Download or read book The Captain of the Pole Star Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of detective Sherlock Holmes, is the father of crime fiction. However, he was also an accomplished teller of tales featuring the weird, the supernatural, and the horrific, and 'The Captain of the Pole-Star' is one of the best examples of his weird fiction. Many of the earliest and most interesting vampire stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book The Captain of the Pole Star written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The master of classic crime fiction and creator of Sherlock Holmes explores the weird and supernatural in this collection of mysterious tales. Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, the sharp detective who tracks down brilliant criminals through his devotion to logic and reason. But in The Captain of the Pole-Star and Other Stories, Doyle sets his sights beyond the bounds of reason and ventures into the shadowy realm of the unexplained. This collection ranges from fantasy to horror, peculiar fairy tales to high seas adventures. In the title story, the intrepid captain of a whaling ship navigates his way into dangerous ice floes—only to face an unsettling apparition in the distance that will change the lives of everyone aboard.
Download or read book The Captain of the Polestar written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-14 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Captain of the Polestar (published in 1890) by Arthur Conan Doyle.Summary: The captain of the "Pole-star" -- F. Habakuk Jephson's statement -- The great Keinplatz experiment -- The man from Archangel -- That little square box -- John Huxford's hiatus -- Cyprian Overback Wells: a literary mosaic -- John Barrington Cowles -- Elias B. Hopkins, the parson of Jackman's Gulch -- The ring of Thoth.For the use of some of the following Tales I am indebted to the courtesy of the Proprietors of "Cornhill," "Temple Bar," "Belgravia," "London Society," "Cassell's," and "The Boys' Own Paper." This morning I saw a star twinkling just over the fore-yard, the first since the beginning of May. There is considerable discontent among the crew, many of whom are anxious to get back home to be in time for the herring season, when labour always commands a high price upon the Scotch coast. As yet their displeasure is only signified by sullen countenances and black looks, but I heard from the second mate this afternoon that they contemplated sending a deputation to the Captain to explain their grievance. I much doubt how he will receive it, as he is a man of fierce temper, and very sensitive about anything approaching to an infringement of his rights. I shall venture after dinner to say a few words to him upon the subject. I have always found that he will tolerate from me what he would resent from any other member of the crew. Amsterdam Island, at the north-west corner of Spitzbergen, is visible upon our starboard quarter a rugged line of volcanic rocks, intersected by white seams, which represent glaciers. It is curious to think that at the present moment there is probably no human being nearer to us than the Danish settlements in the south of Greenland a good nine hundred miles as the crow flies. A captain takes a great responsibility upon himself when he risks his vessel under such circumstances. No whaler has ever remained in these latitudes till so advanced a period of the year. 9 P.M, I have spoken to Captain Craigie, and though the result has been hardly satisfactory, I am bound to say that he listened to what I had to say very quietly and even deferentially. AuthorArthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Originally a physician, in 1887 he published A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels about Holmes and Dr. Watson. In addition, Doyle wrote over fifty short stories featuring the famous detective. The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle was a prolific writer; his non-Sherlockian works include fantasy and science fiction stories about Professor Challenger and humorous stories about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, as well as plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. One of Doyle's early short stories, "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement", helped to popularise the mystery of the Mary Celeste. Doyle's first novels were The Mystery of Cloomber, not published until 1888, and the unfinished Narrative of John Smith, published only in 2011. He amassed a portfolio of short stories including "The Captain of the Pole-Star" and "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement", both inspired by Doyle's time at sea. The latter popularised the mystery of the Mary Celeste and added fictional details such as the perfect condition of the ship (which had actually taken on water by the time it was discovered) and its boats remaining on board (the one boat was in fact missing) that have come to dominate popular accounts of the incident. Doyle's spelling of the ship's name as Marie Celeste has become more common in everyday use than the original form. Between 1888 and 1906, Doyle wrote seven historical novels, which he and many critics regarded as his best work.
