MobileRead Forums
Register Guidelines E-Books Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   MobileRead Forums > E-Book Uploads - Patricia Clark Memorial Library > BBeB/LRF Books
Reload this Page Fantasy Dunsany, Lord: Don Rodriguez Chronicles of Shadow Valley. v1. 19 June 07

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 06-19-2007, 09:39 PM   #1
Dr. Drib
Grand Sorcerer
Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Dr. Drib's Avatar
 
Posts: 21,511
Karma: 6904397
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru
Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo
Dunsany, Lord: Don Rodriguez Chronicles of Shadow Valley. v1. 19 June 07
I still love Lord Dunsany's work. I like it for the sparkling prose, the romantic ideals of good vs. evil, and the wit in his writing. He's a beautiful writer of English prose. I re-read this novel every few years, to get in touch with my own humanity...


"Apparently, I'm not alone. Here's what one fan wrote:
This is the first novel by Lord Dunsany (aka Edward JMD Plunkett), a turn of the 19th/20th century author who was a pioneer in what was to become the genre of "Fantasy". His writing is some of the richest, most beautiful English I've ever read and his novels are a treasure for that reason alone. He also has an insight and storytelling skill that rates his writing as "literature" - much more so than all but the best fantasy authors (such as Ursula LeGuin).
That being said, this novel is notable for being a little more "fun" than his high fantasy that follows - it has a lot of humor and derring-do in it and is somewhat reminiscent of Dumas's "Three Musketeers" in that element. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard while reading such excellent prose! The plot revolves around the adventures of a young Spanish gentleman, who not being the eldest son will not inherit his father's property must seek his own fortune.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys Dumas, Stevenson, "The Princess Bride", or Zorro!"

I hope you enjoy it.


Don
This work is in the Canadian public domain OR the copyright holder has given specific permission for distribution. It may still be under copyright in some countries. If you live outside Canada, check your country's copyright laws. If the book is under copyright in your country, do not download or redistribute this work.

To report a copyright violation you can contact us here.
Last edited by Dr. Drib; 05-23-2008 at 08:12 AM. Reason: Prefix
Dr. Drib is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2007, 12:37 PM   #2
Flogiston
Enthusiast
Flogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-booksFlogiston has learned how to read e-books
 
Posts: 40
Karma: 975
Join Date: Jul 2007
Device: PRS-500 (RIP), Kindle Keyboard 3g, jetBook Color, Kindle Paperwhite
Do you have The King of Elfland's Daughter?
Flogiston is offline   Reply With Quote
 
Enthusiast
Old 07-26-2007, 05:17 PM   #3
Dr. Drib
Grand Sorcerer
Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Dr. Drib's Avatar
 
Posts: 21,511
Karma: 6904397
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru
Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo
I haven't been able to find that anywhere, but...
..if someone - anyone - can point me to a free copy I'll gladly work on it and make it available for our Reader. Like you, I love that book and just everything Dunsay wrote.

I devoured Dunsany at the inception of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series, edited by Lin Carter. I have that book in paperback [sorry, no scanner], and I was looking for that title at the same time I did the Don Rodriquez title.

Don





Quote:
Originally Posted by Flogiston View Post
Do you have The King of Elfland's Daughter?
Dr. Drib is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2008, 10:56 AM   #4
astra
The Introvert
astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
astra's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,308
Karma: 1000077497
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500
I am looking for The King of Elfland's Daughter as well
__________________
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
astra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-09-2008, 07:37 PM   #5
Dr. Drib
Grand Sorcerer
Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Dr. Drib's Avatar
 
Posts: 21,511
Karma: 6904397
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru
Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo
Quote:
Originally Posted by astra View Post
I am looking for The King of Elfland's Daughter as well
Let me know about a copy and I'll assemble one post-haste.

This is an important and lovely fantasy novel, and needs to be made available if only to show how not to write trendy, fat, arrogant, bloated, political fantasy novels.

Don
__________________
“How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp
1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example:
“Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked.
“Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed.
The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.
Dr. Drib is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2008, 05:14 AM   #6
astra
The Introvert
astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
astra's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,308
Karma: 1000077497
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Drib View Post
Let me know about a copy and I'll assemble one post-haste.

