Most Popular Books by Charles Robinson

Spoiled and rude, Mary Lennox has been raised by servants as her parents had no time for her. When her parents die in a cholera epidemic, Mary suddenly becomes an orphan. She moves to her uncle''s mysterious house in England. The huge mansion and its friendly staff offer Mary a new kind of environment in which to grow. As she explores, she discovers a key to a secret garden and builds friendships with a local boy and her invalid cousin. A story of overcoming selfish desires, this unabridged version of Frances Hodgson Burnett''s classic English novel is taken from the 1911 copyright edition, with original illustrations by Charles Robinson.

From the dust of ancient Macedonia emerges a figure whose name still thunders across centuries—Alexander the Great, the young king who dared to dream of conquering the world and nearly succeeded. Charles Robinson masterfully brings to life the extraordinary saga of history''s most audacious conqueror, a man who ascended the throne at twenty and died at thirty-three having carved out an empire stretching from Greece to India. This is not merely the story of military conquest, but the breathtaking account of a visionary who forever altered the course of human civilization. Robinson weaves together the intoxicating blend of ambition, genius, and raw determination that drove Alexander across treacherous mountains, scorching deserts, and hostile territories where lesser men would have perished. Feel the thundering hooves of Macedonian cavalry as they charge into battle at Gaugamela, witness the political intrigue that surrounded Alexander''s court, and experience the profound cultural transformation that followed in his wake. The author reveals how this remarkable leader didn''t simply destroy—he created, blending Greek, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian influences into a revolutionary new world order that would influence art, philosophy, trade, and governance for millennia. More than a biography, this compelling narrative illuminates how one individual''s extraordinary vision can reshape entire continents and cultures. Robinson demonstrates why Alexander''s legacy extends far beyond military prowess, showing how his policies of cultural fusion and administrative innovation laid the groundwork for the Hellenistic world. For readers fascinated by leadership, ancient history, or the pivotal moments that define civilization, this book offers profound insights into how transformative figures emerge and why their impact endures. Discover how Alexander didn''t just conquer territory—he conquered the very concept of what an empire could become.

The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after its serialization in The American Magazine (November 1910 - August 1911). Set in England, it is one of Burnett''s most popular novels and is considered a classic of English children''s literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is arguably the best known work of the English Romantic period. First published in 1996, this edition of The Frankenstein Notebooks contains not only facsimiles and transcriptions of all of the surviving manuscripts related to the novel and a corrected, critical text of Frankenstein (or The Modern Prometheus) but also a full range of factual information, drawn from Shelley’s and William Godwin’s letters and journals, from newspaper ads of the day, and from other available scholarship about the conception, gestation, and birth of Mary Shelley’s monster. This two volume set contains a wealth of information vital to the creation and reception of Frankenstein. It will enable scholars, critics and students to see for themselves the exact extent of P. B. Shelley’s editorial contributions and trace the artistic and ideological development of the novel at various stages in its formation. It will also enable the reader to explore the text itself to test and evaluate their own theses. This set will be of keen interest to those studying Frankenstein, the Romantics and 19th century literature.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A deeply personal memoir of the private Ray Charles - the man behind the legend - by his eldest son. Ray Charles is an American music legend. A multiple Grammy Award-winning composer, pianist, and singer with an inimitable vocal style and a catalog of hits including "What I Say," "Georgia on My Mind," "Unchain My Heart," "I Can''t Stop Loving You," and "America the Beautiful," Ray Charles''s music is loved by fans around the world. Now his eldest son, Ray Charles Robinson Jr., shares an intimate glimpse of the man behind the music, with never-before-told stories. Going beyond the fame, the concerts, and the tours, Ray Jr. opens the doors of his family home and reveals their private lives with fondness and frankness. He shares his father''s grief and guilt over his little brother''s death at the age of five — as well of moments of personal joy, like watching his father run his hands over the Christmas presents under their tree while singing softly to himself. He tells of how Ray overcame the challenges of being blind, even driving cars, riding a Vespa, and flying his own plane. And, in gripping detail, he reveals how as a six-year-old boy he saved his father''s life one harrowing night. Ray Jr. writes honestly about the painful facts of the addiction that nearly destroyed his father''s life. His father''s struggles with heroin addiction, his arrests, and how he ultimately kicked the drug cold turkey are presented in unflinching detail. Ray Jr. also shares openly about how, as an adult, he fell victim to the same temptations that plagued his father. He paints a compassionate portrait of his mother, Della, whose amazing voice as a gospel singer first attracted Ray Charles. Though her husband''s drug use, his womanizing, and the paternity suits leveled against him constantly threatened the stability of the Robinson home, Della exhibited incredible resilience and inner strength. Told with deep love and fearless candor, You Don''t Know Me is the powerful and poignant story of the Ray Charles the public never saw — the father and husband and fascinating human being who also happened to be one of the greatest musicians of all time.