Books like The Arabian Nights: Tales of 1,001 Nights by Robert Irwin

Candide: A Tale of Conviviality and Optimism in a Wretched World

Anne Shirley: A Teacher's Inspiration in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Craig of the Mohicans, a frontier scout turns away from civilization, forming a bond with a Mohican warrior as they escort two sisters across the perilous wilderness of America's frontier.

A collection of retold Greek and Roman myths from the Age of Fable by Thomas Bulfinch, drawing on classical literature and folklore for engaging retellings of ancient tales, including Venus and Adonis, Jupiter and Juno, and Daphne and Apollo.

A group of settlers encounters an old trapper on the prairie in 1805, as they push westward over the Great Plains for new land and opportunities in the United States of America, while the country is still being explored.

Here is a selection of some of the best-known and best-loved tales of The Arabian Nights, including Sinbad, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Alladin, The Talking Bird, and the Fisherman and the Genie. In this "treasure house of pleasant things" you will find golden palaces, gem-studded caves, and breathtaking gardens; you will sit by mysterious fountains, hear the crash of gleaming waterfalls, unearth magic lamps, take a long voyage to exotic shores, and meet flying men and mythical beasts. Nowhere else will you find such marvels, nowhere else will you find the impossible so real and convincing. For centuries The Arabian Nights has enchanted readers, remaining in W.E. Henley's words "That center of miracles." They are presented here in a clear and direct style that renders them as fresh and as exciting as when they were first told. - Jacket flap.

An American frigate and her supporting schooner enter a shoal-filled bay off Northumberland, England, in the late 18th century during the American Revolution, encountering a mysterious stranger who may be a special pilot for their upcoming mission to the rocky cliffs.

James Fenimore Cooper’s historical sea adventure, Homeward Bound, intertwines romance, marriage, and feminist themes with daring ocean travel and pirate encounters, offering a vivid glimpse of American life on the high seas.

A child‑friendly retelling of Scheherazade’s nightly tales that keep her king alive.

Maid Marian is a historical adventure that brings the legendary Robin Hood era to life, featuring the woman outlaw Maid Marian in a romantic, action‑packed narrative set across Great Britain.