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Humorous novel first published in 1893. According to Wikipedia: "John Kendrick Bangs (May 27, 1862 - January 21, 1922) was an American author, editor and satirist.

The Enchanted Type-Writer is a collection of short stories by the American author John Kendrick Bangs, written in 1899 in the style that has become known as Bangsian fantasy. The fantasy stories in this book are part of the author's Hades series, named for the stories' setting.

A House-Boat on the Styx is a book written by John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1895. The premise of the book is that everyone who has ever died (up until the time in which the book is set, which seems to be about the time of its publication) has gone to Styx. This does not appear to be the conventional Hell described by Dante in The Inferno, but rather the Hades described in Greek myth (both of which had Styxes): a universal collecting pot for dead souls, regardless of their deeds in life.

On the eve of his departure for Manila, where he is shortly to begin the publication of a comic paper, my friend Mr. Horace Wilkinson, late literary adviser of Messrs. Hawkins, Wilkes & Speedway, the publishers, sent to me the following pages of manuscript with the request that I should have them published for the benefit of those whom the story may concern. I have cheerfully accepted the commission, desiring it to be distinctly understood, however, that I am in no sense responsible for Mr. Wilkinson's statements either of fact or of opinion. I am merely the medium through whom his explanation is brought to the public eye.

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and satirist whose most famous works were mysteries. In particular, his series about the gentleman thief Raffles remain popular today.

Excerpt from Bikey the Skicycle: Other Tales of Jimmieboy Bikey the Skicycle: Other Tales of Jimmieboy was written by John Kendrick Bangs in 1902. This is a 332 page book, containing 44119 words and 5 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

It is a strange fact, for which I do not expect ever satisfactorily to account, and which will receive little credence even among those who know that I am not given to romancing-it is a strange fact, I say, that the substance of the following pages has evolved itself during a period of six months, more or less, between the hours of midnight and four o'clock in the morning, proceeding directly from a type-writing machine standing in the corner of my library, manipulated by unseen hands. The machine is not of recent make. It is, in fact, a relic of the early seventies, which I discovered one morning when, suffering from a slight attack of the grip, I had remained at home and devoted my time to pottering about in the attic, unearthing old books, bringing to the light long-forgotten correspondences, my boyhood collections of "stuff," and other memory-inducing things. Whence the machine came originally I do not recall. My impression is that it belonged to a stenographer once in the employ of my father, who used frequently to come to our house to take down dictations. However this may be, the machine had lain hidden by dust and the flotsam and jetsam of the house for twenty years, when, as I have said, I came upon it unexpectedly. Old man as I am-I shall soon be thirty-the fascination of a machine has lost none of its potency.

The Enchanted Type-Writer is a collection of short stories by the American author John Kendrick Bangs, written in 1899 in the style that has become known as Bangsian fantasy. Bangs attributes many of the stories to the late (and invisible) James Boswell, who has become an editor for a newspaper in Hades, and who communicates with the author by means of an old typewriter. The fantasy stories in this book are part of the author's Hades series, named for the stories' setting.

The mantel-piece minstrels and other stories by John Kendrick Bangs. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1896 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and satirist whose most famous works were mysteries. In particular, his series about the gentleman thief Raffles remain popular today.

"Jack and the Check Book" from John Kendrick Bangs. American author, editor and satirist (1862-1922).

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author and satirist whose most famous works were mysteries. In particular, his series about the gentleman thief Raffles remain popular today.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1917 Edition.

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Pursuit of the House-Boat (sometimes called In Pursuit of the House-Boat or The Pursuit of the House-Boat) is an 1897 novel by John Kendrick Bangs, and the second one to feature his Associated Shades take on Hell.

