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  • John Kendrick Bangs: 14 books of humorous fantasy

    This file includes: Andiron Tales; The Autobiography of Methuselah; The Booming of Acre Hill and Other Reminiscences of Urban and Suburban Life; Coffee and Repartee; The Enchanted Typewriter; Ghosts I Have Met and Some Others; A House-Boat on the Styx; The Idiot; Mr. Bonaparte of Corsica; Olympian Nights; The Pursuit of the House-Boat, being some further account of the divres doings of the ... Read more

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  • Mr Munchausen : John Kendrick Bangs Spins Humorous Tales: Adventures with the Unbelievable "Mr Munchausen".

    Mr. Munchausen by John Kendrick Bangs: Embark on a humorous and unbelievable journey with “Mr. Munchausen“ by John Kendrick Bangs. This collection of stories spins humorous tales that defy the bounds of reality, offering readers a delightful and entertaining escape into the fantastical world of Mr. Munchausen.About “Mr. Munchausen” by John Kendrick Bangs: Immerse yourself in the whimsical and ... Read more

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  • The Best Murder Mysteries for Lying in the Sun

    The Best Murder Mysteries for Lying in the Sun presents an exhilarating tapestry of intrigue, where tales of deception, unraveling secrets, and high-stakes investigations converge in one thrilling anthology. This collection spans a wide array of literary styles, showcasing gothic tension, intricate puzzle plots, and psychological suspense. Capturing the richness of the murder mystery genre, the ... Read more

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  • John Kendrick Bangs: The Complete Works

    37 Complete Works of John Kendrick BangsA House-Boat on the StyxA Little Book of ChristmasA Proposal Under DifficultiesA Rebellious HeroineAlice in BlunderlandAndiron TalesBikey the Skicycle and Other Tales of JimmieboyCobwebs from a Library CornerCoffee and ReparteeFrom Pillar to PostGhosts I have Met and Some OthersHalf-Hours with JimmieboyHalf-Hours with the IdiotIn Camp With A Tin Soldier... ... Read more

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  • A House-Boat on the Styx

    Witty, Imaginative, and Delightfully OriginalA House-Boat on the Styx by John Kendrick Bangs is a clever and entertaining fantasy filled with humour, literary references, and wonderfully absurd situations. Bringing together famous historical and fictional figures in the afterlife creates endless opportunities for witty dialogue and playful satire.The book has a light, inventive tone that makes it ... Read more

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  • R. Holmes & Co.

    Clever, Playful, and Very EntertainingR. Holmes & Co. by John Kendrick Bangs is a witty and imaginative collection that plays cleverly with the traditions of detective fiction. The stories are light, humorous, and full of literary charm, making them especially enjoyable for readers who appreciate classic mysteries with a playful twist.Bangs brings plenty of personality and humour to the concept, ... Read more

