The Utopia Megapack

Utopia. A community or society possessing highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities. It may be a dream, but it's a dream that has inspired writers for thousands of years. Plato's "Republic" may be the very first utopia presented to a mass audience, but Thomas More coined the term with his 1516 book Utopia (included here), which describes a fictional island society in the Atlantic Ocean. The term (and its antonym, dystopia) quickly entered the English language. And here are 19 other works, famous and not, featuring utopias and dystopias...works by Samuel Butler, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Anna Bowman Dodd, William Morris, Sir Francis Bacon, and many others. Included are: EREWHON, by Samuel Butler MOVING THE MOUNTAIN, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman HERLAND, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman EQUALITY, by Edward Bellamy CAESAR’S COLUMN, by Ignatius Donnelly THE REPUBLIC OF THE FUTURE, by Anna Bowman Dodd A CRYSTAL AGE, by W. H. Hudson A TRAVELER FROM ALTRURIA, by W. D. Howells FREELAND: A SOCIAL ANTICIPATION, by Dr. Theodor Hertzka MIZORA: A PROPHECY, by Mary E. Bradley Lane SOLARIS FARM, by Milan C. Edson LOOKING BACKWARD, by Edward Bellamy SOME PICTURES OF A SOCIALIST FUTURE, by Eugene Richter UTOPIA, by Thomas More THE COMMONWEALTH OF OCEANA, by James Harrington THE NEW ATLANTIS, by Sir Francis Bacon THE BLAZING WORLD, by Margaret Cavendish CHRISTIANOPOLIS, by Johannes Valentinus Andreae THE CITY OF THE SUN, by Tommaso Campanella If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 150+ entries in the MEGAPACKTM ebook series, covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!

Achmed Abdullah wrote for the pulp magazines of the early 20th century, becoming one of the most popular and talented writers of the field. His exotic locales and vivid characterizations made him highly sought after. Now, The Achmed Abdullah Megapack collects 20 of his classic stories, ranging from fantasy and ghost stories to mystery and adventure. Great tales from a forgotten master! Included are: INTRODUCTION, by Darrell Schweitzer WINGS LIGHT FEAR THE CHARMED LIFE FRAMED AT THE BENEFACTORS CLUB RENUNCIATION POKER THE YELLOW WIFE BISMILLAH! A YARKAND SURVEY THE INCUBUS PRO PATRIA PELL STREET BLUES THE MYSTERY OF THE TALKING IDOLS A SIMPLE ACT OF PIETY THEIR OWN DEAR LAND THE STRONG MAN HIMSELF TO HIMSELF ENOUGH INTERLUDE AN INDIAN JATAKA And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see all the entries in the Megapack series -- including volumes of science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, westerns, classics, and much, much more!

"The Harold Lamb Megapack" presents 18 classic tales by one of the greatest adventure fiction writers of all time. Lamb inspired countless other authors, including Robert E. Howard (creator of Conan the Barbarian) with his historically accurate tales of exotic lands and peoples, from Cossacks to Arabs and Turks. Included are: HIS EXCELLENCY THE VULTURE (1917) KHLIT (1917) WOLF'S WAR (1918) TAL TAULAI KHAN (1918) ALAMUT (1918) YELLOW ELEPHANTS (1919) THE VILLAGE OF THE GHOST (1921) THE GRAND CHAM (1921) THE MAKE-WEIGHT (1921) THE HOUSE OF THE STRONGEST (1921) THE WOLF-CHASER (1922) THE GATE IN THE SKY (1922) THE NET (1922) SANGAR (1922) THE ROAD OF THE GIANTS (1922) PROTECTION (1923) THE RED COCK CROWS (1928) THE ROGUE'S GIRL (1932) And if you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 100+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. (1910-1992) was an American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of “sword and sorcery” fantasy (in fact, he coined the term). Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction. This volume assembles 10 classics, including the novel THE BIG TIME. Here are: Later Than You Think The Wolf Pack The Moon Is Green The Big Time Bread Overhead The Night of the Long Knives The Creature from Cleveland Depths The Snowbank Orbit No Great Magic Spider Mansion If you enjoy this volume of classic stories, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 270+ other entries in this series, including science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, adventure, horror, westerns -- and much, much more!

Jim Kjelgaard (1910-1959) was born in New York City. He was still in the pre-school age when his father decided to move the family to the Pennsylvania mountains. There young Jim grew up among some of the best hunting and fishing in the United States. He commented: "If I had pursued my scholastic duties as diligently as I did deer, trout, grouse, squirrel, etc., I might have had better report cards!" He worked at various jobs -- trapper, teamster, guide, surveyor, factory worker and laborer. When he was in his late twenties, he decided to become a full-time writer, eventually publishing hundreds of short stories and articles and quite a few books for young people. He is most famous for his dog book, "Big Red." This volume includes: RESCUE DOG OF THE HIGH PASS KALAK OF THE ICE BUCKSKIN BRIGADE THE DUCK-FOOTED HOUND THE STORY OF GERONIMO SWAMP CAT THE BLACK FAWN CHIP, THE DAM BUILDER THE SPELL OF THE WHITE STURGEON THE LOST WAGON TRADING JEFF AND HIS DOG DOUBLE CHALLENGE ULYSSES AND HIS WOODLAND ZOO THE LAND IS BRIGHT HI JOLLY! WE WERE THERE AT THE OKLAHOMA LAND RUN TIGRE If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!

