Publisher's Synopsis
""Stories Of Frank R. Stockton V3"" is a collection of short stories written by Frank R. Stockton. This volume contains some of his most famous and beloved tales, including ""The Lady, or the Tiger?"", ""The Griffin and the Minor Canon"", and ""The Bee-Man of Orn"". Stockton's stories are known for their whimsical and humorous tone, as well as their unexpected twists and turns. The author's use of irony and satire is also a prominent feature of his writing. This book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those who enjoy imaginative and entertaining storytelling.1900. 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, The 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 Griffin and the Minor Canon; Old Pipes and the Dryad; The Bee-Man of Orn; The Queen�������s Museum; The Clocks of Rondaine; Christmas Before Last; or, the Fruit of the Fragile Palm; Prince Hassak�������s March; The Battle of the Third Cousins; The Banished King; The Philopena; Amos Kilbright: His Adscititious Experiences; The Christmas Shadrach; The Bishop�������s Ghost and the Printer�������s Baby; and The Philosophy of Relative Existences. 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.
