The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 2, November 1895) by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title | The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 2, November 1895) |
| Original Publication | United States: The Shortstory Publishing Co.,1895. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | A Calaveras hold-up, by Roberta Littlehale -- From a trolley post, by Margaret Dodge -- An andenken, by Julia Magruder -- The man from Maine, by J. D. Ellsworth -- A wedding tombstone, by Clarice Irene Clinghan -- The other one, by A. H. Gibson -- Stateroom six, by William Albert Lewis -- Her eyes, your honor! by H. D. Umbstaetter. |
| Credits | hekula03, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 2, November 1895)" is a collection of original short stories published in the late 19th century. This monthly magazine features a variety of narratives from different authors, and the opening portion includes tales exploring themes of love, identity, adventure, and suspense, showcasing the literary diversity of the period. At the start of the collection, the story "A Calaveras Hold-Up" introduces us to Billy Owen, a man lying in wait near the Calaveras foothills, preparing to rob a stagecoach while reminiscing about his life, his romantic feelings for Rudy Field, and his past adventures. Meanwhile, memories flash through his mind, revealing a contrast between his thug-like past and his affection for Rudy, a girl untouched by his dangerous lifestyle. The gripping tension is set as the stagecoach approaches, hinting at a pivotal confrontation between his past and the love he cherishes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67934 |
| Release Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 41 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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