First serialized in a newspaper in 1905, The Jungle is a classic of American literature that led to the creation of food-safety standards. While investigating the meatpacking industry in Chicago, .... Zobraziť viac
Five classic stories from Jules Verne including Around the World in Eighty Days, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, and others. This superb collection of classic science fiction features the best of Jules Verne’s epic adventure stories, ... Zobraziť viac
The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe is the next edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, featuring works from the famous gothic American writer. His works span from 1827 to his death in 1849. His often macabre and dark works included ... Zobraziť viac
Le Morte d'Arthur is an exciting, magical interpretation of the legend of King Arthur. The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, Le Morte d'Arthur is unabridged and complete. Originally published in 1485 by William Caxton, ... Zobraziť viac
A stunning edition boasting the early tales of Sherlock Holmes, including a full-length novel and more short stories. Sherlock Holmes: Volume 2 continues the exciting adventures of the worlds most famous pipe-smoking ... Zobraziť viac
Sherlock Holmes: Volume 1 is a great introduction to the worlds most famous pipe-smoking detective,Holmes himself. Experience two complete novels and two collections of short stories now! ... Zobraziť viac
Another excellent edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, ... Zobraziť viac
Written during the Italian Renaissance, Niccolo Machiavelli's astute observations on how to read people and situations, especially for acquiring and maintaining political power, is a classic primer for politicians and business leaders alike... Zobraziť viac
The Art of War is the oldest and most influential military strategy text in existence, and Sun Tzu's teachings on how to successfully respond to and handle situations of conflict is a must-read for ... Zobraziť viac
Collected in this elegant volume are four of the most important and influential military and political treatises in history. Originally written for a specific purpose, the principles conveyed through these strategy texts are universal and timeless, ... Zobraziť viac
The publication of Charles Darwin’s The Origin of Species in 1859 marked a dramatic turning point in scientific thought, but it also ignited a firestorm of controversy. More than two decades following his intercontinental voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, ... Zobraziť viac
First published in 1855 with Whitman’s own money, Leaves of Grass is a highly sensual collection of verses that became a monument to American poetry. The journalist, philosopher, clerk, ... Zobraziť viac
The next elegant edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Iliad and the Odyssey is unabridged and complete. The Iliad is the epic poem that tells the ten-year story of the siege of Troy by the Greeks... Zobraziť viac
Delve into this stunning gift edition boasting the complete collection of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales and original, iconic illustrations by John Tenniel... Zobraziť viac
A stunning gift edition boasting the early tales of Sherlock Holmes, including two short story collections. This fourth and final volume concludes the exciting adventures of the worlds most famous pipe-smoking ... Zobraziť viac
This great series addition of Sherlock Holmes includes a full-length novels and short stories. Sherlock Holmes: Volume 3 continues the exciting adventures of the worlds most famous pipe-smoking ... Zobraziť viac
Originally titled Children's and Household Tales, The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales contains the essential bedtime stories for children worldwide for the better part of two centuries. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German linguists ... Zobraziť viac
Artist Basil Hallward has sent a gift. A portrait that perfectly captures young Dorian Gray's handsome features. When Lord Henry tempts Dorian with a new lifestyle of hedonism and pleasure, he realizes that he would sell his soul for an eternity ... Zobraziť viac
A mysterious Count resides in a Transylvania castle, and it's Jonathan Harker's duty to help him find a residence in London. The standard for gothic horror, Bram Stoker's Dracula uncovers the secrets of the Prince of Darkness ... Zobraziť viac
