Ghost Stories of an Antiquary Series by M.R. James, E.F. Bleiler, James McBride

Ghost Stories of an Antiquary is a horror short story collection by British writer M. R. James, published in 1904 (some had previously appeared in magazines). Some later editions under this title contain both the original collection and its successor, More Ghost Stories (1911), combined in one volume

Eight classics by a great Edwardian scholar and storyteller. "Number Thirteen," "The Mezzotint," "Canon Alberic's Scrapbook," and more. Renowned for their wit, erudition and suspense, these stories are each masterfully constructed and represent a high achievement in the ghost genre. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection... moreEight classics by a great Edwardian scholar and storyteller. "Number Thirteen," "The Mezzotint," "Canon Alberic's Scrapbook," and more. Renowned for their wit, erudition and suspense, these stories are each masterfully constructed and represent a high achievement in the ghost genre. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience. less

"You mean something startled you. Was it anything you thought you saw?""Not much _thinking_ in the case, I'm afraid. Yes, it was something I saw. You remember when you called the first time at the library?""Yes, of course. Well, now, let me beg you not to try to describe it -- it will not be good for you to recall it, I'm sure.""But indeed it would be a relief to me to tell anyone like yourself: you might be able to explain it away... more"You mean something startled you. Was it anything you thought you saw?""Not much _thinking_ in the case, I'm afraid. Yes, it was something I saw. You remember when you called the first time at the library?""Yes, of course. Well, now, let me beg you not to try to describe it -- it will not be good for you to recall it, I'm sure.""But indeed it would be a relief to me to tell anyone like yourself: you might be able to explain it away. It was just when I was going into the class where your book is --""Indeed, Mr. Garrett, I insist; besides, my watch tells me I have but very little time left in which to get my things together and take the train. No -- not another word -- it would be more distressing to you than you imagine, perhaps. Now there is just one thing I want to say. I feel that I am really indirectly responsible for this illness of yours, and I think I ought to defray the expense which it has -- eh?"*Includes "A School Story," "The Rose Garden," "The Tractate Middoth," "Casting the Runes~," "The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral," "Martin's Close," and "Mr. Humphreys and His Inheritance." less