Herbert Maurice van Thal was a British bookseller, publisher, agent, biographer, and anthologist. His work focused on discovering and promoting literary talent. Throughout his career, he served as a publisher, agent, and biographer, making significant contributions to the British literary landscape.
This autobiography offers a candid look at the life of a thief and jack of all trades, blending personal experiences with a unique romantic perspective. Originally published in 1873, it presents a vivid narrative that explores themes of survival, identity, and the complexities of a life lived on the fringes of society. The reprint maintains the authenticity of the original text, allowing readers to engage with the historical context and the author's reflections on their unconventional journey.
A dark world of deeds without a name... The bedroom that was deep in blood... The girl who slept with Satan... The rocking horse that became a whipping post... The rubber-faced man who left a trail of slime... A soft-voiced innocence that surrendered itself to corruption...Twenty-two tales to clutch your heart with the icy fingers of terror, leaving you sleepless with cold eyes - a prey to the malignant certainty of silent midnight.
Contents: William Sansom, ‘Various Temptations’ MS Waddell, ‘The Pale Boy’ Ray Bradbury, ‘The Emissary’ Robert Bloch, ‘Lucy Comes To Stay’ Richard Davis, ‘Guy Fawkes Night’ Vivian Meik, ‘The Two Old Women’ Alexander Woollcott, ‘Moonlight Sonata’ Septimus Dale, ‘The Little Girl Eater’ Rosemary Timperley, ‘Harry’ Ray Russell, ‘Sardonicus’ Robert Aickman, ‘Ringing the Changes’ Hugh Reid, ‘Dulcie’ MS Waddell, ‘The Importance of Remaining Ernest’ Joseph Payne Brennan, ‘Slime’ Adobe James, ‘The Ohio Love Sculpture’ Davis Grubb, ‘The Horsehair Trunk’ Alex Hamilton, ‘The Attic Express’ Elliott O’Donnell, ‘The Haunted Telephone’ Sir Frederick Treves, ‘The Elephant Man’
396 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout.
