Alfred H. (Alfred Henry) Miles

Alfred H. (Alfred Henry) Miles
Alfred Henry Miles (1848–1929) was an English author, editor, and journalist, known for his prolific output of popular works across various genres. He wrote and edited numerous volumes on history, literature, and music, with a focus on making knowledge accessible to a general audience. Some of his notable works include "Fifty-Two Stories of Pluck and Peril" and "Fifty-Two Stories for Boys," aimed at inspiring young readers. Additionally, he compiled and edited a range of poetry and song collections, such as "The Poets and Poetry of the Century," which was widely regarded as an important anthology of his time.

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THE DEVIL CHAPTER I Herman Hofmann, the wealthy banker, and his beautiful young wife, Olga, had as their guest at dinner Karl Mahler, an artist. Some years earlier, before Hofmann married, Mahler, befriended by his family, had been sent away to Paris to study art. Olga, at that time a dependent ward in the Hofmann family, and the poor young art student loved each other with the sweet, pure affection of... more...

JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND. BY ALFRED H. MILES. There's a doughty little Island in the ocean,—  The dainty little darling of the free;That pulses with the patriots' emotion,  And the palpitating music of the sea:She is first in her loyalty to duty;  She is first in the annals of the brave;She is first in her chivalry and beauty,  And first in the succour of the slave!Then here's... more...