Captain Gault by William Hope Hodgson First Edition Eveleigh Nash Co 1917. A fine copy. Contents and edges free of any foxing. Unblemished throughout. Original publisher's cloth covers are bright and unmarked and have no fading or toning to spine, no bumping to corners and no fraying or rubbing. An excellent copy.

"Captain Gault" is a mystery novel written by William Hope Hodgson and first published in 1917. The story follows the investigation of the disappearance of Captain Gault, a wealthy and influential businessman who has vanished without a trace. The case is taken up by Carnacki, a detective with a reputation for solving the most difficult cases. As he delves deeper into the mystery, Carnacki uncovers a web of intrigue and deceit, involving everything from international espionage to supernatural forces. The novel is noted for its atmospheric descriptions and suspenseful plotting, and has been hailed as a classic of early 20th century detective fiction.