The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
9781429096072
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A Touching Tribute to a Beloved Pet from America’s Foremost Playwright
Renowned playwright Eugene O’Neill composed this work in 1940 to comfort his wife about the death of their Dalmatian, Blemie. Better known for his despairing and pessimistic dramas, O’Neill’s touching piece, written in the voice of the dying pet, is somehow uplifting and joyous in its touching memory of a life shared between owner and animal. It is sure to comfort anyone experiencing the loss of a beloved, furry member of the family.
This short work is part of Applewood’s American Roots series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
9781429096294
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The Beloved American Classic in an Elegant Gift Edition
One of the most popular pieces of American fiction is Washington Irving’s historic, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Originally published in 1820 in Irving’s short story collection The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, the story is set amongst the lush backdrop of New York’s Hudson River valley after the American Revolution. Rich in Dutch culture, regional history and ghostly encounters, this landmark is published in a hardback gift edition. Re-discover the origins of two unforgettable characters, schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, and celebrate the fall season with a timeless American short story.
The Black Cat
9781429096232
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Edgar Allan Poe’s Frightening Tale of a Demonic Cat and a Tormented Murderer in an Elegant Hardback Gift Edition
This macabre short story from the father of American horror fiction was first published in 1843 in the Saturday Evening Post. The classic narratives features a murderer tormented by guilt over his terrible deeds and a cat who may be out for revenge. The narrator’s admission that much of his bad behavior and deranged thinking is the result of alcohol is possibly autobiographical, as Poe himself struggled with alcoholism throughout his life.
This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots,” series, featuring tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers and thinkers.
A Winter Walk
9781429096126
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New England transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau’s 1843 essay “A Winter Walk” is a loving celebration of winter and walking. Thoreau vividly renders the winter season, writing of its sparkling beauty, its purity, and its stillness, and perfectly describing the warmth, coziness, and cheer to be found back at the home hearth. This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots,” series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.
A Wind-Storm in the Forests
9781429096140
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The nature writings of pioneering environmentalist and Sierra Club founder John Muir are like no other. In this essay from 1894, Muir describes the grandeur of the winds at play in the forests, with stunning and musical detail about the trees of the Sierra and their individual reaction to the wind. Muir’s story of climbing a 100-foot Douglas Spruce to experience the sway and swirl of a storm for himself is unforgettable. This short work is part of Applewood’s “American Roots,” series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.
