The Peculiar Major: An Almost Incredible Story (1919)

The Peculiar Major: An Almost Incredible Story is a novel written by Keble Howard and first published in 1919. The book tells the story of Major-General Sir Richard Hannay, a British army officer who is involved in a strange and mysterious adventure. The story begins with Hannay being sent on a secret mission to Russia during the First World War. He is tasked with investigating a group of Russian revolutionaries who are believed to be planning an attack on the British army. However, things take a bizarre turn when Hannay discovers that the revolutionaries are actually a group of aliens from another planet who have come to Earth to conquer it. As the story unfolds, Hannay finds himself embroiled in a series of dangerous and fantastical situations. He encounters strange creatures and travels to exotic locations in his quest to thwart the alien invasion. Along the way, he is aided by a colorful cast of characters, including a beautiful Russian spy, a wise old Tibetan monk, and a band of loyal soldiers.The Peculiar Major is a thrilling and imaginative tale that blends elements of science fiction, adventure, and espionage. It is a classic example of early 20th-century pulp fiction, with its fast-paced action, larger-than-life characters, and fantastical plot twists. The book is a must-read for fans of science fiction and adventure stories, as well as anyone interested in the history of pulp fiction and early 20th-century literature.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.