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Softcover. Condizione: As New. Second Edition. Standard paperback binding. - This A-Z guide to precious and semi-precious stones includes historical and cultural information, names and meanings, birthstones, historical and contemporary traditions, folklore, purported healing and mind-enhancing powers, and bibliography. Size: Octavo. 178 pages. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Rocks, Minerals & Fossils; Nature Writing; Rocks, Minerals & Fossils; ISBN: 1434457028. ISBN/EAN: 9781434457028.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. To know Puss Junior is to love him forever. That's the way all the young people feel about this young, adventurous cat, son of a famous father. To know Puss Junior is to love him forever. That's the way all the young people feel about this young, adventurous cat, son of a famous father. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Belshazzar is a historical novel by H Rider Haggard set in Ancient Babylon, where Egyptian prince Ramose tries to rescue his wife Myra from the King of Babylon.Belshazzar was written in 1924 and had just been completed at the time of Haggard's death. It was published posthumously. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "There's something weird and mysterious about the robbery, Kennedy. They took the very thing I treasure most of all, an ancient Peruvian dagger." Professor Allan Norton was very much excited as he dropped into Craig's laboratory early that forenoon. Norton, I may say, was one of the younger members of the faculty, like Kennedy. Already, however, he had made for himself a place as one of the foremost of South American explorers and archaeologists. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Sword & sorcery at its best -- the first of the Voidal trilogy, assembling Adrian Cole's sword & sorcery series for the first time. And don't miss Volumes 2 and 3, also available from Wildside Press. Fantasy novel assembled from Cole's "Voidal" sword Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. PACIFICA . . . It was an artificial island created in the middle of the Pacific ocean, designed to feed the starving millions of the world . . . For a brilliant holographic artist, hopelessly in love with a woman who abandoned him, it is a chance to win back her affections . . . For eco-terrorists, it is the dream of a lifetime gone horribly wrong . . . And for a ruthless billionaire industrialist, it is a chance to rule the world . . . PACIFICA is the thrilling new science fiction novel by John Gregory Betancourt, nationally best-selling author of The Dawn of Amber, and Linda E. Bushyager, author of Master of Hawks and The Spellstone of Shaltus. Pacifica is an artificial island designed to feed the starving millions of the world. For a holographic artist in love with a woman who abandoned him, it is a chance to win her back. For eco-terrorists, it is a dream gone horribly wrong. From the bestselling authors of "The Dawn of Amber, Master of Hawks" and "The Spellstone of Shaltus." Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Penfield, Edward (illustratore). Paperback. John Kindrick Bangs became known for his oeamiable club-story atmosphere (The Encyclopedia of Fantasy), which comes full to life in a series of stories told by The Dreamers, members of an elite gentleman's club. Of special interest to mystery fans is the first book publication of Bangs' Sherlock Holmes parody, oeThe Mystery of Pinkham's Diamond Stud. The book is copiously illustrated by Edward Penfield. John Kindrick Bangs became known for his amiable club-story atmosphere (The Encyclopedia of Fantasy), which comes full to life in a series of stories told by The Dreamers, members of an elite gentleman's club. Of special interest to mystery fans is the first book publication of Bangs' Sherlock Holmes parody, The Mystery of Pinkhams Diamond Stud. The book is copiously illustrated by Edward Penfield. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. There it is, cried Craig scarcely able to restrain himself with the keenness of his chase, "there it is--the mark like an 'L.' This cartridge bears the one mark, distinct, not possible to have been made by any other pistol in the world. None of the Hep Sings, all with the same make of weapons, none of the gunmen in their employ, could duplicate that mark." Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Montezuma's Daughter by H. Rider Haggard is an exhilarating tale of adventure and revenge set during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The story follows Thomas Wingfield, an Englishman who journeys to the New World to avenge the murder of his mother. Amidst the clash of civilizations, Thomas becomes entangled with the Aztec people and falls in love with Montezuma's daughter, Otomie. As he navigates the perils of war, betrayal, and cultural upheaval, Thomas's quest for vengeance leads him to unexpected discoveries about love, loyalty, and his own destiny. Published in 1893, this novel combines historical drama with Haggard's signature storytelling prowess. The strange adventures and escapes of Thomas Wingfield, half English and half Spanish, in the years after Cortes's conquest of Mexico. