The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 2, November 1895) by Various

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Author Various
Title The Black Cat (Vol. I, No. 2, November 1895)
Original Publication United States: The Shortstory Publishing Co.,1895.
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
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EBook-No. 67934
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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