A Houseboat on the Styx

A Houseboat On The Styx is a humorous novel written by John Kendrick Bangs and published in 1902. The story revolves around a houseboat that floats on the river Styx, which is the mythical river that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead. The houseboat is the headquarters of the Associated Shades, a group of famous dead people who gather there to discuss current events and engage in various activities.The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which features a different famous dead person. These include historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, and Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as literary characters such as Sherlock Holmes and Don Quixote. The Associated Shades also encounter mythical creatures such as the Sphinx and the Fates.Throughout the novel, the members of the Associated Shades engage in witty banter and humorous discussions about the afterlife and their experiences in the world of the living. They also engage in various activities, such as playing games and attending parties.The novel is a lighthearted and entertaining satire that pokes fun at the idea of the afterlife and the famous figures who inhabit it. It is a classic example of early 20th century American humor and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.