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This collection of stories by George Manville Fenn seeks to put many of his famous ideas into a single draft and provide them at an inexpensive price so that everybody can read them. Some stories are fascinating and fantastic, while others sneak up on you and draw you in. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. This book has been called a classic and has been a fantastic compilation of thoughts that have been grasped into a single draft for readers of various ages to read. The plot is full of twists and turns that will keep the reader interested.…mehr

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This collection of stories by George Manville Fenn seeks to put many of his famous ideas into a single draft and provide them at an inexpensive price so that everybody can read them. Some stories are fascinating and fantastic, while others sneak up on you and draw you in. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. This book has been called a classic and has been a fantastic compilation of thoughts that have been grasped into a single draft for readers of various ages to read. The plot is full of twists and turns that will keep the reader interested. Because the title character is so indulgent, readers are forced to keep reading to find out what happens next. This edition of "Diamond Dyke" is both modern and legible, with an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript.
Autorenporträt
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. He was born in Pimlico, London, on January 3, 1831. He was largely self-educated, teaching himself French, German and Italian. After studying at Battersea Training College for Teachers (1851-1854), he became the master of a national school at Alford, Lincolnshire. Fenn began writing stories and articles for magazines and newspapers in the early 1850s. His first novel, The Old Forest Ranger, was published in 1856. He went on to write over 100 novels, many of which were written for young adults. His novels were popular and well-received, and he was one of the most successful writers of his time. Fenn was also a journalist and editor. He worked for several newspapers and magazines, including The Boy's Own Paper, which he edited from 1866 to 1874. He was a strong advocate for education and literacy, and he worked to improve the quality of children's literature. Fenn died in Isleworth, England, on August 26, 1909.