The Captain of the Polestar and Other Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162690278)

The Captain Of The Polestar And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the famous detective character, Sherlock Holmes. The book features six tales that are set in different time periods and locations, including the Arctic, the Mediterranean, and England. The title story, The Captain Of The Polestar, is a chilling tale of a ship that becomes trapped in the ice of the Arctic and the strange events that occur on board. The other stories include A Literary Mosaic, The Winning Shot, The Surgeon Of Gaster Fell, The Sealed Room, and The Mystery Of Sasassa Valley.Each story is unique and explores different themes such as mystery, adventure, and the supernatural. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the settings are described in great detail, bringing the stories to life for the reader. Overall, The Captain Of The Polestar And Other Tales is a fascinating collection of short stories that showcases Doyle's versatility as a writer and his ability to create engaging narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.From the first moment of their conversation a horrible misgiving had come over me. It seemed more than confirmed as I gazed at what lay before me. It was a little square box made of some dark wood, and ribbed with brass. I suppose it was about the size of a cubic foot. It reminded me of a pistol-case, only it was decidedly higher. There was an appendage to it, however, on which my eyes were riveted, and which suggested the pistol itself rather than its receptacle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN-10: 1162690275
ISBN-13: 9781162690278
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.42d