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| Author | : Frank L. Holt |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : Mummies |
| ISBN | : 0197694047 |
"This book recounts the detective work of the Houston Mummy Research Program as it investigates the mysterious Egyptian mummy of a man named Ankh-Hap. CT-scans reveal that the mummy has wasp nests in its skull, wooden poles within its wrappings, and a suspicious number of missing body parts. Clues inside the coffin take the investigation to a company in Rochester, N.Y. founded by Henry Augustus Ward. This businessman raided the mummy-pits of Egypt and sold whole bodies and body parts to the public. The book investigates mummy trafficking in America and the uses made of these human remains for amusement and the manufacture of medicine, paint, and other products. The trail next leads to Texas, where the mummy spent part of the twentieth century in a veterinarian's classroom before it was lost inside an abandoned campus restroom"--
| Author | : Frank Lee Holt |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : Mummies |
| ISBN | : 9780197694053 |
"This book recounts the detective work of the Houston Mummy Research Program as it investigates the mysterious Egyptian mummy of a man named Ankh-Hap. CT-scans reveal that the mummy has wasp nests in its skull, wooden poles within its wrappings, and a suspicious number of missing body parts. Clues inside the coffin take the investigation to a company in Rochester, N.Y. founded by Henry Augustus Ward. This businessman raided the mummy-pits of Egypt and sold whole bodies and body parts to the public. The book investigates mummy trafficking in America and the uses made of these human remains for amusement and the manufacture of medicine, paint, and other products. The trail next leads to Texas, where the mummy spent part of the twentieth century in a veterinarian's classroom before it was lost inside an abandoned campus restroom"--
| Author | : Frank Lee Holt |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : Mummies |
| ISBN | : 9780197694060 |
"This book recounts the detective work of the Houston Mummy Research Program as it investigates the mysterious Egyptian mummy of a man named Ankh-Hap. CT-scans reveal that the mummy has wasp nests in its skull, wooden poles within its wrappings, and a suspicious number of missing body parts. Clues inside the coffin take the investigation to a company in Rochester, N.Y. founded by Henry Augustus Ward. This businessman raided the mummy-pits of Egypt and sold whole bodies and body parts to the public. The book investigates mummy trafficking in America and the uses made of these human remains for amusement and the manufacture of medicine, paint, and other products. The trail next leads to Texas, where the mummy spent part of the twentieth century in a veterinarian's classroom before it was lost inside an abandoned campus restroom"--
| Author | : Jules Verne |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 11373 |
| Release | : 2023-12-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol. 2) presents an unparalleled amalgamation of narrative brilliance, showcasing the diverse range of literary styles and themes that have defined and evolved the genres of murder mystery and detective fiction. The collection brings together an astonishing array of works from the nineteenth to the early twentieth centuries, adopting perspectives from gothic horror to whimsical mystery and hard-boiled detective stories. This volume not only highlights the versatility and depth of the genres but also features standout pieces that have become keystones in the literary canon, weaving together intricate plots, captivating characters, and rich atmospheric settings without attributing prominence to a single author, instead celebrating the collective achievements. The anthology stands as a testament to the ever-changing landscape of mystery and detective literature, offering readers an unprecedented journey through its developmental milestones. The contributing authors, including luminaries like Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, and Fyodor Dostoyevsky, among others, are pivotal figures whose works have significantly influenced the literary world. This collection provides insight into the historical and cultural backdrops that these authors navigated, reflecting a range of societal concerns and human experiences through the lens of crime and investigation. These stories not only conform to the literary movements of their times but surpass them, creating a mosaic of narratives that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. The diverse backgrounds of the authors enrich the anthology, bringing together a spectrum of philosophical, ethical, and psychological perspectives that underpin the core of murder mystery and detective fiction. For aficionados of literature, 50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol. 2) offers a unique opportunity to explore the complexities and intricacies of human nature and societal dynamics through a collection that showcases the finest in the genre. This volume is an essential addition to the libraries of readers seeking to immerse themselves in the world of suspense, mystery, and intellectual challenge. It invites an educational journey that spans various landscapes of human emotion and logic, encouraging a deepened appreciation for the art of storytelling. Each page promises an enlightening experience, culminating in a richer understanding and a renewed curiosity about what truly makes a masterpiece in murder mystery and detective fiction.
