Saxo Grammaticus - Deeds of the Danes - Gesta Danorum

Gesta Danorum – Deeds of the Danes

In the early years of the thirteenth century the Danish writer Saxo Grammaticus provided his people with a History of the Danes, an account of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to king Gorm. It is one of the major sources for the heroic and mythological traditions of northern Europe, though the complex Latin style and the wide range of material brought together from different sources have limited its use.

Pages: 420
ISBN: 9781329902831

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Mrs Molesworth - The Carved Lions

The Carved Lions by Mrs Molesworth

When two life sized carved lions from the east are given as a gift to an English household, the children of the house are enchanted, especially when the lions come to life and help take care of them.

This is a delightful book for young girls but retains some adult appeal.

The author Mrs Molesworth (1839 – 1921) has been called "the Jane Austen of the nursery.

Pages: 128
ISBN: 9781329687608

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Howard Pyle - The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions

The Story of Sir Launcelot and His Companions by Howard Pyle

Enchanting tale of chivalry and love recounts the adventures of the most famous knight of King Arthur's Round Table. Stories of Launcelot's daring rescue of Queen Guinevere, the tournament at Astolat, the birth of Galahad, and much more.

This is the 3rd book that follows the adventures of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. It follows Sir Launcelot of the Round Table as he rescues Queen Guinevere, fights in the tournament at Astolat & pursues other adventures.

Howard Pyle's stories of King Arthur and his knights are themselves legendary. Colorful tales of chivalry are combined with his own detailed illustrations to create an elegant and beautiful book. This is the third in a set of four books on Arthur by Howard Pyle.

Pages: 388
ISBN: 9781329687417

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Charles Williams - The Greater Trumps

THE GREATER TRUMPS by Charles Williams

The original Tarot deck is used to unlock enormous metaphysical powers by allowing the possessors to see across space and time, create matter, and raise powerful natural storms. Upon an ancient golden table, golden figurines perpetually move "by some magnetism of the Earth" to the "Great Dance" - that is, the rhythm of all things that happen in this world. The table and figurines are half of a set. The other half is the original Tarot cards. Together, it is believed, they have the power to explain eachother's mysteries, and maybe even manipulate time, space, and the elements.

By some great coincidence, or movement of the Dance, two families are brought together who each have one half of the set.

But when the pieces are reunited, all hell...and heaven break loose!

No 35 in Dennis Wheatley Library of the Occult.

Pages: 232
ISBN: 9781329687257

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Howard Pyle - The Garden Behind the Moon

The Garden Behind the Moon: A Real Story of the Moon Angel by Howard Pyle

David goes on a journey to the moon-garden where everything is beautiful and where he also meets Phyllis who is not like the other children in the garden. While he is allowed to play in this beautiful place for awhile, he at last finds out that he has been brought there to reveal his true mission, which is to find the Wonder-Box and the Know-All Book that is hidden in the Iron Castle and bring them back to earth. In order to find the Iron Castle, he must first find and tame the Black Winged Horse. Will he be able to succeed at the task given him?

Pages: 152
ISBN: 9781329687714

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Robert E Howard - Conan the Barbarian

Conan the Barbarian by Robert E Howard

Conan the Barbarian - Warrior, Hero, Legend.

Conan - Black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer… Discover how it all began. Conan the Barbarian spawned a hundred imitators. Find out why with these tales from his life. From the Tower of the Elephant to Beyond the Black River, follow Robert E. Howard's greatest creation as he cuts a bloody swathe through the history of Hyborea. Over 720 pages of epic action! All the original stories.

“A hero of mythic proportion, fashioned by a storyteller who helped define what a modern fantasy should be” - Raymond E. Feist.

Pages: 724
ISBN: 9781329687509

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Jules Verne - Doctor Ox’s Experiment and Other Short Stories

Doctor Ox's Experiment and Other Short Stories by Jules Verne

Jules Verne pioneered the genre of science-fiction. He is best known for his novels "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864), "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (1870), and "Around the World in Eighty Days" (1873).

Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before navigable aircraft and practical submarines were invented, and before any means of space travel had been devised. He is the third most translated author of all time. His prominent novels have been made into films. Verne, along with H. G. Wells, is often referred to as the "Father of Science Fiction". And this is a nice collection with ten of his short stories.

