This is the third and last novel in the "Professor Challenger" series, and is a marked departure from the previous tales. In this novel Challenger becomes a Spiritualist, and the novel strongly promotes the concept of Spiritualism. A belief strongly adopted by the author towards the end of his life.
The Land of Mist
โ Scribed by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Book ID
- 100087022
- Publisher
- Benediction Classics;Andrews UK Ltd
- Year
- 2011;2012
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 138 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 1781668671
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โฆ Synopsis
Product Description
The 'Land of Mist' is the third novel in Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Professor Challenger' series. The first was written in 1912 and is entitled 'The Lost World', describing an expedition to a plateau in South America where dinosaurs still survive. Then in 1913 he wrote 'The Poison Belt', describing a disaster as the earth passes through a cloud of poisonous ether. Finally, in 1926 'The Land of Mist', which is heavily influenced by Doyle's growing belief in Spiritualism after a number of his close relatives died. It is therefore seem as semi-autobiographical, Challenger and Conan Doyle both grieving men and both interested in Spirituality.
About the Author
British novelist and writer of detective stories. Conan Doyle is famous as the creator of Sherlock Holmes, detective extraordinaire.
๐ SIMILAR VOLUMES
One of Doyle's novels about the exploits of the intrepid Professor Challenger, this book was heavily influenced by the beliefs of Spiritualism, which Doyle became interested in after the death of his son, brother, and two nephews in the First World War.