Sastrugi Press Classics

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 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!

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.

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 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 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!