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  • Nights In London
    Thomas Burke
    Nights in London presents an evocative portrait of the city s nocturnal rhythm, focusing on the unseen splendor of everyday streets and people after dark. Beginning with an ode to the transformation of london at dusk, the narrative reveals the city s quiet poetry and allure once the bustle of daylight fades. The essays are deeply personal, drawing on moments from the author s c...
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    14,53 €

  • Death In Venice
    Thomas Mann / Kenneth Burke
    Unveil the haunting allure of 'Death in Venice,' a timeless masterpiece by Nobel laureate Thomas Mann, now resurrected from obscurity by Alpha Editions. Once out of print for decades, this restored edition is not merely a reprint but a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, crafted for today’s and future generations.Journey into the depths of human desire and artistic obsess...
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    11,80 €

  • Death in Venice
    Kenneth Burke / Thomas Mann
    In Thomas Mann’s masterful novella, 'Death in Venice,' explore the depths of the human psyche as a celebrated artist confronts mortality and the allure of beauty. Facing middle age, the protagonist journeys to Venice, seeking solace and inspiration, but instead finds himself captivated by an unexpected and unsettling infatuation.This landmark of classical literature delves into...
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    17,30 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    Venture into the shadowy alleyways of London’s Limehouse district with Thomas Burke’s 'Limehouse Nights,' a collection of evocative short stories. Published in the early 20th century, these tales offer a glimpse into a vibrant and often overlooked corner of urban life, focusing on the experiences of Chinese immigrants and the unique atmosphere of this historic neighborhood.Burk...
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    20,16 €

  • The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse
    Thomas Burke
    'Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse' by Thomas Burke offers a glimpse into a unique corner of early 20th-century London. This collection of poems, imbued with the spirit of Chinese immigrants in the Limehouse district, provides a fascinating window into a specific cultural experience.Blending elements of poetry and humorous fiction, the book explores themes related to Chinese ...
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    15,55 €

  • The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse
    Thomas Burke
    The Song Book of Quong Lee of Limehouse, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not ...
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    19,76 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    Limehouse Nights, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies. ...
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    16,59 €

  • Nights in London
    Thomas Burke
    Nights in London, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanne...
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    18,25 €

  • Catholic history of Liverpool
    Thomas Burke
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    12,19 €

  • Eastbound into the Cosmos
    Thomas Burke
    American culture is strange—and appears even stranger after a hiatus. Cue Everett, back in Chicagoland after living in China. His father has just died, and re-entry to his former life is increasingly complicated. On top of that, while he was abroad everyone Everett cared about dove off the deep end. Exhibit A: Everett’s mom, recently widowed, with a newfound faith in healing cr...
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    19,91 €

  • Johnson Looked Back
    Thomas Burke
    This volume presents the weird fiction of the British writer Thomas Burke (1886–1945), author of the scintillating horror collection Night-Pieces (1935). But Burke—celebrated for his evocative tales of London’s Chinatown, gathered in Limehouse Nights and other volumes—wrote other weird tales, scattered through his many other collections. One of the most distinctive is “Johnson ...
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    19,91 €

  • The Wind and the Rain
    Thomas Burke
    “The Wind and the Rain - A Book of Confessions” is a 1924 novel by Thomas Burke. A charming tale of childhood and innocence, this volume is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Burke’s seminal work. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London ...
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    26,43 €

  • Dark Nights
    Thomas Burke
    “Dark Nights” is a collection of short stories by Thomas Burke, originally appearing in various English and American periodicals. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London district of Limehouse. This volume will appeal to all lovers of the short s...
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    21,31 €

  • Will Someone Lead Me to a Pub?
    Thomas Burke
    'Will Someone Lead me to a Pub' is 1937 guide to the public houses and taverns of London, both new and old. ’The Pub’ is a veritable English institution and integral part of English society, dating back to time immemorial-and London has been home to some of the most famous and historic of these English drinking houses. This entertaining collection of notes on contemporary drink...
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    17,80 €

  • Out and About London
    Thomas Burke
    Within this volume Burke makes contemporary observations of London and compares it to how it was in the past, especially before the war. It offers an authentic insight into everyday London life a century ago and is highly recommended for those with an interest in London’s colourful history. Contents include: 'Round the 1917', 'Back to Dockland', 'Chinatown Revisited', 'Soho Car...
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    26,88 €

