The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
9781429096072
Regular price $12.95 Sale price $7.46 Save 42%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
Regular price $9.95 Sale price $7.46 Save 25%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
Regular price $12.95 Sale price $9.71 Save 25%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.
The Gift of the Magi
9781429009003
Regular price $12.95 Sale price $9.71 Save 25%O. Henry’s classic 1905 Christmas story in an elegant gift hardback with illustrations. A treasure for readers of any age.
This sentimental holiday classic follows a young married couple and the sacrifices made to purchase cherished gifts for each other only to discover the true gift of Christmas is not found in objects but in their own devoted love.
The Applewood Holiday Classics series presents some of the most beloved holiday short stories in a warm, elegant hardback edition with attractive illustrations. Perfect as a cherished seasonal book or a holiday gift for any occasion.
The Bear
9781429096225
Regular price $12.95 Sale price $9.71 Save 25%William Faulkner’s short story “The Bear” was first published in the May 9, 1942 issue of The Saturday Evening Post. The piece—considered one of the best short stories of the twentieth century—is a coming-of-age tale that weaves together themes of family, race, and the taming of the wilderness, as the young main character learns to hunt and track the huge bear known as Old Ben.
This short work in an elegant hardback gift edition is part of Applewood’s “American Roots,” series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers and thinkers.
Kate's Choice
9781429009010
Regular price $12.95 Sale price $9.71 Save 25%A heart warming old-fashioned Christmas tale from the beloved author of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, in an elegant hardback edition.
Kate is a young English girl tragically orphaned and left with a large inheritance. Sent to America to live with her extended family, Kate must choose between various uncles and their families to join. Though each is eager for her to choose them, Kate’s choice comes to fruition at Christmas, when Kate surprises everyone with her decision. In his classic tale, Kate embraces the spirit of Christmas to reveal the true meaning of family.
The Applewood Holiday Classics series presents some of the most beloved holiday short stories in a warm, elegant hardback edition with attractive illustrations. Perfect as a cherished seasonal book or a holiday gift for any occasion.
The House of the Seven Gables
9781429093521
Regular price $29.95 Sale price $22.46 Save 25%
Chowder
9781429096003
Regular price $12.95 Sale price $9.71 Save 25%Melville’s Sumptuous Tribute to a New England Culinary Classic
Chowder is chapter fifteen from one of the greatest works of American literature, Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. It is so beautifully written, so descriptive and colorful, one can virtually smell the fishy, salt air and picture the warm interior of the Try Pots Inn. Curl up on a cold evening and taste the mouthwatering chowders of Nantucket’s most famous fictional landmark in this homage to New England’s classic dish.
This short work is part of Applewood’s American Roots series, tactile mementos of American passions by some of America’s most famous writers.