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Flora Annie Steel
Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 145 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 1994–2026, suosituimpiin kuuluu A Tale of Indian Heroes. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.
145 kirjaa
Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 1994–2026.
"The Gift of the Gods" is a 1911 novel by English writer Flora Annie Steel (1847-1929). "The Gift of the Gods" is a fantastic example of Victorian fiction set in historical Scotland that is not to be missed by fans of Steel's work. Contents include: "A Sea Mist", "His Act and Deed", ""The Man From The Sea", "The Strand", "A Hiatus", "A Walled Garden", "Round the Peat-stack", "Torquil's Dune", "A Sign", "Amateur Detectives", "An Endless Band", etc. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory essay from "The Garden Of Fidelity - Being The Autobiography of Flora Annie Steel" by R. R. Clark. Steel lived in British India for 22 years and is best known for her many novels set in or related to the country. Other notable works by this author include: "Miss Stuart's Legacy" (1893). "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), and "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894).
A Tale of Indian Heroes; Being the Stories of the Mâhâbhârata and Râmâyana
Flora Annie Steel
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2020
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"A Tale of Indian Heroes" is a 1923 work by Flora Annie Steel. Within it, Steel has retold in English the stories of the Mahabharata and Ramayana, which together form the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. A masterful rendition of these famous Indian stories, "A Tale of Indian Heroes" is not to be missed by those with an interest in Indian history, culture, and literature. Contents include: "How King Shuntanu Married River Goddess", "How the King's Promise was Broken", "How a Vow was Vowed", "How Bhishma won the Three Princesses", etc. Flora Annie Steel (1847-1929) was an English writer who lived in British India for 22 years and is best known for her many novels set in or related to the country. She was perhaps most interested in the classes of Indian society, and giving birth to a daughter afforded her the opportunity to interact with local women and learn their language. This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory essay from "The Garden Of Fidelity - Being The Autobiography of Flora Annie Steel" by R. R. Clark.
"The Curse of Eve" is a 1929 romance novel by English writer Flora Annie Steel (1847-1929). This vintage book is highly recommended for those with an interest in Victorian romance fiction and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Steel's wonderful work. Steel lived in British India for 22 years and is best known for her many novels set in or related to the country. She was perhaps most interested in the classes of Indian society, and giving birth to a daughter afforded her the opportunity to interact with local women and learn their language. Her interest in education-particularly that of women-furnished her with a fantastic insight into Indian culture, life, and character; which she drew on to create masterful true-to-life depictions of Indian life under British rule. Other notable works by this author include: "Miss Stuart's Legacy" (1893). "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), and "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894). This classic work is being republished now in a new edition complete with an introductory essay from "The Garden Of Fidelity - Being The Autobiography of Flora Annie Steel" by R. R. Clark.
"From the Five Rivers" is a 1901 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. The stories include: "Gunesh Chund", "The Blue Monkey", "Shah Sujah's Mouse", "Suttu", "At a Girls' School", "In a Citron Garden", "Nur Jehan", "Shurfu the Zaildar", "Songs of the People", "Plough Song", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"Red Rowans: A Love Story" is a 1895 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. This insightful novel offers the reader a unique glimpse into life in colonial India, weaving an intricate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. "Red Rowans" will appeal to fans of historical fiction and is not to be missed by collectors of Steel's insightful work. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay from "The Garden of Fidelity" by R. R. Clark.
