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Loosely connected stories of whimsy and mystery, mostly involving an amusing young man very susceptible to young women and to the wackadoodle in life. A story about a search for the great auk is followed by stories of increasingly unlikely encounters with increasingly off-the-rails... Read Full Overview

In Search of the Unknown by Robert W. Chambers is a fantasy novel that blends adventure, romance, and the supernatural. The protagonist, a zoologist and explorer, embarks on a quest to discover and capture rare, mystical creatures. Along the way, he encounters strange phenomena... Read Full Overview

Because it all seems so improbable-so horribly impossible to me now, sitting here safe and sane in my own library-I hesitate to record an episode which already appears to me less horrible than grotesque.

Robert William Chambers (May 26, 1865 - December 16, 1933) was an American artist and fiction writer, best known for his book of short stories entitled The King in Yellow, published in 1895.IN SEARCH OF THE UNKNOWN1904It appears to the writer that there is urgent need of more... Read Full Overview

The module details a hidden complex known as the Caverns of Quasqueton. Reviewers considered it a good quality introduction to the game that was written in the so-called dungeon crawl style, where the primary goal of the players is the exploration of a dangerous labyrinth to... Read Full Overview

Loosely connected stories of whimsy and mystery, mostly involving an amusing young man very susceptible to young women and to the wackadoodle in life. A story about a search for the great auk is followed by stories of increasingly unlikely encounters with increasingly off-the-rails... Read Full Overview

Venture "In Search of the Unknown" with Robert W. Chambers, a collection of chilling short stories that blend science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This timeless work explores the eerie intersection of the known and the unknown, populated by strange creatures and monstrous... Read Full Overview

Venture "In Search of the Unknown" with Robert W. Chambers, a collection of chilling short stories that blend science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This timeless work explores the eerie intersection of the known and the unknown, populated by strange creatures and monstrous... Read Full Overview

The stories feature a man who searches for lost species -- animals not seen for centuries -- and as we follow him on these journeys we're introduced to a variety of amazing creatures including the half-man, half-amphibian called "the harbor master".

'Harold, ' she would say, 'do you think I'm a fool? If I place the Crimson Diamond in any safe-deposit vault in New York, somebody will steal it, sooner or later.' Then she would nibble a sprig of catnip and peer cunningly at me. I loathed the odor of catnip and she knew it... Read Full Overview

In Search of the Unknown is a thrilling adventure novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The book follows the journey of two men, Philip Kirkwood and Doctor Brayton, as they set out to explore the mysteries of the unknown. Their journey takes them through dangerous and uncharted... Read Full Overview

In Search of the Unknown is a thrilling adventure novel by Robert W. Chambers. The story follows a group of explorers who embark on a dangerous journey to discover a mysterious creature rumored to inhabit a remote corner of the world. As they travel deeper into the unknown, they... Read Full Overview

"In Search of the Unknown" from Robert William Chambers. American artist and fiction writer (1865-1933).

In Search of the Unknown by Robert W. Chambers is a fantasy novel that blends adventure, romance, and the supernatural. The protagonist, a zoologist and explorer, embarks on a quest to discover and capture rare, mystical creatures. Along the way, he encounters strange phenomena... Read Full Overview