Stories by American Authors, Volume 9

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Various

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Stories by American Authors, Volume 9" by Various is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. This volume features a selection of narratives that explore various themes and character experiences, providing insights into American life and culture during that time. The stories include diverse characters such as a reflective young master in "Marse Chan" and a whimsical visitor in "Mr. Bixby's Christmas Visitor," offering readers a glimpse into the varied human experiences of the period. The opening of this volume introduces "Marse Chan," a story narrated by Sam, a servant reminiscing about his life with Marse Chan, a young master from Virginia. As the narrative unfolds, we are taken back to the settings of the old plantation, exploring the relationships between the characters before and during the Civil War era. Sam recounts Marse Chan's childhood, their bond, and significant events leading up to the young master's enlistment in the army, all while reflecting on the changing times and social dynamics of that era. Through vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, the story sets the stage for themes of loyalty, love, and the historical context of the south, engaging readers with its rich character portrayals and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Marse Chan, by Thomas Nelson Page Mr. Bixby's Christmas visitor, by Charles S. Gage Eli, by C.H. White Young Strong of "The Clarion", by Milicent Washburn Shinn How old Wiggins wore ship, by Captain Roland T. Coffin "

Mas has come", by Leonard Kip.

Credits:

Produced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-02-06