Bøger af Duffield Osborne

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From the intro: "Centuries come and go; but the plot of the drama is unchanged, and the same characters play the same parts. Only the actors cast for them are new. It is much worn, -this denarius, -and the lines are softened and blurred, -as of right they should be, when you think that more than two thousand years have passed since it felt the die. It is lying before me now on my table, and my eyes rest dreamily on its helmeted head of Pallas Nicephora. There, behind her, is the mint-mark and that word of ancient power and glory, "Roma." Below are letters so worn and indistinct that I must bend close to read them: "-M. SERGI," and then others that I cannot trace. Perhaps I have dozed a bit, for I must have turned the coin, unthinking, and now I see the reverse: a horseman, in full panoply, galloping, with naked sword brandished in his left hand, from which depends a severed head tight-clutched by long, flowing hair. The clouds hang low over the city, as I peer from my tower window, -driving, ever driving, from the east, and changing, ever changing, their fantastic shapes. Now they are the waving hands and gowns of a closely packed multitude surging with human passions; now they are the headlong rout of a flying army upon which press hordes of riders, dark, fierce, and barbarous-horses with tumultuous manes, and hands with brandished darts. Surely it is a sleepy, workless day! It will be vain to drive my pen across the pages. I do not see the cloud forms now-not with my eyes, for they have closed themselves perforce; but my brain is awake, and I know that the eyes of Pallas Nicephora see them, and grow brighter as if gazing on well-remembered scenes. Why not? How many thousand clinkings of coin against coin in purse and pouch, how many hundred impacts of hands that long since are dust, have served to dim your once clear relief! Surely, Pallas, you have looked upon all this and much more. Shall I see aught with your eyes, lady of my Sergian denarius? Shall I see, if, with you before me, I look fixedly at the legions of clouds that cross my window an hour-two-three-even until the night closes in? Grant but a grain of this, O Goddess, and lo! I vow to thee a troop of pipe-players upon the Ides of June

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The novel follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, from his birth in the Caribbean to his rise to prominence as a key figure in the American Revolution and the early years of the new nation. The novel explores the challenges Hamilton faced growing up as an illegitimate child and his struggle to rise above his circumstances and achieve success through his intelligence, ambition, and determination. It also delves into Hamilton's complex relationships with the other Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Aaron Burr. Throughout the novel, Osborne portrays Hamilton as a larger-than-life figure, a brilliant and charismatic leader who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of American history. The novel captures the drama and intensity of the Revolutionary War and the early years of the new nation, and offers a vivid portrait of the political and social landscape of the time. Overall, "The Lion's Brood" is a compelling and insightful exploration of the life and legacy of one of America's most influential Founding Fathers.

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The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch is a novel written by Duffield Osborne in the year 1900. The story revolves around a group of explorers who set out to investigate a mysterious crater in the mountains. The crater is said to be the home of a mythical creature known as the Mountain Moloch, which has been terrorizing the nearby towns and villages. The group of explorers, led by the protagonist, John Rawn, face many challenges and obstacles as they make their way to the crater. Along the way, they encounter dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile locals who are skeptical of their mission. As they reach the crater, they discover that the Mountain Moloch is not a mythical creature, but a man-made machine designed to scare people away from the area. The machine was created by a group of wealthy businessmen who were exploiting the resources of the mountains and didn't want anyone to interfere with their operations. The novel explores themes of greed, power, and the consequences of unchecked industrialization. It also highlights the importance of environmental conservation and the need to protect natural resources. Overall, The Secret Of The Crater: A Mountain Moloch is a thrilling adventure novel with a strong message about the importance of preserving the environment.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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