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100 1 _aDoyle, Arthur Conan,
_d1859-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Cabman's Story :
_bThe Mysteries of a London 'Growler'
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-26
508 _aProduced by Darlene A. Cypser
520 _a"The Cabman's Story" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a short story that falls under the genre of crime fiction, written during the late 19th century. The narrative offers a glimpse into the life of a London cabman, sharing tales of his experiences and encounters with various passengers that hint at the darker sides of life in the city. The story captures the essence of Victorian societal themes, focusing on crime, mystery, and the human condition. In the tale, the cabman recounts two significant incidents from his years of driving. The first involves transporting a recently deceased man, who was put into his cab by two women, leading to an inquest that revealed he was a victim of foul play. The second story features a deceptive little man who routinely hires the cabman for discreet rides while carrying out illegal banknote forgery. These anecdotes reflect the cabman's observations on life, death, and the moral complexities of the world around him, as well as his mixed feelings towards the criminal elements he unwittingly encounters. The story concludes with the cabman inviting the listener to experience more tales, leaving a lingering sense of curiosity about the hidden lives within the bustling city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aMystery fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17398
999 _c58786
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