Can Such Things Be? · Chapter
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The chapter consists of endnotes referencing the tale's origin among the papers of the late Leigh Bierce and a historical note about the Isle of Pines as a pirate rendezvous.
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The chapter consists of endnotes referencing the tale's origin among the papers of the late Leigh Bierce and a historical note about the Isle of Pines as a pirate rendezvous.
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“Rough notes of this tale were found among the papers of the late Leigh Bierce.”
The story's draft was discovered in the posthumous documents of Leigh Bierce.
Indicates the source of the tale.
“The Isle of Pines was once a famous rendezvous of pirates.”
The Isle of Pines historically served as a well-known meeting place for pirates.
Provides historical context for the setting.
