Stories and Sketches by our best authors

The short story is one of the most pleasing forms of writing. Some of the most notable writers have written wonderful, unforgettable stories in this form. This carefully crafted collection contains some of the most famous stories and sketches by the influential writers of the 1860s. These extraordinary stories are a mixture of tragedy, humor, satire, irony, and romance and follow different interesting themes that grip the readers throughout the book. It includes 'The Skeleton at the Banquet' by Seeley Regester, 'Let those Laugh who Win' by Samuel W. Tuttle, 'The Proper use of Grandfathers' by Fitz Hugh Ludlow, 'Broken Idols' by Richmond Wolcott, and many more.