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The Gold Bug
Written by Edgar Allan Poe
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Poe's gripping tale of a treasure hunt. When the reclusive adventurer and naturalist LeGrande finds an unusual beetle, he believes he has discovered a rare new species. But he little suspects that the discovery will set him on the trail of pirates, buried treasure and the restoration of his family fortunes.
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Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American author of short stories, poetry, and literary criticism and theory. Titled "The Master of the Macabre" he is famous for his tales of mystery and horror. He was one of the earliest masters of the short story and is widely credited as the creator of detective fiction.
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