"Frank Oppel. keep an appointment promptly. On returning from a sea voyage in
1802, he found the places of business closed, for it was a holiday in ... Jonathan
Ingersoll and Dr. Henry Ingersoll did not die until lately, and therefore are better
remembered. ... Thomas Motley was the father of John Lothrop Motley, the
historian, and of Thomas, who married Maria Davis, granddaughter of Benjamin
Bussey, ..."
"From the wharves of Gloucester to the sugar maple groves of New Hampshire, from the orchards of Vermont to the bustle of downtown Boston, these volumes of collected articles - reproduced with illustrations from the original turn-of-the-century magazines in which they first appeared - bring the past magic of New England and its beloved coast to life."
"Come along on a fascinating journey back to Turn of the Century New England; to Martha s Vineyard, Cape Cod, Old York, the Great Shell Mounds of Damariscotta, Newport, Old Saybrook, Cuttyhunk and dozens of other areas. Reproduced with illustrations from the actual turn-of-the-century New England magazines in which they first appeared, these articles by the well-known authors of that era bring the magic of the New England Coast to life a ..."
Limericks, Limericks, Limericks(Reprint) The Famous Paris Edition, Complete & Unexpurgated, 1700 Examples with Notes, Variants and Index by FrankOppel, Hardcover, 517 Pages, Published 1999 by Castle Books ISBN-13: 978-1-55521-783-9, ISBN: 1-55521-783-4
"What is a limerick? The limerick is an erotic stanza, stronger than spirits, hotter than vice and a little less sensuous than the act of love. In this classic collection, one encounters the peoples of all nations in ribald and bawdy situations more enlightening than an x-rated movie.
This book has one of the largest collctions of limericks in the world. Most are in English and some are in French, German and Latin. None have been edited ..."
TALES OF OLD FLORIDA(1st Edition) Recreating a paridise that can never be again. by FrankOppel, Tony Meisel Hardcover, 477 Pages, Published 2008 by Castle ISBN-13: 978-1-55521-225-4, ISBN: 1-55521-225-5
"One hundred years ago, Florida was a wilderness of swamp and beach, dense forest and abundant wild game. Undiscovered, except for a few pioneer sportsmen and hearty farmers and ranchers, the state was still a frontier. True, a few towns flourished on the fishing and the Caribbean trade, but it was generally a sleepy place, far removed from the later boom of the 1920s. Here is a collection of original articles and stories of the old Flo ..."
"Towering glaciers, endless tundra, caribou and moose foraging through the forests, the seemingly endless Arctic winter nights—these are the images of the frozen North. When Alaska was America’s newest possession and the Yukon was unexplored and considered desolate wasteland, intrepid men and women headed north on voyages of exploration and discovery.They found rivers clogged with spawning salmon, abundant game and wildlife, virgin timbe ..."
"Frank Oppel. Besides the enjoyment of his skill, he has the ease and repose of
the masters of their craft everywhere. ... All the editors come up to the last form,
the managing editor, the city editor, the telegraph, the financial, the real estate,
the ..."
Tales of the Great Lakes(1st Edition) Stories from Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin by FrankOppel, Tony Meisel Hardcover, 480 Pages, Published 1986 by Castle / Book Sales, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-1-55521-120-2, ISBN: 1-55521-120-8
"They can be as still as a millpond, as angry as any storm swept ocean. The Great Lakes and the major states bordering them—Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota—are the heartland of America. The land supplies the goods: grain, meat, timber, and steel. The Lakes provide passage for those goods around the world. The two—land and water—are inseparable, their destiny interlocked.Tales of the Great Lakes encompasses the stories of the men ..."
True Tales of the West(Reprint) by FrankOppel Hardcover, 476 Pages, Published 1994 by Booksales ISBN-13: 978-0-89009-874-5, ISBN: 0-89009-874-3
"A collection of real-life stories from 1888 to 1909 describes the time of the Nomadic Indian on the Great Plains, the fighting of the cattle range wars, and the taming of the wild frontier, and is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations."
"Volume IV.The Photographic History of the Civil War was first published in 1911 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the great conflict. Extremely popular then, it has become a rare book. Here, in five double volumes, is the complete and unabridged original edition, text and photographs carefully reproduced in the original format and full size.The thousands of photographs contained within are remarkable in their immediacy, spontan ..."