| Author | : Jules Verne |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 23935 |
| Release | : 2023-11-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
This collection includes the great masterpieces of thriller and mystery every fan of the genre should experience: Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Secret Adversary The Man in the Brown Suit The Secret of Chimneys The Murder of Roger Ackroyd Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Masque of the Red Death The Fall of the House of Usher The Tell-Tale Heart The Cask of Amontillado The Purloined Letter Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Valley of Fear The Hound of the Baskervilles Sherlock Holmes Stories G. K. Chesterton: Father Brown Mysteries The Man Who Knew Too Much The Man Who Was Thursday Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White The Moonstone Charles Dickens: Bleak House Great Expectations The Mystery of Edwin Drood Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) Tenant of Wildfel Hall (Anne Brontë) The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad) Nostromo (Joseph Conrad) Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson) Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne) The Mysterious Island (Jules Verne) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Mark Twain) Tom Sawyer, Detective (Mark Twain) The Turn of the Screw (Henry James) The Wings of the Dove (Henry James) Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) The Double (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) The Shooting Party (Anton Chekhov) The Mysterious Portrait (Nikolai Gogol) Guy Mannering (Walter Scott) Moll Flanders (Daniel Defoe) The Great Gatsby (F. Scott Fitzgerald) The Plumed Serpent (D. H. Lawrence) The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oscar Wilde) The Invisible Man (H. G. Wells) The Four Just Men (Edgar Wallace) The Clue of the Twisted Candle (Edgar Wallace) The Red Thumb Mark (R. Austin Freeman) The Leavenworth Case (Anna Katharine Green) That Affair Next Door (Anna Katharine Green) The Bat (Mary Roberts Rinehart)
| Author | : Elizabeth Mitchell |
| Publisher | : Open Road Media |
| Total Pages | : 86 |
| Release | : 2019-03-19 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1504057694 |
“A fascinating story.” —LeVar Burton The thrilling adventures of a slave who became known worldwide for his explorations of Mammoth Cave. If you toured Mammoth Cave in Kentucky in the year 1838, you would have been led by candlelight through dark, winding tunnels to the edge of a terrifying bottomless pit. Your guide would have been seventeen-year-old Stephen Bishop, an African American slave who became known around the world for his knowledge of Mammoth Cave. Bishop needed bravery, intelligence, and curiosity to explore the vast cavern. Using only a lantern, rope, and other basic caving equipment, he found a way to cross the bottomless pit and discover many more miles of incredible grottoes and tunnels. For the rest of his life he guided visitors through the cave, showing them how to stoop, bend, and crawl through passageways that were sometimes far from the traditional tour route. Based on the narratives of those who toured the cave with him, Journey to the Bottomless Pit is the first book for young readers ever written about Stephen Bishop. New to this edition: A free teacher’s guide to this book, as well as an interview with current-day Mammoth Cave guide Jerry Bransford, great-great-grandson of Stephen Bishop’s fellow guide, Mat Bransford.
| Author | : Bram Stoker |
| Publisher | : e-artnow |
| Total Pages | : 2129 |
| Release | : 2018-04-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 8026859154 |
This meticulously edited Bram Stoker collection includes his masterpiece Dracula, other gothic and dark fantasy novels, as well as horror stories and supernatural tales. Contents: Novels: Dracula The Snake's Pass The Watter's Mou' The Mystery of the Sea The Jewel of Seven Stars The Man (The Gates of Life) The Lady of the Shroud The Lair of the White Worm (The Garden of Evil) Short Stories: Under the Sunset The Rose Prince The Invisible Giant The Shadow Builder How 7 Went Mad Lies and Lilies The Castle of the King The Wondrous Child Snowbound: The Record of a Theatrical Touring Party The Occasion A Lesson in Pets Coggins's Property The Slim Syrens A New Departure in Art Mick the Devil In Fear of Death At Last Chin Music A Deputy Waiter Work'us A Corner in Dwarfs A Criminal Star A Star Trap A Moon-Light Effect Dracula's Guest & Other Weird Stories Dracula's Guest The Judge's House The Squaw The Secret of the Growing Gold A Gipsy Prophecy The Coming of Abel Behenna The Burial of the Rats A Dream of Red Hands Crooken Sands Other Stories The Red Stockade The Dualists The Crystal Cup Buried Treasures The Chain of Destiny Our New House The Man from Shorrox' A Yellow Duster The 'Eroes of the Thames The Way of Peace Greater Love Lord Castleton Explains The Seer Midnight Tales Other Works: Famous Imposters
| Author | : Bram Stoker |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 1649 |
