Sailing S Strangest Tales

Author : John Harding
Publisher : Portico
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781911042655

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Sailing's Strangest Tales by John Harding Pdf

This fascinating collection of entertaining stories from the seven seas reveals unusual and bizarre sailing trips, vessels and characters, and recounts perilous journeys in freak weather and other legendary tales. Within these pages you’ll find stories of pirates holding ships to ransom and the gruesome fates of some of the shipmates who dared cross them. The sailors forever lost in the Bermuda triangle, the poor family who were encircled by a school of sharks to the spooky tales of the lighthouse haunted by drunkard lightship keeper John Herman. The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. Revised, redesigned and updated for 2016, this book is the perfect gift for both keen sailors to the armchair Captains. Word count: 45,000

Author : John Harding
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sailing
ISBN : OCLC:1245757285

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Sailing's Strangest Moments by John Harding Pdf

Author : H.P. Lovecraft
Publisher : Gateway
Page : 1456 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473215320

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The Complete Weird Tales of H. P. Lovecraft by H.P. Lovecraft Pdf

WIKIPEDIA says: 'H.P. Lovecraft's reputation has grown tremendously over the decades, and he is now commonly regarded as one of the most important horror writers of the 20th century, exerting an influence that is widespread, though often indirect.' H.P. Lovecraft's tales of the tentacled Elder God Cthulhu and his pantheon of alien deities were initially written for the pulp magazines of the 1920s and '30s. These astonishing tales blend elements of horror, science fiction and cosmic terror that are as powerful today as they were when they were first published. This electronic tome collects together Lovecraft's tales of terror, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos cycle, just the way they were originally published. It will introduce a whole new generation of readers to Lovecraft's fiction, as well as being a must-buy for those fans who want all his work in a single, definitive volume.

Author : Martin Latham
Publisher : Portico
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781911042587

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Kent's Strangest Tales by Martin Latham Pdf

Kent’s Strangest Tales is a book devoted to the weird and wonderful side of the Garden of England. Home to historically rich towns such as Canterbury, Margate and Ramsgate, Kent is a county with more strangeness than you can shake a strange-shaped stick at. From Chaucer’s legendary tales of debauchery and naughtiness to Mick and Keef’s very first meeting on a rocking ’n’ rolling Dartford train, Kent has it all – coast, ghosts, castles, treasures, pirates, Britain’s oldest highway and, lest we forget, the old lady who tricked the Luftwaffe. All the stories in this book are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious, and, most importantly, true. Perfect for Kent-dwellers and tourists alike, Kent’s Strangest Tales is a treasure trove of the hilarious, the odd and the baffling – an alternative travel guide to some of the county’s best-kept secrets that date back many thousands of years. Read on, if you dare! Word count: 45,000

Author : Ben Pobjie
Publisher : Affirm Press
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9781922930842

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100 Weirdest Tales from Across Australia by Ben Pobjie Pdf

Tales of the strange, unnerving and downright bizarre from one of the weirdest places on Earth Fish falling out of the sky, joggers relieving themselves on your doorstep, mysterious monsters constantly springing from the shadows, spooky lights and ill-conceived toast spreads: these are just some of the things you can expect on any given day in our surreal southern land. In 100 Weirdest Tales from Across Australia, comedy writer and accredited weirdness expert Ben Pobjie delves deep into Australia's past and present to serve up the weirdest stories of all, which will leave you smacking your gob with one hand while scratching your head with the other.

Author : H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547807797

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THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft by H. P. Lovecraft Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Shunned House, The Outsider, Pickman's Model, The Picture in the House, The Temple..." is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This edition represents a select collection of Lovecrafs's greatest horror & fantasy works. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. He is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Some of Lovecraft's work was inspired by his own nightmares. His interest started from his childhood days when his grandfather stirred his interest in the weird by telling him his own original tales of Gothic horror. Table of Contents: Dagon The Statement of Randolph Carter The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs From Beyond The Temple Nyarlathotep The Picture in the House Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Quest of Iranon The Moon-Bog The Outsider Herbert West—Reanimator The Hound The Rats in the Walls The Unnamable The Festival The Shunned House The Horror at Red Hook He Cool Air The Call of Cthulhu Pickman's Model The Strange High House in the Mist The Silver Key The Case of Charles Dexter Ward The Colour Out of Space The Dunwich Horror The Whisperer in Darkness At the Mountains of Madness The Shadow over Innsmouth The Dreams in the Witch House The Thing on the Doorstep The Evil Clergyman The Haunter of the Dark

Author : Darrell Schweitzer
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1989-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780809532100

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Weird Tales 294 (Fall 1989) by Darrell Schweitzer Pdf

The Fall 1989 issue of Weird Tales showcases Featured Author Karl Edward Wagner (who contributes a major Kane novella and an interview) and Featured Artist J.K. Potter (who contributes all the artwork). Also includes work by Jonathan Carroll, Nina Kiriki Hoffman, Brian Lumley, and more.

Author : H. P Lovecraft
Publisher : Random House
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781446476291

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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Tales by H. P Lovecraft Pdf

An introduction to the weird and unsettling world of H.P. Lovecraft, master and pioneer of horror. Between these pages you will find things that lurk, things that scurry in the walls, things that move unseen, things that have learnt to walk that ought to crawl, unfathomable blackness, unconquerable evil, inhuman impulses, abnormal bodies, ancient rites, nameless lands best left undiscovered, thoughts best left unspoken, doors best left closed, names best forgotten. You have been warned.

