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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... Meeson. This young man had not, indeed, even taken the trouble to remove his hat, which was stuck upon the back of his head, his hands were in his pockets, a sacrilegious whistle hovered on his lips, and he opened the door of the ...
... Meeson. This young man had not, indeed, even taken the trouble to remove his hat, which was stuck upon the back of his head, his hands were in his pockets, a sacrilegious whistle hovered on his lips, and he opened the door of the ...
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... Meeson, rising heavily from his chair, went to a large safe which stood near, and extracted from it a bundle of agreements. These he glanced at one by one till he found what he was looking for. “Here is the agreement,” he said; “let me ...
... Meeson, rising heavily from his chair, went to a large safe which stood near, and extracted from it a bundle of agreements. These he glanced at one by one till he found what he was looking for. “Here is the agreement,” he said; “let me ...
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... MEESON & Co. £ s d To Sale of Right of Translation of 700 “Jemima's Vow” into French...... Do. do. do. into German 700 ———— £14 0 0 ======== £ s d Less amount due to Messrs. Meeson, being 700 onehalf of net proceeds Less Commission, &c ...
... MEESON & Co. £ s d To Sale of Right of Translation of 700 “Jemima's Vow” into French...... Do. do. do. into German 700 ———— £14 0 0 ======== £ s d Less amount due to Messrs. Meeson, being 700 onehalf of net proceeds Less Commission, &c ...
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... Meeson, I said 'cheated'; and I will repeat it, whether I am locked up for it or not. Good morning, Mr. Meeson,” and she curtseyed to him, and then suddenly burst into a flood of tears. In a minute Eustace was by her side. “Don't cry ...
... Meeson, I said 'cheated'; and I will repeat it, whether I am locked up for it or not. Good morning, Mr. Meeson,” and she curtseyed to him, and then suddenly burst into a flood of tears. In a minute Eustace was by her side. “Don't cry ...
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... Meeson gasped. Then he took up the cheque which Augusta had thrown upon the table and slowly crumpled it. “What did ... Meeson's is a strictly commercial undertaking, you know, and Meeson's public don't like genius, they like their ...
... Meeson gasped. Then he took up the cheque which Augusta had thrown upon the table and slowly crumpled it. “What did ... Meeson's is a strictly commercial undertaking, you know, and Meeson's public don't like genius, they like their ...
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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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