Pages: 340
ISBN: 9781329632530

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Francis Stevens - The Citadel of Fear

The Citadel of Fear by Francis Stevens 

It tells the tale of two adventurers, an Irishman and an American, who come upon the lost Aztec city of Tlapallan, in the wilds of Mexico. One is taken over by an evil god while the other falls in love with a woman from Tlapallan. Back in the states, the possessed man begins to use magic to mutate civilians.

At the home of the Irishman's sister, a rampaging monster trashes the house one night, and that is only the beginning of one incredibly wild ride with many twists and breathtaking surprises. Nightmare creatures, battling Aztec gods and indoor swamps.

Francis Stevens - "the woman who invented dark fantasy"

Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781329632318

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Alexandre Dumas - The Wolf Leader

The Wolf Leader by Alexandre Dumas 

The Wolf Leader is set around 1780 in Dumas' native town of Villers-Cotterêts, and is supposedly based on a local folk-tale Dumas heard as a child. 

The story concerns Thibault, a shoe-maker, who is beaten by the gamekeeper of the Lord of Vez for interfering with the lord's hunting. Afterwards he encounters a huge wolf, walking on its hind legs like a man, who offers him vengeance; Thibault may wish harm on any person in return for one of his own hairs for each wish. To seal the agreement, the two exchange rings. As a result of this bargain he also finds himself able to command the local wolves, and hence gradually gains the reputation of being a werewolf. 

Thibault's first two wishes kill the gamekeeper and injure the Lord of Vez. The wishes turn two hairs on his head long and red, as do his subsequent ones, which, though equally successful, also backfire against him in unexpected ways, leaving him scorned and hated by others in his community.

Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781329631878

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Charles Williams - The Place of the Lion

The Place of the Lion by Charles Williams

Platonic archetypes begin to appear around an English country town, wreaking havoc and drawing to the surface the spiritual strengths and flaws of individual characters. If it's not stopped, the entire world will be destroyed by their terrifying power. What happens when the cosmic Forms start pulling our world into theirs? One of the weirdest - and most provocative - novels ever written.

Pages: 204
ISBN: 9781329632400

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Lars Ulwencreutz - Från Oden till Vasa

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Vad har Erik Väderhatt, Anund Gårdske, Håkan Röde, Blot-Sven och Näskonung gemensamt? De nämns inte i svenska historieböcker. Vår första kända kungaätt, Ynglingaätten, är förvisad till sagoböckernas värld. En urspårad släktforskning i kombination med en växande frustration över att våra historieböcker aldrig innehöll en komplett regentlängd, ledde först till ett samlande och översättande av forntida och medeltida svenska regentlängder för att därefter sakta förvandlas till en enhetlig regentlängd, så komplett som möjligt. Lars Ulwencreutz sällar sig därmed till Johannes Magnus, mannen som gav oss vår kunganumrering, och Johan Peringskiöld. Hur skiljer sig de gamla längderna åt? Vilka källor är tillförlitliga? Varför var härkomsten så mycket viktigare förr? Var stod Svea rikes vagga? Var går gränsen mellan saga, sägen och sanning? Och är den gränsen viktig? Följ Ulwencreutz i hans arbete från en urspårad släktforskning till en så komplett regentlängd som möjligt – 110 regenter från Oden till Vasa.

Recension i Nya Dagbladet.
Stort reportage om boken och arbetet bakom, i Nya Tider. 
Recension från tankesmedjan Motpol.

Sidor: 260
ISBN: 9781329073661

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Marion St John Webb - Knock Three Times!

Knock three times! by Marion St John Webb

Molly is desperately disappointed when, instead of the longed-for silver bangle, her Aunt Phoebe sends her a small, grey, pumpkin-shaped pincushion for her birthday. But at night, when the full moon shines, the pumpkin turns out to be a magical one. It leads Molly and her twin brother Jack into a strange land and an extraordinary quest which is by turns thrilling, chilling and hair-raising. This eerie tale of high adventure has an enduring appeal to all who love to have their blood deliciously curdled.

Pages: 232
ISBN: 9781329631946

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