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M.R. James (Montague Rhodes James) initially wrote his ghost tales to be read to groups of friends on Christmas Eve, and these were later published in various collections. He was a scholar and academic first and foremost, and many of his stories reflect his background and include characters with an interest in medieval or biblical studies or archaeology. Many of his plots revolve around an everyday situation in which the protagonist happens upon a mysterious object or wanders into a supernatural event, often led to their own demise by their own curiosity. Collections of his stories with similar titles abound, and include Ghost Stories of an Antiquary, More Ghost Stories of An Antiquary, Casting the Runes and Other Ghost Stories, and A Warning to the Curious and Other Ghost Stories. Several of his short stories-A Warning to the Curious and Oh Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad-have been adapted for TV, and Casting the Runes was adapted as the movie The Night of the Demon, a personal childhood favourite of mine.

Dec 11, 2017

Cover of A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts Other Than Oriental in the Library of King's College, Cambridge (Classic Reprint)

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts Other Than Oriental in the Library of King's College, Cambridge (Classic Reprint)

Aug 1, 2017

Cover of The Gospel according to Peter and the Revelation of Peter

The Gospel according to Peter and the Revelation of Peter

Apr 28, 2017

Cover of Between the Tracks Tales from the Ghost Train 5x7

Between the Tracks Tales from the Ghost Train 5x7 (Things in the Well, #1) (5"x7") (6"x9")

Apr 10, 2017

Cover of A Thin Ghost and Others Montague Rhodes James

A Thin Ghost and Others Montague Rhodes James

May 14, 2016

Cover of A Thin Ghost

Jun 5, 2015

Cover of A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: Volume 1

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: Volume 1 (Cambridge Library Collection - History of Printing, Publishing and Libraries)

Feb 20, 2015

Cover of Henry the Sixth a Reprint of John Blacman S Memoir with Translation and Notes - Scholar's Choice Edition

Henry the Sixth a Reprint of John Blacman S Memoir with Translation and Notes - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 19, 2015

Cover of Apocrypha Anecdota, a Collection of Thirteen Apocryphal Books and Fragments - Scholar's Choice Edition

Apocrypha Anecdota, a Collection of Thirteen Apocryphal Books and Fragments - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 18, 2015

Cover of A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Colloge Library - Scholar's Choice Edition

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Colloge Library - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 18, 2015

Cover of Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary - Scholar's Choice Edition

Ghost-Stories of an Antiquary - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 17, 2015

Cover of The Western Manuscripts in the Library of Emmanuel College - Scholar's Choice Edition

The Western Manuscripts in the Library of Emmanuel College - Scholar's Choice Edition

Feb 8, 2015

Cover of The Life and Miracles of St. William of Norwich - Scholar's Choice Edition

The Life and Miracles of St. William of Norwich - Scholar's Choice Edition

Jan 2, 2015

Cover of The westernmanuscripts in the library of Trinity college Cambridge Volume 4

The westernmanuscripts in the library of Trinity college Cambridge Volume 4

Apr 18, 2014

Cover of Classic Ghost Stories

Classic Ghost Stories (Classic Ghost Stories)

Mar 13, 2014

Cover of A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Eton College - Primary Source Edition

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Library of Eton College - Primary Source Edition

Mar 13, 2014

Cover of The Life and Miracles of St. William of Norwich - Primary Source Edition

The Life and Miracles of St. William of Norwich - Primary Source Edition

Jan 9, 2014

Cover of Le Cinque Ampolle

Le Cinque Ampolle

Dec 7, 2013

Cover of The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts - Primary Source Edition

The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts - Primary Source Edition

Nov 2, 2013

Cover of The Sculptures in the Lady Chapel at Ely... - Primary Source Edition

The Sculptures in the Lady Chapel at Ely... - Primary Source Edition

Oct 7, 2013

Cover of A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts Other Than Oriental in the Library of King's College, Cambridge - Primary Source Edition

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Manuscripts Other Than Oriental in the Library of King's College, Cambridge - Primary Source Edition

Oct 1, 2013

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Old Testament Legends

Sep 30, 2013

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On the Abbey of S. Edmund at Bury - Primary Source Edition

Oct 1, 2012

Cover of The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts Volume 17

The Wanderings and Homes of Manuscripts Volume 17

Jun 1, 2012

Cover of The Western Manuscripts in the Library of Trinity College, Cambridge; Containing an Account of the Manuscripts Standing in Class B Volume 1

The Western Manuscripts in the Library of Trinity College, Cambridge; Containing an Account of the Manuscripts Standing in Class B Volume 1