Books tagged with Historical[75 found]
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Elcano and the First Circumnavigation of the World
by Mark West
(4)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Medieval
The first circumnavigation of the world between 1519 and 1522 is generally erroneously attributed to Fernando Magellan, but actually completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano after the death of Magellan in what is now the Philippines. The documents that relate to the life of this man are scarce.
This is an imagined account of the life of Elcano up to the point of joining Magellan's fleet.
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Young Thomas Grey
by Peter Argonis
(30)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
At 11 years of age, Thomas Grey goes to sea as a volunteer in a small sloop of war, commanded by his father, to learn seamanship prior to joining the Royal Naval Academy. Thomas has to mature beyond his years, surviving sea battles and yellow fever, but he joins the Academy as an accomplished sailor and leader in the making, finding friends for life in the process. First Book in the Series.
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The Return of Thomas Grey
by Peter Argonis
(24)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
Sixteen year-old Thomas Grey goes to sea in a small escort ship protecting merchantmen convoys during the Napoleonic Wars. An accomplished sailor, he rises quickly, and after a daring boat raid, is given his first ship. He becomes known as a reliable and daring captain, and as a champion fighting piracy and slavery. He must cope with the loss of his parents, but finds love with an unlikely bride.
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Lady Lambert's Adventures
by Peter Argonis
(21)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
As Richard's wife, Ellen is now styled Lady Lambert and travels America, India, Egypt, Bavaria and France at his side, meeting many people and having adventures on the way. She becomes a patron of the arts, a confidante of the young Princess Victoria, and a matchmaker for her family, friends and protégés, always striving to share the good fortunes she enjoys herself. Rewritten with added content.
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The Adventures of Young Will Potter — A Seafaring Novel
by Peter Argonis
(98)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » United Kingdom
Will Potter, orphan and merchant’s apprentice in a small Devon port, runs afoul of the law when he beats up a landowner's son. Given a choice between prison and volunteering for the Royal Navy, he joins a small Navy sloop bound for New South Wales. Will finds his calling, a sweet wife and even a little glory at Trafalgar. A new story in the Anthony Carter Universe of seafaring tales.
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Sea Fencibles
by Peter Argonis
(3)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
Captain Jeremiah Anson, a disabled veteran of Trafalgar, is posted to a shore command in a small Devon port. He is insecure, but when he meets Elizabeth, the mute daughter of the local squire, he finds a kindred soul. To win her, Anson must fight the squire's prejudice but also his own feelings of inadequacy. Elizabeth, too, must find the strength to overcome her impediment to thwart her father.
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Rough Waters — Book 2 in the Anthony Carter Sea Adventures
by Peter Argonis
(10)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
Anthony Carter is back! Now a senior captain and married to Harriet, he faces challenges in his professional and private live, encountering Caribbean pirates, arrogant colonial officers, Irish traitors, French soldiers, a lunatic admiral, and a pitched naval battle in the Bay of Biscay. In all this, he and Harriet must realise that married life is no endless honeymoon. Rough waters indeed.
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Follow Focus
by Devon Layne
(19)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » USA
Photo Finish Book 6. Nate and his three girlfriends have graduated from college at last and prospects are good—except for the draft board insisting Nate still has to complete alternative service. But Nate's alternative service will be unlike any that has gone before. It leads him all over the world as he and Ronda visit embassies to install new passport cameras.
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Penelope, Mistress of the Manor
by Lubrican
(3)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Medieval
The aged Earl of Haversham was in need of a wife, and an heir. So, he bartered a marriage to young Penelope, and brought her to Farnsworth Manor. It turned out he was too old to perform his part of the task but getting an heir was mandatory. Mistress Penelope knew her duty. Someone else would have to get her pregnant.
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Thomas Grey & His Friends
by Peter Argonis
(17)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
With the year 1818 starting, Thomas expects better times for his family and lands. Yet, the year starts with a tragedy, and the following events have him meet boyhood friends but also encounter underhanded enemies. In the end, there are four weddings and a funeral, but there are also new adventures in the offing.
