"The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a compilation of short stories from the early 1900s that whisks readers away to both real and imagined lands. Ranging from the frigid landscapes of Greenland to the magical moors of Dartmoor, these stories blend adventure, history, and fantasy. The collection begins with the tale of Snorri Gamlason, a merchant whose voyage to deliver supplies to Greenland in 1358 leads him to uncover unexplained mysteries and confront icy perils, including a ghostly ship with frozen figures, creating an atmosphere of suspense, supernatural elements and the miraculous. Snorri's experiences highlight the anthology's core themes: survival against the odds, facing the unknown, and encountering the extraordinary.
The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Set sail on uncanny voyages and dare to uncover forgotten marvels while traveling through lands of haunting mysteries and miraculous interventions.
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About the AuthorSir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
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