  • Night-Pieces (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
    Thomas Burke
    Perhaps no writer of the early 20th century had a better knowledge of London than Thomas Burke (1886-1945), and his collection Night-Pieces (1935) contains eighteen of his most haunting tales of that immense city’s dark back alleys, shadowy courts, and mysterious houses. In Burke’s London, anything might happen. You might turn round a corner and find yourself back in your child...
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    21,59 €

  • Limehouse Nights
    Thomas Burke
    Limehouse Nights is the greatest work of Thomas Burke, a collection of stories written about the seedy and poverty stricken district of London known as Limehouse. This classic work, originally published in 1917, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of ...
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    23,32 €

  • London in My Time
    Thomas Burke
    A fascinating collection of stories by Thomas Burke. Burke became the voice of the poor at the turn of the 20th century. This classic work, originally published in 1934, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyda...
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    32,59 €

  • Nights in Town
    Thomas Burke
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    25,38 €

  • The Real East End
    Thomas Burke
    This classic work, originally published in 1932, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyday life in London. We are republishing this classic work with a new biographical introduction. ...
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    33,78 €

  • English Night-Life - From Norman Curfew to Present Black Out
    Thomas Burke
    This classic work, originally published in 1941, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyday life in London. We are republishing this classic work with a new biographical introduction. ...
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    23,38 €

  • Murder at Elstree Or, Mr. Thurtell and His Gig
    Thomas Burke
    This classic work, originally published in 1936, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyday life in London. We are republishing this classic work with a new biographical introduction. ...
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    22,33 €

  • The Flower of Life
    Thomas Burke
    This classic work, originally published in 1929, is now being republished with a new introductory biography. Thomas Burke, born in Clapham, London in 1886, considered himself a true Londoner and the large majority of his writings are on the subject of everyday life in London. We are republishing this classic work with a new biographical introduction. ...
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    31,75 €

  • The German Army from Within - By a British Officer Who Has Served in It
    Thomas Burke
    A fascinating insight into the workings of the German Army before the start of the First World War, from the cadet, officer, and commissioned class and how the German Army was run by the general staff and the secret service. ...
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    32,69 €

  • The Concept of Justice
    Thomas Patrick Burke
    Argues for a new theory of ordinary justice in opposition to historically rooted conceptions of 'social' justice. ...
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    66,75 €

  • The Sermons, Lectures, And Addresses
    Thomas Nicolas Burke
    The Sermons, Lectures, And Addresses presents a collection of works by Thomas Nicolas Burke, a renowned preacher and orator of the 19th century. This volume captures Burke’s compelling delivery and profound insights into Catholic theology and social issues of his time. His sermons offer spiritual guidance and moral instruction, while his lectures delve into historical and philo...
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    27,91 €

  • Dar=thula
    Thomas Travers Burke
    'Dar=thula: A Poem of Ossian' by Thomas Travers Burke presents a compelling narrative in verse, steeped in the legendary world of Ossian. This edition, dating back to 1819, offers readers a glimpse into the romantic fascination with ancient Celtic lore that captivated the literary imagination of the era. The poem recounts the tragic tale of Darthula, a figure of beauty and sorr...
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    21,12 €

  • The Hands of Mr. Ottermole (Fantasy and Horror Classics)
    Thomas Burke
    The Hands of Mr. Ottermole plunges the reader into the terrifying, fog-shrouded, gas-lit alleys of London, where a series of brutal knife murders has terrorized the working-class streets. The police are baffled, and the public is gripped by fear of a mysterious, unseen serial killer.The investigation falls to a tireless, methodical Inspector obsessed with unmasking the elusive ...
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    17,05 €

  • Twinkletoes
    Thomas Burke
    Thomas Burke (1886-1945) was a British author best known for his Limehouse books, which portrayed life in London’s Chinatown. 3 ...
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    16,23 €

  • A Catechism Moral and Controversial, by T... S M... S B... Ke 0. P
    Thomas Burke
    'A Catechism Moral and Controversial' by Thomas Burke presents a detailed examination of Catholic doctrine and moral teachings through a question-and-answer format. Designed to instruct believers and address common points of contention, this catechism explores a range of theological subjects, offering clear explanations and reasoned arguments. The work reflects the theological ...
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    27,89 €


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