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Short excerpt: I glanced up from the evening papers to encounter the square-jawed alert face of District Attorney Carton in the doorway of our apartment. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A new invention, Craig explained. "All you need to do is to move it so that little dark spot falls directly on an object. Pull the trigger-- the bullet strikes the dark spot. Even a nervous and unskilled marksman becomes a good shot in the dark. He can even shoot from behind the protection of something--and hit accurately." Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Book Excerpt: wned by the Posts, and that Halsey Post, as the executor of the estate, was a more frequent visitor than the mere collection of the rent would warrant. Mrs. Boncour maintained a stolid silence that covered a seething internal fury when the newspaperman in question hinted that the landlord and tenant were on exceptionally good terms.It was after a fruitless day of such search that we were sitting in the reading-room of the Fairfield Hotel. Leland entered. His face was positively white. Without a word he took us by the arm and led us across Main Street and up a flight of stairs to his office. Then he locked the door."What's the matter?" asked Kennedy."When I took this case," he said, "I believed down in my heart that Dixon was innocent. I still believe it, but my faith has been rudely shaken. I feel that you should know about what I have just found. As I told you, we secured nearly all of Dr. Dixon's letters. I had not read them all then. But I have been going through them to-night. HereRead More Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. There was something of the look of the hunted animal brought to bay at last in Carlton Dunlap's face as he let himself into his apartment late one night toward the close of the year. On his breath was the lingering odor of whisky, yet in his eye and hand none of the effects. He entered quietly, although there was no apparent reason for such excessive caution. Then he locked the door with the utmost care, although there was no apparent reason for caution about that, either. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Craig Kennedy is a scientific detective similar to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Thorndyke. He uses his knowledge of chemistry and psychoanalysis to solve cases, and uses exotic (at the time) devices in his work such as lie detectors, gyroscopes, and portable seismographs. Wildside Press's editions are facsimile reprints of the original hardcover books. Craig Kennedy is a scientific detective similar to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Thorndyke. He uses his knowledge of chemistry and psychoanalysis to solve cases, and uses exotic (at the time) devices in his work such as lie detectors, gyroscopes, and portable seismographs. Wildside Press's editions are facsimile reprints of the original hardcover books. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The World's Desire by H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang is a fascinating blend of myth and adventure, bringing together iconic characters from different legends. The novel follows the epic journey of Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero, as he embarks on a new quest after his return from Troy. Driven by a haunting vision of Helen of Troy, now the mystical "World's Desire," Odysseus travels through exotic lands filled with danger, magic, and supernatural beings. His quest leads him to confront both internal and external challenges, testing his bravery and resolve. Published in 1890, The World's Desire is a rich tapestry of mythology and adventure, showcasing the collaborative storytelling prowess of Haggard and Lang. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Cleopatra by H. Rider Haggard is a historical adventure novel set in ancient Egypt. It tells the dramatic story of the famous queen Cleopatra and her doomed love affair with Harmachis, a high priest who is involved in a plot to overthrow her. Filled with Haggard's characteristic blend of historical detail and gripping adventure, the novel explores themes of power, betrayal, and destiny in the ancient world, while offering a fictionalized account of Cleopatra's life. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Jess by H. Rider Haggard is a romantic adventure novel set against the backdrop of the First Boer War in South Africa. The story follows the lives of two sisters, Jess and Bessie, and their entanglement with an Englishman named John Niel. As the tensions of war mount, love, jealousy, and political intrigue lead to dramatic consequences. With vivid descriptions of the African landscape and complex emotional dynamics, Jess showcases Haggard's skill in blending romance and adventure. