Name: Cardigan
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Author: Robert W. Chambers
ISBN: 9781985228313

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Author

Robert W. Chambers

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

228

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

25.4 x 17.8 x 1.2 cm

Weight

0.40 kg.

ISBN13

9781985228313

Synopsis "Cardigan"

Set during the Revolutionary War in Broadalbin; the hero is the ward of Sir William Johnson. He is sent to stop an Indian war planned by Walter Buttler who wants to turn the Indians against the rebels.

Robert W. Chambers

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American writer known for his tales of horror and mystery. He published The King in Yellow (1895), a collection of short stories that influenced fantasy and horror literature, with elements that later inspired writers like H.P. Lovecraft. Although he initially excelled in macabre and supernatural fiction, his career took a turn towards romantic and historical novels, with titles like The Tracer of Lost Persons (1906) and The Dark Star (1917)

His work combines cosmic horror with the literary decadence of the late 19th century. The King in Yellow remains his most recognized book, particularly for its impact on horror mythology. Despite having written numerous novels, his legacy focuses on the influence he had on the horror genre.

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