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Adventure Tales #5
by John Gregory Betancourt, Achmed Abdullah, Vincent Starrett
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The fifth issue of ADVENTURE TALES showcases the work of Achmed Abdullah, with two long stories: "The Remittance Woman" and "Their Own Dear Land." Also features are "The Pearls of Paruki," by J. Allan Dunn, and "The Midwatch Tragedy," by Vincent Starrett. (Published: 2008)
Words: 63738 - Reading Time: 182-254 min.
Category: Historical Fiction/Classic Literature
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Fear and Other Stories from the Pulps
by Achmed Abdullah
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Achmed Abdullah's name was once synonymous with adventure. He published dozens of novels and hundreds of short stories in the pulp magazines of the early 20th century, thrilling millions of readers throughout the world. He wrote with authority about exotic peoples and places because he had lived a life filled with adventure, serving in the British army and travelling extensively to exotic locales before settling down to a literary career. Here is the first new book of Adbullah's stories in almos... more info>> (Published: 2005)
Words: 83558 - Reading Time: 238-334 min.
Category: Fantasy/Horror
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Poker
by Achmed Abdullah
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Jimmy was tall and strong. He looked like a paperback edition of a Twentieth-Century Magog, and at a distance he seemed to show breed from head to foot. He radiated it. Girls just out of boarding school who saw him swing down the main street of the little Northwestern town where he had been born and bred spoke of his fascinating virility. But when he came nearer, and chiefly when he raised his olive-green velvet hat with the twisted, many-colored pugaree band, you changed your first impression. ... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 4071 - Reading Time: 11-16 min.
Category: Historical Fiction/Mainstream
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The Thief of Bagdad
by Achmed Abdullah
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First published in 1924, The Thief of Bagdad has been reprinted only once in the past seventy-five years! Don't miss your chance to read this gorgeous, opulently-written fantasy classic. The story begins when Achmed, the most skillful thief in the city-state of Bagdad, steals into the Palace of the Caliph in search of loot; but one look at the city's Princess, and he discovers a greater treasure, for it is the Princess who becomes the thief, stealing his heart instead. Days later it is announced... more info>> (Published: 2004)
Words: 51708 - Reading Time: 147-206 min.
Category: Fantasy
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