A classic anthology of short fiction by the acclaimed author gathers concise stories about New York City, confidence men, hoboes, the West, South America, and the American South, including such famed works as 'The Gift of the Magi' and 'The Furnished Room.' Reissue.

A classic anthology of short fiction by the acclaimed author gathers concise stories about New York City, confidence men, hoboes, the West, South America, and the American South, including such famed works as 'The Gift of the Magi' and 'The Furnished Room.' Reissue. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience...read more

Ten classic stories from authors who have masterfully captured the American experience.Irving's incredible and amusing tale of the archetypal "Rip Van Winkle" relates the story of a man who slept through history.Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" tells of a young soldier who must struggle with his conscience no matter what the consequences."The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is Mark Twain's hilarious story of a contest to end all contests in the rowdy days of the Forty-Niners.Edgar Allan Poe's "The Man of the Crowd" tells of one man's strange fascination with another."The Ransom of Red Chief" is O. Henry's tale of a kidnapping that goes horribly, horribly, wrong."Miss Tempy's Watchers" by Sarah Orne Jewett speaks of the power of friendship.Kate Chopin's lovely "Desiree's Baby" tells the poignant story of one woman's search for her past.Jack London's acclaimed "The Call of the Wild" is a thrilling adventure of nature and survival.Edith Wharton pens a chilling ghost story in the atmospheric "The Eyes."And "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is F. Scott Fitzgerald's wry and amusing tale of a young lady's struggle for social success.

A collection of favorite holiday tales features O. Henry's timeless classic, 'The Gift of the Magi,' and stories by Hans Christian Andersen, Louisa May Alcott, and Kate Douglas Wiggin. Original.

O. Henry's understanding of the ironies of life and the dreams and desires that move ordinary people to do extraordinary things is evident in a collection of twenty-six short stories that appeared originally in the New York World

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A collection of 38 stories by the famous American short story writer (view table of contents)

Presents thirty-eight of the American writer's best loved short stories including A Municipal Report, A Lickpenny Lover, The Gift of the Magi, and Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen

Product Description: O. Henry was the greatest short story writer of his day. His characters may be from America at the turn of the century but their foibles and eccentricities are known to us all, irrespective of culture or time. This selection includes such classics as: 'A Service of Love', and 'Let Me Feel Your Pulse'...read more

Product Description: The Proem -- "Fox-in-the-Morning" -- The Lotus and the Bottle -- Smith -- Caught -- Cupid's Exile Number Two -- The Phonograph and the Graft -- Money Maze -- The Admiral -- The Flag Paramount -- The Shamrock and the Palm -- The Remnants of the Code -- Shoes -- Ships -- Masters of Arts -- Dicky -- Rouge et Noir -- Two Recalls -- The Vitagraphoscope Description Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www...read more

Product Description: Cabbages and KingsBy O. HenryA Collection of Short StoriesWilliam Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and clever twist endings...read more

In two classic stories by O. Henry, a newlywed couple learns the most precious gift of all and an unexpected act of holiday generosity takes place in the Old West.

A collection of classic short stories by the master of the plot twist features such beloved pieces as 'The Gift of the Magi,' 'The Furnished Room,' and 'The Last Leaf'

Product Description: The Gentle Grafter; The Gift of the Magi; Waifs and Strays