| Release | : 2022-06-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Bram Stoker was an Irish author, best remembered as the author of the influential horror novel Dracula. Stoker spent several years researching European folklore and mythological stories of vampires. His Dracula became a part of popular culture and it established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. Content: Dracula The Snake's Pass The Watter's Mou' The Mystery of the Sea The Jewel of Seven Stars The Man (The Gates of Life) The Lady of the Shroud The Lair of the White Worm (The Garden of Evil) The Primrose Path The Shoulder of Shasta Lady Athlyne Miss Betty
| Author | : Wilhelm Hauff |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 13820 |
| Release | : 2023-12-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Power of Darkness: 560+ Supernatural Thrillers, Macabre Tales & Eerie Mysteries is a formidable anthology that charts the shadows and intricacies of the human psyche across epochs, geographies, and literary styles. This collection traverses the eerie corridors of Gothic horrors, delves into the enigmatic depths of psychological thrillers, and ventures into the heart of cosmic mysteries, showcasing the rich tapestry of humanity's confrontation with the unknown and the supernatural. The diversity of the narratives, from the haunting isolation of a ghost story to the complex intricacies of a mystery unwinding in a seemingly mundane setting, highlights the anthology's remarkable scope. Standout pieces within the collection push the boundaries of the genre, offering fresh perspectives on fear, the uncanny, and the struggle between light and darkness, without being tethered to a single authorial voice. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe and Charlotte Brontë to lesser-known figures who have carved deep impressions in the realms of the supernatural and the surreal, bring a multiplicity of cultural backgrounds, philosophical insights, and narrative techniques. Their collective works, enriched by historical contexts and cultural influences, illustrate the evolution of supernatural and mystery literature through time, uncovering how societal fears and aspirations have been projected onto the canvas of the unknown. This anthology not only serves as a confluence of varied literary movements but also as a dialogue between generations of storytellers, weaving together a complex web of thematic explorations that transcend temporal and geographical boundaries. The Power of Darkness is an essential compendium for readers eager to explore the labyrinthine depths of supernatural fiction. Offering not merely tales of intrigue and horror but a nuanced window into the human condition through the lens of the eerie and the macabre, this anthology invites readers on a journey through the specters of the collective human imagination. It is recommended for its educational value, the breadth of insights into the evolution of literary horror and mystery, and the rich dialogue it fosters between the myriad authors interpretations of darkness and light. Delve into this collection to experience the full spectrum of night's power to both terrify and enlighten.
| Author | : Wilhelm Hauff |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 13373 |
| Release | : 2023-12-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Fortress of Terror: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Tales is an ambitious anthology that stitches together a rich tapestry of dread and the macabre, showcasing an unparalleled diversity of literary styles. From the gothic shadows of castles to the unexplained mysteries of the natural world, this collection explores the expansive domain of horror and suspense through various lenses. The anthology is remarkable not only for its breadth but also for the inclusion of seminal works that have defined and reshaped the genre, inviting readers to experience the evolution of horror and supernatural narratives from its roots to its contemporary branches. The contributing authors and editors, a veritable who's who from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries, bring a wide array of cultural, philosophical, and personal backgrounds to the collection. The anthology is as much a celebration of the individual voices that have haunted, entertained, and intrigued readers for centuries as it is a reflection of the various historical, cultural, and literary movements they belonged to. This confluence of perspectives not only enriches the thematic fabric of the collection but also serves as a testament to the enduring allure and versatility of the horror genre. Fortress of Terror offers readers a unique opportunity to explore a constellation of horror's most luminous stars in one definitive volume. Whether one is a devoted aficionado of the genre or a curious newcomer, this anthology presents a rare educational venture into the depths of fear, suspense, and the supernatural. Through its vast array of stories and voices, the collection promotes a rich dialogue between different epochs and styles, providing an invaluable comprehensive insight into the evolution of horror literature. It is an essential addition to the library of anyone keen to understand the scope and significance of the horror genre across time.
