Author: Thomas W. Hanshew
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The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel
Author: Thomas W. Hanshew
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Author: Anthropological Society of Bombay
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Languages : en
Pages : 1094
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Pages : 1094
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The Mysteries of Detective Cleek
Author: Thomas W. Hanshew
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2058
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Hamilton Cleek is a consulting detective and also known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. Cleek is himself a reformed criminal and now helps Inspector Narkom of Scotland Yard in solving crimes in Clarges Street, London. The Cleek mysteries were originally published as individual short stories but were later compiled into separate books. Content: Cleek, the Master Detective; or The Man of the Forty Faces Cleek of Scotland Yard Cleek's Government Cases The Riddle of the Night The Riddle of the Purple Emperor The Riddle of the Frozen Flame The Riddle of the Mysterious Light The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel "For of a sudden, through a break in the traffic, a scudding figure had sprung into sight. It was the figure of a man in a gray frock-coat and a shining 'topper,' a well-groomed, well-set-up man, with a small, turned-up moustache and hair of a peculiar reddish shade. As he swung into sight, the distant whistle shrilled again; far off in the distance voices sent up cries of 'Head him off!' 'Stop that man!' . . ." (Excerpt) Hamilton Cleek is a consulting detective and also known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. Cleek is himself a reformed criminal and now helps Inspector Narkom of Scotland Yard in solving crimes in Clarges Street, London. The Cleek mysteries were originally published as individual short stories but were later compiled into separate books. Thomas W. Hanshew (1857-1914) was an American author best known for his Hamilton Cleek Detective Series, written in collaboration with his wife, Mary E. Hanshew (1852-1927).
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2058
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Hamilton Cleek is a consulting detective and also known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. Cleek is himself a reformed criminal and now helps Inspector Narkom of Scotland Yard in solving crimes in Clarges Street, London. The Cleek mysteries were originally published as individual short stories but were later compiled into separate books. Content: Cleek, the Master Detective; or The Man of the Forty Faces Cleek of Scotland Yard Cleek's Government Cases The Riddle of the Night The Riddle of the Purple Emperor The Riddle of the Frozen Flame The Riddle of the Mysterious Light The Riddle of the Spinning Wheel "For of a sudden, through a break in the traffic, a scudding figure had sprung into sight. It was the figure of a man in a gray frock-coat and a shining 'topper,' a well-groomed, well-set-up man, with a small, turned-up moustache and hair of a peculiar reddish shade. As he swung into sight, the distant whistle shrilled again; far off in the distance voices sent up cries of 'Head him off!' 'Stop that man!' . . ." (Excerpt) Hamilton Cleek is a consulting detective and also known as "the man of the forty faces" for his incredible skill at disguise. Cleek is himself a reformed criminal and now helps Inspector Narkom of Scotland Yard in solving crimes in Clarges Street, London. The Cleek mysteries were originally published as individual short stories but were later compiled into separate books. Thomas W. Hanshew (1857-1914) was an American author best known for his Hamilton Cleek Detective Series, written in collaboration with his wife, Mary E. Hanshew (1852-1927).
American Fiction, 1901-1925
Author: Geoffrey D. Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521434690
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
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A 1997 bibliography of American fiction from 1901-1925.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521434690
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
Book Description
A 1997 bibliography of American fiction from 1901-1925.
Riddles
Author: Annikki Kaivola-Bregenhøj
Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
ISBN: 9517465769
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 186
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Riddles are a journey into a fascinating world rich in delightful metaphors and ambiguity. This book is based on material drawn from all over the world and analyses both traditional true riddles and contemporary joking questions. It introduces the reader to different riddling situations and the many functions of riddles, wich vary from education to teasing, and from defusing a heated situation to entertainment. In addition to providing a survey of international riddle scholarship, the book has a comprehensive bibliography with suggestions for further reading.
Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
ISBN: 9517465769
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 186
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Riddles are a journey into a fascinating world rich in delightful metaphors and ambiguity. This book is based on material drawn from all over the world and analyses both traditional true riddles and contemporary joking questions. It introduces the reader to different riddling situations and the many functions of riddles, wich vary from education to teasing, and from defusing a heated situation to entertainment. In addition to providing a survey of international riddle scholarship, the book has a comprehensive bibliography with suggestions for further reading.
The Hairy Arm
Author: Edgar Wallace
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Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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Pages : 360
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The Vanished Messenger
Author: Edward Phillips Oppenheim
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Category : Spy stories
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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Category : Spy stories
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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The Rose of Santa Fé
Author: Edwin Legrand Sabin
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Languages : en
Pages : 330
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The Merry Widow
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Languages : en
Pages : 352
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New National Theatre, sole manager W.H. Rapley. Henry W. Savage offers "The Merry Widow," (Die Lustige Witwe) a Viennese operetta, in three acts, music by Franz Lehar, book by Victor Leon and Leo Stein, English lyrics by Adrian Ross (Orchestra under the direction of Louis F. Gottschalk).
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Pages : 352
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New National Theatre, sole manager W.H. Rapley. Henry W. Savage offers "The Merry Widow," (Die Lustige Witwe) a Viennese operetta, in three acts, music by Franz Lehar, book by Victor Leon and Leo Stein, English lyrics by Adrian Ross (Orchestra under the direction of Louis F. Gottschalk).
The Ne'er-do-well
Author: Rex Beach
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Languages : en
Pages : 432
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Pages : 432
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