Tall tales of the sea by Albert R. Wetjen, originally published in Argosy, 19 October 1935. Enjoy.
Category: Adventure
Johnston McCulley (Creator of Zorro) article about writing
[Originally appeared in The Editor, v. 52, Jan-Jun 1920] Twelve years ago we sold our first story; three years ago we felt that we had “arrived”; at present we cannot begin to supply direct requests from magazine editors for fiction along certain lines. Perhaps that is success in a measure. How was it attained?… Continue reading Johnston McCulley (Creator of Zorro) article about writing
The skeletons of Paradise – short story by Hapsburg Liebe
This story from Hapsburg Liebe originally appeared in the Black Cat magazine in 1920. It’s an interesting tale of a love triangle gone wrong, set on an island paradise. Download the story here.
The White Gorilla – short story by Elmer Brown Mason
Enjoy this short story by Elmer B. Mason from the All-Story Weekly, Sep, 1915, with an illustration by Virgil Finlay. Download the story here.
Adventure’s still possible…
Many days ago, Tom Johnson had observed in the comments on this post that there are very few adventurers left today. The BBC just posted an article on the adventures that remain and the people who are tackling those. Thought you might enjoy it.
Fantasy Adventure book – The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox – Great bargain
This is an off-trail recommendation; I don’t normally post about science fiction or fantasy here, but this is too good an offer to pass up. Barry Hughart’s excellent Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox are now available in an omnibus for three dollars. The first novel – “Bridge of Birds” – is alone… Continue reading Fantasy Adventure book – The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox – Great bargain
Vol 1 of Theodore Roscoe’s Thibaud Corday stories released
I see that Altus Press have made the first volume of Theodore Roscoe‘s Thibaud Corday stories available. Go grab it from Amazon or get the limited edition hardcover from Lulu.
Terrible Lady – Short story by Theodore Roscoe
This short story by Theodore Roscoe originally appeared in the American Weekly, in 1942. At the time the pulps were dying, Roscoe was looking for other markets, and he was doing a series of articles on real crimes for the American Weekly. Looks like he also managed to sell them this story. This story of Haiti… Continue reading Terrible Lady – Short story by Theodore Roscoe
Everett, Commissioner of Justice – short story by Gordon MacCreagh
[The following short story by Gordon MacCreagh was originally published in the Illustrated Sunday Magazine. It was collected in Greatest Short Stories, vol. 4, published by P.F. Collier and Sons in 1915. Link after the break.] Download the story here.
The Jade Hunters – short story by Gordon MacCreagh
[This is a tale of three white men in the jungles of Burma. Plenty of excitement and action, you can see that MacCreagh knows the area well. Download link after the break.] Download the story here.