit to
become one of Victorian England's leading intellectual figures. His
autobiography is not just the portrait of a man, but a record of a
century that saw empires rise and fall, industry outpace
agriculture, and the life of humanity change forever, for better or
worse. Unsatisfied with the success and fame he found in his
literary work, Besant dedicated himself to social causes and was a
true champion of the poor in London and around the world. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Walter Besant's Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant
is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.
First published in 1882, All Sorts and Conditions of Men chronicles
daily life in the East-end district of Whitechapel road, where
people go about their business with an air of quiet resignation.
The arrival of Miss Kennedy, who wants to establish a dressmakers'
co-operative, causes great excitement, especially when it
transpires she is a friend of Angela Messenger, heiress to a local
brewing fortune. Meanwhile, Harry Goslet learns his is not an
aristocrat but the son of a lowly army sergeant. Determined to
return to his true roots, he moves to the East End, where he ends
up in the same boarding house as Miss Kennedy. The two discover a
mutual interest in social reform, imagining a People's Palace of
delight where the working classes can enjoy recreational activities
as a reward for their labours. Nothing is quite what it seems in
this magical microcosm, and soon their dreams are realised in the
shape of a shimmering edifice that transforms the local community.
This edition includes: a critical introduction, explanatory
footnotes, suggestions for further reading, and extensive
contextual material.
Originally published in 1895, a dying man instructs his son to
reject their family fortune because of its evil origins and his
grandfather's unsavory past. Yet, his son is enamored by the riches
and its potential for good. John Calvert was a successful engineer
and heir to a large fortune. While on his deathbed, he tells his
son, Dr. Lucian Calvert, the truth about their family's money and
how it was acquired. His dying wish is that Lucian never touches a
dime or use it for personal gain. John fails to leave a will, which
causes multiple "family members" to stake their claim on his
wealth. Despite his father's haunting words, Lucian becomes engaged
in a battle for his highly-coveted estate. Beyond the Dream of
Avarice is a cautionary tale about status, wealth and greed. Walter
Besant provides an insightful look at the corruptive nature of
money and power. Even with a clear warning, man can still fall
victim to the desires of the flesh. With an eye-catching new cover,
and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Beyond the
Dream of Avarice is both modern and readable.
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Blind Love (Paperback)
Wilkie Collins, Walter Besant; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Iris Henley is a bright young woman that falls in love with an
unstable man whose criminal history begins to catch up with them.
Despite their obstacles, Iris chooses to stand by and defend her
husband. Iris Henley goes against her father's wishes and marries
Lord Harry Norland, a member of an Irish secret society. The
unlikely pair experience several hardships including a sudden loss
of income. As a last resort, Harry engages in insurance fraud
hoping to use the funds to support their lifestyle. This leads to a
fraud case and eventually a murder investigation. When Iris
discovers a conspiracy plot she is forced to reevaluate her
marriage. Blind Love is the final work from author Wilkie Collins.
Initially left unfinished, it was released a year after his death
in 1890. The novel's last act was successfully completed by his
colleague Walter Besant who delivers a mesmerizing story of love
and desperation. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Blind Love is both modern and
readable.
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The Inner House (Paperback)
Walter Besant; Contributions by Mint Editions
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In the distant future, an ageless society with a strict government,
faces a small rebellion from citizens eager to break away from
their rule. It is a cautionary tale that portrays the dangers of
immortality. A futuristic society discovers the key to a long and
ageless life. Scientists have developed an elixir that allows
citizens to live beyond expectations. With this advancement comes
new regulations that require each person to embrace uniform
behaviors. Without the limitation of death, people become mindless
and apathetic to one another. Overpopulation is controlled by a
unique policy in which each birth must be justified by a death. A
group of vigilantes attempt to disrupt this system, with hopes of
returning to nineteenth-century norms. A notable predecessor to
Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, The Inner House explores the
social and ethical conflicts surrounding immortality. Walter Besant
delivers a cautionary tale where death is rare and often
unexpected. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of The Inner House is both modern
and readable.
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The Golden Butterfly (Paperback)
Walter Besant, James Rice; Contributions by Mint Editions
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The Golden Butterfly (1876) is a novel by Walter Besant and James
Rice. Their fifth novel perhaps marks the zenith of their
collaborative powers, capturing the spirit of adventure that
defined the mythology of the American West. Epic and entertaining,
The Golden Butterfly is a captivating tale for all audiences. "He
was a thin man, about five and forty years of age; he wore an
irregular and patchy kind of beard, which flourished exceedingly on
certain square half-inches of chin and cheek, and was as thin as
grass at Aden on the intervening spaces. He had no boots; but a
sort of moccasins, the lightness of which enabled him to show his
heels to the bear for so long a time." Gilead P. Beck is a
fortunate man. Only moments away from losing his life to a
voracious grizzly bear, a company of English prospectors happens to
spot him running through the brush. With two shots, they drop the
beast, rescuing Gilead and earning his undying gratitude. Together,
they continue toward the newly established Empire City, where
fortune or failure awaits every man at the edge of the American
West. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Walter Besant and James Rice's The
Golden Butterfly is a classic of English literature reimagined for
modern readers.
Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant (1902) is a posthumously
published autobiography by Walter Besant. Although he is more
widely known for his works of fiction and book-length studies of
the city of London, Besant was also a gifted autobiographer whose
unique sense of self and rich memories make for an entertaining,
informative read. "I am supposing that [man] has the choice offered
him, together with an outline of the future-not a future of fate
laid down with Calvinistic rigour, but a future of possibility. And
as time, past or future, does not exist in the other world, I am
supposing that a man can be born in any age that he pleases." The
son of a merchant, Walter Besant would combine ambition with wit to
become one of Victorian England's leading intellectual figures. His
autobiography is not just the portrait of a man, but a record of a
century that saw empires rise and fall, industry outpace
agriculture, and the life of humanity change forever, for better or
worse. Unsatisfied with the success and fame he found in his
literary work, Besant dedicated himself to social causes and was a
true champion of the poor in London and around the world. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Walter Besant's Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant
is a classic of English literature reimagined for modern readers.
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The Ivory Gate
Walter Besant
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Although he is largely unspoken of today, Walter Besant was one of
the nineteenth century's greatest minds, a novelist, historian,
mathematician, and diplomat who played an integral part in shaping
Victorian England's cultural and political reality. In the
posthumously published Autobiography of Sir Walter Besant, he
reflects on his humble upbringings and the ambition that brought
him success.
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The Golden Butterfly (Hardcover)
Walter Besant, James Rice; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R710
R592
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The Golden Butterfly (1876) is a novel by Walter Besant and James
Rice. Their fifth novel perhaps marks the zenith of their
collaborative powers, capturing the spirit of adventure that
defined the mythology of the American West. Epic and entertaining,
The Golden Butterfly is a captivating tale for all audiences. “He
was a thin man, about five and forty years of age; he wore an
irregular and patchy kind of beard, which flourished exceedingly on
certain square half-inches of chin and cheek, and was as thin as
grass at Aden on the intervening spaces. He had no boots; but a
sort of moccasins, the lightness of which enabled him to show his
heels to the bear for so long a time.” Gilead P. Beck is a
fortunate man. Only moments away from losing his life to a
voracious grizzly bear, a company of English prospectors happens to
spot him running through the brush. With two shots, they drop the
beast, rescuing Gilead and earning his undying gratitude. Together,
they continue toward the newly established Empire City, where
fortune or failure awaits every man at the edge of the American
West. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of Walter Besant and James Rice’s The
Golden Butterfly is a classic of English literature reimagined for
modern readers.
Originally published in 1895, a dying man instructs his son to
reject their family fortune because of its evil origins and his
grandfather’s unsavory past. Yet, his son is enamored by the
riches and its potential for good. John Calvert was a successful
engineer and heir to a large fortune. While on his deathbed, he
tells his son, Dr. Lucian Calvert, the truth about their family’s
money and how it was acquired. His dying wish is that Lucian never
touches a dime or use it for personal gain. John fails to leave a
will, which causes multiple “family members” to stake their
claim on his wealth. Despite his father’s haunting words, Lucian
becomes engaged in a battle for his highly-coveted estate. Beyond
the Dream of Avarice is a cautionary tale about status, wealth and
greed. Walter Besant provides an insightful look at the corruptive
nature of money and power. Even with a clear warning, man can still
fall victim to the desires of the flesh. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Beyond the Dream of Avarice is both modern and readable.
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Blind Love (Hardcover)
Wilkie Collins, Walter Besant; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R739
R617
Discovery Miles 6 170
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Iris Henley is a bright young woman that falls in love with an
unstable man whose criminal history begins to catch up with them.
Despite their obstacles, Iris chooses to stand by and defend her
husband. Iris Henley goes against her father’s wishes and marries
Lord Harry Norland, a member of an Irish secret society. The
unlikely pair experience several hardships including a sudden loss
of income. As a last resort, Harry engages in insurance fraud
hoping to use the funds to support their lifestyle. This leads to a
fraud case and eventually a murder investigation. When Iris
discovers a conspiracy plot she is forced to reevaluate her
marriage. Blind Love is the final work from author Wilkie Collins.
Initially left unfinished, it was released a year after his death
in 1890. The novel’s last act was successfully completed by his
colleague Walter Besant who delivers a mesmerizing story of love
and desperation. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Blind Love is both modern and
readable.
Written in the late 1800's, The History of London by Sir Walter
Besant gives an account of the city from its humble beginnings to
the greatness of the Victorian era. Although its premise is the
history of London, it does not confine itself to mere facts about
that one city, but explores what life was like for the citizens of
London across its long history, and the links between historical
events, culture and the experiences of Londoners and wider society.
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