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The Captain of the "Pole-Star": A Maritime Supernatural Tale of Isolation and Icebound Horror (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) (en Inglés)
Doyle, Arthur Conan; Zengerink, Tim (Autor)
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The Captain of the "Pole-Star": A Maritime Supernatural Tale of Isolation and Icebound Horror (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) (en Inglés) - Doyle, Arthur Conan; Zengerink, Tim
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What if the sea wasn't the only thing whispering in the night?Arthur Conan Doyle, best known for his legendary detective, delivers one of his most atmospheric and suspenseful stories in The Captain of the "Pole-Star".Told through the diary entries of a young doctor, the narrative unfolds aboard a whaling ship locked in ice and slowly succumbing to supernatural dread. At the center of this icy mystery is the enigmatic Captain Craigie, a man whose mind is unraveling-or perhaps seeing more clearly than the rest. Night after night, he is drawn to the Arctic darkness, convinced that something-or someone-is calling his name.This modern translation retains Doyle's gothic tension and vivid descriptions while refining the language for the contemporary reader. Combining isolation horror, nautical lore, and the ghostly unknown, this tale belongs among the finest in classic supernatural literature.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A gothic sea tale steeped in atmosphere, mystery, and madnessA journal-format narrative that blurs the line between psychological breakdown and supernatural encounterThe eerie contrast of rational science versus inexplicable hauntingVivid descriptions of the Arctic ice, loneliness, and despairA chilling example of Arthur Conan Doyle's supernatural storytelling beyond Sherlock HolmesPerfect for fans of H.P. Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood, and ghost stories with an arctic edge, The Captain of the "Pole-Star" is a voyage into frozen terror.