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This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: W. C. Morrow: - His Unconquerable Enemy. - A Game Of Honor. - The Resurrection Of Little Wang Tai. - Two Singular Men. - The Faithful Amulet. - Over An Absinthe Bottle. - The Hero Of The Plague.Wilhelm Hauff: - The Severed Hand. - The Cold Heart. - The Little Glass Man. - The Story Of The Caliph Stork. - The Story Of Little Muck. - Nose, The Dwarf. - How The Stories Were Found.Rabindranath Tagore: - The Cabuliwallah. - The Home-Coming. - Onde There Was A King. - The Child's Return. - Master Mashai. - Subha. - The Postmaster.Owen Wister: - The Jimmyjohn Boss. - A Kinsman of Red Cloud. - Sharon's Choice. - Napoleon Shave-Tail. - Twenty Minutes for Refreshments. - The Promised Land. - Hank's Woman.Neith Boyce: - Two Women. - Sophia. - Molly. - The Blue Hood. - Love in a Dutch Garden. - Navidad. - The Mother.Mary Roberts Rinehart: - Affinities. - The Family Friend. - Clara's Little Escapade. - The Borrowed House. - Sauce For The Gander. - Twenty-Two. - Jane.John Fox Jr: - On Hell-Fer-Sartain Creek. - Through The Gap. - A Trick O' Trade. - Grayson's Baby. - Courtin' On Cutshin. - The Message In The Sand. - The Senator's Last Trade.Harvey Jerrold O'Higgins: - Silent Sam. - His Mother. - In The Matter Of Art. - Tammany's Tithes. - The Devil's Doings. - The Hired Man. - Larkin.E. Pauline Johnson: - The Shagganappi. - A Red Girl's Reasoning. - The King's Coin. - The Derelict. - Little Wolf-Willow. - Her Majesty's Guest. - The Brotherhood.Anthony Hope: - The Adventure of Lady Ursula. - AspirationsExplanations. - A Cut and a Kiss. - Promising. - Imagination. - Uncle John and the Rubies. - Lucifera.

Series: Compendia Rerum Iudaicarum ad Novum Testamentum Section 1 - The Jewish people in the first century Historial geography, political history, social, cultural and religious life and institutions Edited by S. Safrai and M. Stern in cooperation with D. Flusser and W.C. van Unnik Section 2 - The Literature of the Jewish People in the Period of the Second Temple and the Talmud Section 3 - Jewish Traditions in Early Christian Literature

W. C. Gosse's Explorations is a compiled journal of Gosse's experiences adventuring through West Australia. Excerpt: "Sir—I have the honor to enclose, for the information of the Honorable the Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration, diary and map of my exploration, also to report that leaving the Alice Springs, April 21st, with a party consisting of four white men, three Afghans, and a black boy, I traveled along the telegraph line to latitude 22° 28' S., about forty miles south of Central Mount Stuart."

In 'By Veldt and Kopje,' W. C. Scully channels the vivid landscape of the South African veldt into the written word, crafting a tapestry of tales that reflect the diverse array of experiences and challenges of the region. Scully's work is characterized by his keen observational skills and a lyrical style that bridges the gap between the Victorian adventure narrative and the early stirrings of modern literary sensibilities. Within this collection of stories, readers are transported to the late 19th century, a time of great change and exploration for South Africa, framing the human dramas against the backdrop of a land both harsh and enchanting. This special edition, presented by DigiCat Publishing, honors the work's place in literary history, while offering it to contemporary audiences with the care and preservation it deserves. William Charles Scully's life and experiences deeply inform 'By Veldt and Kopje.' A man of myriad careers, including prospector, magistrate, and farmer in South Africa, Scully's intimate understanding of the land and its people lends authenticity to his writing. His exposure to the shifting socio-political landscape and the burgeoning cultural diversity of colonial South Africa enabled him to pen down narratives which are as insightful as they are entertaining. The author's ability to articulate the complicated relations between the British Empire and the South African colonies imbues his work with a nuanced perspective of colonial life. 'By Veldt and Kopje' is highly recommended for readers who are enthusiasts of classic literature, especially those with an interest in South African history or colonial literature. The richness of Scully's prose and the historical depth of his observations make this collection not just a fascinating read, but a valuable cultural document. DigiCat's meticulous reproduction of the original works ensures that the book's legacy continues and is accessible for those seeking to immerse themselves in the storied veldt and kopje, through the eyes of one of its most eloquent chroniclers.