The Pursuit of the House-Boat
1897
The Pursuit of the House-Boat is a humorous novel by John Kendrick Bangs, first published in 1897. It serves as a satirical sequel to his earlier work, A House-Boat on the Styx, featuring the Associated Shades—literary and historical figures in the afterlife. The plot centers on the theft of their house-boat by Captain Kidd, prompting a comedic quest led by Sherlock Holmes to retrieve it. The novel is notable for its clever dialogue and engaging interactions among famous historical figures.
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The Pursuit of the House-Boat
Project Gutenberg · 132 pages
The Pursuit of the House-Boat: Being Some Further Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades, Under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq.
The Pursuit of the House-Boat: Being Some Further Account of the Divers Doings of the Associated Shades, Under the Leadership of Sherlock Holmes, Esq.
Project Gutenberg · 124 pages
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