Kim is a novel by Rudyard Kipling. It was first published serially in McClure's Magazine from December 1900 to October 1901 as well as in Cassell's Magazine from January to November 1901, and first published in book form by MacMillan & Co. Ltd in October 1901. The story is set against the backdrop of The Great Game, the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881, but before the Third, perhaps in the 1890s. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of Indian people, culture, and its varied religions. It is...
Kim is a novel by Rudyard Kipling. It was first published serially in McClure's Magazine from December 1900 to October 1901 as well as in Cassell's Ma...
This is the first critical edition of the text which chronicles Katharine of Aragon's arrival in England, her triumphant entry into London (1501), her marriage to Prince Arthur, the tournament held in honor of that marriage, and Prince Arthur's funeral a few months later. Providing a complete picture of the state of English court drama at a crucial point in its development, it casts the historical materials into the form of medieval romance, occasionally borrowing cadences from Malory to describe Katharine, Arthur, and Henry VII. No other contemporary source offers such a vivid account of the...
This is the first critical edition of the text which chronicles Katharine of Aragon's arrival in England, her triumphant entry into London (1501), her...
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet. In 1917 he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kipling was born in Bombay, British India. Many of his works have an Indian flavor and setting. His best known works are The Jungle Book (1894), The Second Jungle Book (1895), and Just So Stories (1902). Stories in this collection include The education of Otis Yeere -- At the pit's mouth -- A wayside comedy -- The hill of illusion -- A second-rate woman -- Only a subalter -- In the matter of a private -- The enlightenments of Pagett, M.P.
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet. In 1917 he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kipling was...
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet. In 1917 he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kipling was born in Bombay, British India. Many of his works have an Indian flavor and setting. His best known works are The Jungle Book (1894), The Second Jungle Book (1895), and Just So Stories (1902). The Story of the Gadsbys is written in dramatic form and consists of eight stories presented as short scenes. The stories are Poor Dear Mamma, The World Without, The Tents of Kedar, With Any Amazement, The Garden of Eden, Fatima, The Valley of the Shadow,...
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet. In 1917 he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kipling was...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet. In 1917 he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kipling was born in Bombay, British India. Many of his works have an Indian flavor and setting. His best known are The Jungle Book (1894), The Second Jungle Book (1895), and Just So Stories (1902). Kipling begins by saying, "I have collected in this volume practically all the verses and chapter-headings scattered through my books. In several cases where only a few lines of verse were originally used, I have given in full the song, etc., from which they...
Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English author and poet. In 1917 he was the first Englishman to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Kipling was...
This unabridged edition of Rudyard Kipling's masterpieces The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book will excite both children and adults. Having taken a place in the hearts of many readers for well over a century, Kipling's beloved characters are timeless. Mowgli, the famous man cub who was raised by wolves, learns the ways of the jungle and life on his adventures with Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, Shere Khan the tiger, and Kaa the python. The adventures don't stop with Mowgli and company. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Quiquern, and many other intriguing animals and people risk their lives to...
This unabridged edition of Rudyard Kipling's masterpieces The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book will excite both children and adults. Having take...
This book was originally published in 1932. It contains a collection of animal stories by Rudyard Kipling along with many black and white illustrations by Stuart Tresilian. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children.
This book was originally published in 1932. It contains a collection of animal stories by Rudyard Kipling along with many black and white illustration...
