Being a Miscellany of Curious and Interesting Tales, Histories, &c; Newly Composed by Many Celebrated Writers and Very Delightful to Read Bates, Katharine Lee 1859-1929 creator Boyce, Neith 1872-1951 Channing, Grace Ellery 1862-1937 Cummings, Edward 1861-1926 Holloway, William, Jr. Lefevre, Edwin 1871-1943 Leland, Anthony Pool, Maria Louise 1841-1898 Ross, Clinton 1861-1920 Thanet, Octave 1850-1934 Williams, Anna Vernon Dorsey text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Stories from the Chap-Book" by Katharine Lee Bates et al. is a collection of curious and interesting tales written in the late 19th century. The anthology features stories from various esteemed authors, each woven with a distinct narrative style, offering readers a glance into the different facets of life, society, and human emotions. The topics vary widely, suggesting a rich tapestry of themes that challenge, amuse, and engage the audience. The opening of the collection begins with "Whither Thou Goest" by Katharine Bates, which paints a poignant picture of an elderly couple grappling with the loss of their two daughters. Set against a serene night, Hiram Quinsby yearns for his departed children, experiencing their presence in the whispers of the wind and rustles of leaves. This deeply emotional encounter is contrasted by Mira Quinsby, who seeks to ground her husband to reality and navigate their grief. Bates's narrative evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and yearning, setting the tone for the reflective and evocative nature of stories to follow in the anthology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Whither thou goest / K. Bates -- An impassable gulf / K. Bates -- In a garden / N. Boyce -- Oreste's patron / G.E. Channing -- The appeal to Anne / E. Cummings -- The dead oak / A.V. Dorsey -- The making of Monsieur Lescarbot's ballad / W. Holloway -- On the brink / E. Lefevre -- A woman's life / A. Leland -- "When the King comes in" / A. Leland -- Mandany's fool / M.L. Pool -- The way to Constantinople / C. Ross -- The old partisan / Octave Thanet. Release date is 2017-01-18 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive Original publication data not identified Short stories, American American fiction -- 19th century PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53991 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53991 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134238.0 53991