Le Horror Altissime

Name: Le Horror Altissime
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle

By Arthur Conan Doyle

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A fragmentary aviator's journal describes an inventive but solitary pilot's experiments with high-altitude flight and growing concern after a fellow airman is found decapitated. The manuscript, missing several folios and stained with apparent blood, combines technical notes, personal recollection, and a chilling account of ascents into the stratosphere where the author encounters unknown airborne life forms that attack aircraft. He records increasing premonition, public attention, and meticulous arrangements suggesting foreknowledge of disaster, then narrates violent encounters that mutilate victims and culminate in his own unexplained disappearance, leaving investigators to puzzle over the remaining torn pages and forensic traces.

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Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a British author and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. His first Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet," introduced readers to the brilliant detective and his companion Dr. John Watson, setting the stage for a series of tales that would captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond the detective genre, Doyle wrote historical novels, science fiction, and plays, showcasing his versatility as a writer. His works often reflect his interests in spiritualism and adventure, as seen in titles like "The Lost World" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's contributions to literature have left a lasting legacy, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.