Swords and Scepters

Discover the Timeless Mystery of ""The Amateur Inn""Step into the enchanting world of ""The Amateur Inn,"" a captivating tale by the renowned Albert Payson Terhune. This long-lost gem, out of print for decades, has been lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, offering a rare opportunity for both new readers and collectors to experience its magic.Set against the backdrop of a quaint inn, this intriguing story weaves together mystery, romance, and adventure. As secrets unfold and hidden motives are revealed, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the truth alongside the unforgettable characters.""The Amateur Inn"" is more than just a book; it's a collector's edition that promises to transport you to a bygone era of storytelling. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or a newcomer to Terhune's work, this beautifully republished edition is a must-have for your collection.Don't miss your chance to own a piece of literary history. Dive into ""The Amateur Inn"" and let its timeless charm captivate you and generations to come.

Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 - February 18, 1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. He was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today's Rough Collies. Terhune was educated at Columbia University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893. From 1894 to 1916, he worked as a reporter for The Evening World. The first of his novels about his dogs, Lad: A Dog, collected a dozen stories of his collie Lad in novel form. Lad was followed by over 30 additional dog-focused novels, including two additional books about Lad. Published in 1919, the novel was a best seller in both the adult and young adult markets and has been reprinted over 80 times.

78:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Blue Cloth w/Jacket on White w/Gloss Lam

Two historical novels by Albert Payson Terhune, author of stories of Lad and other dogs. FromFlag to Flag takes place during the War of 1812, where the reader is eyewitness, through themain character, of the conquest by the British of Washington DC. In Their Last Hope, the maincharacters meet Charles "Chinese" Gordon and later experience the horrors of the fall ofKhartum. These two novels were originally serialized in 1907 and 1909.

Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 – February 18, 1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. He was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today's Rough Collies. Albert Payson Terhune was born in New Jersey to Mary Virginia Hawes and the Reverend Edward Payson Terhune. His mother, Mary Virginia Hawes, was a writer of household management books and pre-Civil War novels under the name Marion Harland. Terhune had four sisters and one brother, though only two of his sisters lived to be adults: Christine Terhune Herrick (1859–1944); and Virginia Terhune Van De Water (1865–1945).Sunnybank (41.0012°N 74.2755°W) was originally the family's summer home, with Terhune making it his permanent residence in 1912. He was educated at Columbia University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893. From 1894 to 1916, he worked as a reporter for The Evening World.He boxed exhibition matches with James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and James J. Jeffries.His Sunnybank Kennels where he bred and raised rough collies were "the most famed collie kennels in the U.S."Albert Payson Terhune first published short stories about his collie Lad, titled Lad Stories, in various general-interest magazines, including Red Book, Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Hartford Courant, and the Atlantic Monthly. The first of his novels about his dogs, Lad: A Dog, collected a dozen stories of his collie Lad in novel form. Lad was followed by over 30 additional dog-focused novels, including two additional books about Lad. Published in 1919, the novel was a best seller in both the adult and young adult markets and has been reprinted over 80 times. It was adapted into a feature film in 1962. A man of his time, Terhune is now often criticized for his starkly racist depictions of the minorities, hill people and so-called "half-breeds" that peopled parts of northern New Jersey less idealized than Sunnybank. (Wikipedia)

Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 - February 18, 1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. He was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today's Rough Collies.Albert Payson Terhune was born in New Jersey to Mary Virginia Hawes and the Reverend Edward Payson Terhune. His mother, Mary Virginia Hawes, was a writer of household management books and pre-Civil War novels under the name Marion Harland. Terhune had four sisters and one brother, though only two of his sisters lived to be adults: Christine Terhune Herrick (1859-1944); and Virginia Terhune Van De Water (1865-1945).Sunnybank (41.0012°N 74.2755°W) was originally the family's summer home, with Terhune making it his permanent residence in 1912. He was educated at Columbia University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893. From 1894 to 1916, he worked as a reporter for The Evening World.He boxed exhibition matches with James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons and James J. Jeffries.His Sunnybank Kennels where he bred and raised rough collies were "the most famed collie kennels in the U.S."Albert Payson Terhune first published short stories about his collie Lad, titled Lad Stories, in various general-interest magazines, including Red Book, Saturday Evening Post, Ladies' Home Journal, Hartford Courant, and the Atlantic Monthly. The first of his novels about his dogs, Lad: A Dog, collected a dozen stories of his collie Lad in novel form. Lad was followed by over 30 additional dog-focused novels, including two additional books about Lad. Published in 1919, the novel was a best seller in both the adult and young adult markets and has been reprinted over 80 times. It was adapted into a feature film in 1962. A man of his time, Terhune is now often criticized for his starkly racist depictions of the minorities, hill people and so-called "half-breeds" that peopled parts of northern New Jersey less idealized than Sunnybank. (Wikipedia)

Two novels, originally published in 1905 and 1915. The Fugitive (1905) is an historical novel. Forty Ali Babas and a Thief (1914) is a then-contemporary short novel. This book is printed in Tete-Beche or "flip" or "double novel" format.

Der Roman besteht aus zwölf Hunde-Abenteuern, die auf dem Leben des von Terhunes Rough Collie Lad basieren, der in seinem wirklichen Leben existierte. Die Abenteuer haben folgende Titel:I. Lad's Gefährtin, II. "Ruhe!", III. Ein oder zwei Wunder, IV. Sein kleiner Sohn, V. Für ein Stück Band, VI. Verloren!, VII. Die Rückkehr, VIII. Der Goldhut, IX. Apropos Nützlichkeit, X. Der Mörder, XI. Wolf, XII. Am Tag der SchlachtIn den Geschichten bringt der Autor Terhune seine Ansichten über Erziehung, über das Erreichen von perfektem Gehorsam ohne Gewalt und über die Natur und die Rechte der "gut erzogenen" Hunde zum Ausdruck. Der Roman wurde zu einem Bestseller auf dem Markt für Erwachsenen- und Jugendliteratur. Mit über einer Million verkauften Exemplaren ist es Terhunes meistverkauftes Werk und dasjenige, das ihn berühmt gemacht hat.Hier liegt nun endlich eine neue deutsche Übersetzung vor. Es ist ein überaus lesenswertes Buch für Hundeliebhaber und solche, die es werden wollen.

Reproduction of the original.