Mr. Meeson's WillRead Books Ltd, 27.11.2015 - 298 Seiten This book contains H. Rider Haggard’s 1888 novel, "Mr Meeson’s Will". It is based on a famous anecdote of the time and tells the story of Mr. Meeson, the wealthy proprietor of a publishing house, and a young writer named Augusta Smithers. Smithers boards a steamer bound for New Zealand in an attempt to make a new start - only to find that her nemesis is on the same ship. After a collision with another boat, Augusta, Meeson and numerous other survivors wash up on a deserted island in the Indian Ocean. Before dying, Meeson tattoos his will on Augusta's back, which inevitably leads to an interesting court battle in the latter part of the book. Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856 - 1925) was an English writer famous for his adventure novels set in exotic countries, and as a pioneer of the 'Lost World' literary genre. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author. |
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... give me some small sum in addition to what I have received.” Mr. Meeson looked up. His forehead was wrinkled till the shaggy eyebrows nearly hid the sharp little eyes. “What!” he said. “What!” At this moment the door opened, and a young ...
... give me some small sum in addition to what I have received.” Mr. Meeson looked up. His forehead was wrinkled till the shaggy eyebrows nearly hid the sharp little eyes. “What!” he said. “What!” At this moment the door opened, and a young ...
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... give the porters orders to hustle you off the premises! And, now, that isn't all. I've done with you, never you look to me for another sixpence! I'm not going to support you any longer, I can tell you. And, what's more, do you know what ...
... give the porters orders to hustle you off the premises! And, now, that isn't all. I've done with you, never you look to me for another sixpence! I'm not going to support you any longer, I can tell you. And, what's more, do you know what ...
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... give him the sack, too, if he isn't more careful. By Jove! why should I not have my own resident solicitor? I could get a sharp hand with a damaged character for about £300 a year, and I pay that old Todd quite £2000. There is a vacant ...
... give him the sack, too, if he isn't more careful. By Jove! why should I not have my own resident solicitor? I could get a sharp hand with a damaged character for about £300 a year, and I pay that old Todd quite £2000. There is a vacant ...
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... give me that message before?” “Because Mr. Eustace said I was not to give it unless you asked after him.” “Very good. Johnson!” “Yes, Sir.” “You will give orders that Mr. Eustace's name is not.
... give me that message before?” “Because Mr. Eustace said I was not to give it unless you asked after him.” “Very good. Johnson!” “Yes, Sir.” “You will give orders that Mr. Eustace's name is not.
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H. Rider Haggard. “You will give orders that Mr. Eustace's name is not to be mentioned in this house again. Any servant mentioning Mr. Eustace's name will be dismissed.” “Very good, Sir”; and Johnson went. Mr. Meeson gazed round him. He ...
H. Rider Haggard. “You will give orders that Mr. Eustace's name is not to be mentioned in this house again. Any servant mentioning Mr. Eustace's name will be dismissed.” “Very good, Sir”; and Johnson went. Mr. Meeson gazed round him. He ...
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CHAPTER IV | |
CHAPTER V | |
CHAPTER VI | |
CHAPTER VII | |
CHAPTER XII | |
CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XV | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XIX | |
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