02594cam a22003133u 4500 68160 UtSlPG 20260610134556.0 m cr n 260607r20221895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Various The black cat (vol. I, no. 3, December 1895) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-05-24 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. 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.) "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.) Originally published: United States: The Shortstory Publishing Co., 1895 Short stories, American -- Periodicals https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68160 108980 108980