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Match wits with Professor Augustus S.F.X. Van Dusen, the brilliant logician known as "The Thinking Machine," in "The Chase of the Golden Plate." These classic mystery short stories showcase Van Dusen's extraordinary intellect as he unravels seemingly impossible puzzles.

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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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Jacques Heath Futrelle (1875-1912) was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring the "Thinking Machine", Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen. He worked for the Atlanta Journal, where he began their sports section;... Read Full Overview

The Chase Of The Golden Plate is a thrilling mystery novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The story follows the adventures of Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as ""The Thinking Machine"", and his friend and chronicler, Hutchinson Hatch. The duo sets out to solve... Read Full Overview

The Chase Of The Golden Plate is a mystery novel written by Jacques Futrelle. The story revolves around the theft of a valuable golden plate from a museum in New York City. The plate is said to be cursed and whoever possesses it will suffer misfortune. The police suspect a notorious... Read Full Overview

"The Chase of the Golden Plate" from Jacques Futrelle. American journalist and mystery writer (1875-1912).

Jacques Futrelle's first published book-length story featuring the arrogant, cocaine-taking, large-headed Professor Augustus S.F.X. Van Dusen, nicknamed "The Thinking Machine" A high-society fancy-dress party falls victim to a robbery--confusions of identity, long-held... Read Full Overview