A brand-new Thomas Grey story for your enjoyment!
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Ellen Trilby
by Peter Argonis
(21)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
On a rainy spring day, Ellen Trilby appears on Anthony Carter's estate, asking for shelter. She is the daughter of Major George Trilby and his wife Siobhan, both dear friends of Harriet Carter, escaping an unwanted suitor. At odds with the Carters' son Richard at first, they grow together through tragedy and danger, but they must overcome their own insecurities before they can become a couple.
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Anthony Carter and the Admiral's Daughter — Book 1 in the Anthony Carter Sea Adventures
by Peter Argonis
(16)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Regency
When 18-year-old Anthony Carter, lowly second mate in a small schooner, and Harriet Lambert, the young, arrogant daughter of a Royal Navy admiral, barely survive a shipwreck, they recognise each other's mettles. A short-lived romance ensues, but it takes years and great perils and pains for them to find happiness together. A romance set during the Napoleonic Wars.
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English Jim & the Baltimore Rose
by Peter Argonis
(18)
Categories: Fiction » Historical » Western & American frontier
Wounded in the Crimean War and embittered by his fiancée's betrayal, Captain James Tremayne leaves England for America and becomes a digger during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. 'Baltimore Rose' Donegal is a saloon wench and convict who in 1861 crosses his path in Fort Laramie. Read how two people from worlds apart overcome bitterness and hurt, growing to respect and love each other.
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The Redskins or, Indian and Injin, Volume 1.
by James Fenimore Cooper
Categories: Fiction » Historical
A rugged frontiersman navigates the untamed American wilderness, where tensions flare between settlers and Native tribes. Caught in a web of loyalty, betrayal, and clashing cultures, he faces perilous ambushes and moral dilemmas. Set in the 18th-century frontier, this thrilling saga explores courage, honor, and the complex bonds forged in a land of conflict and raw beauty.
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Rewards and Fairies
by Rudyard Kipling
Categories: Fiction » Historical
In an English meadow, two children again meet Puck, who conjures living scenes from the island’s long memory. Sail with captains, break bread with monks and smugglers, learn a craftsman’s oath and a queen’s hard mercy. Each tale—closed by a song or counsel—turns history into heartbeat, teaching courage, service, and the quiet duties that bind people to place.
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The Last of the Mohicans
by James Fenimore Cooper
Categories: Fiction » Historical
A thrilling tale of adventure, survival, and honor in the untamed wilderness of 1757 America. Follow Hawkeye and his Mohican allies as they navigate treacherous forests, fierce battles, and heart-wrenching loyalties during the French and Indian War. A gripping saga of courage and sacrifice awaits!
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The Prairie
by James Fenimore Cooper
Categories: Fiction » Historical
The vast American frontier unfolds through Natty Bumppo's final adventure. A gripping tale of survival, loyalty, and clashing cultures, this classic weaves danger and discovery across the untamed plains. Join the legendary Leatherstocking as he navigates treachery and triumphs in a land where every step pulses with suspense. Dive into the wild heart of America!
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The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn: A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot
by Evelyn Everett-Green
Categories: Fiction » Historical
In a time of secret plots and hidden dangers, a daring quest unfolds for a long-lost treasure. Courage, cunning, and loyalty are tested as characters navigate intrigue, mystery, and the shadows of a turbulent era.
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The Black Tulip
by Alexandre Dumas
Categories: Fiction » Historical
Doctor Cornelius van Baerle, is unwittingly implicated in a conspiracy, is arrested, stripped of his possessions, and imprisoned in a fortress. There, he focuses on cultivating the world's first black tulip. He entrusts the precious bulbs to Rosa, the daughter of his jailer, Gryphus, who risks everything to aid him in nurturing the bloom in secret
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The O'Ruddy: A Romance
by Stephen Crane
Categories: Fiction » Historical
A spirited adventurer embarks on a quest filled with duels, daring exploits, and unexpected love. Set in a world of honor and wit, the tale blends humor, romance, and swashbuckling charm in a lively journey of heart and heroism.
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