Publisher's Synopsis
""Afield and Afloat"" is a collection of short stories written by Frank R. Stockton. The book is divided into two sections, with the first section featuring stories set in the great outdoors and the second section featuring stories set at sea. Each story is a standalone tale, but they are all connected by a common theme of adventure and exploration.The stories in the first section take place in various outdoor settings, such as a forest, a mountain, and a desert. They feature characters who are often on a quest for something, whether it be treasure, knowledge, or simply a sense of adventure. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious in tone.The second section of the book features stories that take place on the water. These stories are also filled with adventure and exploration, but they have a distinct nautical theme. Some of the stories involve pirates, while others focus on sailors and their struggles at sea.Overall, ""Afield and Afloat"" is a collection of exciting and engaging stories that will appeal to anyone who loves adventure and exploration. With vivid descriptions and memorable characters, this book is sure to transport readers to far-off lands and exotic locales.1903. Thonias Hewlings Stockton, clergyman, wrote fantastic tales for children under the pen name Frank R. Stockton. He also wrote books for adults. Among his amusing books for children Rudder Grange is the best known. The Lady and the Tiger, Adventures of Captain Horne, Mrs. Null, Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, The Hundredth Man, Great Stone of Sardis, and Captain�������s Tollgate were also quite popular. Contents: The Buller-Podington Compact; The Romance of a Mule-Car; The Governor-General; Old Applejoy�������s Ghost; Struck by a Boomerang; The Skipper and El Capitan; Come In, New Year; A Sailor�������s Knot; The Great Staircase at Landover Hall; The Ghosts in My Tower; and The Landsman�������s Tale. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.