Stories by English Authors: Africa (Selected by Scribners) by Arthur Conan Doyle et al.
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| Contributor | Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 |
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| Contributor | Addleshaw, Percy, 1866-1916 |
| Contributor | Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
| Contributor | Landers, J. |
| Contributor | Scully, W. C. (William Charles), 1855-1943 |
| Title | Stories by English Authors: Africa (Selected by Scribners) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The mystery of Sasassa Valley -- Long odds -- King Bemba's Point, a West African story -- Ghamba -- Mary Musgrave -- Gregorio. |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny; John Bickers, Christopher Hapka and David Widger |
| Summary | "Stories by English Authors: Africa" by Arthur Conan Doyle et al. is a collection of short stories likely composed during the late 19th century. This anthology features narratives that explore various experiences and encounters in Africa, showcasing diverse characters and settings while blending elements of adventure, mystery, and colonial perspectives. The opening of the volume introduces "The Mystery of Sasassa Valley" by Arthur Conan Doyle, focusing on the character Tom Donahue, nicknamed "Lucky Tom." The story begins with an ominous atmosphere as Donahue and his friend Jack Turnbull recount their arduous journey in Cape Colony and the legend surrounding the haunted Sasassa Valley. The narrative unfolds as they delve into a thrilling ghost story, which spurs Tom's obsession with a mysterious light seen in the valley, ultimately leading to both intrigue and unexpected consequences in their quest for answers. The tension builds as the characters prepare to confront the supernatural enigma that may ultimately change their fortunes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1980 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 155 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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