""Roger Camerden: A Strange Story"" is a novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs and originally published in 1887. The book tells the story of Roger Camerden, a wealthy and successful businessman who is haunted by a strange and unsettling dream. In the dream, he sees himself as an old man, living alone in a large and empty house, with no friends or family to keep him company. As the story unfolds, Roger becomes increasingly obsessed with the dream, and begins to fear that it may be a premonition of his future. He consults a number of experts in the fields of psychology and the paranormal, but none of them are able to offer him any explanation for the dream. Despite his growing anxiety, Roger continues to go about his daily life, attending social events and conducting business as usual. However, as the years pass, he begins to notice that his dream is coming true, and he finds himself becoming more and more isolated and alone. As the novel reaches its climax, Roger is forced to confront the truth about his life and his choices, and must decide whether to continue down the path he is on or to make a change before it's too late. Overall, ""Roger Camerden: A Strange Story"" is a thought-provoking and haunting tale of one man's struggle to find meaning and purpose in his life, and the consequences of his choices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""A Prophecy and a Plea"" is a book written by John Kendrick Bangs. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a Stygian prophecy, while the second part is a plea for naturalism. The Stygian prophecy is a fictional account of a prophecy from the underworld, predicting the end of the world and the rise of a new order. The second part of the book is a plea for naturalism, which argues that humans should embrace the natural world and reject artificiality. The book is a unique combination of fiction and philosophy, and offers a thought-provoking perspective on the relationship between humans and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Classics for Your Collection: goo.gl/U80LCr --------- The Enchanted Type-Writer A spirit from Hades (not Hell. Hades) possessed our narrator's typewriter and told him how things just basically the same in the afterlife. People still went to work, there was an election and so on and so forth. The favorite part is when Baron Munchausen told the story that he was Adam, Noah, Jonah and Bill Shakespeare before he was born as Munchausen. The story is that virtually every author, artist and world leader ends up in the torment of Hades - where they essentially get to carry on - is so tongue in cheek it's hard not to laugh. Bangs must have had a load of fun writing this and must have had to end it just to bring what could have been an endless set of stories. Plot Summary: - The author finds and restores a dusty old typewriter. - It becomes haunted by a couple of the spirits of those Shades who have passed over the River Sticks. - After all, the news must be published, even down there. - An added attraction is the fact that the author can converse with the typist. The author by the spoken word and the spirit by the keyboard. The Enchanted Type-Writer is one of the books in the "Hades" series. The other two books are A Houseboat on the Styx and Pursuit of the Houseboat. The Enchanted Type-Writer stands alone; you do not have to have read the first two novels to enjoy it fully. The novels are written in Bangsian fantasy, a fantasy genre which concerns the use of famous literary or historical individuals and their interactions in the afterlife. It is named for John Kendrick Bangs who often wrote it. It's eccentric humor will have you chuckling all through. A good classic. Chapter titles: The discovery. --Mr. Boswell imparts some late news of Hades. --From advance sheets of Baron Munchausen's Further recollections. --A chat with Xanthippe. --The editing of Xanthippe. --The Boswell tours: Personally conducted. --An important decision. --A handbook to Hades. --Sherlock Holmes again. --Golf in Hades. Scroll Up and Get Your Copy! Also From the "Hades" Series: A House-Boat on the Styx https: //www.createspace.com/6448061 Other Book You Might Want to Devour Lady Susan by Jane Austen https: //www.createspace.com/6398116 The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen https: //www.createspace.com/6396464 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen https: //www.createspace.com/6425513 Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen https: //www.createspace.com/6428190 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen https: //www.createspace.com/6428537 Persuasion by Jane Austen https: //www.createspace.com/6427638 Love and Friendship by Jane Austen https: //www.createspace.com/6439962 The Call of the Wild by Jack London https: //www.createspace.com/6420473 White Fang by Jack London https: //www.createspace.com/6420475 The Game by Jack London https: //www.createspace.com/6420507 The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells https: //www.createspace.com/639620 My Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse https: //www.createspace.com/6350043 Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse https: //www.createspace.com/6351425 Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome https: //www.createspace.com/6391854

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1897 Edition.

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Toppleton's Client: Or A Spirit In Exile is a novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1893. The story follows the adventures of a young lawyer named Paul Toppleton, who is hired to represent a mysterious client named Mr. Vanderpool. Vanderpool is a wealthy man who claims to be haunted by the ghost of his deceased wife, and he seeks Toppleton's help in exorcising the spirit.As Toppleton delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there is more to Vanderpool's story than meets the eye. He uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that leads him to question everything he thought he knew about his client and the supernatural.Throughout the novel, Bangs employs his signature wit and humor to create a lighthearted and entertaining tale that blends elements of mystery, romance, and the supernatural. The story is set in the late 19th century and features a cast of colorful characters, including a psychic medium, a skeptical journalist, and a group of eccentric aristocrats.Overall, Toppleton's Client: Or A Spirit In Exile is a charming and engaging novel that showcases Bangs' unique style and talent for storytelling. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature, mystery, and the paranormal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

John Kendrick Bangs (1862 - 1922) was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist. Bangs contributed many articles and poems to the magazine between 1884 and 1888. During this period, Bangs published his first books. In this book: A House-Boat on the Styx R. Holmes & Co. The Enchanted Typewriter The Inventions of the Idiot

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A House-Boat on the Styx is a book written by John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1895. The premise of the book is that everyone who has ever died (up until the time in which the book is set, which seems to be about the time of its publication) has gone to Styx. This does not appear to be the conventional Hell described by Dante in The Inferno, but rather the Hades described in Greek myth (both of which had Styxes): a universal collecting pot for dead souls, regardless of their deeds in life.

It was a blistering night in August. All day long the mercury in the thermometer had been flirting with the figures at the top of the tube, and the promised shower at night which a mendacious Weather Bureau had been prophesying as a slight mitigation of our sufferings was conspicuous wholly by its absence. I had but one comfort in the sweltering hours of the day, afternoon and evening, and that was that my family were away in the mountains, and there was no law against my sitting around all day clad only in my pajamas, and otherwise concealed from possibly intruding eyes by the wreaths of smoke that I extracted from the nineteen or twenty cigars which, when there is no protesting eye to suggest otherwise, form my daily allowance. I had tried every method known to the resourceful flat-dweller of modern times to get cool and to stay so, but alas, it was impossible.