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This early edition of the Bhagavad Gita is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. As a part of the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata it is an important Hindu scripture detailing a conversation between Krishna and Arjuna on yoga, moksha, divine glory and other fundamentals of Hinduism. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for Hindus and those interested in the philosophies of the religion. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

"The Lurking Fear" is a 1923 short story by master of horror fiction H. P. Lovecraft. The tale revolves around an intrepid monster hunter's investigation into reports in the media of attacks perpetrated by a band of mysterious creatures that appear to reside in a foreboding mountain. A chilling tale of preternatural horror not to be missed by lovers of the genre. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Other notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. is publishing this classic work now as part of our "Fantasy and Horror Classics" imprint in a new edition with a dedication by George Henry Weiss.

This timeless tale of supernatural horror presents the extraordinary encounters of a man trapped in an isolated mansion consumed by unimaginable terror. When two men discover a strange abyss in the secluded reaches of Western Ireland, they come across a journal in the abandoned ruins of an old house. The account recorded within its pages reveals a harrowing tale of unexplained phenomena. First published in 1908, The House on the Borderland is William Hope Hodgson's masterful novella of eerie horror and otherworldly experiences.

G. K. Chesterton's famous thesis explores the subjects of poverty, agriculture, machinery, capital gain, and concentration of wealth from an anti-capitalist viewpoint.This fascinating volume argues the threat to smaller businesses as corporate companies become more dominant. Fiercely relevant almost 100 years after its first publication, The Outline of Sanity is G. K. Chesterton's insightful exploration of humanity's future. He criticises both the scientific management theory and Marxist Trotskyism, questioning the longevity of democracy. First published in 1926.The contents of this volume features:- Some General Ideas- The Beginning of the Quarrel- The Peril of the Hour- The Chance of Recovery- Some Aspects of Big Business- The Bluff of the Big Shops- A Misunderstanding about Method- A Case in Point- The Tyranny of Trusts- Some Aspects of the Land

This classic book contains the poems and prose of the well-known Ernest Dawson, and would make an excellent addition to the bookshelf of anyone with a passion for poetry and short literature. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Brown Fairy Book contains 32 stories from the American Indians, Australian Bushmen and African Kaffirs, and from Persia, Lapland, Brazil, and India. This charming early work, first published in 1904, is the ninth book in a series of twelve 'coloured' fairy books by Andrew Lang.The Brown Fairy Book - By Andrew Lang with Illustrations by H. J. Ford contains many traditional fairy tales such as 'Father Grumbler', 'The Cunning Hare', 'The Wicked Wolverine', 'The Elf Maiden', 'The Enchanted Head', 'Kisa the Cat', 'Which was the Foolishest?', 'The Sister of the Sun' and many more.Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912) was a Scots poet, novelist and literary critic, with a passion for folkloric story telling. Most of his volumes (including this, 'The Brown Fairy Book') were beautifully illustrated by Henry J. Ford (1860 - 1941), an inordinately talented artist who came to public attention with his illustrations for Lang. The books captured the imagination of British children, and later became worldwide bestsellers in the 1880s and 1890s.This Brown Fairy Book forms part of Andrew Lang's 'Coloured' Fairy Books series - a series of twelve collections of fairy tales, published between 1889 and 1910. Each volume is distinguished by its own colour, and all in all, 437 tales from a wide array of cultures and countries are presented.

With strong themes of love, friendship, conservation and hope, Bambi is the timeless tale of a young deer and his journey to becoming the Prince of the Forest.Bambi is born with a large responsibility on his shoulders. A prince in his woodland home, the young deer is destined to be King of the Forest. As he grows, he learns that his home is not all that it may seem. There are dangers lurking around every corner of the forest, from the evil weapons of Man to the treacherous possibility of forest fires. It is not until the tragic death of his mother that Bambi truly realises he must embody his father's courage and heroism if he is to survive. Little does the young deer know that love might just be the most powerful thing of all...Felix Salten's treasured 1923 novel has been loved by many generations and has now been republished by Read & Co. Books in this vibrant new edition. Bambi is the perfect story for bedtime reading and the original story is not to be missed by lovers of the classic Disney adaptation.