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  • HALLOWEEN Boxed Set

    550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories

    by H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, M. R. James, Henry James, Algernon Blackwood, Wilkie Collins, E. F. Benson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ambrose Bierce, Arthur Machen, William Hope Hodgson0, Arthur Conan Doyle1, Grant Allen2, Mary Shelley3, Bram Stoker4, Théophile Gautier5, Richard Marsh6, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu7, Thomas Hardy8, Charles Dickens9, Rudyard Kipling0, Guy de Maupassant1, Elizabeth Gaskell2, Mark Twain3, Daniel Defoe4, Jerome K. Jerome5, Fitz-James O'Brien6, Catherine Crowe7, Émile Erckmann8, Alexandre Chatrian9, Pedro De Alarçon0, Walter Hubbell1, Amelia B. Edwards2, Washington Irving3, John Meade Falkner4, Harriet Beecher Stowe5, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman6, Louisa M. Alcott7, Edith Nesbit8, Mary Louisa Molesworth9, Francis Marion Crawford0, John Kendrick Bangs1, Gertrude Atherton2, J. K. Huysmans3, John Buchan4, Sabine Baring-Gould5, Cleveland Moffett6, Louis Tracy7, Nikolai Gogol8, James Malcolm Rymer9, Thomas Peckett Prest0, Frederick Marryat1, Oscar Wilde2, Robert Louis Stevenson3, H. G. Wells4, Charlotte Perkins Gilman5, W. W. Jacobs6, H. H. Munro (Saki)7, Wilhelm Hauff8, Mary Elizabeth Braddon9, Robert W. Chambers0, Edward Bulwer-Lytton1, Thomas De Quincey2, William Makepeace Thackeray3, E. T. A. Hoffmann4, Robert E. Howard5, David Lindsay6, Marie Belloc Lowndes7, Edward Bellamy8, Jack London9, Pliny the Younger0, Helena Blavatsky1, Fergus Hume2, Florence Marryat3, Villiers de l'Isle Adam4, William Archer5, William F. Harvey6, Katherine Rickford7, Ralph Adams Cram8, Leopold Kompert9, Brander Matthews0, Vincent O'Sullivan1, Ellis Parker Butler2, A. T. Quiller-Couch3, Fiona Macleod4, Lafcadio Hearn5, William T. Stead7, Gambier Bolton8, Andrew Jackson Davis9, Nizida0, Walter F. Prince1, Chester Bailey Fernando2, Leonard Kip3, Frank R. Stockton4, Bithia Mary Croker5, Catherine L. Pirkis6, Leonid Andreyev7, Anatole France8, Olivia Howard Dunbar9, Richard Le Gallienne00, Sax Rohmer01, Horace Walpole02, William Thomas Beckford03, Matthew Gregory Lewis04, Ann Radcliffe05, Jane Austen06, John William Polidori07, Charlotte Brontë08, Emily Brontë09, Marjorie Bowen10, George W. M. Reynolds11, M. P. Shiel12, Adelbert von Chamisso13, S. Mukerji14 ...
    The 'HALLOWEEN Boxed Set' is a testament to the potent blend of gothic, horror, and supernatural traditions in literature, crafted by some of the most revered names in the field. From the macabre psychological explorations of Poe to the eerie landscapes painted by Lovecraft, the collection spans a fascinating range of styles and periods. This anthology not only showcases classic narratives that ... Read more

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  • Mrs. Raffles

    Mrs. Raffles is the story of how a pair of thieves weasel themselves into American high society and begin gleefully ripping off everyone around them. Warrington Bunny is our protagonist, a professional henchman who is hopelessly in love with the scheming and ingenious wife of his previous (and deceased) partner in crime, Raffles. ... Read more

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  • MRS. RAFFLES and R. HOLMES & CO. – 20+ Stories of the Amateur Cracksman's Family

    Enriched edition. Action Adventure Series

    In 'MRS. RAFFLES and R. HOLMES & CO.', John Kendrick Bangs presents a collection of over 20 stories featuring the Amateur Cracksman's Family. Bangs combines elements of mystery and humor in a unique literary style that is reminiscent of the Sherlock Holmes and Raffles series. The stories within this collection offer a refreshing take on the detective genre, filled with clever plot twists and ... Read more

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  • Three Comedies, and Other Writings

    Sherlock Holmes Among the Shades

    Three comic books in one: a rebellious heroine who refuses the plot she has been given, a Christmas book, and the club-land nonsense Bangs made his own. He invented the genre of stories set aboard a houseboat on the river Styx, where the famous dead argue. ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers

    The Blue Carbuncle, The Silver Hatchet, A Christmas Tragedy, The Abbot's Ghost, Told After Supper…

    In 'The Greatest Christmas Murder Mysteries & Thrillers,' readers are invited to explore an intricately woven tapestry of suspense, mystery, and yuletide intrigue. This anthology boasts an impressive range of literary styles, from gothic horror to classic detective tales, capturing the cultural richness and complexity of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The collection highlights the chilling ... Read more

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  • The Enchanted Typewriter

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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