Sastrugi Press Classics

The definitive edition features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Charles Dickens No one can bring Victorian England alive like Charles Dickens. Set in dreary Coketown, England, the novel follows Thomas Gradgrind, a school owner who is a staunch supporter of utilitarianism that he imposes on his students and family. His two children, Tom and Louisa, are raised into a life where, creativity and wonder are banned, by their father. "Do the wise thing and the kind thing too, and make the best of us and not the worst." As a result, Tom and Louisa descend into lives of misery. Louisa becomes involved in a loveless marriage and Tom, lacking a moral compass, turns into a gambling thief. As Thomas watches his children sink into depths of failure and unhappiness, he realizes that his own ethics and beliefs have contributed to the very degradation of society he so opposes.

What does it take to explore the ancient Yucatán? How many diseases can one survive? The definitive edition. • Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of John Lloyd Stephens • Featuring original plates, woodcuts, and illustrations Discover the hardships of travel of the 19th century. The two years John Lloyd Stephens spent in central America were, filled with adventures through jungle and wilderness. Searching for the ruins of ancient civilizations and describing in great, clear detail their stunning beauty and glory, he retells all the perils of his journey. Incidents of Travel in Yucatan is a great American exploration work of archaeological discovery for anyone interested in the amazing civilizations of the ancient past. "Disease had stalked all around us, but it was the first time it had knocked at our door." Stephens account also provides a unique and insightful view of the culture and life of the people living in Central America at the time. He documents the turbulent years of mid-nineteenth century civil war and the sweeping political changes that grew out of it.

Read one of the Robert Louis Stevenson classics. The definitive edition. • Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Robert Louis Stevenson • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading The story follows young David Balfour, whose parents have recently died. Set on making his own way in the world, he heads towards his uncle's house and finds he is frenzied and paranoid. In addition, the house is in a ruinous estate; and David soon discovers that his father might be older than his uncle, making him the real heir to the estate. This doesn't sit well with his uncle, who still wants to keep the ruinous property, but promises to reveal the truth about his father to David the next morning..."They were dogs and thieves; they had stolen me from my own country..." Will David ever find out exactly what happens with his inheritance? What is the mystery that involves his father and uncle? If you want to find out, immerse yourself in this tale! Kidnapped is a historical fiction novel by Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson. This novel is so well written, carefully crafted, and popular that it attracted praise from many other popular writers such as Jorge Luís Borges, Henry James, and Hilary Mantel.

The definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Edgar Rice Burroughs • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading Carthoris, Prince of Helium, takes over his father's throne and his legend. He is just as strong and just as talented with a sword. The young prince is madly in love with Thuvia, princess of Ptarth and a loved friend of his parents for many years. However, she is already betrothed to Kulan Tith and a Martian engagement can be broken only by death. When Thuvia is kidnapped by an opposing faction, Carthoris (John Carter's son) will take rescuing her into his own hands to rescue her and win her love, despite the engagement. Join him in his quest to rescue the love of his life and beat their enemies in this tale of interplanetary love!

The definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Edgar Rice Burroughs • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading Tara, princess of Helium, is a lively young princess being courted by prince Jed of Gathol. However, she spurns the prince because she sees him as a weakling and too mild-mannered for her tastes. Later, when Tara is piloting her flier in the middle of a storm, she loses control of it and crashes in the middle of uncharted territory, and is soon pursued by Martian lions. Luckily, she is able to escape thanks to the help of the Kaldanes, Martians that resemble detached human heads on little crab legs. Tara will embark on a journey back home that will prove difficult, as the Kaldanes see her as a political prisoner. Will she ever make it back home? Can she escape the clutches of the bizarre Kaldanes?

Read the classic series that launched Pulp Science Fiction. The definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Edgar Rice Burroughs • Remastered for premium print quality and easy reading In this pulp science fiction novel, we follow John Carter, a Confederate veteran who goes prospecting to Arizona after the war ends. After he finds a big gold vein and is pursued by Apaches, he escapes by hiding in a sacred cave that transports him to a desolated, barren place that turns out to be Mars! Thanks to the lower gravity and atmospheric pressure, Carter now possesses almost superhuman abilities. These in turn earn him the favor of the Martian inhabitants. Soon, they involve him in the political affairs of the planet. How will the war veteran Carter fare? Will he ever go back to the Earth or will he have to carve a life for himself on Mars? You will only find out at the end of the book!

The definitive edition. • Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Robert Louis Stevenson • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading This novel tells the story of Richard Shelton, a young man that becomes a knight during the War of the Roses. After the murder of his father, young Shelton takes it upon himself to avenge him and he gets caught up in the Battle of Risingham. This fight gives him the first clue over who might have murdered his father. After the battle, he meets a young fugitive named John Matcham who isn't all that he seems to be. He hides a secret that will change Shelton's life. "Fear fell upon the lads, as cold as death." What is the secret Matcham hides? Who murdered Shelton's father and why? If you want to find out more you will have to join him in his journey of revenge and self-discovery!

