This is a wonderful little book for anyone who has lived at Kings Cross and has been curious about the areas once glorious past before it lapsed into, well, .... The tales of life amongst societies elite, the family situation Robin Dalton was priviledged to belong to, are both funny, enlightening and educational. This is a world long gone but Daltons frank recollections bring the past vividly to life. [Regarding the aunts]...the numerous anecdotes, hilarious and unbelievable today, merely reflect a time when society women, and indeed society, marched to a very different drum. The attitudes to money, as something vulgar that ladies would never discuss or handle, are amongst my favourites. I had a relative of this era and society level and the book really brought stories from my own family into context. The book is well recommended, its short but the historical information it imparts,admittedly in a very narrow context of family life amongst the top 1%, is substantial.

ABOUT ALL, ESPECIALLY FOR MY DTECTION IN MAY PRACTICE.

This well-known story is presented with stunning illustrations and easy to manage chapters. The vocabulary is accessible to younger readers, and the characters are clearly delineated. It is the type of book that can be read in parts without losing the focus of the main story. It is certainly one of the best presentations of the Arthur stories.

This is a boxed set and are abridged versions of the old favorites.

This book is positively jam packed with adventure. It keeps you happily entertained with seven wonderful stories. you'll enjoy this book all the way from tom sawyer to robinson crusoe. There's mischief, romance, and a lot of action. It isn't like a readers digest where theres one good story but you paid for seven. these are ALL timeless classics which everyone can and will enjoy.