The Gloom Of The Museum (1917)

by John Cotton Dana

Book Overview

The Gloom of the Museum is a novel written by John Cotton Dana in 1917. The story revolves around a young woman named Mary who works as a curator at a museum. Mary is passionate about her job and takes great pride in preserving the artifacts in her care. However, she begins to notice that there is a sense of gloom that hangs over the museum, and she can't quite put her finger on why.As Mary delves deeper into the museum's history, she discovers that there have been a number of strange occurrences over the years, including unexplained deaths and disappearances. She becomes convinced that the museum is haunted by a malevolent spirit, and she sets out to uncover the truth.With the help of a local historian, Mary uncovers a dark secret that has been hidden for years. As she unravels the mystery, she puts herself in grave danger, and she must use all of her wits and courage to survive.The Gloom of the Museum is a gripping tale of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural. It is a must-read for fans of horror and ghost stories, as well as anyone who loves a good mystery. Dana's writing is atmospheric and evocative, and he creates a sense of tension and unease that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162242361
• ISBN13: 9781162242361
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"