Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 By: Various
Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 is a captivating collection of stories that will transport readers to different worlds and times. The various authors featured in this volume demonstrate a wide range of storytelling abilities, from the supernatural to the comedic. Each story stands out on its own, with unique characters and plot twists that keep readers engaged until the very end. From tales of adventure and intrigue to stories of heartbreak and redemption, there is something for every reader in this collection. What makes Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 truly special is the diversity of perspectives and writing styles. Each author brings their own voice to the table, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling that is sure to resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Overall, Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story. With its diverse range of genres and high-quality writing, this collection is sure to entertain and inspire readers for years to come. First Page: TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD" Contents of this Volume. How I Stood for the Dreepdaily Burghs. By Professor Aytoun First and Last. By William Mudford The Duke's Dilemma. A Chronicle of Niesenstein The Old Gentleman's Teetotum. "Woe to us when we lose the Watery Wall." My College Friends. Charles Russell, the Gentleman Commoner The Magic Lay of the One Horse Chay. By the late John Hughes, A.M. WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS EDINBURGH AND LONDON TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD." HOW I STOOD FOR THE DREEPDAILY BURGHS. BY PROFESSOR AYTOUN. [ MAGA. SEPTEMBER 1847.] CHAPTER I. "My dear Dunshunner," said my friend Robert M'Corkindale as he entered my apartments one fine morning in June last, "do you happen to have seen the share list? Things are looking in Liverpool as black as thunder. The bullion is all going out of the country, and the banks are refusing to discount." Bob M'Corkindale might very safely have kept his information to himself. I was, to say the truth, most painfully aware of the facts which he unfeelingly obtruded upon my notice. Six weeks before, in the full confidence that the panic was subsiding, I had recklessly invested my whole capital in the shares of a certain railway company, which for the present shall be nameless; and each successive circular from my broker conveyed the doleful intelligence that the stock was going down to Erebus... Continue reading book >>

Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 By: Various

Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 is a captivating collection of stories that will transport readers to different worlds and times. The various authors featured in this volume demonstrate a wide range of storytelling abilities, from the supernatural to the comedic.

Each story stands out on its own, with unique characters and plot twists that keep readers engaged until the very end. From tales of adventure and intrigue to stories of heartbreak and redemption, there is something for every reader in this collection.

What makes Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 truly special is the diversity of perspectives and writing styles. Each author brings their own voice to the table, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling that is sure to resonate with readers of all backgrounds.

Overall, Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4 is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good story. With its diverse range of genres and high-quality writing, this collection is sure to entertain and inspire readers for years to come.

First Page:

TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD"

Contents of this Volume.

How I Stood for the Dreepdaily Burghs. By Professor Aytoun

First and Last. By William Mudford

The Duke's Dilemma. A Chronicle of Niesenstein

The Old Gentleman's Teetotum.

"Woe to us when we lose the Watery Wall."

My College Friends. Charles Russell, the Gentleman Commoner

The Magic Lay of the One Horse Chay. By the late John Hughes, A.M.

WILLIAM BLACKWOOD AND SONS EDINBURGH AND LONDON

TALES FROM "BLACKWOOD."

HOW I STOOD FOR THE DREEPDAILY BURGHS.

BY PROFESSOR AYTOUN.

[ MAGA. SEPTEMBER 1847.]

CHAPTER I.

"My dear Dunshunner," said my friend Robert M'Corkindale as he entered my apartments one fine morning in June last, "do you happen to have seen the share list? Things are looking in Liverpool as black as thunder. The bullion is all going out of the country, and the banks are refusing to discount."

Bob M'Corkindale might very safely have kept his information to himself. I was, to say the truth, most painfully aware of the facts which he unfeelingly obtruded upon my notice. Six weeks before, in the full confidence that the panic was subsiding, I had recklessly invested my whole capital in the shares of a certain railway company, which for the present shall be nameless; and each successive circular from my broker conveyed the doleful intelligence that the stock was going down to Erebus... Continue reading book >>

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Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7	Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 1	Tales from "Blackwood," Volume 2
Tales from Blackwood, Volume 3	Tales from Blackwood, Volume 4	Tales from Blackwood Volume 5
Tales from Blackwood Volume 8	Tales from Blackwood Volume 9

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