
Transcriber’s Notes
The Snake’s Pass
CHAPTER I. A SUDDEN STORM.
CHAPTER II. THE LOST CROWN OF GOLD.
CHAPTER III. THE GOMBEEN MAN.
CHAPTER IV. THE SECRETS OF THE BOG.
CHAPTER V. ON KNOCKNACAR.
CHAPTER VI. CONFIDENCES.
CHAPTER VII. VANISHED.
CHAPTER VIII. A VISIT TO JOYCE.
Set against a sweeping, storm‑tossed valley where jagged mountains meet a dark, restless lake, the opening of this work invites listeners into a world of vivid, almost cinematic scenery. The narrator’s eye catches the glitter of violet and gold clouds as they bleed into a bruised sunset, while the distant Atlantic shimmers beyond a craggy coastline. This lush description leads into a series of richly imagined tales that blend folklore, gentle humor and moral reflection, each threaded with the charm of everyday rural life.
The collection unfolds as a tapestry of short adventures— from lost crowns and mysterious bogs to midnight treasure hunts and startling warnings—each told with an elegant, lyrical voice that feels both timeless and warmly intimate. Young listeners will be drawn to the playful allegories, while older ears can appreciate the subtle ethical undercurrents that uplift the imagination without ever sacrificing the simple pleasure of a good story. The result is a graceful journey through wonder, courage, and the quiet beauty of a world both familiar and fantastical.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (492K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington Ltd.,1891.
Credits
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-09-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1847–1912
Best known for creating Dracula, he helped shape modern horror with a novel that still feels eerie and inventive. His life also bridged literature and the stage, giving his fiction a strong sense of drama and atmosphere.
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