Download or read book The Pit of the Serpent written by Robert E. Howard and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Pit of the Serpent' is a story in the Sailor Steve Costigan series about a travelling boxer. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family moved between a variety of Texan boomtowns, and Howard - a bookish and somewhat introverted child - was steeped in the violent myths and legends of the Old South. At fifteen Howard began to read the pulp magazines of the day, and to write more seriously. The December 1922 issue of his high school newspaper featured two of his stories, 'Golden Hope Christmas' and 'West is West'. In 1924 he sold his first piece - a short caveman tale titled 'Spear and Fang' - for $16 to the not-yet-famous Weird Tales magazine. Howard's most famous character, Conan the Cimmerian, was a barbarian-turned-King during the Hyborian Age, a mythical period of some 12,000 years ago. Conan featured in seventeen Weird Tales stories between 1933 and 1936 which is why Howard is now regarded as having spawned the 'sword and sorcery' genre. The Conan stories have since been adapted many times, most famously in the series of films starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Download or read book The Pit of the Serpent Large Print written by Robert Ervin Howard and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-17 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Robert E. Howard was originally published in 1929 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Pit of the Serpent' is a story in the Sailor Steve Costigan series about a travelling boxer. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During his youth, his family moved between a variety of Texan boomtowns, and Howard - a bookish and somewhat introverted child - was steeped in the violent myths and legends of the Old South. At fifteen Howard began to read the pulp magazines of the day, and to write more seriously. The December 1922 issue of his high school newspaper featured two of his stories, 'Golden Hope Christmas' and 'West is West'.
Download or read book The Pit of the Serpent written by Robert E. Howard and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-29 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was a classic American pulp writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing, western, and detective fiction. Howard wrote "over three-hundred stories and seven-hundred poems of raw power and unbridled emotion" and is especially noted for his memorable depictions of "a sombre universe of swashbuckling adventure and darkling horror."He is well known for having created -- in the pages of the legendary Depression-era pulp magazine Weird Tales -- the character Conan the Cimmerian, a.k.a. Conan the Barbarian, a literary icon whose pop-culture imprint can be compared to such icons as Tarzan of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes, and James Bond.
Download or read book The Pit of the Serpent written by Robert Ervin Howard and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " The Pit of the Serpent" is a short story by Robert Ervin Howard. Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. He is well known for his character Conan the Barbarian and is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre. Howard was born and raised in the state of Texas. He spent most of his life in the town of Cross Plains with some time spent in nearby Brownwood. A bookish and intellectual child, he was also a fan of boxing and spent some time in his late teens bodybuilding, eventually taking up amateur boxing. From the age of nine he dreamed of becoming a writer of adventure fiction but did not have real success until he was 23. Thereafter, until his death at the age of 30 by suicide, Howard's writings were published in a wide selection of magazines, journals, and newspapers, and he had become successful in several genres. Although a Conan novel was nearly published into a book in 1934, his stories never appeared in book form during his lifetime. The main outlet for his stories was in the pulp magazine Weird Tales. Howard's suicide and the circumstances surrounding it have led to varied speculation about his mental health. His mother had been ill with tuberculosis his entire life, and upon learning that she had entered a coma from which she was not expected to wake, he walked out to his car and shot himself in the head. In the pages of the Depression-era pulp magazine Weird Tales, Howard created Conan the Barbarian, a character whose cultural impact has been compared to such icons as Tarzan, Count Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, Batman, and James Bond. With Conan and his other heroes, Howard created the genre now known as sword and sorcery, spawning many imitators and giving him a large influence in the fantasy field. Howard remains a highly read author, with his best works still reprinted. Howard spent his late teens working odd jobs around Cross Plains; all of which he hated. In 1924, Howard returned to Brownwood to take a stenography course at Howard Payne College, this time boarding with his friend Lindsey Tyson instead of his mother. Howard would have preferred a literary course but was not allowed to take one for some reason. Biographer Mark Finn suggests that his father refused to pay for such a non-vocational education. In the week of Thanksgiving that year, and after years of rejection slips and near acceptances, he finally sold a short caveman tale titled "Spear and Fang," which netted him the sum of $16 and introduced him to the readers of a struggling pulp called Weird Tales. Now that his career in fiction had begun, Howard dropped out of Howard Payne College at the end of the semester and returned to Cross Plains. Shortly afterwards, he received notice that another story, "The Hyena," had been accepted by Weird Tales. During the same period, Howard made his first attempt to write a novel, a loosely autobiographical book modeled on Jack London's Martin Eden and titled Post Oaks & Sand Roughs. The book was otherwise of middling quality and was never published in the author's lifetime but it is of interest to Howard scholars for the personal information it contains. Howard's alter ego in this novel is Steve Costigan, a name he would use more than once in the future. The novel was finished in 1928 but not published until long after his death.
Download or read book Secrets of the Serpent s Heart written by N. S. Wikarski and published by Northgate Press. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arkana Archaeology Thrillers: Volume 6 - Secrets of the Serpent's Heart In SECRETS OF THE SERPENT'S HEART, two Arkana agents search the length and breadth of China for an obscure relic that will name the hiding place of their most sought-after prize. At the same time, a third agent tackles the dangerous mission of discovering the Nephilim's end game. In the remote reaches of Yunnan province, the agents encounter an enigmatic stranger who holds the power to stop their quest dead in its tracks. Meanwhile, unthinkable catastrophes befall the Arkana's leadership, leaving the secret society one step away from collapse. The serpent's heart hides more than a clue to a lost artifact. It offers the only means to save the Arkana from total destruction.
