The Treasure of Sacramento Nick by Guy Boothby is presented in a clean English digital edition with active navigation. The book belongs to action & adventure and preserves the character of the source text for sustained ebook reading. The opening pages establish the work's atmosphere with this first movement: AWAY on the northern most coast of Australia lies a little world all by itself, and unlike anything else to be found in the whole immemorial East. Its chief centre is in Torres Straits...

Guy Newell Boothby, born in Adelaide, was one of the most popular of Australian authors in the late 19th and early 20th century, writing dozens of novels of sensational fiction.A Bid for Fortune, or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta is the first of his series of five books featuring the sinister mastermind Dr. Nikola, a character of gothic appearance usually accompanied by a large black cat, and who has powers of mesmerism.In this first novel, the protagonist is a young Australian, Ric...

We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? Guy Newell Boothby , born in Adelaide, was one of the most popular of Australian authors in the late 19th and early 20th century, writing dozens of novels of sensational fiction. A Bid for Fortune, or Dr. Nikola's Vendetta is the first of his series of five books featuring the sinister mastermind Dr. Nikola, a charact...

Guy Newell Boothby was a prolific Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the turn of the nineteenth century. He lived mainly in England. He is best known for such works as the Dr. Nikola series, about an occultist criminal mastermind who is a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu, and Pharos, the Egyptian. Rudyard Kipling was his friend and mentor, and his books were remembered with affection by George Orwell.This book is contained 12 ...

A prolific Australian novelist, Guy Boothby was noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the end of the nineteenth century. His most famous creation is Dr. Nikola, an occultist criminal mastermind, who serves as a Victorian forerunner to Fu Manchu. This comprehensive eBook presents Boothby’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version ...

The story revolves around the character of Dr. Nikola, an enigmatic and sinister figure who possesses extraordinary powers and knowledge. Driven by his insatiable thirst for wealth and power, he seeks to obtain a valuable secret formula known as the Elixir of Life. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist, named Gilbert Pennethorne, becomes entangled in Dr. Nikola's web of intrigue and must confront the villain's formidable plans."A Bid for Fortune" is known for its blend of adventure, my...

The Extra Things added to the BookAdded details biography of AuthorAdded Index to get a quick view and interfaceAdded details bibliographySheilah McLeod is a rollicking romance packed with plenty of adventure, telling the tale of a couple who grew up together and whose love appeared to have been fated from the very start.

The Complete Works of Guy BoothbyGuy Newell Boothby was a prolific Australian novelist and writer, noted for sensational fiction in variety magazines around the end of the nineteenth century. He lived mainly in England.This collection includes the following:My Strangest CaseA Bid for FortuneLong Live the KingThe Red Rat's DaughterPharos, The EgyptianThe Childerbridge MysteryA Crime of the Under-seasThe Kidnapped Presiden...

Guy Boothby was born on the 13th October, 1867 in Adelaide, South Australia to a politically prominent family.Boothby’s early life was marked by a diverse education and numerous travels. He was educated in Adelaide, London, and Salisbury, gaining a broad perspective of outlooks and situations.He initially pursued a career in the civil service and journalism, working as a private secretary and as an editor for the Brisbane Courier. His experiences in these roles, combined wi...

Guy Boothby's fourth novel of five about the svelte mysterious anti-hero Dr Nikola sees him progress further on his search for immortality. Here we find him deep in the wilds of Northumbria conducting an experiment of longevity and restoration of youth with another somewhat naive assistant. He is pursued by his Chinese enemies who will stop at nothing to achieve his demise. In this novel he displays a slight hint of emotion regarding his assistant's love affair with a beautiful Spaniard. O...

The year 18-- was a momentous one in Great Britain. Not only did the nation receive most of the world's royalty for months on end, but the well-to-do gentleman, Simon Carne spent much of the social season in London. On friendly terms with royalty, sponsored into society by Lord Amberly, formerly viceroy of India, Carne's horse won the Derby and his Yacht the Queen's Cup. But at the same time, a serious of notorious swindles, thefts and other crimes plagued London and the surrounding enviro...

"A Bid For Fortune" by Guy Boothby is a classic work that represents the essence of its genre. This book offers readers an engaging experience, reflecting the author’s distinctive style, depth, and vision.