02473cam a22003853u 4500 34817 UtSlPG 20260610133808.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Halidom, M. Y., 1838-1914 Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-02 E-text prepared by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "Tales of the Wonder Club, Volume II" by M. Y. Halidom is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. It presents a series of narratives revolving around the members of the Wonder Club, who share fantastical tales filled with various themes such as adventure, love, and the supernatural, highlighting human emotions and experiences. The main character introduced in the opening chapter is Jack Hearty, who recounts a remarkable and harrowing story about being accidentally buried alive. The opening of the volume sets the stage in a cozy gathering of club members who are eager to hear captivating stories from their host, Jack. He divulges a personal tale beginning with his youthful love for Molly, which leads to a series of tragic misunderstandings, ultimately resulting in his premature burial. The narrative unfolds as Jack endures the agonizing experience of being trapped in a coffin, reflecting on the torment of his unrequited love and the misconceptions that led to his predicament. His story weaves in elements of despair and a desperate longing for life, showcasing his humorous return to ”life,” which establishes an engaging and fantastical tone for the subsequent tales in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Fantasy fiction Horror tales Ghost stories Storytelling -- Fiction Paranormal fiction Jellicoe, John, 1842-1914 Prince, Val R. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34817 75663 75663