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"That is true," said Ward. "And they do do you, my beloved William. It's a wonder to me you are not dizzy turning over in your grave the way they do you."

Everyone who has ever died has had to cross the River Styx in the underworld. But even after death, men will be... Read Full Overview

A House-Boat on the Styx is a book written by John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1895. The premise of the book is that everyone who has ever died (up to the time in which the book is set, which seems to be about the time of its publication) has gone to Styx, the river that... Read Full Overview

When a mysterious houseboat appears on the river Styx, it brings an influx of famous souls who begin to flock towards the new favored location. A House-Boat on the Styx is a series of different stories that tie into one exciting narrative.

Charon is a... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

A House Boat on the Styx is a satirical novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The story revolves around a group of famous historical and fictional characters who reside on a houseboat that floats on the River Styx in the afterlife. The houseboat is captained by... Read Full Overview

A House Boat On The Styx is a satirical fantasy novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs in 1895. The story follows the adventures of Charon, the ferryman of Hades, who has been given a houseboat by the gods to serve as a meeting place for famous deceased individuals... Read Full Overview

"A House-Boat on the Styx" from John Kendrick Bangs. American author, editor and satirist (1862-1922).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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""A House Boat on the Styx"" is a satirical novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. The book follows the adventures of a group of famous historical and literary characters who have died and now reside on a houseboat on the River Styx, a mythical river that separates the living... Read Full Overview

""A House Boat on the Styx"" is a humorous fantasy novel written by American author John Kendrick Bangs. The story follows the adventures of Charon, the ferryman of the dead in Greek mythology, who is given a houseboat on the river Styx as a retirement gift. He invites famous... Read Full Overview

A Houseboat On The Styx is a humorous novel written by John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1902. The story revolves around a houseboat that floats on the river Styx, which is the mythical river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead. The houseboat... Read Full Overview

Combined for the First Time. John Kendrick Bang's Hilarious Books A House-Boat on the Styx and The Pursuit of the House-Boat. Where do the "immortal" poets, writers, generals and scientists go to spend eternity? It turns out they gather in a gentleman's club, on a houseboat,... Read Full Overview