A Magician's Tour, Up and Down and Round About the Earth (Classic Reprint): Being the Life and Adventures of the American Nostradamus, Harry Kellar - Couverture souple

Harry Kellar

9781330891643: A Magician's Tour, Up and Down and Round About the Earth (Classic Reprint): Being the Life and Adventures of the American Nostradamus, Harry Kellar

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ISBN 10 : 1330891643 ISBN 13 : 9781330891643

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The above is intended as an ingenious means of deluding people into reading a preface, who would skip it directly if the Word Preface were printed on the top in big letters. But as a junior devil I am naturally of an antic disposition, and so may be easily imagined to be Sitting on my reader s shoulder grinning, and girding, and mopping, and mowing heartily at the success of my device.

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. THE BULL FIGHT, 15 FOREST SCENE IN PERU, ..... 23 THE PALM TREE, ... 27 A GATE OF MANDALAY, 31 RAPID TRANSIT IN MEXICO, -- 37 VIEW OF MANDALAY, CAPITAL OF BURMAH, -39 KING THEBAW AND HIS TWO QUEENS, -- 47 THE KINGS PAGODA, MANDALAY, 55 THE SACRED WHITE ELEPHANT, MANDALAY, -- C3 COSTUME OF BURMESE AMBASSADORS, 71 THE SLAUGHTER-GATE AT LUCKNOW, 79 THE TAJ-MAHAL AT AGRA, -87 ROYAL PALACE AT MANDALAY, -91 THE SNAKE-CHARMER OF INDIA, -- 101 VIEW OF CAIRO, EGYPT, 109 FOREST SCENE, ISLAND OF MAURITIUS, 117 THE WHITE TERRACE, -125 THE PINK TERRACE, --133 A KANGAROO HUNT IN AUSTRALIA, -- 139 A ZULU KRAAL, -143 SCENES IN THE STREETS OF HEOGO, JAPAN, -- 151 LADIES OF CEYLON, -157 AN ELEPHANT HUNT CEYLON, -- -- 163 VALETTA, THE CAPITAL OF MALTA, -169 THE PHAROS AT ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, -- 175 NEAR HAY, NEW SOUTH WALES, -177 SCEXE NEAR LAUXCKSTON, TASMANIA, -- 181 A GVMPIE MINEH, -- 183 GRAVES OF THE CALEPHS, -- ..
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A Magician's Tour, Up and Down and Round About the Earth (Classic Reprint)

Harry Kellar

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ISBN 10 : 1330891643 ISBN 13 : 9781330891643

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey with this extraordinary memoir, chronicling the life and adventures of a renowned American magician during the late 19th century. The author, a master illusionist, recounts his early struggles, his rise to fame, and his extensive travels across the globe, offering a rare glimpse into the world of magic and entertainment of a bygone era. The narrative transports readers to exotic locales, from the bustling streets of New York City to the vibrant culture of Mexico and the untamed landscapes of South America. The author's encounters with diverse cultures, perilous journeys through bandit-infested territories, and experiences with spiritualism and the supernatural provide a fascinating backdrop for his reflections on human nature, ambition, and the power of illusion. This book delves into themes of cultural identity, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the enduring allure of the unknown. The author's insights into the world of magic, his reflections on the human condition, and his ability to captivate audiences with his extraordinary talents make this memoir a testament to the power of the human spirit and the transformative nature of storytelling. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330891643_0

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