Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 By: Various
"Stories by American Authors, Volume 8" is a captivating collection that showcases the diverse talent of American writers. Each story is thoughtfully chosen to bring a unique perspective and style to the reader. From heartwarming tales of love and friendship to gripping mysteries and thrilling adventures, this anthology covers a wide range of genres and themes. The authors featured in this volume have a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting engaging narratives that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end. The stories are well-written, with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters that come to life on the page. Overall, "Stories by American Authors, Volume 8" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates excellent storytelling and a wide variety of genres. Whether you're a fan of romance, mystery, or science fiction, there is something for everyone in this anthology. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a diverse and entertaining collection of short stories by talented American authors. First Page: Stories by American Authors VOLUME VIII THE BRIGADE COMMANDER BY J. W. DE FOREST SPLIT ZEPHYR BY HENRY A. BEERS ZERVIAH HOPE BY ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS THE LIFE MAGNET BY ALVEY A. ADEE OSGOOD'S PREDICAMENT BY ELIZABETH D. B. STODDARD NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS 1896 COPYRIGHT, 1884, BY CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS The Stories in this Volume are protected by copyright, and are printed here by authority of the authors or their representatives. [Illustration: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps] THE BRIGADE COMMANDER. BY J. W. DE FOREST. New York Times. The Colonel was the idol of his bragging old regiment and of the bragging brigade which for the last six months he had commanded. He was the idol, not because he was good and gracious, not because he spared his soldiers or treated them as fellow citizens, but because he had led them to victory and made them famous. If a man will win battles and give his brigade a right to brag loudly of its doings, he may have its admiration and even its enthusiastic devotion, though he be as pitiless and as wicked as Lucifer. "It's nothin' to me what the Currnell is in prrivit, so long as he shows us how to whack the rrebs," said Major Gahogan, commandant of the "Old Tenth." "Moses saw God in the burrnin' bussh, an' bowed down to it, an' worrshipt it... Continue reading book >>

Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 By: Various

"Stories by American Authors, Volume 8" is a captivating collection that showcases the diverse talent of American writers. Each story is thoughtfully chosen to bring a unique perspective and style to the reader. From heartwarming tales of love and friendship to gripping mysteries and thrilling adventures, this anthology covers a wide range of genres and themes.

The authors featured in this volume have a keen eye for detail and a talent for crafting engaging narratives that keep the reader hooked from beginning to end. The stories are well-written, with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters that come to life on the page.

Overall, "Stories by American Authors, Volume 8" is a must-read for anyone who appreciates excellent storytelling and a wide variety of genres. Whether you're a fan of romance, mystery, or science fiction, there is something for everyone in this anthology. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a diverse and entertaining collection of short stories by talented American authors.

First Page:

Stories by American Authors

VOLUME VIII

THE BRIGADE COMMANDER BY J. W. DE FOREST

SPLIT ZEPHYR BY HENRY A. BEERS

ZERVIAH HOPE BY ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS

THE LIFE MAGNET BY ALVEY A. ADEE

OSGOOD'S PREDICAMENT BY ELIZABETH D. B. STODDARD

NEW YORK CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS 1896

CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS

The Stories in this Volume are protected by copyright, and are printed here by authority of the authors or their representatives.

[Illustration: Elizabeth Stuart Phelps]

THE BRIGADE COMMANDER.

BY J. W. DE FOREST.

New York Times.

The Colonel was the idol of his bragging old regiment and of the bragging brigade which for the last six months he had commanded.

He was the idol, not because he was good and gracious, not because he spared his soldiers or treated them as fellow citizens, but because he had led them to victory and made them famous. If a man will win battles and give his brigade a right to brag loudly of its doings, he may have its admiration and even its enthusiastic devotion, though he be as pitiless and as wicked as Lucifer.

"It's nothin' to me what the Currnell is in prrivit, so long as he shows us how to whack the rrebs," said Major Gahogan, commandant of the "Old Tenth." "Moses saw God in the burrnin' bussh, an' bowed down to it, an' worrshipt it... Continue reading book >>

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