Catálogo de libros: Ficción histórica

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  • The Seats of the Mighty
    Gilbert Parker
    Set during the British conquest of Quebec in the 18th century, this historical novel follows Captain Robert Moray, a British officer taken prisoner by the French. Through a gripping tale of political intrigue, romance, and war, Gilbert Parker vividly brings to life the tensions between French and British forces. The novel explores themes of honor, love, and power against the ba...
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    21,51 €

  • Vive L’Empereur
    Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews
    Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews (1860?-1936) was an American writer. Best known for The Perfect Tribute, a widely read short story about Abraham Lincoln, her many works included August First, A Good Samaritan, Vive l’Empereur and others. ...
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    16,59 €

  • Texas Vengeance
    Bradford Scott
    Harlow's gaze dropped to Slade's cartridge belts..."Two-gun man, eh?" he said. "Reckon the Bowmans brought you in to do their fighting for them. Just want to tell you that'll be a hefty chore even for -- Walt Slade!"There was a stir at the bar as Harlow pronounced the last two words. Men turned from their drinks to stare. Dealers looked up from their cards. Poker pl...
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    13,34 €

  • Buffalo Chief
    Jane Annixter / Paul Annixter
    This is a twofold story of a dramatic struggle for survival.For countless generations the lives of the American bison and the Plains Indians were as one. Periodically stirred by the rhythm of the seasons, the great buffalo herds followed the ancient trails from north to south and back again, and the Indians followed the buffalo. It was a pattern and way of life regarded by both...
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    17,59 €

  • Point Venus
    Susanne McConnaughey
    Point Venus, washed by the ocean and the soft winds of Tahiti, was to Marianna Moore part of the landscape of her heart. Marianna, the missionary's daughter, had lived within sight of Point Venus all her life. She was a prim English miss -- who could swim the flashing streams like a native, and convey in musical Island speech some quite un-English feelings.That was the time...
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    20,64 €

  • The Big Dry
    George Garland
    RENEGADES MUST DIE!"No peace. There is war among us. White man will die the Apache way. White man will see his fields and houses burn. Your squaws will be treated the Apache way."An Indian chief betrayed by a white man who breaks a treaty -- and a white settlement thirsting for vengeance -- make a blazing story of frontier life in the bloody days of the Apaches. ...
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    13,27 €

  • Outlaw Ranch
    Frank C. Robertson / Frank CRobertson
    He'd been warned against the Wild Ones, but something made him ignore the warning. They terrorized the territory, bullied and scared the settlers into cooperating with them, and from what Chet Kelvin could figure out, they seemed to be operating from the mysterious IXL Ranch. If there was anything Chet couldn’t stand it was a mystery, but once he started solving it he wishe...
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    13,28 €

  • La Bodega (The Fruit of the Vine)
    Vicente Blasco Ibanez / Isaac Goldberg
    'La Bodega,' written in 1903, is the third of the notable series in which Blasco Ibanez attacks important questions of the day. It was preceded by 'La Catedral' (The Shadow of the Cathedral) and 'El Intruso' ('The Intruder'), and was directly followed by 'La Horda' ('The Horde'). The first of these books deals with the retrogressive influence of the Catholic Church upon Spain; ...
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    21,54 €

  • Snake-Bite and Other Stories
    Robert Hichens
    Robert Smythe Hichens (1864-1950) was an English journalist and novelist. He is best remembered now for his satire about Oscar Wilde, 'The Green Carnation' (1894) and 'The Paradine Case' (1933. famously filmed). ...
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    20,56 €

  • The Green Mountain Boys, a Historical Tale of the Early Settlement of Vermont
    Judge D. P. Thompson / Judge DPThompson
    This historical novel tells the story of the early settlers in Vermont during the American Revolution. It follows the exploits of Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys as they defend their land from British control and help establish the state’s independence. With its vivid portrayal of frontier life, the book captures the spirit of rebellion, loyalty, and the pursuit of free...
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    21,59 €

  • The Heroic Slave
    Frederick Douglass
    'The Heroic Slave, a Thrilling Narrative of the Adventures of Madison Washington, in Pursuit of Liberty' is a novella written by famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass. When the Rochester Ladies’ Anti Slavery Society asked Douglass for a short story to go in their collection, 'Autographs for Freedom,' Douglass responded in turn with 'The Heroic Slave.' The novella, published in...
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    10,41 €

  • The Scarlet Feather
    Houghton Townley
    Houghton Townley was an English author and playwright, notable in the early 20th century for his romantic and adventure fiction. His novels often dealt with intense human emotions, while his plays found success on the London stage. With a literary style marked by dramatic tension and complex character relationships, his works appealed to audiences seeking escapist entertainment...
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    21,60 €

  • M’Lord O’ the White Road
    Cedric Fraser
    Cedric D. Fraser wrote M’Lord o’ the White Road and the screenplay for the film of the same name in 1923. Fraser 'is an author who can enter into the spirit of [the days when men dueled over matters of honor] and give you a rousing story of villainy foiled and love triumphant.' ...
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    19,44 €

  • The Vanishing Smuggler
    Stephen Chalmers
    Stephen Chalmers was a Scottish-born American author and journalist, known for his works of fiction and historical writing in the early 20th century. His stories often centered on adventure, mystery, and historical themes, reflecting his varied experiences as a traveler and writer. In addition to his novels, Chalmers wrote short stories and was a contributor to various magazine...
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    18,51 €

  • Florian Slappey Goes Abroad
    Octavus Roy Cohen
    Octavus Roy Cohen (1891-1959) was an American author who became popular as a result of his stories printed in The Saturday Evening Post. He published 56 books, including humorous and detective novels and collections of short stories. ...
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    20,63 €

