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After All
In A Selection of Australian Poetry and Prose
A collection of Australian writing from the public domain.
The Green Harper
In Wine and Roses
"Victor Daley, then a happy, wondering Irish lad, drifted out to Australia. His head was full of old tunes and fragments of poetry; his…
The Reader's Corner
In Astounding Stories 06, June 1930
Astounding Stories is a landmark science fiction magazine that captures the imagination of its readers with thrilling tales of adventure and…
27 - By Deputy, Chapter 3
In Amusement Only
Amusement Only is a delightful collection of twelve short stories that intertwine mystery and humor, showcasing the unique storytelling styl…
The Finding Of Zach
In The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories
One of four books of short stories written in his brief career. These stories are written using African-American dialect which provides dee…
The Channel
In The Poems of James Hebblethwaite
James Hebblethwaite (22 September 1857 – 13 September 1921) was an English-born Australian poet, teacher and clergyman. Hebblethwaite was a …
SOMEONE'S MISTAKE
In The Tale of Buster Bumblebee (version 2)
This charming collection of short stories features a bumblebee called Buster, his (extensive) family, and a great number of other animals wh…
The New Reader, by Harold Hersey
In The Thrill Book Vol. I No. 2, March 15, 1919
Welcome back to another exciting collection courtesy of the little known but influential pulp magazine The Thrill Book! In this issue we co…
Moment
In Boy in the Wind
George Dillon was an American poet, Pulitzer Prize winner and editor of Poetry. This collection was published in 1927. (Summary by Newgateno…
Dudley’s Fight with Dr. Tweezer
In Frontier Humor in Verse, Prose and Picture
Also known for his "Brownies" books, Canadian humorist Palmer Cox give us a delightful collection of humorous verse and short pros…
02 - The Reading Public
In Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy
Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy offers a collection of sharp and witty reflections on life in the early 20th century, penned by the renowne…
Reedy River
In Verses Popular And Humorous (Version 2)
Verses, Popular and Humorous (1900) was the second collection of poems by Australian poet Henry Lawson. It features some of the poet's earli…
The Readers' Corner Part 1
In Astounding Stories 10, October 1930
Issue no. 10 of the magazine brings you:- Stolen Brains by Captain S.P. MeekThe Invisible Death by Victor Rousseau Prisoners on the Electro…
Master and Pupil
In The Pink Fairy Book
All people in the world tell nursery tales to their children, and the stories are apt to be like each other everywhere. A child who has read…
The Two Keys
In At Dawn And Dusk
Victor Daley, then a happy, wondering Irish lad, drifted out to Australia. His head was full of old tunes and fragments of poetry; his pocke…
01 - Book 1, Chapter 1 - The Bent Twig
In The Mermaid
"'What a fool I was not to go where she beckoned!' mused Caius. 'Where? Anywhere into the heart of the ocean, out of this dull, sordid …
Reader's Corner
In Astounding Stories 05, May 1930
Astounding Stories invites listeners into a captivating world of early science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds. This fifth issue …
Bramblebush
In The Man Who Hated Mars
To escape from Mars, all Clayton had to do was the impossible. Break out of a crack-proof exile camp—get onto a ship that couldn't be boarde…
Marc Avery
In News From The 30's Through The 70's
Explore the fascinating world of news from the 1930s through the 1970s. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the events and stories …
Zachur with the Sack
In Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 17, Feb. 24, 1880
Harper's Young People, an illustrated weekly publication for children, includes delightful serialized and one-off short stories and tales fr…