From a letter to Tevis Clyde Smith, April 6, 1925 (“Salaam, sahib: / What ho! I have never . . .”).
As this is a parody of Sax Rohmer’s “The Quest for the Sacred Slipper”, the title was likely a typo, and should have been “The Post of the Sappy Slipper”.
Alternate title: THE POST OF THE SAPPY SLIPPER
Nekht Semerkeht. Unfinished. Supposedly the last story REH ever worked on.
Originally there was a complete first draft, though the later portions of it were in synopsis form and a second draft which was started but didn’t go very far. Glenn Lord gave Offutt the second draft beginning with the remaining portion of the first draft, and Offutt worked from that.
“The Mystery of Tannernoe Lodge” is an unfinished short story by Robert E. Howard, featuring his detective character Steve Harrison. Set in a secluded lodge, the narrative delves into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding a series of mysterious events and the involvement of various characters in a web of deceit and danger.
First published in Lord of the Dead, by Grant in 1981. It was then completed by Fred Blosser, based on a fragment by Howard.
“The Jade God” is an unfinished, originally untitled story by Robert E. Howard, set against a backdrop typical of his dark and mysterious narratives. Written in the 1930s, the story remains a fascinating example of Howard’s ability to blend elements of horror and suspense with vividly rendered settings. The narrative plunges the reader into an eerie night of murder and mystery involving a small group of characters and a peculiar artifact—the titular jade god.
The Isle of the Eons. Draft b2.
Howard wrote several drafts of “The Isle of the Eons,” each version revealing his iterative process and evolving vision. Draft B1 of “The Isle of the Eons” was probably written by Howard circa the second half of 1929.
REH completed the first version of “Iron Men” (draft a) in March or April 1929. That version was sent to FIGHT STORIES and apparently considered too long. Two successive drafts (drafts b & c) condensed the story. Draft c was eventually submitted to FIGHT STORIES, but the published version was heavily edited. . Alternate titles: “Fall Guy” and “The Iron Man”.
The car was described as dark green, with a glove compartment, rather than a door pocket. This is where he carried his gun. The ’31 Chevy was purchased second-hand after Lovecraft’s visit to New Orleans during the spring of 1932. Tyson has further provided that it was a Chevrolet Coach; a two-door.
We know that it was Lyndsey Tyson’s gun. Lyndsey told the lawyer that Robert had used his gun and he didn’t want anything to do with any of it. He was quite upset. Decades later, when talking to Glenn Lord, Lyndsey told him that was the dumbest thing he ever did. He should have taken those rights when he had the chance, maybe he could have gotten rich.
Finally. The trip has been booked and planning has started. Got some great tips from Paul Herman and Rob Roehm. Thanks to them both.
