Merritt (A.) Seven Footprints to Satan and Burn Witch Burn!

a narration of the perilous sojourn therein of George Cowper, mariner, etc.
London, Henry J. Drane, [1897].

First edition. 8vo. Original pictorial light grey-green cloth.

Castaways on uncharted island fall under seemingly supernatural power of life and death held by the Mighty Justin, Lord of the Land of the Living Dead. In fact, the island is permeated by deadly volcanic gas for which Justin alone possesses an antidote that is administered only to loyal subjects. Bleiler p. 78.a

A good copy of a scarce book rarely found in decent condition.