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.
1897
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.
1897
British Literature, Humour, Novels, Science-Fiction & Fantasy
The Pursuit of the House-Boat, published in 1897 by John Kendrick Bangs, is a humorous fantasy novel featuring Sherlock Holmes and a cast of historical and literary figures known as the Associated Shades. The plot follows their comedic quest to recover a stolen House-boat from the notorious pirate Captain Kidd, who has also abducted prominent women from history. This work is notable for its witty dialogue and absurd scenarios, blending elements of parody and fantasy in a lighthearted narrative that continues the adventures of its beloved characters.
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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
The Pursuit of the House-Boat
Project Gutenberg · 132 pages
