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Read one of the greatest books of all time!A definitive editionLarge Print 16-point font for easy readingProfessionally typeset for premium quality print and easy readingFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Herman MelvilleThe novel follows Ishmael as he sets out on his final voyage under Captain Ahab's command in pursuit of Moby Dick. Ahab becomes obsessed with hunting down the whale that took his leg. Tensions mount among the crew. They question the sanity of their captain.All my means are sane, my motive and my object mad.They embark on a dangerous mission into uncharted waters. Both man and whale become locked in a battle for survival. Will Ahab achieve his goal before it costs him his ship, crew, and his life?This exhilarating adventure story sails across the high seas delving deep into complex themes. Obsession, revenge, and human frailty thread through the book.Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

Read one of the classic Jane Austen masterpieces A definitive editionLarge Print 16-point font for easy readingFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Jane AustenProfessionally remastered and typeset for premium quality print and easy readingMansfield Park tells readers the story of Fanny Price who, when adopted by her uncle Sr. Thomas Bertram, is flung into a lifestyle she's completely unaccustomed to.Surrounded by her cousins and the elegance of Mansfield Park, Fanny struggles to adapt to her circumstances. Her plight grows worse when left to fend for herself while Sir Thomas pursues business interests in Antigua where the family has sugar plantations."A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of."Sir Thomas's absence prompted Mary Crawford and her brother to visit from London. Mansfield Park is soon in crisis as they bring a lifestyle that the residents of Mansfield Park are simply not ready for.Touching on values such as faithfulness, stability, and tradition, readers follow Fanny's struggle to make friends and survive in this ever-evolving tale. Mansfield Park offers the reader a unique insight into family life and the developing social dynamics of the era.Get your copy of this timeless large print classic today!

Read one of the best-loved Jane Austen books of all timeThe definitive editionLARGE PRINT EDITION16-point font for easy readingProfessionally typeset for premium-quality printFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Jane AustenNorthanger Abbey is a well-known and beloved Jane Austen novel. This parody of Gothic fiction was the first of Austen's novels, but it wasn't published until after her death. This fun, thrilling novel parodied the habitual clichés of gothic novels and it has won a spot in the heart of Jane Austen fans, spurring numerous adaptations, movies, and TV series.The story follows young and naive Catherine Morland, a "young heroine in training" who spends too much time reading fiction. When Catherine is invited by her neighbors to spend the ball season with them, she is delighted to meet Tilney, a young gentleman, Thorpe, a quiet and reserved young man, and Isabella, a vivacious and lively young lady."Beware how you give your heart."While Catherine is not interested at all in Thorpe, he perceived Tilney as a rival for Catherine's affections and tries to sabotage their friendship. This puts Catherine in many awkward situations. When she is invited to stay in their manor, Northanger Abbey, Catherine puts their friendship further at risk by fantasizing about the place like the scenario of a Gothic novel.Will young Catherine mature past her delusions, or will her daydreams end her friendship with Tilney? Follow the twists and turns of this thrilling story in this edition of Northanger Abbey.Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

Read one of the most popular books of all timeThe definitive editionLARGE PRINT EDITION16-point font for easy readingProfessionally typeset for premium-quality printFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Jane AustenSense and Sensibility is one of Jane Austen's most known and loved novels. First published in 1811, this novel was so popular in its time that it sold out the first print and a second one had to be made shortly after. It has been continuously printed ever since. Numerous television series and play adaptations have been based on this novel.In this story, we meet the Dashwood family. Recently widowed, the mother needs to move with her three young daughters to the cottage of a distant relative. There, young Elinor and Marianne will meet Jennings, a well-meaning but gossipy young man, Colonel Brandon, an older and reserved man, and the dashing young Willoughby to who Marianne falls in love with almost immediately."If I could but know his heart, everything would become easy."Willoughby and Marianne seem to be deeply in love, and her displays of affection forego all sense of decorum, despite her sister's pleads to "remain sensible." Soon, Willoughby needs to depart the town on business which sends Marianne into sorrow.How will their story fare? Will Marianne marry Willoughby? Will Elinor be able to put some sense into her sister? Read this edition to find out!Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