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Phantom Ship by Frederick Marryat is a classic maritime ghost story that follows the adventures of Philip Vanderdecken, a young sailor determined to break the curse of the legendary ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman. Haunted by his father's fate as the captain of the doomed ship, Philip embarks on a perilous quest filled with supernatural encounters, danger at sea, and mysterious forces. Marryat's novel blends elements of nautical adventure with eerie supernatural themes. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. While many of H. Rider Haggard's acclaimed action-adventure tales take place in exotic locations, Colonel Quaritch, V.C. unfolds in the author's own backyard. After leaving active service, a decorated officer moves back to his ancestral village. Instead of finding the peace and quiet he was seeking, however, life in this "quaint" community proves to be just as dramatic as his days on the battlefield. Fans of Victorian domestic dramas will delight in this rollicking tale. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Dr. Fu Manchu's sinister influence stretches further than ever, his unseen hand orchestrating a new wave of terror. As Nayland Smith and Dr. Petrie race to expose his deadly network, they uncover a web of spies, assassins, and ancient secrets. But can they stop the diabolical mastermind before his latest plot plunges the world into chaos? Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Earl Derr Biggers' classic detective Charlie Chan investigates a cult called the Temple of the Golden Horde, which may be involved in murder! This short novel, by Edgar Award nominee Michael Collins, originally appeared in Charlie Chan Mystery Magazine in 1974. This is the first book publication. Features a new introduction by the author. Biggers' classic detective Charlie Chan investigates a cult called the Temple of the Golden Horde, which may be involved in murder. This short novel, by Edgar Award nominee Michael Collins, originally appeared in "Charlie Chan Mystery Magazine" in 1974. This is the first book publication. Features a new Introduction by the author. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Step into the mysterious world of Chinese folklore with Lafcadio Hearn's Some Chinese Ghosts. Published in 1887, this collection of ghost stories brings to life haunting tales of love, loss, and vengeance from ancient Chinese legends. Hearn's masterful storytelling captures the essence of the supernatural, introducing spirits, specters, and otherworldly beings. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into the rich tapestry of Chinese mythology, filled with unforgettable characters and eerie encounters. Perfect for fans of ghost stories and Eastern folklore, Some Chinese Ghosts promises a captivating journey into the unknown. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. "Checkmate!" That was the last word uttered to Charlie Chan and Prefect of Police Claude DeBevre by a dying reporter. The man had been murdered . . . stabbed to death and left to die in a vacant hotel room. It is the second murder in 24 hours at the Transcontinental Chess Tournament, and Charlie Chan has been summoned from a peaceful and long-deserved vacation to help solve the crime before international scandal ruins the tournament's good name! Originally published in Charlie Chan's Mystery Magazine in 1974, this is the first book appearance of The Pawns of Death. It is the second murder in 24 hours at the Transcontinental Chess Tournament, and Charlie Chan has been summoned from a peaceful vacation to help solve the crime before international scandal ruins the tournament's good name. Originally published in "Charlie Chan's Mystery Magazine" in 1974, this is the first book appearance of "The Pawns of Death." Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The Agony Column is a classic mystery novel by the creator of Charlie Chan. The Agony Column is a classic mystery novel by the creator of Charlie Chan. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Fantastics and Other Fancies is a captivating collection of Lafcadio Hearn's early writings that showcase his vivid imagination and literary flair. This anthology includes a variety of short stories and essays that blend the supernatural with the whimsical, revealing Hearn's fascination with the mystical and the macabre.From haunting tales of ghosts and mysterious occurrences to whimsical musings on life and nature, Hearn's work in this collection highlights his ability to transport readers into worlds that are both fantastical and thought-provoking. Each piece reflects his unique style, combining rich descriptions with deep philosophical insights.Fantastics and Other Fancies offers a glimpse into the early creative genius of Hearn, who later became renowned for his explorations of Japanese culture and folklore. This collection is a must-read for fans of Gothic fiction and those intrigued by the interplay of fantasy and reality. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Afraid--nothing. I tell you, we've got to do it. They're getting too close to us. We've either got to get Garrick or do something that'll call him off for good. Why, man, the whole game is up if he keeps on the way he has been going--let alone the risk we have of getting caught. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.