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1) In dubious battle

Author

Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968

Earliest Publication Date

1936

2) Robinson Crusoe

Author

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

Earliest Publication Date

1920

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"Shipwrecked off the coast of Trinidad, Robinson Crusoe - a young man with a thirst for adventure - finds himself washed up on a remote tropical island with nothing but a few tools and animals for company. Castaway for thirty years, he must battle cannibals, mutineers and the elements in a tale so convincing that many readers at the time believed it to be non-fiction. A true page-turner, Robinson Crusoe is one of the most enduring novels in the English...

3) Roxana, the fortunate mistress, or, A history of the life and vast variety of fortunes of Mademoiselle de Beleau, afterwards called the Countess de Wintselsheim in Germany, being the person known by the name of the Lady Roxana in the time of Charles II

Author

Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

Earliest Publication Date

1964

4) The best short stories of Jack London

Author

London, Jack, 1876-1916

Earliest Publication Date

1945

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Welcome to another title in the Best Short Stories Collection. This time, we focus on Jack London, one of the greatest names in American literature. Jack London had a brief existence, but he lived it intensely and wrote about what he experienced. Perhaps this is why his stories are so vivid and thrilling, invariably drawing the reader into every moment and every adventure. In this exquisite selection of eleven of his best short stories, including...

5) The long valley

Author

Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968

Earliest Publication Date

1938

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This collection of stories takes its name from California's Salinas Valley, the setting of much of Steinbeck's work.

6) The wayward bus

Author

Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968

Earliest Publication Date

1947

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The ambitions, dreams, failings, and innermost thoughts of a diverse group of passengers are revealed as they travel aboard a bus along the backroads of California.

7) Work: a story of experience

Author

Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888

Earliest Publication Date

1977

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"Work: A Story of Experience" by Louisa May Alcott immerses readers in the compelling narrative of Christie Devon, a young woman navigating the post-Civil War landscape in pursuit of independence and purpose. Set against the backdrop of the societal constraints of the era, this semi-autobiographical novel chronicles Christie's multifaceted journey through various jobs, each offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a woman seeking self-reliance. Alcott's...