Description: Pharos, the Egyptian: (Forthcoming) by Guy Boothby In this 1899 adventure, one of the eras most popular writers of sensationalistic fiction spins a sinister yarn in which a mummys curse threatens to destroy the Western world. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description ""This powerful novel is weird and soul-thrilling."" - The Scotsman. Cyril Forrester, a young Englishman traveling on the Continent, chances to meet a secretive old man and his ward, a lovely young violinist named Valerie. Enthralled by Valeries beauty and disturbed by the elderly Egyptians depravity, Forrester follows the couple around Europe. A sinister plot is slowly revealed, in which a mummys curse threatens to destroy the Western world.Victorian readers had a passion for tales of mystery and intrigue in exotic settings, especially those involving supernatural powers. This ripping yarn was created by one of the eras most popular writers of sensationalistic fiction. Pharos, the Egyptian is thought to have inspired the classic horror film The Mummy, and its gripping, action-packed story remains an enduringly compelling tale. Back Cover "This powerful novel is weird and soul-thrilling."-- The Scotsman . Cyril Forrester, a young Englishman traveling on the Continent, chances to meet a secretive old man and his ward, a lovely young violinist named Valerie. Enthralled by Valeries beauty and disturbed by the elderly Egyptians depravity, Forrester follows the couple around Europe. A sinister plot is slowly revealed, in which a mummys curse threatens to destroy the Western world. Victorian readers had a passion for tales of mystery and intrigue in exotic settings, especially those involving supernatural powers. This ripping yarn was created by one of the eras most popular writers of sensationalistic fiction. Pharos, the Egyptian is thought to have inspired the classic horror film The Mummy, and its gripping, action-packed story remains an enduringly compelling tale. Dover (2016) republication of the edition originally published by D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1899. See every Dover book in print at Author Biography Australian novelist and writer Guy Newell Boothby (1867-1905) was celebrated for his sensational fiction, which appeared in magazines at the turn of the 20th century. He is best known for this book as well as his tales of the occultist criminal mastermind Dr. Nikola, a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu. Long Description "This powerful novel is weird and soul-thrilling." -- The Scotsman. Victorian readers had a passion for tales of mystery and intrigue in exotic settings, especially those involving supernatural powers. In a chiller thought to inspire the classic horror film The Mummy, one of the eras most popular writers of sensationalistic fiction spins a sinister yarn in which a mummys curse threatens to destroy the Western world. Details ISBN0486803155 Author Guy Boothby Language English ISBN-10 0486803155 ISBN-13 9780486803159 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 823.8 Year 2016 Short Title PHAROS THE EGYPTIAN FIRST EDIT Series Dover Horror Classics Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations illustrations Subtitle The Classic Mummy Tale of Romance and Revenge Publication Date 2016-03-25 UK Release Date 2016-03-25 AU Release Date 2016-03-25 NZ Release Date 2016-03-25 US Release Date 2016-03-25 Pages 170 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Edition Description First Edition, First ed. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97977980;
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Book Title: Pharos, the Egyptian: (Forthcoming)
Item Height: 216mm
Item Width: 140mm
Author: Guy Boothby
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Publication Year: 2016
Genre: Horror
Number of Pages: 170 Pages