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Dive into the enchanting world of Robert Barrs A Prince of Good Fellows, published in 1902. This delightful collection of historical fiction stories follows the spirited young James V, King of Scots (1512 – 1542). With a perfect blend of humor and adventure, each chapter brings to life a wise and daring king, making for an engaging and entertaining read. (Summary by Lars Rolander)

In this delightful collection of short stories, Robert Barr weaves romance and humor into the lives of his characters. In One Days Courtship, British artist John Trenton finds himself in Quebec, hoping to squeeze in a picturesque canoe trip to capture the stunning Shawenegan Falls on his final day. Meanwhile, in The Heralds of Fame, a budding novelist embarks on an adventure to America, armed with copies of his debut book. A moment of panic leads him to buy an extra copy at a bookstand, setting off a humorous chain reaction that tests his resolve and creativity. Join Nat Spratt as he narrates ...

In this volume our classic authors conjure up all sorts of damnations and destructions in literary assaults testing our will to survive and our ingenuity to overcome situations where the outlook is bleak at best and the total extinction of us at worse.

Robert Barr was born in Glasgow, Scotland on the 16th September 1849. Five years later the family emigrated to a farm near Muirkirk in Upper Canada. Although a number of his crime novels and short stories are parodies on Sherlock Holmes and other best-selling detectives of the time, he also wrote short stories across a whole range of subjects and genres usually with intriguing ideas and many laced with wit and humour.

Chicago Princess is a lively romance and adventure novel set in exotic locations. Rupert Tremorne, down on his luck in Nagasaki, joins a millionaire’s yacht crew and finds himself caught between two captivating women. Love, intrigue, and high-seas adventure follow.

In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories is a collection of thirteen entertaining short stories by Robert Barr, ranging from crime and mystery to humor and romance. With witty storytelling and sharp observations, Barr crafts tales filled with intrigue, adventure, and clever twists.

Early Oklahoma was a haven for violent outlaws and a death trap for deputy U.S. marshals. The infamous Doolin gang's OK Hotel gunfight left five dead. Killers like Bible-quoting choir leader Deacon Jim Miller wreaked havoc. Gunslinger femme fatale Belle Starr specialized in horse theft. Wannabe outlaws like Al Jennings traded train robbing for politics and Hollywood films. And Elmer McCurdy's determination and inept skill earned him a carnival slot and the nickname "the Bandit Who Wouldn't Give Up."