Author : H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 880 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788026853121

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THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Shunned House, The Outsider, Pickman's Model, The Picture in the House, The Temple… by H. P. Lovecraft Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Shunned House, The Outsider, Pickman's Model, The Picture in the House, The Temple…" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This edition represents a select collection of Lovecrafs's greatest horror & fantasy works. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. He is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Some of Lovecraft's work was inspired by his own nightmares. His interest started from his childhood days when his grandfather stirred his interest in the weird by telling him his own original tales of Gothic horror. Table of Contents: Dagon The Statement of Randolph Carter The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs From Beyond The Temple Nyarlathotep The Picture in the House Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Quest of Iranon The Moon-Bog The Outsider Herbert West—Reanimator The Hound The Rats in the Walls The Unnamable The Festival The Shunned House The Horror at Red Hook He Cool Air The Call of Cthulhu Pickman's Model The Strange High House in the Mist The Silver Key The Case of Charles Dexter Ward The Colour Out of Space The Dunwich Horror The Whisperer in Darkness At the Mountains of Madness The Shadow over Innsmouth The Dreams in the Witch House The Thing on the Doorstep The Evil Clergyman The Haunter of the Dark

Author : Nicholas Tomalin,Ron Hall
Publisher : International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-05-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : IND:30000107312922

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The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst by Nicholas Tomalin,Ron Hall Pdf

In this journalistic masterpiece, the authors reconstruct Crowhurst's last journey. They reveal that he had radioed messages from his supposed round-the-world course, but had in fact had never left the Atlantic.

Author : Mark Rowley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 148170379X

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Sailing Tales from an Old Salt by Mark Rowley Pdf

This is a seafaring story with multiple aspects. Information gleamed by the author is from 20+ years of sea-logs, is a narrative or comments by the captain of an off coming watch on an ocean vessel whereas the author was a member. By multiple aspects, I refer to facts, that while the story is based on facts, especially the strange events, the remainder I have taken the privilege of a fictional book to deviate from the "rume line". I have inserted my sense of humor whenever possible, also from events that have occurred. I have been told my sense of humor is dry but I m positive you will have a laugh or two! As a disclaimer; I end the yarn by sailing through the horizon oil spill in the northern Gulf of Mexico. I was there for the event but on a power vessel with log entries and pictures to document my participation in the failed off-shore clean-up of the mess left to us by an old ally from Europe. What is not in the book is that I contracted a lung disease from this experience. Many local good men and women did also. Furthermore, some have passed, but my rendition in the book is accurate as to the conditions at sea with as much as possible, emotions withheld. I believe that both sailor and non will enjoy this yarn and possibly learn a few things about our precious water world.

Author : Jonathan Maberry
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
Page : 575 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798200687978

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Weird Tales: 100 Years of Weird by Jonathan Maberry Pdf

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first issues of Weird Tales Magazine, 100 Years of Weird is a masterful compendium of new and classic stories, flash fiction, essays, and poems from the giants of speculative fiction, including R. L. Stine, Laurell K. Hamilton, Ray Bradbury, H. P. Lovecraft, Tennessee Williams, and Isaac Asimov. Marking a century of uniquely peculiar storytelling, each part of this anthology features a different genre from Cosmic Horror, Sword and Sorcery, Space Opera, to the Truly Weird—things too strange to publish elsewhere, and the magazine’s raison d’etre. Landmark stories such as “The Call of Cthulhu”, “Worms of the Earth”, and “Legal Rites” stand beside original stories and insightful essays from today’s masters of speculative fiction. This visually stunning hardcover edition is a collector’s dream, illustrated throughout with classic full color and black & white art from past issues of Weird Tales Magazine.

Author : E. T. A. Hoffmann
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338113740

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Weird Tales by E. T. A. Hoffmann Pdf

Hoffman's "Weird Tales" is a brilliant collection of his best works, including the world-known stories like "Mademoiselle De Scuderi," "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King," and also one of the first horror stories in the romantic literature "The Sandman." Hoffman's protagonists are romantic and brave representatives of the epoch. He writes about artists, musicians, poets, and also noble people of trade. His characters live in the era when men fight on duels and women faint to stress their fragility. The range of his characters is stunning. It includes the lady detective Mademoiselle De Scuderi, a mysterious Sandman who steals the eyes of those who don't want to go to bed, and an opera singer Signor Formica. Each of the presented stories has a unique character and belongs to the most valuable pieces of the world's literature that never cease to be topical, intriguing, captivating, and inspiring.

Author : Tom McCarthy
Publisher : Lyons Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Sea stories
ISBN : 1592288111

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Incredible Tales of the Sea by Tom McCarthy Pdf

Terrifying and unpredictable trials of life at sea that have stood the test of time.

Author : E. T. A. Hoffmann
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338130310

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Weird Tales (Vol. 1&2) by E. T. A. Hoffmann Pdf

Hoffman's "Weird Tales" is a brilliant collection of his best works, including the world-known stories like "Mademoiselle De Scuderi," "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King," and also one of the first horror stories in the romantic literature "The Sandman." Hoffman's protagonists are romantic and brave representatives of the epoch. He writes about artists, musicians, poets, and also noble people of trade. His characters live in the era when men fight on duels and women faint to stress their fragility. The range of his characters is stunning. It includes the lady detective Mademoiselle De Scuderi, a mysterious Sandman who steals the eyes of those who don't want to go to bed, and an opera singer Signor Formica. Each of the presented stories has a unique character and belongs to the most valuable pieces of the world's literature that never cease to be topical, intriguing, captivating, and inspiring. _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_