Lee, Christopher

Contains thirteen macabre stories by American author Edgar Allan Poe, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and more. Includes biographical portrait of the author.

Draws from firsthand accounts and original documents to examine the major events of 1603 in the history of Great Britian, discussing the death of Queen Elizabeth I, the rise of the Stuarts, the resurgence of the plague, witch hunts, the establishment of a new spice route, literary accomplishments, and other topics.