First published in “Everybody's Magazine” between 1906 and 1907, “Before Adam” is a novel by American writer Jack London that centres around a man who longs for the simpler life of an early hominid. Through his musings, the man adopts an alter ego belonging to the 'Cave People', a group that exists in the early days of human evolution together with the more advanced 'Fire People' and the wild 'Tree People'. John Griffith London (1876 – 1916), commonly known as Jack London, was an American journalist, social activist, and novelist. He was an early pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, becoming one of the first globally-famous celebrity writers who were able to earn a large amount of money from their writing. London is famous for his contributions to early science fiction and also notably belonged to "The Crowd", a literary group an Francisco known for its radical members and ideas. Other notable works by this author include: “Martin Eden” (1909), “The Kempton-Wace Letters” (1903), and “The Call of the Wild” (1903). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Before Adam

LONDON, JACK.

Religion & Spirituality

Read & Co. Classics

This early work is E. M. Delafield’s 1937 semi-autobiographical novel, “The Provincial Lady Looks at Russia”. Written in the style of a diary, it tells the story of woman living in 1930s Russia who finds herself toiling on a collective farm, battling with public transport, and generally struggling with life in Soviet Russia. An entertaining read that offers a glimpse into Russia in the early twentieth century, “The Provincial Lady Looks at Russia” is worthy of a place on any bookshelf. Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood (1890–1943), better known by as E. M. Delafield, was a famous English author. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

I Visit the Soviets - The Provincial Lady in Russia (The Provincial Lady Series)

Biographies & Memoirs

Delafield, E.M.

Community & Culture

King Henry the Eighth

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.

Henry VIII (Shakespeare Library)

Literature & Fiction

Shakespeare., William

Dramas & Plays

Witty, sharp, and confident, Emma McChesney is a fierce heroine. Following a bitter divorce, she sets out against all odds as a travelling saleswoman so she can support herself and her son. 
Roast Beef, Medium - The Business Adventures of Emma McChesney is the first book in Edna Ferber's trilogy. It's 1911, and our 36-year-old heroine has just struggled through an awful divorce. Now alone with her 17-year-old son, Jock, Emma McChesney becomes the only travelling saleswoman for a New York skirts and petticoats company, T. A. Buck's Featherbloom Petticoats. Her life suddenly revolves around train journeys and dirty hotel stays. She must ward off her male colleagues' unwanted advances while they persistently tell her that her career isn't suitable for a woman. Strong-willed and sharp-tongued, Emma McChesney represents many hardworking single mothers in early twentieth-century America. 
First published in 1913, Edna Ferber's comedic novel highlights her famous wit and is not to be missed by fans of her work.

Roast Beef, Medium - The Business Adventures of Emma McChesney - Book 1;With an Introduction by Rogers Dickinson

FERBER, EDNA

“Kim” is a novel by English author Rudyard Kipling, originally published as a serial in McClure's Magazine between December 1900 and October 1901. The story revolves around the young Kim and aged priest Lama who together venture off on a mutual quest, although for very different reasons. Though now a controversial novel, “Kim” is considered Kipling's greatest literary accomplishment and offers poignant insights into the religious, social, and political issues of the time. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English novelist, journalist, poet, and short-story writer most famous for his stories set in and related to colonial India. He innovated the art of short story writing and was one of the most popular writers in the U.K. during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Other notable works by this author include: “The Jungle Book” (1894), “The White Man's Burden” (1899), and “The Man Who Would Be King” (1888). Read & Co. Classics is republishing this classic story now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Kipling., Rudyard

Genre Fiction

"Around the World in Eighty Days" is an epic adventure novel written by the seminal French writer Jules Verne. It tells the story of Phileas and his recently employed valet Passepartout - who set off on a mission to travel around the world in eighty days as a result of a 20,000 wager set by one of Phileas's friends. One of Verne's most celebrated novels, this book would make for a worthy addition to any collection, and is not to be missed by fans of Verne s wonderful work. The chapters of this book include: In Which Phileas Fogg and Passepartout Accept Each Other, The One as Master, The Other as Man, In Which Passepartout is Convinced that he has at Last Found his Ideal, In Which a Conversation Takes Place Which Seems Likely to Cost Phileas Fogg Dear, etcetera. This book was first published in 1873, and is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new biography of Jules Verne."

Around the World in Eighty Days

Verne. Jules

Humor & Satire

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pomona Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

TWAIN,MARK

United States

The virtue of this quiet and accomplished piece of writing lies in its quality and in its character-drawing to summarize it would be to give no idea of its charm. Neither realism nor romance, it is a book by a writer of insight and sensibility.

The Misses Mallett: A Bridge Dividing

Young, E.H.

Three Novels - Headlong Hall - Nightmare Abbey - Crotchet Castle

This volume contains three novels by English novelist Thomas Love Peacock, including “Headlong Hall”, “Nightmare Abbey”, and “Crotchet Castle”.Thomas Love Peacock (18 October 1785 – 23 January 1866) was an English poet, novelist, and important figure in the East India Company. A good friend of Percy Bysshe Shelley, they both had a significant influence on each other's work. Peacock was most famous for writing satirical novels, which usually involved characters sat around a table discussing contemporary philosophical ideas. This collection is not to be missed by lovers of Peacock's marvellous work, and it would make a fine addition to any discerning bookshelf. Other notable works by this author include: “Maid Marian” (1822), “Gryll Grange” (1861), and “Melincourt” (1817). This volume is here republished in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Three Novels: Headlong Hall - Nightmare Abbey - Crotchet Castle

Peacock, Thomas Love

Donal Grant leaves home after finishing college and sets out on foot to make his way in the world. He heads to a nearby coastal town in North-eastern Scotland where he meets a shoemaker who becomes his spiritual mentor. Donal finds work and a bed in the nearby castle. As the story progresses you meet his uncle the reclusive drug addict and his beautiful but spiritually dull niece. Prepare yourself for eerie ghost noises, secret passages and rooms, murder, scandal, and legends.

Donal Grant

MACDONALD, GEORGE

British & Irish

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