  • The Sinister Man
    Edgar Wallace
    Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals. ...
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    20,51 €

  • Island Boy
    Harry Sr. Robert R. / Harry SrRobert R.
    Seven times the silver moon of harvest had dipped into the black sea since his mother and all the others were killed.On the eighth day, when Paulo looked out from the secret cave where he was hiding, he saw Boki, the trader, striding up the beach. Soon they were sailing in Boki’s canoe across the many-colored sea to a strange island, in search of someone willing to care for a h...
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    16,41 €

  • The Mindleberg Papers
    Jacob Hay
    When free-lance writer Nick Saltire arrives in the town of Textilia, North Carolina, he little suspects he is destined to do for this charming little backwater what Sherman did for Georgia. Nick, familiar only with history as it is written in books and presented by Yankee publishers, is only too willing to go along with the commonly held notion that the Civil War ended at Appom...
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    15,26 €

  • The Second Life of Monsieur the Devil
    H. Bedford Jones / H. Bedford-Jones / HBedford Jones / HBedford-Jones
    From the November 1920 issue of the classic pulp magazine 'The Blue Book' comes this short novel, 'a highly colored Oriental romance of the sort the author of ’The Brazen Peacock’ and ’The Talking Trees’ has made famous.' ...
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    12,56 €

  • The War of Women
    Alexandre Dumas
    Set during the turbulent period of the Fronde, a civil war in 17th-century France, The War of Women follows the lives of noblewomen caught in the political and social upheaval. Alexandre Dumas masterfully blends history, romance, and adventure, depicting the intrigues and rivalries among women vying for power and influence. With his signature flair for drama and historical deta...
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    31,71 €

  • The Star-Chamber
    William Harrison Ainsworth
    William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) gained fame as the author of Rookwood, a novel about Dick Turpin. The Star-Chamber is one of his popular historical romances. ...
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    23,55 €

  • Historical Romances of William Harrison Ainsworth, Vol. 3
    William Harrison Ainsworth
    William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was a prolific English historical novelist, best known for works such as Rookwood and The Tower of London. His novels typically featured a mix of historical events, vivid characters, and adventure, often focusing on key moments in English history, like the reign of Elizabeth I or the lives of outlaws like Dick Turpin. ...
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    26,66 €

  • The Black Bull
    H. Bedford-Jones / HBedford-Jones
    The Black Bull is a historical adventure novel by H. Bedford-Jones, a master of pulp fiction. Set during a tumultuous period of Spanish history, the story follows a daring hero entangled in political intrigue, rebellion, and treachery. With Bedford-Jones’ signature style of vivid action, historical accuracy, and complex characters, The Black Bull combines swashbuckling adventur...
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    21,66 €

  • The Poniard’s Hilt
    Eugene Sue
    The Poniard’s Hilt (originally titled Le Poignard) is a historical adventure novel by Eugène Sue, set during the 16th century. It follows the turbulent period of the French Wars of Religion, exploring the political and religious tensions of the time. The story is filled with intrigue, duels, and betrayals, centered around the use of a poniard (dagger) as a symbol of both violen...
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    19,62 €

  • The Poniard’s Hilt
    Eugene Sue
    The Poniard’s Hilt (originally titled Le Poignard) is a historical adventure novel by Eugène Sue, set during the 16th century. It follows the turbulent period of the French Wars of Religion, exploring the political and religious tensions of the time. The story is filled with intrigue, duels, and betrayals, centered around the use of a poniard (dagger) as a symbol of both violen...
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    29,81 €

  • Confessions of a Child of the Century
    Alfred de Musset
    This semi-autobiographical novel explores the disillusionment of a generation scarred by the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. The protagonist, Octave, experiences betrayal in love, leading him to a life of cynicism, debauchery, and introspection. Through Octave’s inner turmoil, Musset examines themes of love, despair, and the existential crisis of youth in a changing world. Th...
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    20,60 €

  • Robert Tournay
    William Sage
    Robert Tournay: A Romance of the French Revolution is a historical novel set during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. Published in 1900, the story follows the life of Robert Tournay, a young man caught in the midst of revolutionary fervor and political intrigue. As he navigates the dangers and complexities of this era, Tournay’s journey is marked by love, loyalty,...
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    22,64 €

  • Towers of the Earth
    Ardath Mayhar
    They were called the Geh-i-nah, and they were dying. First it was the plague, forcing them from their ancestral homes in the east. Then the terrible journey itself took its toll upon the tribe. And when they found a seeming refuge in the mountains of present-day New Mexico, they were attacked again and again by a relentless enemy, and their ranks steadily diminished.Only Ayina,...
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    17,61 €

  • The Return of the Night Wind
    Varick Vanardy
    'The only thing that kept Police Lieutenant Rodney Rushton from a date with the Night Wind’s maiming and crippling fists was Bingham Harvard’s determination to keep a charge of murder from ruining his prospects of marriage to Lady Kate. But now newlyweds Bing and Kate have returned from Europe determined to clear the Night Wind’s name. But there still remains a price on Bingham...
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    36,20 €

  • The Geste of Duke Jocelyn
    Jeffery Farnol
    This historical adventure is set in medieval times, filled with chivalry, romance, and high-spirited quests. Through the journey of Duke Jocelyn, Farnol crafts a tale that blends humor, heroism, and old-world charm. Written in an archaic, poetic style, the novel is a homage to classic medieval romances, but with a lighthearted tone and vivid characters that make it an entertain...
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    19,67 €


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