Author
Ernest R. (Ernest Richard) Suffling
1855-1911
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Books by Ernest R. (Ernest Richard) Suffling
The story hunter : $b or, Tales of the weird and wild
"The story hunter : or, Tales of the weird and wild" by Ernest R. Suffling is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. Framed by a narrator who lives alone in a caravan and hypnotizes chance acquaintances, it gathers weird, speculative, and adventurous tales told first‑hand by his guests. The opening of the volume introduces the narrator’s Bohemian life and his method, leading into “The Strange Discovery of Doctor Nosidy,” where a fervid experimenter claims the soul is “brain‑ether” and builds an electrical device to read thoughts from skulls; failed trials with a mummy and a Saxon king, a quarrelsome modern skull, and bold theorizing culminate in his ethical dread of revealing the secret. The frame then shifts to a storm on the Cornish coast and “Two Ruined Towers”: a wealthy stranger recalls, as a young artist, rescuing a mysterious elder who proves to be the Wandering Jew; together they hide a pump and diving gear, excavate a riverbed between two ancient towers, and, after weeks of night work, recover a vast hoard of gold and gems that the artist later uses for philanthropy as his immortal guide disappears. The section closes by introducing another source, Billy Flowerdue on the Norfolk coast, whose hypnotic reminiscence begins with his Yarmouth youth, an apprenticeship to sea, and a bar‑parlour encounter with a travelling showman and his giant, setting up the next tale.
Jethou; or, Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles
"Jethou; or, Crusoe Life in the Channel Isles" by Ernest R. Suffling is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. This story revolves around Harry Nilford, a young man who undertakes a self-imposed solitary adventure on the small island of Jethou in the Channel Islands, seeking to live the life of a modern-day Crusoe. As he navigates the trials and joys of isolation, the book explores themes of adventure, survival, and the relationship between man and nature." "At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Harry and his youthful aspirations for adventure, drawing parallels with the classic tale of Robinson Crusoe. His journey begins with an accident involving his father’s fishing vessel, which leads to a trip to Guernsey. Captivated by the beauty of Jethou, Harry persuades an island owner to allow him to live there alone for a year. This opening section effectively sets the stage for his adventures and personal challenges, laying out a detailed and engaging backdrop for his upcoming experiences on the island."