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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... standing his ground bravely; “and, what is more, I meant it!” “Oh! Now will you be so kind as to explain exactly why you said that, and why you meant it?” “I meant it,” answered his nephew, speaking in a full, strong voice, “because ...
... standing his ground bravely; “and, what is more, I meant it!” “Oh! Now will you be so kind as to explain exactly why you said that, and why you meant it?” “I meant it,” answered his nephew, speaking in a full, strong voice, “because ...
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... standing about just like officeboys or authors. See that it don't happen again, Todd.” “I am sure I am exceedingly grieved. Circumstances”— “Oh, never mind all that—I want my will.” “Will—will—Forgive me—a little confused, that's all ...
... standing about just like officeboys or authors. See that it don't happen again, Todd.” “I am sure I am exceedingly grieved. Circumstances”— “Oh, never mind all that—I want my will.” “Will—will—Forgive me—a little confused, that's all ...
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... standing near her bed, and a Voice that she could not hear was calling through the gloom. Another mortal had bent low at the feet of that Unknown God whom men name Death, and been borne away on his rushing pinions into the spaces of the ...
... standing near her bed, and a Voice that she could not hear was calling through the gloom. Another mortal had bent low at the feet of that Unknown God whom men name Death, and been borne away on his rushing pinions into the spaces of the ...
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... standing by Jeannie's white little bed, waiting for the wick of the candle to burn up. Presently the light grew. Jeannie was lying on her side, her white face resting on her white arm. Her eyes were wide open; but when Augusta held the ...
... standing by Jeannie's white little bed, waiting for the wick of the candle to burn up. Presently the light grew. Jeannie was lying on her side, her white face resting on her white arm. Her eyes were wide open; but when Augusta held the ...
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... standing at the door of the lodginghouse in the little street in Birmingham. “Gone!” he was saying. “Miss Smithers gone to New Zealand! What is her address?” “She didn't leave no address, sir,” replies the dirty maidofallwork with a ...
... standing at the door of the lodginghouse in the little street in Birmingham. “Gone!” he was saying. “Miss Smithers gone to New Zealand! What is her address?” “She didn't leave no address, sir,” replies the dirty maidofallwork with a ...
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CHAPTER VI | |
CHAPTER VII | |
CHAPTER XII | |
CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XV | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XIX | |
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