A complete issue · 3 pages · 1897
The Argosy, Vol. 64 (July–December 1897)
A complete, restored issue of Pulp Fiction from 1897 — all 3 pages of painted-cover fiction magazines that launched science fiction, horror, and hardboiled crime, free to page through at ComicBooks.com.
About this issue
This issue contains a diverse mix of serialized fiction, short stories, and poetry. The serialized novel "Peace with Honour" by Sydney C. (illustrated by Alfred Pearse) runs throughout the volume. "The Valley of the Rhone" by Charles W. Wood, F.R.G.S., provides illustrated geographical content. "The Wizard's Wife" by F.E.M. Notley is a serial narrative. Short fiction spans multiple genres: "The Ruby Heart" by E. Nesbit, "The Secret of Lyston Hall" by M.E. Stanley Penn, and "The White Face" by C.J. Kirkby Fenton represent mystery and dramatic tales; "West-Country Pixies" by Archibald Ballantyne and "The Chieftain's Oak" by C. Wynn Williams suggest folklore; "Knights of the Road" by Charles Bruce-Angier offers adventure. The poetry section features contributions from Elizabeth Gibson, Christian Burke, and translations from Sully Prudhomme. Nonfiction includes biographical sketches, reminiscences of royalty, and essays on literary figures.
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