The black cat (vol. I, no. 3, December 1895) by Various
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| Author | Various |
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| Title | The black cat (vol. I, no. 3, December 1895) |
| Original Publication | United States: The Shortstory Publishing Co.,1895. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The great star ruby, by Barnes MacGreggor -- The interrupted banquet, by René Bache -- The archangel, by James Q. Hyatt -- Asleep at Lone Mountain, by H. D. Umbstaetter -- Kootchie, by Harold Kinsabby -- Frazer's find, by Roberta Littlehale. |
| 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. 3, December 1895)" by Various is a collection of original short stories written in the late 19th century. This issue features several tales exploring themes of adventure, mystery, and the human experience, showcasing various authors including Barnes MacGreggor, René Bache, and Roberta Littlehale. The narratives delve into the complexities of human emotions, encounters with the extraordinary, and moral dilemmas, making it a rich exploration of storytelling in its era. The opening of the magazine begins with "The Great Star Ruby," which transports readers to the excitement of Melbourne Cup Day, where three men at a club engage in lively conversation about the day’s events. As they share anecdotes, a mysterious stranger joins them, revealing his longing to have attended the grand occasion. He entices the group with a tale involving a valuable ruby and the unexpected adventures that stem from it, including a daring encounter with a drowning man and the fallout of encountering thieves. This lively interaction and riveting story-telling set the tone for the rest of the collection, drawing readers into a captivating escapade rooted in the thrill of life and the pursuit of fortune. (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. | 68160 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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