In this gripping tale of adventure and exploration, a group of American pioneers embarks on a perilous journey across the Great Plains. With stunning illustrations by Felix Octavius Carr Darley and a writing style that is both engaging and memorable, this classic novel is a must-read for fans of American literature.
A pictorial history of the pioneers who settled the American West, including their adventures, challenges, and triumphs over the rugged wilderness.
Darley's chilling anthology of ghost stories aims to dispel the cheap thrills and sensationalism of popular supernatural fiction and instead offer stories that resonate with deeper themes of human psychology and morality. Featuring works by renowned authors such as Poe, Hawthorne, and Irving, this collection is a haunting and thought-provoking journey into the unknown.
This book is a classic adventure novel that tells the story of a group of travelers who become stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific. With vivid descriptions of the island's flora and fauna, and thrilling action sequences, it's a must-read for anyone who loves tales of exploration and adventure. Cooper, Bryant, and Darley collaborate masterfully to create a timeless piece of literature that will captivate readers of all ages.
Poslední Mohýkán, druhý, zcela samostatní díl slavné pentalogie o zálesákovi Kožené punčoše, se odehrává v době bojů mezi Anglií a Francií na americkém kontinentu. Cooper zde líčí osudy dcer plukovníka Munroa, které se snaží dostat za svým otcem do pevnosti William Henry. Stanou se však zajatkyněmi indiána Maguy. Po jejich stopách se vydají zálesák Sokolí oko a dva Mohykáni - Čingačgúk a jeho syn Unkas, poslední svého rodu - aby obě dívky zachránili.