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Transcriber's Note:
A compact anthology gathers some of the most delightfully uncanny tales ever written, where the chill of the supernatural meets the lightness of wit. The editor has pulled together stories that range from eerie scientific curiosities to playful ghostly capers, each preserving the original flavor of its early‑twentieth‑century voice. Listeners will find a fine balance between shivers and chuckles, offering a refreshing escape from ordinary mysteries.
Among the selections, a skeptic journeys through windswept moorland to deliver a hefty tome to a reclusive folk‑lore enthusiast, only to discover the man’s eccentric theories may be more entertaining than enlightening. Other pieces include a microscopic marvel that magnifies the uncanny, a mummy’s foot that walks out of legend, and a Twain vignette that turns the supernatural into sly satire. Together they form a charming ride through the mischievous side of the unknown, perfect for anyone who enjoys a good laugh with a hint of the strange.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (359K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2007-11-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

by Maria Edgeworth

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by George Washington Cable