Download or read book The Serpent s Whisper Mysteries Of The Reptilian World written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Serpent's Whisper: Mysteries of the Reptilian World" delves into the captivating and enigmatic realm of reptiles, particularly serpents, unveiling their ancient symbolism, behavior, and evolutionary marvels. From the mesmerizing patterns of their scales to their intriguing role in mythology and culture, this book takes readers on a journey through the captivating world of reptiles. Exploring their mystique, intelligence, and survival strategies, it sheds light on the profound and enduring impact these creatures have had on human imagination and the natural world. A captivating blend of science, mythology, and natural history, this book offers a profound exploration of the serpentine world, inviting readers to unlock the secrets whispered by these enigmatic beings.
Download or read book Esoteric Principles of Vedic Astrology written by Bepin Behari and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Esoteric Principles of Vedic Astrology - A Treatise on Advanced Predictive Techniques
Download or read book The Serpent Gates written by A. K. Larkwood and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebundle of The Serpent Gates includes: The Unspoken Name and The Thousand Eyes. “A fun, fresh take on the traditional fantasy quest, and an adventure I couldn’t put down!”—S. A. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass A stunning epic fantasy series by A. K. Larkwood, The Serpent Gates is about an orc priestess turned wizard’s assassin. Perfect for fans of Jenn Lyons, Joe Abercrombie, and Le Guin. In the first book, The Unspoken Name, Csorwe turns her back on her own sacrifice to the gods and becomes a powerful wizard’s loyal sword. But Csorwe will soon learn—gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due. The series continues with the enthralling sequel, The Thousand Eyes. The Unspoken Name — What if you knew how and when you will die? Csorwe does—she will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice. But on the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate. Leave with him, and live. Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin—the wizard's loyal sword. Topple an empire, and help him reclaim his seat of power. The Thousand Eyes — Just when they thought they were out... Two years after the events of The Unspoken Name, Csorwe and Shuthmili have made a new life for themselves, hunting for secrets among the ruins of an ancient snake empire. Along for the ride is Tal Charossa, determined to leave the humiliation and heartbreak of his hometown far behind him, even if it means enduring the company of his old rival and her insufferable girlfriend. All three of them would be quite happy never to see Sethennai again. But when a routine expedition goes off the rails and a terrifying imperial relic awakens, they find that a common enemy may be all it takes to bring them back into his orbit. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book The Secret of the Serpent Mound written by A M Murray and published by Andrew Murray. This book was released on 2010-02-08 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inrepid reporter Jake Casper tries to solve a curse and the murder mystery of who wants to stop a dig at the historic Serpent Mound. He and lovely Lisa Lyons investigate Druids, Goth girls, Indians and Pentecostal snake handlers and even survive being buried alive before the bad guys get their due and The Secret reason for it all is revealed.
Download or read book The Good And Evil Serpent written by James H. Charlesworth and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The serpent of ancient times was more often associated with positive attributes like healing and eternal life than it was with negative meanings. This groundbreaking book explores in plentiful detail the symbol of the serpent from 40,000 BCE to the present, and from diverse regions in the world. In doing so it emphasizes the creativity of the biblical authors' use of symbols and argues that we must today reexamine our own archetypal conceptions with comparable creativity.--From publisher description.
Download or read book The Bear and the Serpent written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-02-09 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bear and the Serpent is the second book in Adrian Tchaikovsky’s epic fantasy trilogy, Echoes of the Fall, following The Tiger and the Wolf. ‘Addictively brilliant’ – John Gwynne on The Tiger and the Wolf As the south is in turmoil, an old terror emerges in the north . . . Maniye, child of both Wolf and Tiger clans, has been named Champion of her people. But they’re unsure if she’s an asset – or a threat. To buy time, she joins Prince Tecuman’s warband of outcasts and heads south, to help him gain his crown. She wants to discover her true place in the world, but instead heads into the jaws of a fierce new conflict. Civil war threatens as Tecuman and his twin sister battle for the throne, for only one can rule. Yet whoever triumphs will carry a heavy burden, as a great doom has been foreseen that will fall across their whole world. And soon Maniye finds herself at the heart of a political storm. Danger is also shadowing her old home, where Loud Thunder and his Bear clan are attempting to unite the northern tribes. But only extreme peril will end age-old rivalries. An adversary from the most ancient of times is preparing to strike, putting their lands and their very souls in danger. And neither north nor south will be spared the terror to come. Complete this sweeping coming-of-age fantasy trilogy with The Hyena and the Hawk.
Download or read book The Seed of the Woman Bruising the Serpent s Head A Discourse on Gen Iii 15 Etc With a Collection of Scripture Passages in Favour of the Doctrine of Universal Redemption and an Answer to the Objections Against that Doctrine written by Elhanan WINCHESTER and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Commentary on the Revelation of St John the Divine written by Thomas Whittemore and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Serpent s Tale written by Ariana Franklin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ordered by Henry II to establish the possible role of Eleanor of Aquitaine in the poisoning death of Henry's mistress, a reluctant Adelia Aguilar joins forces with her infant daughter's father, the Bishop of St. Albans, during an investigation within the labyrinth-walled tower of the victim's home. By the author of Mistress of the Art of Death.
Download or read book The Serpent and the Serpent Slayer written by Andrew David Naselli and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although a story with a serpent, a damsel in distress, and a serpent slayer may sound like just another fairy tale, it is, in fact, part of the greatest true account ever told—the Bible. Epic tales resonate with readers because they echo the greatest story. In this new addition to the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, Andrew David Naselli traces the theme of snakes and dragons from the serpent in the garden to the devouring dragon in Revelation, culminating with the return of the King. New and seasoned Christians alike will experience afresh the captivating unifying narrative behind all stories as they embark on a journey through the Bible with a trusted biblical scholar.
