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We return for another selection of 25 ghost stories in the classic tradition -- chosen from the vast storehouse of history''s fiction for your personal delectation. As in our last meeting, we remind you that there are many kinds of ghosts, from the kind to cruel, the savage to the sad, and readers should not always assume they know just which they''ve gotten in any particular tale. Included are:

THE SEVENTH MAN, by A.T. Quiller-CouchTHE PHANTOM COACH, by Amelia B. EdwardsAT THE DIP OF THE ROAD, by Mary Louisa MolesworthA TERRIBLE VENGEANCE, by Charlotte RiddellTHE LADY''S MAID''S BELL, by Edith WhartonA PAIR OF HANDS, by A.T. Quiller-CouchTHE GHOST IN ALL THE ROOMS, by Daniel DefoeTHE MYSTERY OF THE SEMI-DETACHED, by Edith NesbitTHE GHOSTLY RENTAL, by Henry JamesTHE SOUL OF LAPLOSHKA, by SakiTHE OLD HOUSE IN VAUXHALL WALKTHE GHOST IN THE MILL, by Harriet Beecher StoweJOHN GRANGER, by Mary E. BraddonAN ITINERANT HOUSE, by Emma Frances DawsonTHE PHANTOM MODEL: A WAPPING ROMANCE, by Hume NisbetTHE BEGGAR WOMAN OF LOCARNO, by Heinrich von KleistA SET OF CHESSMEN, by Richard MarshIN THE CONFESSIONAL, by Amelia B. EdwardsM. ANASTASIUS by Dinah Maria Mulock CraikTHE DOOMED MAN, by Dick DonovanTHE GHOST-SHIP, by Richard MiddletonA GHOST-CHILD, by Bernard CapesTHE SAND-WALKER, by Fergus HumeTHE UNDERGROUND GHOST, by John Berwick HarwoodH.P., by Sabine Baring-Gould

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The young Jeanne and her cousin Hugh are drawn to a special room decorated with eye-catching tapestry that pulls the children into a mystical world. The Tapestry Room: A Child’s Romance is a fun and accessible tale about family and friendship.

Jeanne is a young girl who lives in a large old house. Despite its size, she’s often captivated by one room located down the hall. It is covered with tapestry and feels different from every other space. With the arrival of her younger cousin Hugh, she finally decides to explore the room with the fanciful designs. The pair quickly realize their home is more than meets the eye. They embark on a magical adventure that includes enchanted creatures and striking visuals.

The Tapestry Room: A Child’s Romance was published more than a hundred years ago but maintains its flair for childlike fancy. It’s an exciting tale about two inquisitive kids who discover a different world. This is just one of Moleworth’s many entries in the popular children’s genre.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Tapestry Room: A Child’s Romance is both modern and readable.

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The familiar appearance of Mrs. Molesworth''s gift of delight awakens grateful anticipations which are rarely, if ever, disappointed. The literary work in A Christmas Posy is intrinsically characteristic, and the same must be acknowledged with respect to Mr. Crane''s illustrations. Still the stories, a group of six, are variable in conception. Thus their young readers will be pleased to read them, though the modern parental tendency leans towards a quicker brightness than appeals in the opening story.

Do you remember how full of fancies and stories Gratian's little head was, and how sometimes he put them into words to please Fergus, the lame child he loved so much?The story I am now going to tell you is one of these. I think it was their favourite one. I can not say that it is in the very words in which Gratian used to tell it, for it was not till long, long after those boyish days that it came to be written down. But all the same it is his story.

She was almost grown-up-to me, a child of six or seven, she seemed quite grown-up; in reality, she was, I suppose, about fifteen or sixteen. She was a bright, kind, good-natured girl, very anxious to please and amuse her little English cousins, especially me, as I was the only girl. But she had not had much to do with small children; above all, delicate children, and she was so strong and hearty herself that she did not understand anything about nervous fears and fancies.

This carefully crafted ebook: "Christmas-Tree Land (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Mary Louisa Molesworth (1839-1921) was an English writer of children''s stories who wrote for children under the name of Mrs Molesworth. She is best known as a writer of books for the young, such as Tell Me a Story (1875), Carrots (1876), The Cuckoo Clock (1877), The Tapestry Room (1879), and A Christmas Child (1880). She has been called "the Jane Austen of the nursery".Excerpt:''There must be somebody living over there,'' he said. ''I see smoke rising—you can hardly see it now, the light is growing so dim, but I''m sure I did see it. There must be a little cottage there somewhere among the trees.'' ''Oh, how nice!'' exclaimed Maia. ''We must find it out. I wonder what sort of people live in it—gnomes or wood-spirits, perhaps? There couldn''t be any real people in such a lonely place.'' ''Gnomes and wood-spirits don''t need cottages, and they don''t make fires,'' replied Rollo.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Greatest Christmas Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)Christmas-Tree Land (Mary Louisa Molesworth)The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford)Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie)Little Women (Louisa May Alcott)The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett)Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley)Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery)The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown)At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald)Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)Granny''s Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)The Birds'' Christmas Carol (Kate Douglas Wiggin)The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton)

A Christmas Posy is a wonderfully selected collection of beloved children''s stories:"Grandmother Dear''s" Old WatchMy Pink PetAn Honest Little ManThe Six Poor Little PrincessesBasil''s ViolinThe Missing Bon-bonsLost RolloThe Blue Dwarfs

Spanning the breadth of children''s literature in its most iconic form, ''The Greatest Christmas Novels Collection (Illustrated Edition)'' presents a curated anthology that captures the essence of Christmas through variegated literary prisms. This collection encompasses a wide array of narrative styles—from the Victorian romanticism of Charles Dickens to the imaginative realms of L. Frank Baum and the poignant realism of Johanna Spyri. The compendium stands out not only for its thematic richness but also for its historical import, delivering stories that have shaped and mirrored society''s evolving views on childhood and festivity. Noteworthy are the works that encapsulate the spirit of Christmas in ways that resonate deeply with universal themes of joy, generosity, and renewal. The contributing authors of this anthology are pivotal figures in the development of children''s literature, with each writer bringing a distinct cultural and philosophical perspective to the collection. Figures like Louisa May Alcott and Frances Hodgson Burnett have embedded deep moral and ethical values, pertinent to both their times and ours, within their narratives. This amalgamation of authors, from different eras and backgrounds, forms a tapestry that reflects various cultural interpretations of Christmas, making it a fertile ground for academic exploration and personal reflection on this global celebration. ''The Greatest Christmas Novels Collection (Illustrated Edition)'' offers readers an exceptional opportunity to explore foundational works of children''s literature under the thematic umbrella of Christmas. It serves both as an educational tool and a pleasurable reading experience, encouraging a deeper understanding of the literary and cultural dimensions of the holiday season. By engaging with this anthology, readers will appreciate the diverse narrative styles and thematic depth, forging a connection with the past through the enduring charm of Christmas storytelling.