The Five Jars (1922)

The Five Jars is a novel written by Montague Rhodes James and published in 1922. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Roland and his encounters with a mysterious old man who gives him five jars filled with magical potions. Each potion has a different power, including the ability to make Roland invisible and to transport him to different places in time and space. As Roland explores the world with his newfound powers, he discovers a dark plot involving a group of sinister characters who are after the jars for their own nefarious purposes. Along the way, Roland must use his wits and his magical abilities to outsmart his enemies and protect the jars from falling into the wrong hands. With its blend of fantasy, adventure, and mystery, The Five Jars is a classic tale that has captivated readers for generations.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.