Bøger af Morley Roberts

The Flying Cloud: A Story Of The Sea is a novel written by Morley Roberts and first published in 1907. The book tells the story of a young sailor named Dick Naseby, who joins the crew of the famous clipper ship, the Flying Cloud. The ship is renowned for its speed and is on a mission to break the record for the fastest voyage from New York to San Francisco.As the ship sets sail, Dick quickly learns the ropes and becomes a valued member of the crew. Along the way, he faces a number of challenges and dangers, including storms, mutinies, and encounters with pirates. Despite these obstacles, the crew of the Flying Cloud remains determined to reach their destination and break the record.Throughout the novel, Roberts vividly describes life at sea and the challenges faced by sailors in the 19th century. He also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and determination in the face of adversity. The book is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages, particularly those with an interest in maritime history and tales of the sea.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.

In Low Relief: A Bohemian Transcript is a book written by Morley Roberts and published in 1890. The book is a collection of short stories and essays that explore the bohemian lifestyle of artists and writers in London during the late 19th century. Roberts, who was himself a bohemian writer, offers a firsthand account of the struggles and joys of this unconventional way of life. The stories and essays touch on themes such as poverty, love, art, and the search for meaning in life. Roberts also provides vivid descriptions of the people and places that he encountered in his bohemian circles, including famous writers such as Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. In Low Relief: A Bohemian Transcript offers a fascinating glimpse into a unique and often misunderstood subculture of the Victorian era.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.

In a career spanning over 50 years, Morley Roberts wrote hundreds of short stories and was one of the most successful operators in the Victorian-Edwardian literary marketplace. His remarkable imagination and willingness to experiment resulted in tales of sailors on the high seas, adventurers in the Australian bush, cowboys in the wild west, saloon society in frontier towns, tramps on the railroad, miners in the mountains of British Columbia, farmers on the South African veld, and writers in men's clubs. Whatever the setting, Roberts evokes the dangers and challenges his characters face.With an eye for detail and an unerring skill in capturing the vernacular of the desperate characters he portrays, Roberts leads the reader into vividly-drawn masculine worlds.In this edition, Markus Neacey acknowledges Roberts's special contribution to the British short story by selecting the best examples from his extensive work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.