Category: Short Stories

The Captain of the Polestar, and Other Tales

Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930· 2 chapters· 17,540 words

“DEAR BOB,” it said, “I remember the man well. I was with him at Calcutta, and afterwards at Hyderabad. He was a curious, solitary sort of mortal; but a gallant soldier enough, for he distinguished himself at Sobraon, and was wounded, if I remember right. He was not popular in...

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1. Chapter 1

“DEAR BOB,” it said, “I remember the man well. I was with him at Calcutta, and afterwards at Hyderabad. He was a curious, solitary sort of mortal; but a gallant soldier enough,...

2. Chapter 2

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