The Second Adventure MEGAPACK® assembles 23 tales (and a poem) of grand adventure. We’ve plundered a wide variety of sources to bring you an assortment of rip-roaring action tales, exotic locales, and even a little romance—spanning many continents and time periods. So hold onto your hat (if you’re wearing one) and get ready for a thrilling read! Included are: PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, by Joseph J. Millard WOLF, by Ernest Haycox THE EMERGENCY MEN, by George H. Jessop IN AN OUTPOST OF EMPIRE, by Jacob Hay AN ORIGINAL REVOLUTION, by Johnston McCulley THE TWO-LEGGED ONE, by Talmage Powell SHIMA MARU, by James Holding THE CLOUDBURSTERS, by Francis Lynde THE OCEAN LEECH, by Frank Belknap Long FOR WOUNDING—RETALIATION, by Nictzin Dyalhis QUEST OF THE SPLIT MAP, by Chester S. Geier DEAD HEROES DON’T COUNT, by Donald Barr Chidsey HOT BLOOD, by Arthur Wallace QUEEN OF THE FLAMING ARROWS, by Frank E. Marks THE HONOR OF THE LEGION, by John D. Newsom INCIDENT OFF LAND’S-END, by Jacob Hay ON A DARK NIGHT, by Donald Barr Chidsey AN INSTRUMENT OF THE GODS, by Lincoln Colcord THE HOUNDS OF KALIMAR, by P. Schuyler Miller THE LIZARD GOD, by Charles J. Finger THE KING OF THE JERAWAHS, by S. B. H. HURST THE MERCHANT OF BASRA, by Dudley Hoys THE BALL OF FIRE, by S. B. H. Hurst A note for the sensitive: as with many works that appeared in the early part of the 20th century, some of the fiction contained here may contain "yellow peril," racism, or other elements which are politically incorrect by modern standards. Please keep in mind the context of their original appearances. If you enjoy this ebook, check out the more than 350 other volumes in the MEGAPACK® series, which include classic and modern tales of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, adventure, and much, much more! Search for "Wildside Megapack" in your favorite ebook store to see the complete list of available titles.

Originally published in WEIRD TALES magazine in the 1930s, here is the complete Doctor Satan series -- fascinating tales about that weird genius of crime who calls himself Doctor Satan. He is no madman, but is as sane as you or I. An immensely rich man, he has turned to crime for the thrill of it, and strikes down those in his path ruthlessly, heartlessly, and thoroughly. He is master of amazing powers that make him the world's weirdest criminal. If you have not yet made the acquaintance of this fearsome master of crime, meet him today in THE DOCTOR SATAN MEGAPACK!

This volume includes 25 wonderful, wondrous stories and two poems about cats, by major authors old and new. Included are: INTRODUCTION: ...IN THE DARK, by Robert Reginald SEVEN SAW MURDER, by G. T. Fleming-Roberts THE CATS, by H. P. Lovecraft (poem) THE HEMINGWAY KITTENS, by A. R. Morlan THE CAT AND THE BIRDS, by Aesop THE BEAST FROM THE ABYSS, by Robert E. Howard OUT OF PLACE, by Pamela Sargent THE FOX AND THE CAT, by the Brothers Grimm THE BLACK CAT, by Edgar Allan Poe THE CAT AND MOUSE IN PARTNERSHIP, by Andrew Lang NIPPER...NIP...NIP, by Robert Reginald TOBERMORY, by Saki (H. H. Munro) THE CAT, by E. F. Benson A PSYCHICAL INVASION, by Algernon Blackwood UNIVERSES, by A. R. Morlan (poem) THE VAMPIRE CAT OF NABESHIMA, by Lord Redesdale THE WOMAN AND THE CAT, by Marcel Prevost DICK BAKER'S CAT, by Mark Twain BEAST OF THE TARN, by John Russell Fearn MRS. MILLIGAN'S CAT, by Gary Lovisi A REVOLT OF THE GODS, by Ambrose Bierce MONTY'S FRIEND, by William Livingston Alden THE HEADLESS CAT, by Elliott O’Donnell ALL CATS ARE GRAY, by Andre Norton THE SLUM CAT, by Ernest Thompson Seton MY FATHER, THE CAT, by Henry Slesar THE BALLET OF THE CATS, by Sydney J. Bounds LETTERS FROM A CAT, by Helen Hunt Jackson And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see all the volumes in this ongoing series, including volumes of science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns, adventure, mystery -- and much, much more!