Read the classic that started the castaway genre.The definitive editionFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Daniel DefoeLarge Print editionRemastered for premium quality print and easy readingRobinson Crusoe was first published by Daniel Defoe in 1719. This book became immensely popular due to its realism and vivid storytelling. Defoe's works helped spur the birth of literary realism.In this novel, we read the autobiography of Robinson Crusoe who longed for the sea. He became a sailor and embarked on numerous boat journeys against his parents' wishes until his last sea voyage left him washed ashore on an isolated island. Crusoe spends 28 years living on a remote tropical island near Trinidad in the Caribbean as a castaway."Thus fear of danger is ten thousand times more terrifying than danger itself."Alone and afraid, Crusoe has to make do with what he has to survive on. He encounters numerous dangers during his adventures where his spirit, will, and self-determination will be tested to the limit. Crusoe will be forced to rely only on himself for survival.How will Crusoe fare? What will he discover about himself, and what adventures is he about to live? Will he ever be rescued and sail back to England? Join him in his thrilling story and find out.Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

Can recovery from a brush with death lead to redemption?The cattle wars of the West pushed people into treacheryThe definitive editionLarge print edition16-point font for easy reading.Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Pearl Zane Grey.Professionally typeset for clear type.Jack Hare has come to the West to become a man. He soon finds out that life on the plains of Southern Utah is much wilder than advertised. After being rescued from the fringes of death by the patriarchal August Naab, Hare resolves to turn his life around."Have confidence in yourself and your gun, for you can kill him."At August Naab's ranch, on his road to recovery, Hare is attracted to the exotic half-Navajo half-Spanish Mescal, Naab's ward. There is a fight for her affection between Hare and Naab's son Snap. Amidst the love triangle, encounters with wilderness cattle rustlers, led by the menacing Holderness, provides the danger and stirs the dust for a thrilling conflict.When Holderness goes after Mescal, Hare gets involved in Naab's war. The rustlers are threatening everyone and lack any moral high ground. Can Hare, Naab, and Snap win against all the odds before someone is killed?Get your copy of this classic western today!

Read the classic vampire book that started them all.The definitive editionLarge Print EditionRemastered for premium quality print and easy readingFeatures an uplifting extended biography of the life and experiences of Bram StokerDracula is a gothic horror novel written by Irish author Bram Stoker. This novel became so popular that it revolutionized the novel panorama when it was published and it gave birth to many genres such as vampire horror and fiction. It seeped into popular culture, making vampires one of today's most popular monsters.In this novel we follow Jonathan Harker, a newly graduated English solicitor that visits Count Dracula's castle, to help him buy a house near London. Despite the Count's warning, Harker wanders the castle and encounters three women who are vampires, but Dracula saves him and then departs for London, leaving Harker delirious in a Budapest hospital.At the same time Lucy, Harker's fiancée, hears of his illness and goes to search for him leaving her best friend, Lucy, alone in London where a new suitor that has just arrived by boat begins to pursue her...Will Harker be able to prevent Dracula from causing chaos and destruction in London? Read the book and find out!Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

This classic monster thriller is an exploration of the human need to create while failing to control the creation.

The definitive edition.Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Robert Louis StevensonRemastered for premium quality print and easy readingFollow the adventures of Jim Hawkins, a boy whose life is sparked by an eerie encounter in the Admiral Benbow Inn with an old pirate known only as Blind Pew. Treasure Island takes you through the highs and lows of the classic adventure tale that enviably ends in an epic battle over a hidden treasure on a faraway tropical isle.Robert Louis Stevenson's epic tale has inspired generations of readers and writers alike it centers on the age-old tale of good versus evil. Much of the story centers on Jim's relationship with a lovable rogue in the shape of Long John Silver. This tail follows a tempo of its own, weaving stories of daring, greed, and treachery.Possibly the most famous line from the entire book "Fifteen men on a dead man's chest - Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!", fully captures the essence of this adventure novel set on the high seas. This yarn will continue to enthrall generations of readers for years to come.Get your copy of this timeless classic today!

This installment of the hit Mars series by Edgar Rice Burroughs follows a princess held as a political prisoner by bizarre Martians from whose clutches she may never escape.

Thuvia, Maid of Mars is a popular novel by the American science fiction writer Edgar Rice Burroughs where John Carter's son now becomes involved with Martian drama in grand style.

This Edgar Rice Burroughs novel is the third in his wildly popular Martian drama series. John Carter is back to save his wife and has to venture to the Martian North Pole to have a chance at success.

This adventure of a civil war veteran who finds himself unexpectedly on Mars is one of the most influential pulp science fiction books in modern history.

This sequel to A Princess of Mars is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs that returns John Carter to Mars to face an opponent he may not be able to overcome.

This adventure of a civil war veteran who finds himself unexpectedly on Mars is one of the most influential pulp science fiction books in modern history.

This coming of age tale follows the adventures of David Copperfield and his friends as he grows and matures out of his cruel circumstances.