The Ghost Ship

"The Ghost Ship" by Richard Middleton is a compilation of imaginative stories from the early 1900s, distinguished by its quirky and darkly comedic style. The central story tells of the strange and otherworldly events in the town of Fairfield, where shadowy figures are a normal part of daily living, especially Captain Bartholomew Roberts and his strange ghost ship. At the beginning of the collection, we get to know Fairfield, a normal-seeming village known for how they accept the supernatural elements around them. When a huge storm blows a phantom ship into a farmer's field of turnips, the townspeople are both curious and uninterested by their shocking visitor. The energetic Captain Roberts brings disorder and lightheartedness to the town, causing several funny and captivating meetings with the nearby ghosts and people, focusing on how the spirits change to fit modern society with a delightful sense of the ridiculous.