Books published by Coachwhip Publications

Kenneth Gandar Dower (1908-1944) wrote a classic African expedition memoir based on his adventures in search of a beast known only from rumors and stories, a lion with a spotted pelt. Gandar Dower describes the many obstacles incurred with difficult terrain and bad weather in Kenya's Aberdare Mountains. His findings are still considered significant within cryptozoological studies, though we are still left with many questions about whether the marozi is a distinct species or not. The Spotted Lion was published in 1937. Kenneth Gandar Dower was killed in 1944 when the ship he was traveling on was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, leaving behind the fascinating legacy of this mystery feline.

David A. Mitchell helped popularize chess and checkers in the early 1900s, edited game magazines, and wrote several books and numerous articles on the subject. In Checkers, he offers clear and simple instructions for playing the game, and a number of checkers problems that can be used for practice by the student.

Carnacki the Ghost Finder: A supernatural detective, Carnacki investigates cases of alleged hauntings and strange phenomena. Some are of human manufacture, while other ab-normal events must be dealt with to protect those who come across evil from the Outer Spheres. All nine Carnacki stories are included.John Bell the Ghost Breaker: A ghost-breaker, Bell uses science and reasoning to get to the truth behind ghosts and weird occurrences, often cracking a criminal enterprise. All seven John Bell stories are included.

Charles Loring Jackson (1847-1935) brought organic chemistry to America, but his scientific intellect was matched by an avid interest in theater and literature. At almost 80 years of age, he published this collection of weird tales, a mix of science fiction, fantasy, and the supernatural. Inanimate objects come to life, a strange island filled with novel creatures is discovered, a ghost seeks revenge, a man travels back and forth between different lives. . . . While Jackson may have been little more than an enthusiastic amateur with his short story writing, there is no doubt that his imagination was, in several points, far ahead of his peers. Certainly, science fiction elements demonstrated his own scientific background. This rare collection is worth a read by serious speculative fiction fans.

David Brewster (1781-1868) wrote this fascinating treatise to illustrate the use of scientific principles by ancient governments and religious orders to frighten and delude the populace for their own advantage. He also covers a variety of other scientific curiosities and marvels (optical, auditory, chemical, mechanical, atmospheric, etc.), providing logical reasoning to counter superstition, while recognizing the hand of the Creator.