Pursuit Of The House-Boat

Pursuit of the House-Boat

by John Kendrick Bangs

Pursuit of the House-Boat is the thrilling sequel to A House-Boat on the Styx. This captivating novel whisks readers on an extraordinary journey where the boundary between reality and the afterlife blurs. As the ladies of Hades are audaciously kidnapped by a band of audacious pirates, the Associated Shades, led by the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, embark on a perilous mission to rescue them and reclaim their beloved house-boat. This exhilarating tale weaves together a captivating blend of history, mythology, and imagination, offering a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.

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John Kendrick Bangs

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John Kendrick Bangs was an American author, humorist, editor and satirist.    He was born in Yonkers, New York. His father Francis N. Bangs was a lawyer in New York...

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