02614cam a22003613u 4500 11045 UtSlPG 20260610133250.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Middleton, Richard, 1882-1911 The Ghost Ship Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 The ghost-ship -- A drama of youth -- The new boy -- On the Brighton Road -- A tragedy in little -- Shepherd's boy -- The passing of Edward-- The story of a book -- The bird in the garden -- Children of the moon -- The coffin merchant -- The soul of a policeman -- The conjurer -- The poet's allegory -- And who shall say? -- The biography of a superman -- Blue blood -- Fate and the artist -- The great man -- A wet day. Produced by Tom Harris "The Ghost Ship" by Richard Middleton is a collection of fantasy stories written during the early 20th century, showcasing a blend of whimsy and dark humor. The titular tale follows the quaint and supernatural happenings in the village of Fairfield, where ghostly figures integrate into the everyday lives of the living, particularly focusing on Captain Bartholomew Roberts and his mysterious ghost ship. At the start of the collection, we are introduced to Fairfield, a seemingly mundane village marked by its unusual acceptance of the supernatural. As a great storm blows a ghost ship into a farmer's turnip field, its inhabitants react with a mix of curiosity and apathy towards their startling visitor. The lively Captain Roberts brings chaos and buoyancy to the village, resulting in a series of humorous and enchanting encounters with the local ghosts and residents, particularly highlighting how the spirits adapt to modern life with a charming sense of absurdity. The opening sets a whimsical tone for the stories, establishing a unique lens through which the reader experiences the interplay between the living and the spectral. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Horror tales Ghost stories Manners and customs -- Fiction Machen, Arthur, 1863-1947 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11045 52492 52492