Publisher's Synopsis
Here and Otherwhere and Silver Nutmegs is a collection of two books by Vernon Knowles. The first book, Here and Otherwhere, is a collection of short stories that explore the human experience through a range of genres including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. The stories are set in various locations, from a remote island to a futuristic city, and delve into themes such as love, loss, and the search for meaning.The second book, Silver Nutmegs, is a novel that follows the journey of a young man named Richard who sets out to discover the truth about his family history. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a psychic medium, a mysterious woman, and a group of treasure hunters. As Richard delves deeper into his family's past, he uncovers secrets that have been kept hidden for generations.Both books are written in Knowles' signature style, which is characterized by vivid descriptions, complex characters, and a deep understanding of human nature. Here and Otherwhere and Silver Nutmegs are a must-read for fans of speculative fiction and anyone who enjoys thought-provoking stories that explore the human condition.1926. This volume contains two works by Vernon Knowles. �������Here and Otherwhere������� is a collection of fantasy stories including: Shop in the Off Street, where Mr. Beckett escapes his humdrum life to enter Fairyland; The Birds, story of why it is not nice to fool Mother Nature; Painter of Trees; Land of Ideas; Road to Tolbrisa; Land of No More Tears; Triumph of the Tree; A Conversation; and Set of Chinese Boxes. �������Silver Nutmegs������� is another collection of short stories entitled: The Ladder, the tale of a magical Oriental ladder and how it effects a small English village; River and the Road; Chimpanzee, or how the animal kingdom tried to civilize man; Gong of Transportation; Great Onion; City of All Cities; Door with the Three Padlocks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.