{"product_id":"a-house-boat-on-the-styx-paperback","title":"A House-Boat on the Styx - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Kendrick Bangs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen a mysterious houseboat appears on the river Styx, it brings an influx of famous souls who begin to flock towards the new favored location.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eA House-Boat on the Styx\u003c\/i\u003e is a series of different stories that tie into one exciting narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Charon is a mythological character who navigates the Styx river under the guidance of Hades. The water acts as a border between the living world and the afterlife. As a ferryman, Charon transports deceased souls across the river into the underworld. When a new houseboat suddenly arrives, he fears his services are no longer needed. The lost souls are drawn to the boat and begin to mingle in its many rooms. Its inhabitants include a variety of notable people from history and popular folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA House-Boat on the Styx\u003c\/i\u003e is a fantasy novel that's set in the supernatural realm. It features familiar figures from the past and present (up to 1895) who meet in a shared space. It's filled with interactions that are humorous, intriguing and more importantly, entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eA House-Boat on the Styx\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA series of stories about a ship on a mystical river that lies between Earth and the underworld. \u003ci\u003eA House-Boat on the Styx\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eJohn Kendrick Bangs\u003c\/b\u003e, is a fantasy novel that's set in the afterlife. It follows a ferryman who is disturbed by the arrival of a new vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 02, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767693279520,"sku":"9781513277479","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9573cc209b6a76c7d14dab1d9edaad7c.webp?v=1780315525","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-house-boat-on-the-styx-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}