A history of the Vikings featuring many color illustrations. Describes their way of life as well as their conquests in medieval times. Includes a timeline and a glossary.
Provides an overview of the history and ancient culture of the Scythians and Sarmatians. Features maps and illustrations, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
An overview of the Huns of Central Asia from 370 to 470 A.D. featuring color maps and illustrations. Describes their lives as warriors and their leader, Attila.
Introduces the Goths who lived near the Black Sea from 239 A.D. to about 500 A.D. Describes the life in Gothia and war with Rome. Includes a timeline and glossary.
Depicts the history of the Celts, their culture, religion, and warfare and discusses their invasion of ancient Gaul and Rome. Includes a chronology of Celtic history, a glossary, an index, and illustrations and photos.
A young governess is sent to care for two beautiful orphans in a country house, but the spirits of the dead servants who had cared for the children previously, return to haunt them.
While going through the possessions of a decreased guest who owed them money, the mistress of the inn and her son find a treasure map that leads them to a pirate's fortune.
Silas Marner is a grumpy weaver who is obsessed with making a lot of money. After he is accused of theft his fiancee leaves him, and he has little use for other human beings especially those who are religious. Later someone steals a large bag of cash he has kept in his home making his life more miserable. As the years pass, Silas adopts a young girl Eppie whose mother has died in a drunken stupor, and he becomes a compassionate human being again.
