Tappan's Burro and Other Stories by Zane Grey Journey into the rugged landscapes and unforgettable world of the American West with Tappan's Burro and Other Stories by Zane Grey, a captivating collection of classic tales filled with adventure, courage, humor, suspense, romance, and the enduring spirit of the frontier. In these engaging stories, Zane Grey brings together memorable characters, dramatic landscapes, unexpected challenges, and the distinctive atmosphere of life in the West. From remote trails and dusty settlements to rugged wilderness and open country, each tale offers a glimpse into a world where courage is tested, loyalties are formed, and ordinary moments can lead to extraordinary adventures. At the heart of the collection is the memorable story of Tappan and his burro, a tale that reflects Grey's talent for combining humor, character, and the distinctive charm of frontier life. Alongside it are other stories that explore the many faces of the American West, from thrilling encounters and personal struggles to moments of friendship, determination, and unexpected discovery. Zane Grey's vivid storytelling captures the beauty and challenge of the frontier while exploring timeless themes of courage, loyalty, perseverance, friendship, justice, and human character. His characters face difficult circumstances with determination, humor, and resilience, creating stories that remain entertaining and memorable for modern readers. Tappan's Burro and Other Stories is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy classic Western fiction, short story collections, frontier adventures, wilderness tales, vintage American literature, and stories filled with memorable characters and the spirit of the open country. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Zane Grey or discovering his work for the first time, this collection offers an entertaining journey through adventure, humor, suspense, courage, and the timeless appeal of classic storytelling from the American frontier.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

`Tappan's Burro, and Other Stories' (1923) is a collection of classic western tales from the master of the genre, American author Zane Grey, best known for his romanticized stories about the old West. Tappan and his burro Jenet, is an impressive, Western duo searching for gold. Jenet is a great companion, since she knows the trails and waterholes of their upcoming journey to remote, dangerous terrain better than her prospecting owner. Trekking through the searing heat of Death Valley and the freezing blizzards of Arizona's mountains, the duo's adventures take them to the brink of death in the search of gold. This gripping short story is a tale of loyalty, courage and friendship with a Western twist. The book features four other short stories: `The Great Slave', `Yaqui', `Tigre' and `The Rubber Hunter'. Pearl Zane Grey (1872 - 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels about the American West. His stories are credited with the creation of the `Western' literary genre. The novel `Riders of the Purple Sage' (1912) was Grey's best-selling work, while other popular titles include `The Lone Star Ranger' (1915), `The U.P. Trail' (1918), `Call of the Canyon' (1924), and `Code of the West' (1934). His nonfiction books include `Tales of Fishing' (1925). Grey wrote more than 80 books in total, a number of which were published posthumously. Many of his works have been adapted for tv and film, including `Zane Grey Theatre' (1956-1958) and `Riders of the Purple Sage' (1996) starring Ed Harris.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.

Niby prosta historia, ale w jak oryginalnym wydaniu! Twórca miedzywojennej fantastyki grozy kieruje sie w strone realizmu, by wiernie, cho´c nie bez poetyckiego zaciecia, opisa´c rzeczywisto´s´c polskich Kaszub. Historia sióstr Anuncjatek, zwanych "Morskimi Pannami" skrywa fascynujaca tajemnice. Pustelnicze zycie zakonnic, codzienno´s´c spedzana po´sród wydm i rybackich lódek, katolicka wiara zaplatana w miejscowy folklor, wierzenia i legendy - a wszystko to opowiedziane kaszubskim jezykiem! Gratka dla milo´sników niesamowito´sci spod znaku Edgara Allana Poe oraz milo´sników polskiej tradycji regionalnej. Stefan Grabi´nski (1887-1936) - urodzony na terenach dzisiejszej Ukrainy pisarz, uwazany za jednego z pierwszych twórców polskiej fantastyki. Tworzyl powie´sci, dramaty i opowiadania. Publikowal w czasopismach literackich i popularnych, ´swiat jego utworów zaludnialy tajemnicze uwodzicielki, sobowtóry, demony, duchy, wied´zmy. Zarazem pisarz zafascynowany byl nowoczesna technika, akcje swoich ksiazek umieszczal w remizach strazackich czy na dworcach kolejowych. Autor interesowal sie parapsychologia i magia. Byl porównywany do ´swiatowych przedstawicieli tzw. fantastyki grozy - Lovecrafta oraz Poe. W 1975 r. ukazal sie wybór jego nowel pt. "Niesamowite opowie´sci", dokonany przez samego Stanislawa Lema. Nowele takie jak "Kochanka Szamoty", "´Slepy tor", "Pozarowisko", "Dom Sary" byly wielokrotnie ekranizowane.

Cet ouvrage est une réédition numérique d'un livre paru au XXe siècle, désormais indisponible dans son format d'origine.