Download or read book The Captain of the Polestar written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-07 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For reasons that are unclear, Nicholas Craigie, Captain of the Pole-Star, decides to anchor in the middle of the arctic ocean, contrary to the opinion of his crew. Indeed, the boat could be trapped in the ice at any moment, resulting in a sudden death for everyone. Days pass... One morning Mr. Manson, the second mate, reports he saw a ghost at night. His story is not taken seriously, and is put on account of idleness. But a few days later, sailor Milne also reports he has seen an apparition around the boat. The whole crew is convinced that something uncanny is flitting around them. The phenomenon cannot be attributed to the natural superstition of the crew, as the doctor himself reports he has heard a cry in the dark. One night, the captain leaves the ship and disappears into the darkness as if he was following an invisible presence. Several times, the crew tried to find him without any success. The next day, they finally found him dead in the ice but it seems not a painful end as a bright smile was still on his face and his hands were in the position of grasping something. He had probably found and embraced the invisible ghost which summoned him.
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Download or read book Captain of the Polestar written by Артур Конан Дойл and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-01-29 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Captain of the Pole-Star is a collection of strange mystery tales that are independent of each other, sometimes involving ship voyages, shipwrecks, amnesia, lost love, grand thefts, comedy, and fairy tales.
Download or read book Tales of Unease written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Wordsworth Editions. This book was released on 2000 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HORROR & GHOST STORIES. Selected and with an introduction by David Stuart Davies, this gripping set of tales by the master storyteller Arthur Conan Doyle is bound to thrill and unnerve you. In these twilight excursions, Doyle's vivid imagination for the strange, the grotesque and the frightening is given full rein. We move from the mysteries of Egypt and the strange powers granted by "The Ring of Thoth" to the isolated ghostlands of the Arctic in "The Captain of the Polestar", we encounter a monstrous creature in "The Terror of Blue John Cap" and the beings that live above our heads in "The Brazilian Cat" and "The Leather Funnel"; and we shudder at the thing in the next room in Lot 249. Sit down in your uneasy chair and enjoy this unique collection of chillers.
Download or read book British Fantasy and Science fiction Writers Before World War I written by Darren Harris-Fain and published by Dictionary of Literary Biograp. This book was released on 1997 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essays on British writers of fantasy and science fiction during a time when science, technology and industrialization made increasingly impressive inroads from the Enlightenment to World War I.A gradual emphasis on social improvement, including literature, involved efforts to increase literacy through expanding material to read. During this period, publication of newspapers, penny dreadfuls and dime novels lead to pulp magazines and other popular periodicals.
Download or read book Cursed Forever to Sail the Seven Seas The Tales of the Flying Dutchman Fantasy and Horror Classics written by Various Authors and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Flying Dutchman – a ghostly ship crewed by ghouls and cursed to sail the seas forever – is one of the most interesting myths in Europe. Here, prefaced by a detailed introduction, are collected the finest tales of this famous legend. Featuring stories by William Hope Hodgson, Wardon Allan Curtis, Max Pemberton and many more.
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Download or read book The Captain of the Pole Star written by Arthur Canan Doyle and published by Double 9 Booksllp. This book was released on 2022-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Arthur Canan's The captain of the pole star, revolves around reasons that are not clear, Nicholas Craigie, Captain of the Pole Star, chooses to anchor in the arctic ocean. Without a doubt, the boat could be caught in the ice at any moment, bringing an unexpected death for everybody. After a few days, one morning, Mr. Manson, the second partner, said he saw ghosts around at night; however, nobody took his story seriously. A few days later, sailor Milne claimed to have seen a spirit around the boat.One evening, the captain leaves the boat and disappears into the darkness as if he was following some shadow. What happens to the Captain? Is he alive or dead? The Captain of the Pole-Star is a combination of strange mysteries that are independent: shipwrecks, hallucinations, lost loves, robberies, comedy, and thrilling fairytales.
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Download or read book Stories with Bite The Vampire Stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle written by Various and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Arthur Conan Doyle's chilling vampire stories, including: “The American's Tale”, “The Captain of the Pole-star”, “John Barrington Cowles”, “The Ring of Thoth”, “The Winning Shot”, and “The Parasite”. Blood-curdling stories of lust, loathing and decadence, they explore the darker side of the human psyche, both living and unliving. “Stories with Bite” is highly recommended for lovers of Gothic literature and is not to be missed by fans of vampire stories in particular. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 – 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective novels starring the now world-famous character Sherlock Holmes. He published the first novel concerning Holmes and Dr. Watson “A Study in Scarlet” in 1887, and went on to produce more than fifty others featuring the legendary crime-fighting duo. He was a prolific author, writing in many genres over his lifetime including science fiction, comedy, poetry, romance, historical, non-fiction, and fantasy. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
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