Stories included were originally published in various magazines between 1879 and 1921. Text taken from various collections and standalone publications, 1890 to 1925.
Contents:
Introduction : A beast that has tasted blood / Daniel Stashower -- The parasite -- The mystery of Sasassa Valley -- J. Habakuk Jephson's statement -- The Great Keinplatz Experiment -- The captain of the "Pole-Star" -- The Ring of Thoth -- The bully of Brocas Court -- Selecting a ghost : the ghosts of Goresthorpe Grange -- How it happened.
Summary:
"Presented by the Horror Writers Association, this collection of classic short stories were written by iconic author--and creator of Sherlock Holmes--Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Classic stories of horror and terror include: The Parasite, The Mystery of Sasassa Valley, J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement, The Captain of the "Pole-Star," The Great Keinplatz Experiment, The Ring of Thoth, The Bully of Brocas Court, Selecting a Ghost, and How it Happened"-- Provided by publisher.
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