This is an important and lovely fantasy novel, and needs to be made available if only to show how not to write trendy, fat, arrogant, bloated, political fantasy novels.

Don
LOL

Only on darknet
__________________
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
astra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2008, 09:40 PM   #7
Dr. Drib
Grand Sorcerer
Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.Dr. Drib ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
Dr. Drib's Avatar
 
Posts: 21,511
Karma: 6904397
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Borja (Lima), Peru
Device: Pcktbk 360; Kindle Paperwhite (WiFi)/ Fire HD; nook STR & Col; KoboGlo
Quote:
Originally Posted by astra View Post
LOL

Only on darknet

Ahhh, yes. But is it a public domain book that is available on the darknet? Or does darknet by definition mean "in copyright?"

Anyone know?


Don
__________________
“How to Write the First 3 Paragraphs of YOUR Indie Novel” - by Max Waxwelp
1) Always write 3 sentences of exposition; 2) now create some dialogue, preferably no more than 2 sentences; and 3) make certain the dialogue is either inane or humorous. Example:
“Bob, I did not know you wore yellow suspenders,” Sally remarked.
“Gee, Sally, those are not suspenders. I am wearing yellow underwear today,” Bob revealed.
The dialogue above will help produce at least 100 more pages of dialogue.
Dr. Drib is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2008, 04:44 AM   #8
astra
The Introvert
astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
astra's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,308
Karma: 1000077497
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Drib View Post
Ahhh, yes. But is it a public domain book that is available on the darknet? Or does darknet by definition mean "in copyright?"

Anyone know?


Don
Frankly speaking I have no clue.

Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (1922)
The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924)

The former is in the public domain. There are only 2 years difference. Who knows why it is not available.
__________________
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
astra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2008, 05:00 AM   #9
Hadrien
Feedbooks.com Co-Founder
Hadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animals
 
Hadrien's Avatar
 
Posts: 2,263
Karma: 6657
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Paris, France
Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad
Quote:
Originally Posted by astra View Post
Frankly speaking I have no clue.

Don Rodriguez: Chronicles of Shadow Valley (1922)
The King of Elfland's Daughter (1924)

The former is in the public domain. There are only 2 years difference. Who knows why it is not available.
All books released before 1923 are public domain in the US.
__________________
Hadrien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2008, 05:15 AM   #10
astra
The Introvert
astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.astra ought to be getting tired of karma fortunes by now.
 
astra's Avatar
 
Posts: 8,308
Karma: 1000077497
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: United Kingdom
Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500
Why 1923?
__________________
Only Two Things Are Infinite, The Universe and Human Stupidity, and I'm Not Sure About The Former.
Albert Einstein
astra is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-12-2008, 06:05 AM   #11
Hadrien
Feedbooks.com Co-Founder
Hadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animalsHadrien is kind to children and small, furry animals
 
Hadrien's Avatar
 
Posts: 2,263
Karma: 6657
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Paris, France
Device: Sony PRS-t-1/350/300/500/505/600/700, Nexus S, iPad
Quote:
Originally Posted by astra View Post
Why 1923?
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Help:P..._United_States
__________________
Hadrien is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Fantasy Dunsany, Lord: Time and the Gods, v1, 2 June 2008 Stanart IMP Books 0 06-03-2008 12:06 AM
Fantasy Dunsany, Lord: Time and the Gods, v1, 2 June 2008 Stanart Mobi/PRC Books 0 06-03-2008 12:03 AM
Fantasy Dunsany, Lord: Time and the Gods, v1, 2 June 2008 Stanart BBeB/LRF Books 0 06-03-2008 12:02 AM
Fantasy Dunsany, Lord: The Gods of Pegana, v1, 2 June 2008 Stanart Mobi/PRC Books 0 06-02-2008 11:55 PM
Fantasy Dunsany, Lord: The Gods of Pegana, v1, 2 June 2008 Stanart BBeB/LRF Books 0 06-02-2008 11:53 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:14 AM.

Contact Us - FAQ - Guidelines - Privacy - Archive - Top

MobileRead.com is a privately owned, operated and funded community.