Alfred Elwes

Alfred Elwes
Alfred Elwes was a British author and translator born in 1819, known for his contributions to children's literature and translations of foreign works. He wrote adventure stories like "Ocean and Her Rulers" and "Paul Blake: The Fireside Favourite," often emphasizing themes of moral development and exploration. Elwes was also recognized for his translations of works from Italian, Portuguese, and French, including books by Jules Verne. His engaging and educational stories made him a popular figure in Victorian literature, particularly in the realm of boys' adventure novels.

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AT HOME. Yes, it is an "at home" to which I am going to introduce you; but not the at-home that many of you—I hope all of you—have learnt to love, but the at-home of a bear. No carpeted rooms, no warm curtains, no glowing fireside, no pictures, no sofas, no tables, no chairs; no music, no books; no agreeable, cosy chat; no anything half so pleasant: but soft moss or snow, spreading trees,... more...

INTRODUCTION. I was about to address my readers with the usual phrase, that "at the request of friends" I had collected the scattered memorials of the chief events of my life, and now presented them to the reading world, in the hope that some lesson might be learnt from them, which could be useful to the inexperienced when similarly situated. But I will be more candid, and say rather, that... more...

INTRODUCTION. BY MISS MINETTE GATTINA. It may seem peculiar to any but an inhabitant of this renowned city of Caneville, that one of our nation should venture on the task of bringing to the notice of the world the memoir I have undertaken to edit. But, besides that in this favoured place animals of all kinds learn to dwell in tolerable harmony together, the subject of this biography had so endeared... more...