The Captain of the Polestar and Other Tales – Arthur Conan Doyle
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The Captain of the Polestar and Other Tales by Arthur Conan Doyle presents a collection of chilling ghost stories and tales of the supernatural. This PDF offers a glimpse into Doyle’s mastery of suspense, perfect for readers seeking classic horror.
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Bram Stoker (1847-1912): Abraham “Bram” Stoker was born in Ireland on November 8, 1847. The 3rd born in a family of seven children. When he was sixteen he started at Trinity College Dublin, where he developed a great passion for the theatre after witnessing a performance by the actor Henry Irving. Although Stoker wrote a number of short stories which appeared in magazines his reputation as an author stands almost wholly on his novel, Dracula which was first published in 1897. Bram Stoker died in April 1912 in London.
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