"The bible offers many gems of wisdom, and in this new reading, some of the most beautifully written books are analyzed in depth. With an introduction and information essential for grasping the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and part of Deuteronomy, this deeper understanding will bring the reader closer to their scripture. Story, analysis, and commentary are covered on the events and lessons in each book to give readers t ..."
TALES OF THE NORTH(Reprint) White Fang; Son of the Wolf; In the Forests of the North; The Men of Forty Mile; In a Far Country; The Wisdom of the Trail; The God of His Fathers; All Gold Canon; The Sea Wolf; The Cruise of the Dazzler; To Repel Borders by Jack London, Compilor-FrankOppel, Fletcher Martin, FrankOppel Hardcover, 488 Pages, Published 2009 by Castle Books ISBN-13: 978-0-89009-439-6, ISBN: 0-89009-439-X
""Jack London has captivated millions of readers around the world with his classic tales of the high seas and untamed wilderness. His characters are men of courage and valor who struggle to survive the unforgiving elements. If you have never collected books before, you will want to start now. If you are a collector, Jack London Tales of the North is a must have for your personal library with its nonstop adventure and heroic exploits. It ..."
New York(1st Edition) Tales of the Empire State by FrankOppel, Compiler-FrankOppel Hardcover, 480 Pages, Published 1988 by Castle ISBN-13: 978-1-55521-348-0, ISBN: 1-55521-348-0
"Tales of the Empire State Frank Oppel. A GLIMPSE OF THE HUDSON, AND OF
THE CLIFFS OF THE PALISADES BEYOND, FROM THE ESTATE OF JOHN D.
FLOWER, NEAR DOBBS FERRY. Front a photograph ... Yonder is the solid gray
stone dwelling where Robert G. Ingersoll spends his summers. Where two
square ..."
"Hardcover book covers the golden years of North American fishing. Virgin streams, hidden lakes, unpolluted surf were everywhere. Fish were more plentiful and fisherman fewer. Collected here are the best fishing stories of those years of trout and muskie, of bass and salmon, of rivers and streams, lakes and ponds. Here are tales of the great fishing grounds throughout the US and Canada. Illustrated with rare original photos and engraving ..."
"Memoir/Essays. Many Black and white illustrations and paintings by Frederic Remington are throughout the book. Enjoy these 43 exciting stories and articles about the early West. Appearing in the leading magazines of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Remington's actual eyewitness accounts of the taming of the West."
"Brings together a novelette, a novel, short stories, and an article on Conan Doyle's experiences as a ship's surgeon reproduced from the pages of The Strand Magazine"
"Contents: The Wail of the Guide (1892) ** Moeran's Moose (1899) ** Modern Notes on Upland Shooting (1888) ** Some Miles of Marsh-Meadow (1903) ** A Sporting Vacation in Montana (1895) ** Moose Hunting in New Brunswick (1895) ** Duck Shooting on Southern Bayous (1903) ** Three Days' Ducking on Lake Champlain (1899) ** After Big Game with Packs (1899) ** The Mountain Sheep of America (1902) ** Deer-Hunting on Sanhedrin (1897) ** Turkey-Hu ..."
"The Christ has yet to vindicate His sovereignty against the blasphemous
pretensions of Rome. He is not yet wedded to His ... And he, too, meets his match
. ... 34), might, if they were worthy, share the reign of His saints (cf. v. 6), and
casting the ..."
Batman(1st Edition) The War Years 1939-1945: Presenting over 20 classic full length Batman tales from the DC comics vault! (DC Comics: The War Years) by Roy Thomas, Michelle Faulkner, FrankOppel Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2015 by Chartwell Books ISBN-13: 978-0-7858-3283-6, ISBN: 0-7858-3283-1
"For more than 75 years, through countless comics, television, and movies, Batman has been a symbol of strength and perseverance. He was created in 1939, on the brink of World War II -- a volatile time, when we needed a hero most. Who better to come to the rescue than the Caped Crusader? For the first time, "Batman: The War Years 1939-1945" details The Dark Knight's involvement in the war and his fight against some very real villains.The ..."