Eight ingenious, gripping tales by the master of suspense and creator of the American Gothic horror story: "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "William Wilson," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Gold-Bug," "The Purloined Letter, and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue." Classic, spine-tingling tales for ghost story enthusiasts. Unabridged republication of seven stories from a standard edition.
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At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs In a hair-raising adventure story that takes place hundreds of miles beneath the earth's surface, two explorers come upon the savage, primordial realm of Pellucidar.
Favorite Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Thrilling crime-solving exploits of Holmes and Dr. Watson in a collection of adventure classics: "The Red-Headed League," "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Final Problem," 5 others.
The Swiss Family Robinson by J. D. Wyss After a shipwreck, the narrator, his wife, and four sons find themselves castaways on an uninhabited island. Retrieving what they can from the ship, they construct a life for themselves through their own resourcefulness.
Robin Hood by J. Walker McSpadden Escape to idyllic Sherwood Forest with these rollicking tales of Robin and his merry men, the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham, lovely Maid Marian, and other unforgettable characters.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe From the author who introduced readers to chilling tales of murder comes a novella based on factual accounts of a haunting, mutinous high-seas adventure. For fans of Poe as well as maritime enthusiasts.
The King in Yellow and Other Horror Stories by Robert W. Chambers, E. F. Bleiler A milestone of American supernatural fiction from the author who has been hailed as the link between Poe and Stephen King. 12 gripping stories, with an introduction by E. F. Bleiler.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The horror classic about a gifted inventor whose experiment with creating new life goes horribly wrong. Abridged for young readers. 22 illustrations by Thea Kliros.
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce A fictional re-creation of Joyce's early life, this novel is a powerful portrait of the coming of age of a young man of unusual intelligence, sensitivity, and character.
The Gold-Bug and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe Nine gripping tales by the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story: "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Pit and the Pendulum," 6 others.
