"Indian Nature Myths" is a book written by Julia Darrow Cowles. The book is a collection of Native American myths and legends about the natural world, such as stories about how the sun, moon, and stars came to be, or how animals received their unique characteristics.

Cowles collected these stories from various tribes across North America and retold them in an engaging and accessible manner. In the introduction, she explains the importance of these myths in the lives of Native Americans, as th...

"Dead Men Tell No Tales" is a captivating novel written by E.W. Hornung. The story unfolds with an air of mystery and adventure, following the exploits of the protagonist, Alick Carruthers, a young man who finds himself entangled in a series of unexpected events. Drawn into the world of crime, treachery, and hidden identities, Carruthers becomes embroiled in a daring plot that tests his wit, courage, and determination.

Set against the backdrop of London's intricate social fabric, the novel ta...

"K" is a mystery novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story revolves around the character K, an enigmatic and wealthy man who is found dead under suspicious circumstances. The plot unfolds through the perspective of an unnamed narrator, a nurse who becomes entangled in the investigation of K's death.

As the story progresses, the narrator delves into the complex web of relationships within K's wealthy and secretive family. The family members all have their motives and secrets, making th...

"The Hound of the Baskervilles" is a mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The story is one of the most famous cases of the detective Sherlock Holmes. The novel is set in the moorlands of Devonshire, England, and revolves around the legend of a supernatural hound that haunts the Baskerville family.

The novel begins with the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, whose mysterious demise is attributed to the ancient curse that has plagued the Baskerville family for generations. Dr. John W...

"Bat Wing" is a mystery-adventure novel written by Sax Rohmer, first published in 1921. Set in London and Egypt, the story revolves around Paul Harley, a private detective, who is drawn into a series of perplexing events involving a valuable blue diamond known as the "Blue Water." The diamond has a curse associated with it, and its possession is believed to bring bad luck and tragedy.

Harley's investigation takes him into a world of international intrigue, ancient curses, and dangerous crimin...