The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: Real…
"The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: Real..." edited by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of true stories and anecdotes drawn from various countries, likely compiled during the late 19th century. The anthology encompasses various captivating tales across different genres, with a focus on detective stories and modern magic, providing an engaging look into human nature, crime, and the intricacies of legal battles faced by both investigatorsand wrongdoers. The opening portion introduces the reader to the riveting account of "A Flight into Texas," where the focus is on an intricate criminal case involving Charles F. Dodge, who is wanted for perjury at the behest of a corrupt lawyer, Abraham Hummel. The narrative begins with a detailed description of the tense political and legal atmosphere surrounding Dodge’s potential testimony against Hummel, leading to a dramatic chase across states to apprehend Dodge. Jesse Blocher, an astute detective, is assigned the task, showcasing clever surveillance and subterfuge as he navigates through misleading information and shifting allegiances, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of crime and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934 |
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| Contributor | Abbott, David P. (David Phelps), 1863-1934 |
| Contributor | Carrington, Hereward, 1880-1959 |
| Contributor | Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912 |
| Contributor | Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugène, 1805-1871 |
| Contributor | Train, Arthur Cheney, 1875-1945 |
| Contributor | Woodward, P. H. (Patrick Henry), 1833-1917 |
| Title | The Lock and Key Library: The Most Interesting Stories of All Nations: Real Life |
| Note | Part 1: Detective stories from real life Part 2: True stories of modern magic |
| Contents | P. H. Woodward Adventures in the Secret Service of the Post-Office Department An Erring Shepherd An Aspirant for Congress The Fortune of Seth Savage A Wish Unexpectedly Gratified An Old Game Revived A Formidable Weapon Andrew Lang Saint-Germain the Deathless The Man in the Iron Mask The Legend The Valet's History The Valet's Master Original Papers in the Case of Roux De Marsilly M. Robert-Houdin [After whom Harry Houdini named himself] A Conjurer's Confessions Self-Training "Second Sight" The Magician Who Became an Ambassador Facing the Arab's Pistol David P. Abbott Fraudulent Spiritualism Unveiled A Doctor of the Occult How the Tricks Succeeded The Name of the Dead Mind Reading in Public Some Famous Exposures Hereward Carrington More Tricks of "Spiritualism" "Matter through Matter" Deception Explained by the Science of Psychology Anonymous How Spirits Materialize |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Parapsychology |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2031 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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