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In'Martyr of the Catacombs,'James De Mille skillfully weaves a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of early Christian Rome, where faith and persecution intertwine. The novel is imbued with vivid imagery and rich descriptions that transport readers to the dark recesses of the catacombs, emphasizing the resilience of faith amidst adversity. De Mille's prose effectively captures the emotional turmoil and overarching themes of sacrifice and redemption, reflecting a literary style marked by meticulous attention to historical detail and character development, making it a highly engaging read for those interested in religious and historical fiction. James De Mille, a prominent figure of the 19th century, was not only an accomplished novelist but also a scholar and educator with deep interests in history and theology. His insight into the struggles of early Christians likely stemmed from his studies and personal beliefs, which added authenticity and depth to his characters and their quests. De Mille's background in academia, paired with his affinity for storytelling, enabled him to create a work that resonates with both historical accuracy and emotional weight.'Martyr of the Catacombs'is a profound exploration of faith under fire and a must-read for those intrigued by religious history and the enduring strength of the human spirit. This novel invites readers to delve into the past while reflecting on the universal themes of courage and conviction, making it timeless in its relevance.

A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder us a satiric and fantastic romance is set in an imaginary semi-tropical land in Antarctica inhabited by prehistoric monsters and a cult of death-worshipers called the Kosekin. Begun many years before it was published, it is reminiscent of Edgar Allan Poe's The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket and anticipates the exotic locale and fantasy-adventure elements of works of the “Lost World genre” such as Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World and Edgar Rice Burroughs'The Land That Time Forgot, as well as innumerable prehistoric world movies based loosely on these and other works.

A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder (1888) is a novel by James De Mille. Originally serialized in Harper's Weekly, the novel was published posthumously and, at first, anonymously. Although De Mille's work predated such popular Lost World novels as H. Rider Haggard's She (1887) and King Solomon's Mines (1885), it was published nearly a decade after his death, leading critics to assume he had merely written a derivative work of fiction. Recent scholarship, however, has sought to emphasize De Mille's talents as a writer and importance in the historical development of literary science fiction. “The wind had failed, a deep calm had succeeded, and everywhere, as far as the eye could reach, the water was smooth and glassy. The yacht rose and fell at the impulse of the long ocean undulations, and the creaking of the spars sounded out a lazy accompaniment to the motion of the vessel.” Sailing in their yacht, a crew spots a copper cylinder afloat on the sunbeaten sea. Hauling it aboard, they open it to reveal a manuscript sealed from the elements containing the story of Adam More. Shipwrecked while returning to Britain from Tasmania, the sailor found himself stranded on a strange desert island near Antarctica. Soon, he stumbles upon a lost world of prehistoric plants and animals, a land of indescribable beauty and wonder. In the harsh volcanic landscape, he discovers a race of humans whose values are entirely foreign to his Western frame of mind. This edition of James De Mille's A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder is a classic work of American science fiction reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

This vintage book contains James De Mille's 1871 novella,'Fire in the Woods'. Originally published as part of the'Brethren of the White Cross'series, it follows the adventures of a group of boys at a Canadian boarding school. A charming and humourous tale,'Fire in the Woods'would make for ideal bedtime reading and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of De Mille's work. Contents include:'On a Visit','A Fascinating and a Temptation','Secret Plans','An Exciting Letter','Where's Old Solomon?','Arrival of an Opportunity','The Opportunity Seized','A Hazardous Adventure','The Island in the Falls','The Island in the Fall', et cetera. James de Mille (1833 - 1880) was a well known writer, specialising in popular fiction during the late 1860s and early 1870s. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.

The American Baron was written in the year 1872 by James De Mille. This book is one of the most popular novels of James De Mille, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Cord and Creese was written in the year 1868 by James De Mille. This book is one of the most popular novels of James De Mille, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Lost in the Fog was written in the year 1870 by James De Mille. This book is one of the most popular novels of James De Mille, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.

Four sailors discover a copper cylinder containing a manuscript written by the adventurer Adam More, who was shipwrecked in the southern hemisphere. They read its contents out to one another, and the incredible story unfolds of his journey through a subterranean tunnel to a lost world which survives at the foot of a volcano. This strange utopian society, in which humans coexist with prehistoric animals, is the antithesis of Victorian England, as poverty is preferred to wealth and darkness to light. At once a timeless satire and a pioneering work of the science-fiction genre,'A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder'is bound to enthral readers today and revive James De Mille's reputation as a writer ahead of his time.

The Problematic Press edition of James De Mille's A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder features the following unique additions: • A Foreword by David Reynolds introduces the author and the novel. • Annotated end notes by David Reynolds reflect on interesting elements of the text and reference scholarly works. DESCRIPTION While playing a silly game, four bored yachtsmen find a mysterious copper cylinder bobbing along the sea. They soon discover the briny cylinder contains a massive script, a journal of sorts, detailing the adventures of Adam More, a sailor lost at sea. Examining the script reveals More's incredible story of drifting across the ocean, sailing to lost lands, encountering giant beasts, and meeting truly peculiar people. This is a satirical tale that is sure to entertain!

With its curious mixture of adventure, natural history and satire this early Canadian novel has become a landmark work of fantasy and science fiction.

Although not one of De Mille's best works it does show his unerring assessment of the tastes of the American and Canadian reading public in the 1870s. With echoes of Wilkie Collins, Jules Verne, and other popular novelists of the period, this is a sensational melodrama full of impossible adventures, and of'angelic heroines and villains of the deepest dye.'

Alexander Macrorie, the narrator, blithely announces the subject of the novel in the first brief paragraph:'This is a story of Quebec. Quebec is a wonderful city.'In fact, it is the story of the love trials and tribulations of a young bachelor subaltern and his fellow officers of the 129th Bobtails quartered in Quebec City.