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    The Second Adventure MEGAPACK®: 23 Classic Tales
    The Second Adventure MEGAPACK®: 23 Classic Tales
    The Second Adventure MEGAPACK®: 23 Classic Tales
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    The Second Adventure MEGAPACK®: 23 Classic Tales

    By Frank Belknap Long, Johnston McCulley, Nictzin Dyalhis and

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    The Second Adventure MEGAPACK® assembles 23 tales (and a poem) of grand adventure. We’ve plundered a wide variety of sources to bring you an assortment of rip-roaring action tales, exotic locales, and even a little romance—spanning many continents and time periods. So hold onto your hat (if you’re wearing one) and get ready for a thrilling read!


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    THE REBEL, by Frank Belknap Long (poem)

    PEARL OF GREAT PRICE, by Joseph J. Millard

    WOLF, by Ernest Haycox

    THE EMERGENCY MEN, by George H. Jessop

    IN AN OUTPOST OF EMPIRE, by Jacob Hay

    AN ORIGINAL REVOLUTION, by Johnston McCulley

    THE TWO-LEGGED ONE, by Talmage Powell

    SHIMA MARU, by James Holding

    THE CLOUDBURSTERS, by Francis Lynde

    THE OCEAN LEECH, by Frank Belknap Long

    FOR WOUNDING—RETALIATION, by Nictzin Dyalhis

    QUEST OF THE SPLIT MAP, by Chester S. Geier

    DEAD HEROES DON’T COUNT, by Donald Barr Chidsey

    HOT BLOOD, by Arthur Wallace

    QUEEN OF THE FLAMING ARROWS, by Frank E. Marks

    THE HONOR OF THE LEGION, by John D. Newsom

    INCIDENT OFF LAND’S-END, by Jacob Hay

    ON A DARK NIGHT, by Donald Barr Chidsey

    AN INSTRUMENT OF THE GODS, by Lincoln Colcord

    THE HOUNDS OF KALIMAR, by P. Schuyler Miller

    THE LIZARD GOD, by Charles J. Finger

    THE KING OF THE JERAWAHS, by S. B. H. HURST

    THE MERCHANT OF BASRA, by Dudley Hoys

    THE BALL OF FIRE, by S. B. H. Hurst


    A note for the sensitive: as with many works that appeared in the early part of the 20th century, some of the fiction contained here may contain "yellow peril," racism, or other elements which are politically incorrect by modern standards. Please keep in mind the context of their original appearances.


    If you enjoy this ebook, check out the more than 350 other volumes in the MEGAPACK® series, which include classic and modern tales of fantasy, science fiction, mystery, adventure, and much, much more! Search for "Wildside Megapack" in your favorite ebook store to see the complete list of available titles.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWildside Press
    Release dateJan 13, 2019
    ISBN9781479441280
    The Second Adventure MEGAPACK®: 23 Classic Tales
    Author

    Frank Belknap Long

    Frank Belknap Long Jr. (April 27, 1901 – January 3, 1994) was an American writer of horror fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poetry, gothic romance, comic books, and non-fiction. Though his writing career spanned seven decades, he is best known for his horror and science fiction short stories, including contributions to the Cthulhu Mythos alongside his friend, H. P. Lovecraft. During his life, Long received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement (at the 1978 World Fantasy Convention), the Bram Stoker Award for Lifetime Achievement (in 1987, from the Horror Writers Association), and the First Fandom Hall of Fame Award (1977).

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