Read one of the Dickens classics. The definitive edition. • Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Charles Dickens • Digitally remastered clear type for easy reading Dombey and Son is a classic Dickens tale originally told in monthly installments. Obsessed with his desire to have a son as an heir, Paul Dombey all but ignores his eldest daughter Florence. Mr. Dombey's dream becomes a reality when his wife gives birth to a baby boy. Unfortunately, his wife tragically dies during childbirth leaving Paul alone with Florence and his newborn son, Paul. Mr. Dombey's son is not a healthy child and even after being sent to the Brighton seaside for his illness, young Paul passes away. Mr. Dombey is crushed and takes out his sadness on Florence. However, Florence persists through her rough life, marries, and has a child. Will losing his son and his lucrative business cause Mr. Dombey to ultimately, rectify his relationship with Florence? Or, will they stay apart forever?

The definitive edition. • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Edgar Rice Burroughs • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading In this novel, we find John Carter again, returning back to Barsoom (Mars) after a ten-year separation from his wife and his unborn child. However, due to chance, he arrives in the Valley Dor, the Martian equivalent to the afterlife. From here, no one is allowed to depart."Thinkest thou to defeat the eternal laws of life and death?" At the same time, a ship carrying his best friend who is on a journey to rescue Carter is attacked by previously unknown enemies. This race of self-proclaimed Gods has long deceived other Martians into believing Valley Dor is a paradise of the afterlife. Will Carter ever escape the afterlife and be reunited again with his wife and child? Immerse yourself in this story of courage and bravery to find out!

Read the classic that explains the misery of the plague. The definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Daniel Defoe • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading A Journal of the Plague Year was written by Defoe in 1722. This book, which went to great lengths to seem as realistic and lifelike as possible, is the account of one man's stories during the year 1665 when the Plague struck London and ravaged the city. In this book, we read the withstander's accounts of one man that lived through the plague in London. This man, who identifies himself as "H.F.", might have been based on the author's uncle, and the stories might be based on real ones. As he wanders the streets of London, he meets the horrifying, devastating panorama of human tragedy: empty streets, sick people abandoned to their luck, crosses on the doors, and people that refuse to talk. Those that talk all have a horrifying, tragic story that begs to be heard. Read about how the plague affected London on a human scale. This book is a masterful, heart wrenching recall of that deadly event.

The definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Edgar Rice Burroughs • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading In this novel, Carter will have to save his wife. She imprisoned by the pretender goddess Issus in a Martian prison. These cells only rotate back to their original place to let the prisoners out once a year. In his attempts at chasing his enemies, Carter will make a journey into the Martian North pole where he will discover something he never expected to see there. Will he be able to free his wife and his friends from the clutches of the fake Goddess? If you want to find out, immerse yourself in this popular science fiction tale!

Read the classic that started the pirate genre. The definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Daniel Defoe • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading A General History of the Pyrates is a book published by Captain Charles Johnson (likely a pseudonym) that contains the biographies and life stories of several famous pirates. This book soon became popular and gave birth to the genre of pirate fiction by inspiring numerous stories such as Treasure Island, Captain Blood, and Peter Pan. "Nor is this all, he has been guilty of worse villainy than this... " This book contains vivid storytelling and stories about the lives of numerous famous pirates, and it recalls their adventures in masterful detail. It was also the origin of many of the clichés that are well known and loved in today's pirate folklore, such as pirates missing eyes and wearing eyepatches, pirates with stump legs or hooks for hands, and buried pirate treasure. The classic pirate flag (the Jolly Rogers) featuring skull and bones also comes from this book. If you love pirates and all the charm that surrounds them, this book is a must-have. It is the very book that started a lot of pirate myths! Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

Read the classic that helped cement Daniel Defoe's literary legacy.The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll FlandersThe definitive edition • Features an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Daniel Defoe • Remastered for premium quality print and easy reading The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders is a book by Daniel Dafoe, written in 1722. This book tells the thrilling story of Flanders and his exploits from birth to old age. This book popularised the picaresque genre in Britain. It was subject to severe censorship due to its depictions of gender, poverty, and incest."I had been tricked once by that Cheat called love, but the Game was over..." Moll Flanders is born to a mother who was imprisoned and later transported to the United States, abandoning Moll. There, Moll was left to the care of a foster mother with two sons, who soon become infatuated with her. After she marries the youngest one, she is faced with hardship after she becomes a widow and figures out a secret about her dead husband. This will be the beginning of a thrilling adventure where Moll, cunning and witty, will use her womanly charms to gain more power and scale the socioeconomic ladder by finding wealthier and wealthier husbands. How will she fare? Will she ever repent? You will have to read the book to find out! Get your copy of this timeless classic today!