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The 30 ,000 Bequest and Other Stories
The 30 ,000 Bequest and Other Stories
The 30 ,000 Bequest and Other Stories
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Twain compiled this collection of thirty-eight short stories, humorous observations, and other writings from his long career in 1906. The last such volume published during his lifetime, it is a must-read for lovers of American literature and anyone who appreciates the humorist's art
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Publisheranamsaleem
Release dateDec 6, 2018
ISBN9788829571512
The 30 ,000 Bequest and Other Stories
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Algernon Blackwood

Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) was an English journalist, novelist, and short story writer. Born in Shooter’s Hill, he developed an interest in Hinduism and Buddhism at a young age. After a youth spent travelling and taking odd jobs—Canadian dairy farmer, bartender, model, violin teacher—Blackwood returned to England and embarked on a career as a professional writer. Known for his connection to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Blackwood gained a reputation as a master of occult storytelling, publishing such popular horror stories as “The Willows” and “The Wendigo.” He also wrote several novels, including Jimbo: A Fantasy (1909) and The Centaur (1911). Throughout his life, Blackwood was a passionate outdoorsman, spending much of his time skiing and mountain climbing. Recognized as a pioneering writer of ghost stories, Blackwood influenced such figures as J. R. R. Tolkien, H. P. Lovecraft, and Henry Miller.

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