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1. M. R. James

Collected Ghost Stories

M. R. James's classic ghost stories are some of the finest in English, creating menace and terror in lonely country houses and remote inns. This is the only one-volume edition to include all James's published stories, an appendix of James's writings on the ghost story, and a critical introduction and notes.

1. M. R. James

The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral

M. R. James, the bookish and precocious son of a curate, was born in Kent in 1862. He studied at Cambridge and remained there for most of his life, becoming director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Provost of King's College and later Vice-Chancellor of the university. A brilliant scholar, he translated the New Testament apocrypha and catalogued many of the university's medieval manuscripts. His first story collection, based on stories he read aloud to friends on Christmas Eve, was published in 1904 as Ghost Stories of an Antiquary and was followed by three more. He died in 1936.

1. Montague Rhodes James

Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

1. Montague Rhodes , James

A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories

"A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories" is a chilling collection of supernatural tales from the undisputed master of the antiquarian ghost story, Montague Rhodes James. This volume showcases James's unparalleled ability to weave scholarly detail with creeping dread, as ordinary men stumble upon ancient secrets and malevolent forces lurking in the English countryside. The collection includes some of James's most celebrated works, including the titular story, where an amateur archaeologist's discovery of a legendary crown leads to a relentless and terrifying pursuit. Other stories in this set delve into the shadows of cathedrals, the mysteries of old libraries, and the quiet horrors found within the landscape. James eschews the overt gore of modern horror in favor of atmosphere, suggestion, and a profound sense of "pleasurable terror." Known for his precise prose and realistic settings, James creates a world where the past is never truly dead. For readers of classic Gothic fiction and those who enjoy a subtle, intellectual approach to the macabre, "A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories" remains a cornerstone of the genre, offering a haunting glimpse into the unseen world that borders our own. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

1. M R James

Suffolk and Norfolk

1. Matilda , Rose

The Magic Pet Shop: Koalacorn

Meet Koalacorn. She's a cute and fluffy magical baby koala.Meet Princess Layla. She loves rushing around all day long. Can Koalacorn help Princess Layla discover that there's magic to be found when you take things slow and notice the little things? A sparkling picture book about the importance of taking your time, filled with friendship, fun and rainbow magic. From the creators of Pugicorn and Kitticorn.Pay another visit to The Magic Pet Shop:PugicornPugicorn and the Christmas WishPugicorn and HugicornPugicorn and the LovebugPugicorn and the Rainbow HolidayPugicorn and the ChickabooStarwhalLa-La-LlamaPandarinaKitticornStarpuffElepopSparkyfox PuppicornDinocorn