The Last Galley: Impressions and Tales
by Arthur Conan Doyle
1911
Number of pages: 306
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The drama of events from the past is magnificently captured in this collection of short stories. From the last desperate moments of a stricken Carthaginian galley to mutiny on board a pirate ship, Conan Doyle captures the excitement and color of the age, through which he weaves his storytelling genius. This is a thrilling volume from the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
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