CONTENTS: ALEXANDER PUSHKIN 1. The Queen of Spades ALGERNON BLACKWOOD: 2. Confession 3. S. O. S. 4. The Wings of Horus ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE 5. B. 24 ARTHUR O. FRIEL: 6. The Spider 7. The Vulture ARTHUR QUILLER-COUCH: 8. Statement of Gabriel Foot, Highwayman 9. The Affair of Bleakirk-on-Sands 10. The Countess of Bellarmine ARTHUR STRINGER: 11. The Adolescence of Number Eighty-Seven 12. The Button Thief 13. The Wire-Tappers ARTHUR TRAIN: 14. Extradition 15. The Baron de Ville 16. The Golden To...

Contents: A.M. CHISHOLM A Thousand a Plate A.M. WILLIAMSON The Eccentricity of Fleetwood ACHMED ABDULLAH The Home-Coming ARTHUR TRAIN The Escape of Wilkins ARTHUR TRAIN The Governor-General's Trunk BUCK CONNOR Get Your Man CHARLES BEADLE John O'Damn CHARLES E. VAN LOAN Water Stuff E.NESBIT The Dwellers EDWARD S. ELLIS A Battle in the Air EDWARD S. ELLIS An Unpleasant Companion EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in a Blizzard EDWARD S. ELLIS Lost in the South Sea F. HOPKINSON SMITH Captain Joe FORREST CR...

For Brodie's Benefit by Charles E. Van Loan is offered here in a clean English digital edition prepared for fluent ebook reading. The work stands within classics and gives modern readers direct access to a public-domain classic with navigable structure and a restrained typographic presentation. The opening pages establish the book's atmosphere with this first movement: BIG TOM O'CONNOR strolled into Shaughnessy's place about ten minutes after the proprietor finished decorating the west wal...

Sportsmanship and Competition: The novel likely delves into the themes of sportsmanship, fair play, and the competitive spirit that drives athletes to excel in their chosen sport.Determination and Perseverance: Characters may face obstacles and challenges that test their resolve, requiring them to dig deep and push themselves to achieve their goals.Friendship and Camaraderie: Golf is often seen as a social activity, and the novel may explore the bonds that form between players as they shar...

The title "Old Man Curry" may refer to a seasoned and experienced character who serves as a central figure in the stories. This character, perhaps an old-time trainer, jockey, or track owner, may be known for his wisdom, wit, and insight into the sport of horse racing.Each story in the collection likely revolves around a different aspect of horse racing, from the excitement of the track to the drama behind the scenes. Readers may be treated to tales of triumph and tragedy, as well as the u...

In "Fore!", Charles E. Van Loan masterfully intertwines the intricacies of golf with poignant reflections on life, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence. The book presents an engaging narrative, seamlessly blending technical insights on the game with a philosophical lens that invites readers to contemplate the deeper meanings behind their failures and triumphs on the course. Van Loan's literary style is marked by clarity and wit, drawing readers into the rhythmic cadence of golf as bot...

In "The Message to Buckshot John," Charles E. Van Loan crafts a narrative that intertwines humor, adventure, and poignant social commentary within the framework of early 20th-century American literature. The novel follows the misadventures of its titular character, Buckshot John, a lovable rogue whose escapades reveal the complexities of human nature and societal norms. Van Loan'Äôs engaging prose, marked by sharp wit and vivid imagery, immerses readers in a richly detailed world, blending...

It is one of life's tragedies that as we go along we realize the changes that come upon almost everything with which we used to be associated. And this is noticeable not only in ordinary affairs, whether it be in business or in the home, but it obtrudes itself upon the sports or pastimes which we most affected in the days when some of us had more time or a greater predilection to indulge in them.

Did you ever hear of a string of horses named after the Hebrew prophets? Read about them here.   A really funny yarn. Playing the racing game in the alkali circuit. How Isaiah, the star of the Curry stable and probably the most erratic beast that" ever drove an official starter to drink, makes a bid for fame in a steeplechase.   An exciting and amusing story of the race track.