"In the Guardianship of God" is a 1903 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. The stories include: "In the Guardianship of God", "A Bad-character Suit", "Fire and Ice", "The Sh hb sh Wallah", "The Most Nailing Bad Shot in Creation", "The Reformer's Wife", "The Squaring of the Gods", "The Keeper of the Pass", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"On the Face of the Waters - A Tale of Mutiny" is a 1896 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel set in 1850s India during the Sepoy Rebellion, which resulted in the dissolution of the British East India Company. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years. She is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Contents include: "Thistledown And Gossamer", "The Blowing Of The Bubble", "From Dusk To Dawn", "Such Stuff As Dreams Are Made Of", and "There Arose A Man". This fantastic novel will appeal to those with an interest in India, especially India under British rule and what effects that had on its society and history. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"A Prince of Dreamers" is a 1908 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Steel's historical novel "A Prince of Dreamers" offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical of her fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful novel, "A Prince of Dreamers" is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"Voices in the Night" is a 1900 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Steel's historical novel "Voices in the Night" offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical of her fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful novel, "Voices in the Night" is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"The Flower of Forgiveness" is a 1894 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. "The Flower of Forgiveness" is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Contents include: "The Flower of Forgiveness", "Harvest", "For the Faith", "The Bhut-Baby", "R mchunderji", "Heera Nund", "Feroza", "In the House of a Coppersmith", "Faizullah", "The Footstep of Death", "Habitual Criminals", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Other works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894) and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"In the Tideway" is a 1897 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Steel's historical novel "In the Tideway" offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical of her fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful read, this volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Steel's 1917 historical novel "Marmaduke" offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical of her fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful novel, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"The Potter's Thumb" is a 1900 historical novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. This fascinating novel offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical of Steel's fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful novel, "The Potter's Thumb" is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894) and "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"The Adventures of Akbar" is a 1913 historical children's novel by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. This charming tale revolves around a young Muhammad Akbar (1657 - 1706), who was a Mughal prince and the youngest son of Emperor Aurangzeb. Perfect bedtime reading for young inquiring minds, "The Adventures of Akbar" is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Steel's wonderful work. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894) and "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay from "The Garden of Fidelity" by R. R. Clark.
"India Through the Ages" is a 1911 work by Flora Annie Steel that explores India's fascinating history from the ancient age to the beginning of the eighteenth century. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years. She is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). This volume will appeal to those with an interest in India's history and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
"In the Permanent Way - And Other Stories" is a 1897 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. The stories include: "Shub'r t", "In the Permanent Way", "On the Second Story", "Glory-of-Woman", "At the Great Durbar", "The Blue-throated God", "A Tourist Ticket", "The King's Well", "Uma Himavutee", "Young Lochinvar", "A Bit of Land", "The Sorrowful Hour", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
East Indian Women - And Other Essays
Flora Annie Steel; Arley Isabel; Mortimer Menpes
Read Co. Books
2020
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First published in 1899, this volume contains three fascinating essays on the subject of Indian woman by Flora Annie Steel, Arley Isabel, and Mortimer Menpes. Contents include: "Women of India, by Arley Isabel", "The Women of India, by Mortimer Menpes", and "Eat India Women, by Flora Annie Steel". These interesting essays offer the reader an authentic insight into life for women in India at the turn of the twentieth century, and they are highly recommended for those with an interest in Indian culture and society. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. First published in 1903, Steel's historical novel "A Sovereign Remedy" offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical of her fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful novel, "A Sovereign Remedy" is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Steel's 1917 historical novel "Miss Stuart's Legacy" offers the reader a glimpse into colonial India that is typical with her fiction, weaving a delicate story to the backdrop of British imperialism in an exotic land. An entertaining and insightful read, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and will not disappoint those who have read and enjoyed other works by this author. Also by this author: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay from "The Garden of Fidelity" by R. R. Clark.
"The Mercy of the Lord" is a 1894 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. "The Mercy of the Lord" is highly recommended for those with an interest in India's history and is not to be missed by lovers of short stories. The stories include: "The Mercy Of The Lord", "Salt Duty", "The Wisdom Of Our Lord Ganesh", "The Son Of A King", "The Birth Of Fire", "The Gift Of Battle", "The Value Of A Vote", "Salt Of The Earth", "An Appreciated Rupee", "The Lake Of High Hope", "Retaining Fees", "His Chance", etc. Other notable works by this author include: "Tales of the Punjab" (1894), "The Flower of Forgiveness" (1894), and "The Potter's Thumb" (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an essay from "The Garden of Fidelity" by R. R. Clark.